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Dustin Farrell
Cambridge Springs, PA
126-W
Taking it to the Edge |
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215-T
Wholecloth and Beyond |
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230-T
Thread Painting 101
Eagle |
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331-F
Thread Painting
(Tattooed in Thread) |
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Dusty is an award winning longarm quilter 2014 IMQA teacher of the year who has traveled throughout the United States and Canada teaching his unique style to longarm quilters.
Dusty offers a wide variety of classes for all levels of quilters. Anyone who knows Dusty knows his high energy innovative designs techniques and awesome multipurpose tools would tell you to expect the unexpected!
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Dusty's Classes at HMQS
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Taking it to the Edge
Wed. May 6, 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM | 126-W | $60.00
Level: Beginning, Demo/Lecture | Category: Longarm
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This class is geared for all quilters whether it be longarm or home machine. In this class you will see a series of the most popular E2E designs. These are the designs that quilting is made of. We use them to quilt the quilts we love, quilts to give, and quilts for profit. Let me share a piece of my quilting universe with you, so you too can E2E designs for yourself and your customers.
Kit includes: 6 page handout.
Student supply list: Sketch pad and pen.
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Background Check
Wed. May 6, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | 135-W | $125.00
Level: Beginning, Hands-On | Category: Longarm
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For both the modern and traditional quilter alike. No matter what type of quilting you or your customer prefer, we all use background fillers. Use these fillers with your free motion or ruler work. Fills are great for adding depth and texture to quilts. Create a style all your own by developing your very own style of fill work.
Kit includes: Top and backing fabrics, batting, thread. Handout is at least six pages long.
Student supply list: Sketch pad, pen, snips, glasses, sweater and bottled water.
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No Rules Rulers
Thurs. May 7, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | 214-T | $55.00
Level: Beginning, Demo/Lecture | Category: Longarm
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Dusty will show you how to use his specialty rulers. They are multipurpose tools, easy to use, and easy to hold. Use rulers for an allover design or use them with your free motion work to create texture and movement in every quilt. It’s easy to do and is a perfect jumping off point for beginners or anyone who struggles with the age old question how do I fill all that space?
Kit includes: 6 page handout.
Student supply list: Sketch pad and pen. |
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Wholecloth and Beyond
Thurs. May 7, 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM | 215-T | $165.00
Level: Intermediate, Hands-On | Category: Longarm
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Who says a whole cloth has to be WHITE???? If you ever wanted to create your own one of a kind, anything but grandma’s style whole cloth.....this class is calling your name!! This is an all-out, no rules, knock your socks off whole cloth class. Thread painting, free motion embroidery, colored pens, pencils and crayons. So say good bye to that old white on white and jump into a world of color.
Kit includes: Fabric Top and back, batting, fabric for applique, reverse applique and embellishments.
Student supply list: Sketch pad, pen and snips sharp curved.
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Thread Painting 101 - Eagle
Thurs. May 7, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | 230-T | $165.00
Level: Beginning, Hands-On | Category: Longarm
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So what is thread painting all about? Thread painting, or free-motion machine embroidery, is a unique way of embellishing your quilts by “painting” the images on your quilt top. The quilt top is your canvas and the thread is your paint. Thread painting might look difficult, but it is actually very simple. No advanced skills are necessary and the best part is that no special machine is required.
Kit includes: Pre stitched quilt sandwich and various threads. Top and back fabrics and batting.
Student supply list: Sketch pad, pen, glasses, sweater, bottled water and a pair of sharp embroidery scissors. |
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Variant Feathers
Fri. May 8, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | 314-F | $60.00
Level: Beginning, Demo/Lecture | Category: Longarm
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Sick of the same old feathers? Want to try something new, different and edgy? Well this class is for you. Let Dusty show you some feathers with flair. Wonderful for use on more modern quilts, men’s quilts, and quilts for those teens we struggle to please. The traditional feather takes a walk on the wild side in this class. You’re sure to put a new spin on the feathers you’ve been quilting for years.
Kit includes: Multi Page handout.
Student supply list: Sketch pad and pen.
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Thread Painting
(Tattooed in Thread)
Fri. May 8, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | 331-F | $165.00
Level: Intermediate, Hands-On 17 Avanti | Category: Longarm
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Learn about thread play, Dusty’s brand new line of tattoo based stencils and digital quilting designs, couching, painting, coloring, reverse appliqué and so much more. Dusty has designed this class with you in mind, if you are artsy, love tattoos, and love to express yourself in all you do. Crank up that longarm or mid arm and give this class a try. Dusty will share his tried and true methods of thread play with you.
Kit includes: Pre stitched quilt Sandwich, various threads for thread painting, Top and back fabrics and batting.
Student supply list: Sketch pad, pen, sweater, glasses and bottle of water. |
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Bread and Butter
Sat. May 9, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | 412-S | $60.00
Level: Beginning, Demo/Lecture | Category: Longarm
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This class is packed full of everyday quilting. Dusty will share all of his creative short cuts to perfect fast, easy, and affordable quilting for your customers. You’ll learn ten new designs, all based on two very easy free motion patterns that are sure to enhance even the simplest of customer quilts. This class is suggested for everyone who quilts for clients and is perfect for those who quilt for fun.
Kit includes: 6 page handout.
Student supply list: Sketch pad and pen.
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