Schedule of Teaching and Workshops
Robin Presenting her Trunk Show to the Windsor Quilters'
Guild
Scroll Down to See Robin's Description of Classes and Trunk Shows, just beyond the schedule.
2023
Feb 16, - Clarington Quilt Guild, Courtice, ON- Trunk Show -In Person
March 8- Yorkshire Rose Quilters' Guild of Toronto. Trunk Show (In Person- Weather Permitting)
March 9, Virtual Trunk Show- Brant Heritage Quilters Guild
March 22-April 6th 2023 - Not available /Private Event
April 12, Virtual Trunk Show- Hamilton Quilters Guild
April 15- Virtual Class- Crayon Applique-Mississauga Quilters Guild
April 18,- Interlocked Ruler Quilting with a Long Arm Machine- Creekbank Sewing Mount Forest
April 20, Grimsby Quilters Guild - Trunk Show
April 25,- Free Motion Quilting- Creekbank Sewing Mount Forest
April 29- Elmira NS - Ruler Work Workshop- rescheduled to Fall 2023
May 9, Interlocked Ruler Work Class-Creekbank Sewing Mount Forest
May 10, 2023- Thames Valley Quilters' Guild -Trunk Show- In Person
May 16, 2023 - Free Motion Quilting- Creekbank Sewing Mount Forest
May 30, 2023- Next Steps in Free Motion Quilting- Creekbank Sewing Mount Forest
June 2, 2023- Free Motion Quilting - Creekbank Sewing Mount Forest
June 5-13 - Quilt Canada Halifax
June 17-29 -Not available private event
Sept 12- Royal City Guild Guelph - Virtual Trunk Show
Sept 20-23nd BERNINA Canada Education Event, Whitby, teaching "Learn Your Bernina Long Arm"
Oct 3, Ruler Work for Long Arm Machines- Creekbank Sewing Mount Forest- Sunflower Ruler work class
Oct 10, 2023 - Erin Quilters Guild - Hillsburg, Ontario - Trunk Show
Oct 20- Free Motion Quilting - Creekbank Sewing Mount Forest
Nov 2- Oxford Quilters' Guild- Trunk Show - Significant Quilts in My Life
Nov 9,- Zoom Event with Paul Léger Quilts- Tips for Effective Sewing With Vinyl (guest contributor)
Nov 13- Interlocked- Long Arm & Domestic Rulerwork Full Day Workshop Triangle Sewing, Guelph
Nov 17- Free Motion Quilting -Creekbank Sewing Mount Forest
Dec 1, 2- BERNINA Event Creekbank Sewing, Mini Trunk Show & Unlock Your Long Arm Quilting Potential!
Dec 4, Next Steps In Free Motion Quilting - Intermediate- Triangle Sewing, Guelph
Dec 13- Trunk Show/lecture -Significant Quilts Waterloo County Quilters Guild 10;30 am
2024
Jan 6, Landscape Mini Class- Full Day Workshop- Triangle Sewing, Guelph
Jan 9, Calgary Long Arm Guild Zoom Presentation - "Long Arm Potluck"
Jan 15, 2024 Blue Water Quilters Guild Owen Sound- Zoom Trunk Show
Jan 18-24 -Not available private event
Friday Feb 16, Explore Thread Painting Triangle Sewing, Guelph
Tues. Feb 27- Mosaic Landscape - Creekbank Sewing Mountforest.
Tues. March 19- Free Motion Quilting/Charming Table Runner- Creekbank Sewing Mountforest
Tues April 16- Next Steps in Free Motion Quilting- Creekbank Sewing Mountforest
Saturday April 20, 2024- Oxford Quilters' Guild- Ruler Work for Domestic Machines Workshop
Apr 24, 25, Niagara Heritage Quilters Guild- Trunk Show & Workshop
April 27, 28 Fiber Arts Festival St Jacobs
May 21 - Stonetowne Quilters' Guild, St Mary's- Trunk Show
Oct 7, 8 - Sarnia Quilters Guild Trunk Show & Crayon Applique Workshop, Tentative
October 24- 28 Airdrie Alberta Quilt Guild- Tentative
*See more about workshops and trunk shows below*
Trunk Show: *** Zoom is Available***
Robin has a vast body of quilting work since 1999 and a trunk show lasting at least 45 minutes + along with a story of her "Significant Quilts" Sure to inspire!
