Workshops & Trunk Show/ Lectures for your Guild
Available for booking In-Person and Virtually “live” via Zoom.
Open up your Creative Possibilities! Demystify with Technique!
We offer a variety of technique-based and project-based workshops. Margaret Willingham is an experienced teacher who specializes in teaching her signature, non-traditional method for hand and machine reverse applique that makes it easy and FUN! Eye of the Beholder’s method is called: Trace, Baste, Snip & Stitch.
Margaret Willingham’s 10 years of teaching quilting is anchored in 40 years of training dancers of all ages and skill levels. Margaret has taught her hand and machine reverse applique methods to quilters nationally at Road to CA, Vermont Quilt Festival, AQS shows, KCRQF, Applique Away on Galveston Bay, Academy of Applique and QuiltFest . Quilting is a journey and Margaret will inspire yours to be taken creatively and joyfully with grace.
She has patterns and articles published in Fons & Porters, 100 Quilt Blocks, American Quilter, On Point and co-authored Christmas RAPPing with Nan Baker. Her patterns have a distinctive style, and she designs patterns for Banyan Batiks, Island Batik, Batik Textiles, Turtle Hand Batik, Cherrywood Fabrics, RJR and Timeless Treasures.
““This was my most enjoyable class.”- student at Road to CA, Hand Reverse Applique
“The nicest reverse appliqué teacher I know. Makes it pleasant to (hand) sew.”- student at Sew Downtown, CO, Added
Dimension”
Workshops
Technique-based workshops are tailor-made for your guild. Working together with Margaret, you select: Technique- Hand, Machine; Ability level- Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced; Length - half day, full day; multiple days; Pattern you wish to make
Reverse Applique is FUN – Be empowered with our fun and easy 4 step method by hand or machine
Added Dimension- mix reverse applique and applique, and other simple ways to add dimension to your quilt
Applique is FUN – use our method to applique by hand or machine
Skill Buster for Your Quilting Tool Box – Intro to reverse applique without any fear
Paper-piecing – step-by-step, learn how-to paper-piece with confidence
Beyond the Basics, Stitching Excellence – refine and hone your hand or machine stitching skills
Quilt-As-You-Go Technique – learn methods to quilt first, assemble after
Follow-up Coaching Session - We offer to host a 1 hour follow-up coaching session for all virtual classes to be scheduled one week later, giving students the opportunity to ask clarifying questions or to see any of the techniques again for a nominal fee
Project-based Workshops:
Make a Mola using Block 10 – For all levels, make a simple, Mola a la the Kuna Indians of the San Blas Islands of Panama
Tulips & Lace Quilt XI: Making HST with the Grid System – Make hundreds of HST quickly with this method
Twinkle Little Star Ornaments – Make 3 ornaments and learn 3 techniques in one day. For all levels.
Quilt-As-You-Go Techniques - learn methods to quilt first, assemble after
In all workshops every student: has a front row seat with our multiple camera set up; will gain proficiency and skill as you learn the needed techniques in an encouraging environment; will be given clear explanations combined with step-by-step demos, plenty of time to practice your stitching and time to ask questions; will learn our simple, non-traditional methods plus tips and tricks to help you stitch like a pro; receive advice on use of fabric and texture to give that ‘wow’ effect with your pieces. Discuss how to quilt your reverse applique piece, too.
““Margaret was very knowledgeable and made sure that each student had one on one time to make sure you understood the technique.” - student at Road to CA, hand reverse applique”
Trunk Shows/ Lectures
We offer four Trunk Show/ lectures which are designed to renew you and spark your creative journey. Margaret shares her love affair with reverse applique and its history, the interplay of creativity and hope and the stories behind the quilts.
Quilting: A Creative Act of Hope - Quilters take the scraps of their lives and make something new out of them. They daily stir up hope within as they put together color, pattern and design (In-Person & Virtually)
Quilting: An Act of Co-Creation - As God creates, we are invited to create. Explore the interplay of creativity and spirituality. Share in Margaret’s quilting journey and be inspired to discover the role of spirituality and creativity in your own quilting. (In-Person only)
Quilting: A Creative Journey – Eye of the Beholder’s founder Margaret Willingham is a master at finding and creating beauty from scraps. We are shaped by our pasts, but not limited by them. Hear about her creative journey into business and the stories of her quilts. And ever evolving lecture. (In-Person only)
Reverse Applique: Revealing Beauty - What is reverse appliqué? What is the difference between appliqué and reverse appliqué? When was it developed and by who? How do you quilt reverse appliqué? What is hidden will be revealed! (In-Person & Virtually)
““You are truly an inspiration and a wonderful teacher. Your quilt designs are amazing.” - Pride City Quilter’s Guild, Machine reverse applique”
Pricing
Prices are the same for virtual and in-person. If I need to engage a moderator, the cost
Workshop Fees: A workshop is defined by each class preparation:
half day = $415.00
full day = $660.00
2 day = $1188.00
3 day = $1782.00
1 hour follow-up Coaching session = $110.00
Lecture/ Trunk Show fees: Lectures are minimum of 1 hour with live demo and Q & A.
1 hour = $440.00
1 1/2 - 2 hrs = $550.00
Deposit: 50% non-refundable.
Workshops/ lectures are considered booked when there is a signed contract and the 50% non-refundable deposit has been received.
Balance of the fee for virtual events must be received 14 days prior to the event, and will be held in escrow, minus any fees, until after the event.
Balance of the fee for In-Person events may be paid at time services are rendered.
*Please note, I love working with small guilds and I am happy to talk to you and adjust my fees when that seems like something that will make us all happy.
I look forward to Teaching a Workshop and sharing a Trunk Show with your Guild soon.
Contact me to make your booking and for a complete packet of information and financial terms.