4/9/18
Just got back from a 3 day workshop with Paula Kovarik at
the Greenville Arms in the Hudson River Valley. A great group of women, many
different viewpoints. And so much laughter!
The workshop was an exploration of line and pattern. At
first glance, it may not seem like Paula’s linear style meshes with my crazy
color and collage style. One of the things I want to amp up is the line quality
in my quilting. The quilting gets lost unless the viewer is close up. The great
thing about this class was that not only was there the inspiration of Paula’s
work, but all the students were skilled quilters and all were ready to try something
new. There was something to learn from each person in the class.
To start with we used heavier thread (40 ct.) than I have
ever used in my machine. I even tried 30 ct. thread. The thicker thread
required some tension adjustments. Luckily, I was sitting across from Cheryl
who knew so much about thread. My bobbin needed loosening. I tend to sew fast
because I use an expressive line when I quilt. Cheryl helped me make
adjustments to accommodate my frenetic stitching. But, I also took note how her
slow and steady stitching staved off a lot of problems.