Available for a fee of $250.00 plus mileage at .60 c per KM to and from your location
Please Note******Trunk Show available via zoom available now ( no mileage fee!, to be paid on day of event please. Etransfer or Cheque
A review from: Erie Shores Guild on their website about Robin's Trunk Show:
"The evening proved to be idea inspiring with Robin Bogaert’s trunk show–“My Quilting Journey”. What a great presentation! Beautiful quilts from beginning to end. Robin showed us quilts that were class samples from her days as owner of Borders Quilting & Sewing, in Windsor. Quilts she made just for fun, quilts she made during workshops she had attended and even quilts from a recent “Quilt Magazine” publication. You should check out her website at http://www.quiltingintheloft.com which was just named as one of the top 100 quilting blogs."
Workshops Available
Instructor: Robin Bogaert
Our workshops are all full day workshops (unless specified otherwise), some available virtually as specified.
*Please scroll through all workshops for details about scheduling / fees
and more pics of workshop participants*
Robin has a vast body of quilting work since 1999 and a trunk show lasting at least 45 minutes + along with a story of her "Significant Quilts" Sure to inspire!
Available for a fee of $250.00 plus mileage at .60 c per KM to and from your location
Please Note******Trunk Show available via zoom available now ( no mileage fee!, to be paid on day of event please. Etransfer or Cheque
A review from: Erie Shores Guild on their website about Robin's Trunk Show:
"The evening proved to be idea inspiring with Robin Bogaert’s trunk show–“My Quilting Journey”. What a great presentation! Beautiful quilts from beginning to end. Robin showed us quilts that were class samples from her days as owner of Borders Quilting & Sewing, in Windsor. Quilts she made just for fun, quilts she made during workshops she had attended and even quilts from a recent “Quilt Magazine” publication. You should check out her website at http://www.quiltingintheloft.com which was just named as one of the top 100 quilting blogs."
Workshops Available
Instructor: Robin Bogaert
Our workshops are all full day workshops (unless specified otherwise), some available virtually as specified.
*Please scroll through all workshops for details about scheduling / fees
and more pics of workshop participants*
1.Learn Your BERNINA Q Series Long Arm
This class is a comprehensive 2 day class to learn all about your BERNINA Q Series Long Arm including the Q24, Q20 & Q16 Frame & Table Models. This class includes demonstrations, videos, interactive involvement, challenges & practice time. This class was held at BERNINA Canada In Whitby in Sept 2023 See my blog post about this event here . Endorsed by BERNINA Canada.
Topics covered include: Essential maintenance, Essential mechanical & software knowledge, Quilting modes, The importance of accessories, Loading & basting your quilts, Tips for ease of use for your long arm (hacks), FMQ organic designs, Pantograph quilting frame & sit down models!, Stencils & templates, Marking techniques & products, Twin needle stitching, The business of long arm quilting, tips for success, Ruler quilting with BERNINA, Silly Moon & more, Channel locks & quilting yardage, Echo quilting & echo clips, Couching & couching inserts, Trapunto by long arm machine & Thread Painting . Handouts & links are provided to take home for reference during & after the class. So much to learn but at the end of the 2 days you will be able to realize the possibilities of these BERNINA Q Series machines. This is intended to be a group class so participants can interact, share Ideas & questions. If you are a BERNINA Dealer or store and want this for your customers, please contact me for scheduling & fees. If you are an individual and are seeking private lessons to know more about your machine, please contact me . Q matic is not included in this education series. Please contact BERNINA Canada or your dealer for Qmatic training.
