Kathy McNeil, 2022 QuiltFest Teacher

Kathy McNeil’s work features hand appliqueing thousands of little scraps together to create quilts that look like paintings. Often with over a hundred different fabrics, Kathy revels in adding small details and surprises for the viewer to find. Her quilting adds an additional dimension of texture. Kathy writes, “Every creative act begins as a connection between the artist and their world. Exploration of that moment of inspiration fuels the process of telling a story and making art. Results are never predictable, as the discovery is different each time. A mastery of techniques and design will be noted and appreciated by others, but will the magic that inspired the artist, reach out and touch someone else? When it does.... something big is shared.” About Kathy: • Internationally award winning quilt artist, author, pattern designer, teacher and judge • Teaches online classes through American Quilters Society • Teaches on quilting cruises to great destinations with Quilt Seminars at Sea • Quilts are frequently features in museums, magazines, calendars, and international shows • Many quilts in private collections

Kathy McNeil Workshops

Both classes require the purchase of a pattern by April 20, 2022. Details below.

WKS 202: Feathers are Flying - Friday, May 20, 2022, 9 AM to 4 PM

$120 ($110 GVQC Member)

Let’s make one of these beautiful wall hangings together. Your beautiful birds will be made as free units, ready to place on the background scene or block of your choice. Patterns include background scenes as shown. If you choose the Heron, there is no need to create the background before class. Options for creating a special scene for your heron will be covered in class. Use multiple prints to add dimension, depth and a realistic look. I will demonstrate shading using fabric paint crayons to add highlights and shadows. We will end with a discussion of how to quilt your project. Take artistic license with your birds. Make them in any color you like. Learn two different methods of appliqué: Fused raw edge, or the new easy Apliquick method of hand appliqué with turned edges. Your beautiful birds can be made as free objects that will be ready to place on the back ground scene or block of your choice. Patterns include background scenes as shown. Both Apliquick hand appliqué or raw edge techniques are suitable for beginners. Bring your apliquick tools or Purchase Apliquick Tools . Pattern purchase required: Choose between the heron (left) or the hummingbird (right). Purchase pattern online by April 20, 2022. When purchasing, indicate Genesee Valley in the comments. Purchase Pattern • Herons are 22 x 29 full scene • Humming birds are 18 x 22 full scene (best fused method) Info and Supply List

WKS 301: The Wonderful World of Landscape Quilting - Saturday, May 21, 2022, 9 AM to 4 PM

$120 ($110 GVQC Member)

Discover the secrets that will help you realistically capture the beauty of nature. Learn to create depth and dimension in your pattern with simple tricks of fabric choices. Play with fabric paints to create those realistic hi-lights and shadows. Kathy will demonstrate a mix of appliqué techniques! Begin the journey of landscape quilting working on your pattern. Choose one of the projects below: between Coastal Memories (left), My Vineyard (center), or Winter Cabin (right). Purchase pattern online by April 15, 2022. When purchasing, indicate Genesee Valley in the comments. Purchase Pattern Info an d Supply Lis t