Classes, Lectures and Workshops with Jackie Robinson

The author of twelve books on quiltmaking, and quilting since the 70's, I've been actively in the business since 1982, when I opened my first shop in a St. Louis suburb. In '88, we sold and made a choice move to Durango, CO. where we opened Animas Quilts. In '02, we moved to Eureka, Mt. My work has been featured in several quilt magazines, most recently June '07 of American Patchwork & Quilting, Feb. '07 of Love of Quilting, Winter '06 of Designer's Quarters, Mar/Apr 06 Love of Quilting, and June 06 American Patchwork & Quilting. My quilts are also on the cover of The Quilter Magazine - Winter 2001, Quilt Sampler - '97, Quilter's Newsletter & Quiltmaker - Dec. '97, Australian Patchwork & Quilting - Vol4, No6, Patchwork Quilt Tsushin - # 84, American Patchwork & Quilting- Feb. '99, and Quilting Today - # 69, plus others. I've had two appearances on Simply Quilts and two on Kaye's Quilting Friends.

Hailing from Kansas, I hold degrees from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, and from the University of the State of New York in merchandising and in sociology. It's nice to wear lots of "different hats". I'm a teacher, designer, and author. What that really means is that I never get bored! Married to Jery Wyatt, a carpenter and builder, my two children are grown.

I believe each of us has technique skills to share and mine are combined with efficient time management abilities. My students gain knowledge of precision piecing quickly on the sewing machine, often including more than one approach to a specific process because we are all so different, and everyone needs the opportunity to discover their own successful methods. In the classroom, I'm a active teacher, moving from student to student and sharing as much information as possible during the session. Students tell me my instructions are exceptionally clear, and it's all taught with a gentle and warm sense of humor.

The workshop selections below have recently been streamlined -- offering you the most exciting and current techniques.

QUILTMAKING WORKSHOPS: Plan seven hours for six hour workshops so there is a lunch break.

Strip and Slash Working only with strip sets, these fabulous diagonal blocks will twist and turn and provide endless possibilities of design. Honestly, we make NO half-square triangles and yet we 'GET' them. It's magic. Strip & Slash is a 3 hour, process AND product workshop! All levels. $15. materials fee covers ALL the cut strips for this workshop.

Hunter's Star Such an impressive quilt, and SO easy to make. I believe my method is unique, and I promise it's EASY. Some precutting is required. Advanced beginner & up. Three or Six hour workshop.

24 Batiks WOW! What fun from simple strip sets! You get to have fun twice - first, when you gather the 24 Batiks (or any other fabrics) and second, when you build this gorgeous EASY quilt. Confident beginner and up. Six hours. Larger Photos

Lone Star This traditional quilt REALLY CAN have a flat center if you build it Jackie's way. It's amazingly easy, and FAST! This is a 6-hour workshop. An optional kit is offered on the Supply List page.

Double Needle Machine Quilting I'm very pleased to offer this new 'spin' on Machine Quilting - working with a Double Needle. The results really POP the motif, with a Double Track of thread. It's Fun, EASY, and a unique approach to Machine Quilting. This is a 3-hour workshop. $ 10. supply fee provides two double needles and threads

Thunderbird Lone Star Add a terrific Thunderbird to a Traditional Lone Star, using Jackie's methods to assure a flat center. You'll be amazed at how EASY this project is -- and the results are 'show-y' This is a 6-hour workshop.

Please Don't Eat the Daisies We'll plant daisies in the corners of some of these log cabin blocks, and create 4 different blocks to make a 67" x 86" lap throw. You'll learn about the BEST way to log cabin construction, as well as easy stars for the corners without diamonds. This is a 6-hour workshop. An optional kit is offered on the Supply List page.

Three Dimensional Patchwork Sampler 3-D Patchwork is an exciting new way to create surface texture on your quilts by folding and piecing fabric, catching only the edges in the seams, leaving raised parts and creating Three Dimensional Patchwork� You will learn fold and sew techniques for bow ties,on point center squares, flying geese, Ohio stars, pinwheels, eight-pointed stars, geese pinwheels and more. Blocks are chosen for their techniques and make up into a 3-D Sampler quilt. Eight blocks will be taught during the workshop, showing several folds. I have been developing this technique for some time now and have mastered many effects. Six hours. All levels enjoy this class.

MYSTERY Workshops Jackie's Mysteries are designed to be beautiful quilts --- as well as packed with information - - - i.e. a new technique or two (or more) are a part of the piecing experience. Obviously, we can't picture them here, or they wouldn't be a Mystery. Some precutting is required. Advanced beginner & up. Several to choose from -- One, Two, and Three-day Mysteries available.

Frank Lloyd Wright's Tree of Life Based on art glass designed by Mr. Wright, patchwork for quilting can be very exciting. Explore the use of strata sets and diagonal cuts to create this design from the Darwin D. Martin House in Buffalo, NY. This project is a great 1-day workshop because it employs most of the techniques used in my book of Wright quilts. This workshop is NOT difficult, and it has an art-y flair, so satisfies the desire for an art quilt in a traditional quilter. Six hours. Advanced beginners and Intermediate quilters. NOT for a new quilter.

In the Tradition of Frank Lloyd Wright Create an original quilt based on the art glass windows from Wright's Prairie period. Students are instructed in working with strata and diagonal cuts while designing their own quilted version of an exquisite window. Designs for inspiration are provided, along with techniques for creating individual masterpieces. Students also have the option of duplicating one of my quilts. Two or more days. Intermediate to Advanced quilters.

Eureka ! The Ultimate Log Cabin. Several variations on this theme provide an excellent opportunity to learn a multitude of machine-piecing tricks while making a stunning quilt. 2 days. All levels.

Harvest Song This project was designed as a 10 month block of the month, with 8 of the lessons having specifically different piecing techniques. It's not only a gorgeous quilt -- it's full of learning opportunities! Bright beginner to Intermediate level. Accuracy in piecing is important, therefore this workshop is not suitable for a first quilt. 3 - 5 days.

LECTURE DESCRIPTIONS (approximately 1-1/4 hours each) Frank Lloyd Wright; the man, his designs, and how they work for Quilters Undoubtedly one of the best known architects of all time, Mr. Wright had a genius for design. In this biographical lecture I "put him on" (in costume) and explore the man and how he developed as an architect. Wright's life was similar to a soap opera, and this program is both informative and humorous. Slides show some of his work. I'll share all 18 quilts from the book. With the permission of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, I've been building quilts based on his art glass designs. This is a very popular lecture, and a good one to share with spouses. Piecing Quilts E-A-S-Y with Jackie A Trunk Show with a 'twist'. I've lost count of the number of quilts I've made, but share my packable favorites here, along with helpful information to help quilters achieve success with their quilt making. Many of these quilts have stories. There are numerous 'tricks of the trade' included in this happy lecture, sure to make you smile. Tricks Up My Sleeve Want to know how I get my blocks so perfect, Keep my points sharp, and my quilt tops always flat? A mini-workshop in Lecture format, designed to share solid, useful methods for improved machine piecing.

Questions ?? - Ask Jackie at info@animas.com