I offer six different workshops. In each one, I strive to give each participant individual attention,
share tips, teach new techniques and strengthen skills. I love to teach, and consider it an honor
to be able to witness that "I get it!" light-bulb-moment as a student takes off with a new idea or inspiration.

The Goddess Project Experience
(available as a one-day, two-day or five-day workshop)

Every woman has a lovely goddess hidden deep within.

Join Elizabeth for a fun-filled day creating a self-portrait of YOUR hidden goddess in a garden of your own design! You’ll learn some clever fusible and satin-stitch appliqué techniques, along with a no-stress introduction to basic design principles. Get caught up in the fun of discovering your inner goddess while Elizabeth helps you create a beautiful and meaningful art quilt of YOUR own design.

Level: all levels

Goddess Project Experience Supply List

Free Motion without Fear 
(available as a one-day or two-day workshop)

Does the phrase "free-motion quilting" strike fear in your heart? Using simple exercises designed to loosen you up, you'll learn to overcome your trepidations, and finally rid yourself of that awful fear! There'll be lots of time for one-on-one attention during this workshop, which will also include information on decorative threads, needles, machine tension and other free-motion techniques. If you have taken a basic machine quilting class in the past, or spent time on your own practicing free-motion quilting, but just can't seem to get the hang of it, then this is the class for you! 

Level: To get the most from this workshop, you must have some machine quilting experience, and have taken at least one basic machine quilting class. 

Free Motion without Fear Supply List

Free Motion Satin Stitching
(available as a half-day, one-day or two-day workshop)

Machine satin stitching with an open-toed appliqué foot is the "traditional" way to finish the edges of your fused machine appliqué designs. I've done it for years, but I always hated having to stop and pivot, stop and pivot, turning the fabric each time to change direction. What a drag! So, I've come up with this unique and "painterly" way of finishing the edges of fused appliqué. Learn tips and tricks and my special "exercise" to help you gain "free motion control" and just have a good time with this very "freeing" technique!

Level: to get the most out of this workshop, you must be comfortable with the operation of your well-adjusted sewing machine. Even beginners can do this!

Free Motion Satin Stitching Supply List

Bobbin Quilting or . . .
Quilting Up-side-down! 
(available as a one-day or two-day workshop)

Looking for a versatile way to incorporate decorative threads, braids and ribbons into your surface embellishment or quilting?  Bobbin quilting is the answer! This workshop will take the mystery and fear ( -- don't be afraid!)) out of the "underside" of your sewing machine as you learn to literally quilt "up-side down!" Create an original  wall hanging as you explore the many exciting effects that can be achieved with thick threads through the bobbin. In the two day version of this workshop, students will have more time at their machines to explore different threads, tensions and techniques. 

Level: you must have some machine quilting experience, and be comfortable with your well-adjusted sewing machine.

Bobbin Quilting or . . . Quilting Up-side-down! Supply List

Painting with Thread or . . . Free Motion Machine Embroidery 
(available as a half-day, one-day or two-day workshop)

Discover a whole new side to your sewing machine – Did you know you could use it to embroider without adding any fancy or expensive attachments? Just drop your feed dogs, and with nothing more than your own machine’s straight stitch and zigzag capabilities, you can create textures and designs that can add depth and interest to your quilts. Learn the skills you’ll need to master this fascinating technique! In the full day version of this workshop, you will create a small quilt to practice your new skill. Elizabeth’s original pattern will be distributed in class. The two day version of this class allows a more thorough exploration of different uses of thread painting, and a mini slide presentation, too!

Level: you must have some machine quilting experience, and be comfortable with your well-adjusted sewing machine.

Painting with Thread or . . . Free Motion Machine Embroidery Supply List

Couching by Machine 
half day or one day

Machine couching is adapted from a hand-embroidery technique — and it’s so much easier with a sewing machine! The variety of materials that can be couched is astounding; you can couch anything from ordinary thread to narrow ribbons, decorative serger threads, and interesting knitting yarns — learn the secrets of couching in this informative and fun class.

Level: you must have some machine quilting experience, and be comfortable with your well-adjusted sewing machine.

Elizabeth "wrote the book" on couching -- or at least the chapter! She contributed the chapter on Couching by Machine for Creative Embellishments, part of the Rodale Successful Quilting Library series.

Couching by Machine Supply List