This class is a comprehensive 2 day class to learn all about your BERNINA Q Series Long Arm including the Q24, Q20 & Q16 Frame & Table Models. This class includes demonstrations, videos, interactive involvement, challenges & practice time. This class was held at BERNINA Canada In Whitby in Sept 2023 See my blog post about this event here . Endorsed by BERNINA Canada.
Topics covered include: Essential maintenance, Essential mechanical & software knowledge, Quilting modes, The importance of accessories, Loading & basting your quilts, Tips for ease of use for your long arm (hacks), FMQ organic designs, Pantograph quilting frame & sit down models!, Stencils & templates, Marking techniques & products, Twin needle stitching, The business of long arm quilting, tips for success, Ruler quilting with BERNINA, Silly Moon & more, Channel locks & quilting yardage, Echo quilting & echo clips, Couching & couching inserts, Trapunto by long arm machine & Thread Painting . Handouts & links are provided to take home for reference during & after the class. So much to learn but at the end of the 2 days you will be able to realize the possibilities of these BERNINA Q Series machines. This is intended to be a group class so participants can interact, share Ideas & questions. If you are a BERNINA Dealer or store and want this for your customers, please contact me for scheduling & fees. If you are an individual and are seeking private lessons to know more about your machine, please contact me . Q matic is not included in this education series. Please contact BERNINA Canada or your dealer for Qmatic training.
Interlocked
2. Interlocked or Sunflower- Ruler Quilting with Long Arm Machines
Interlocked & Sunflower are quilts designed for practising the use of rulers for Long Arm & Domestic Machine ruler work. This class is oriented to teach Long Arm Machine Owners how to use rulers to quilt. Because long arm machine are not portable, you are encouraged to bring your domestic machine to class and Robin will discuss how to use them and tips for success with your long arm machine.
Don’t own a long arm but are thinking about it? That’s ok too, bring your domestic machine to class and be inspired! Featuring Amanda Murphy Good Measure Rulers. -Pattern $12.00
Interlocked & Sunflower are quilts designed for practising the use of rulers for Long Arm & Domestic Machine ruler work. This class is oriented to teach Long Arm Machine Owners how to use rulers to quilt. Because long arm machine are not portable, you are encouraged to bring your domestic machine to class and Robin will discuss how to use them and tips for success with your long arm machine.
Don’t own a long arm but are thinking about it? That’s ok too, bring your domestic machine to class and be inspired! Featuring Amanda Murphy Good Measure Rulers. -Pattern $12.00
Sunflower Quilt
FMQ samples made into pot holders so they won't be wasted!
3. Free Motion Machine Quilting Workshop (Beginner) - Virtual & In Person Available. If you are fearful about free motion quilting or feel this is a weak skill and you need some tips and practise, then this is the workshop for you. In this workshop, there will be several demonstrations and an opportunity for students to practise each demo until they are feeling much more comfortable with their free motion quilting. There will also be an opportunity for students to ask questions. Students will be ready to consider using the designs from this class in their next quilting project and will be more confident to get their projects completed. See more about free motion quilting here
4. Crayon Applique - Virtual or In Person Available This class explores how to work with a time honoured & classic childs art too- Crayons applied to fabric!
In this class you will learn how to apply (appliqué) crayons to solid white cotton & a canning jar vase of flowers. (design will be provided prior to the class). You will also learn how to set the crayons properly so that the colour is permanent & the colour will not wash out. Outlining of the whole design can be done with permanent black markers &/or free motion quilting. BONUS: Trapunto quilting technique included. Robin will demonstrate all techniques so all skill levels can attend this class. These new techniques can be applied to all of your future projects & will allow you to customize almost anything for one of a kind results. So much fun!
In this class you will learn how to apply (appliqué) crayons to solid white cotton & a canning jar vase of flowers. (design will be provided prior to the class). You will also learn how to set the crayons properly so that the colour is permanent & the colour will not wash out. Outlining of the whole design can be done with permanent black markers &/or free motion quilting. BONUS: Trapunto quilting technique included. Robin will demonstrate all techniques so all skill levels can attend this class. These new techniques can be applied to all of your future projects & will allow you to customize almost anything for one of a kind results. So much fun!
Crayon Applique Class
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5. Quilting With Rulers for Domestic Sewing Machines- "All RULERS" -*Virtual or In Person Available* . This workshop is designed to teach you to understand how to work with the new, exciting and very popular rulers for domestic sewing machines including brands such as Silly Moon ,Westalee, Handiquilter, Bernina, Angela Walters, Janome, Amanda Murphy and more. You will be shown how to master setting up your sewing machine and ruler foot . Handouts and tips for success will be shared along with step by step instructions for each style of ruler, Demonstrations and practise time will be allowed for students to create additional patterns to make the most of using their rulers. All makes and models of machines are welcome. Must be able to lower feed dogs. |
Make a Ruler Work Sampler!
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6. Crumb Pieced Star- *NEW*
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This is a great class to share fabric or get together with a friends to crumb piece! (retreat friendly!)
The quilt is designed as a one-block quilt to keep it simple/modern and use up lots of fabric in the process. You will also have blank spaces to feature some free motion or ruler quilting. A free crumb piecing demo is now on YouTube here . Robin will also send you dimensions for crumb piecing so you can be ready with your "crumb sheets at the class". Quilt Sizes- 18 x 18" , 27" x 27" or 55" x 55". Your choice. Robin has done all of the math so you don’t have to. All you have to do is come to the workshop with crumb sheets sewn up ready to be sub cut. The pattern is also available here It will be great to see all of the varied creativity your group or guild will show. The focus of the workshop will be piecing, however quilting suggestions will be discussed as well.
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55" x 55" Crumb Pieced Star with intense quilting!
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Samples for Next Steps in Free Motion Quilting Workshop
7. Next Steps in Free Motion Quilting Workshop (Intermediate) This class is designed for those who have attempted free motion quilting and who want to learn more patterning. Join us as you expand your skills with free motion quilting and learn motifs like swirls, waves and ocean currents, tear drop fill stitches, butterflies, geometry, dot to dot quilting, lettering to customize your quilts and several flower variations. You will also be shown how to use grids to make even the most basic quilt look spectacular!
Prerequisite: Free Motion Machine Quilting Workshop/ or past practise with free motion quilting
Prerequisite: Free Motion Machine Quilting Workshop/ or past practise with free motion quilting
8. Explore Thread Painting (Beginner) In this class students will learn how to shade a sunflower motif. You will be shown how to machine appliqué the easy way! Threads, needles and appropriate machine technique to be discussed. This is a beginner thread painting project and after completion of this class students will be able to add thread painted motifs to their own quilted projects or make artistic home decor and expand on this technique. Free Original Pattern!
Explore Thread Painting Class
Capture Summer in a Quilt!
9.Summer Blooms ( All Skill Levels) This workshop involves making a small or large wall hanging with appliqued blossoms on a biased pieced background. The quilt is machine or hand appliqued (your choice) and machine or hand embroidered (your choice). Applique methods and embroidery methods will be demonstrated. It’s a lovely piece of artwork to dress up your walls! Pattern -$11.50 (for both small and large sizes)
Strata piecing at it's best!
10. Moon Glow (All Skill Levels) This workshop is an opportunity to make an improvisational strata pieced quilt with machine appliqued circles .You will learn strata piecing, easy curved machine piecing, colour selection and dynamic layout. The original design was made to be a wall hanging although it can be adapted to a bed sized. Pattern: $5.00
Landcape Applique - use your own future photos!
11. Landscape Mini Quilts (All Skill Levels) Need a hand sewing workshop? Using a pattern provided, you will be shown how to assemble a hand appliqued, landscape quilt. These little beauties are completed quickly Embellishing and colour selection will be discussed along with quilting suggestions. This is a technique that can be adapted and used with future landscape/travel photos, can be adapted to machine applique. Fabric sharing encouraged!
Free Original Pattern!
Free Original Pattern!
Fees etc....
/Full Day Workshops for your local Guild or Quilting Group
– All workshops are full day (exception:Learn Your BERNINA Q Series Long Arm class)
– The fee is $40.00 per student, per day (there may be an additional kit or supply fee- noted
below class description). Fees to be collected by a group leader and remitted at workshop
– A minimum of 10 students preferred, maximum of 20
– For local guilds/groups (within a 3 hour drive of Waterloo total (both ways), mileage to be paid at a rate of .60c per km
Is your Group outside of a 3-hour drive from Waterloo, Ontario, Canada or requires an overnight stay?
Transportation, accommodation & meals is the responsibility of the guild/group/business
Expenses required to be covered by hiring group:
– Car rental if necessary
– Round trip airfare
- Meals at affordable venues
– Bus/car transportation to and from Toronto Pearson Airport (or most affordable departure
location)
– Luggage fees for 2 suitcases (if applicable)
– Hotel fees for duration of the workshop
– Robin will make hotel/ flight arrangements at the most financially affordable rate and
with the agreement of the guild/group
– Arrangements will be made by the guild/group to meet Robin at the airport
location to transport 2 large suitcases of class materials to classroom venue/hotel
accommodation and/or transportation to be arranged
Custom Classes?
There are many, many more classes I would like to share but I do not wish to overwhelm you with decisions. If there is a technique or class you would like taught to you, I more than likely have some experience with that and would be happy to design a custom class. Just ask. I usually charge $35.00 per student (10 minimum) (at your venue) and there may be a minor supply cost.
Supply Lists and Contracts?
Supply lists will be sent once you have confirmed the class you wish to take and confirmed the number of students. All of the classes are designed with all abilities in mind from beginner to expert. I also throw in a few tips and demos throughout the day just for fun and to share ideas. Please email Robin for a workshop contract and any questions at rlbogaert@gmail.com or 226-988-1081
See pictures of participants in classes below:
– All workshops are full day (exception:Learn Your BERNINA Q Series Long Arm class)
– The fee is $40.00 per student, per day (there may be an additional kit or supply fee- noted
below class description). Fees to be collected by a group leader and remitted at workshop
– A minimum of 10 students preferred, maximum of 20
– For local guilds/groups (within a 3 hour drive of Waterloo total (both ways), mileage to be paid at a rate of .60c per km
Is your Group outside of a 3-hour drive from Waterloo, Ontario, Canada or requires an overnight stay?
Transportation, accommodation & meals is the responsibility of the guild/group/business
Expenses required to be covered by hiring group:
– Car rental if necessary
– Round trip airfare
- Meals at affordable venues
– Bus/car transportation to and from Toronto Pearson Airport (or most affordable departure
location)
– Luggage fees for 2 suitcases (if applicable)
– Hotel fees for duration of the workshop
– Robin will make hotel/ flight arrangements at the most financially affordable rate and
with the agreement of the guild/group
– Arrangements will be made by the guild/group to meet Robin at the airport
location to transport 2 large suitcases of class materials to classroom venue/hotel
accommodation and/or transportation to be arranged
Custom Classes?
There are many, many more classes I would like to share but I do not wish to overwhelm you with decisions. If there is a technique or class you would like taught to you, I more than likely have some experience with that and would be happy to design a custom class. Just ask. I usually charge $35.00 per student (10 minimum) (at your venue) and there may be a minor supply cost.
Supply Lists and Contracts?
Supply lists will be sent once you have confirmed the class you wish to take and confirmed the number of students. All of the classes are designed with all abilities in mind from beginner to expert. I also throw in a few tips and demos throughout the day just for fun and to share ideas. Please email Robin for a workshop contract and any questions at rlbogaert@gmail.com or 226-988-1081
See pictures of participants in classes below:
Free Motion Quilting Workshop at Simcoe Sew and Quilt, Barrie, Ontario
The ladies from "Thread Painting Class" Hummingbird Sewing Centre, Barrie
Private Lesson with Joan
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Quilting Foundations Private Class
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Thread Painted Floral Art Quilt Class in Windsor Ontario
Thread Painted Floral Art Quilts with Donna, Nora and Gwenda in Barrie, Ontario - so much fun!