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March 2020
Designing fabric is more than just putting pencil to paper or generating pixels in Photoshop; it’s about connecting and sharing stories and ideas. Get a tour of what it’s like to design fabrics and print them using Spoonflower, a web-based service for printing your own fabric designs. Get the scoop on the technical details of uploading and proofing your files, see samples of different fabrics and walk through the process from start to finish. We’ll also talk cost-saving tips for getting the most out of your yard of fabric, ways to proof designs and more. This program is for a member meeting for the Minneapolis Modern Quilt Guild. Non members are welcome to attend as a guest; there may be a small meeting fee for non-members. Please contact the MMQG if you are interested in attending.
Find out moreDesigning fabric is more than just putting pencil to paper or generating pixels in Photoshop; it’s about connecting and sharing stories and ideas. Get a tour of what it’s like to design fabrics and print them using Spoonflower, a web-based service for printing your own fabric designs. Get the scoop on the technical details of uploading and proofing your files, see samples of different fabrics and walk through the process from start to finish. We’ll also talk cost-saving tips for getting the most out of your yard of fabric, ways to proof designs and more. This program is for a member meeting for the Minnesota Contemporary Quilters. Non members are welcome to attend as a guest; there may be a small meeting fee for non-members. Please contact the MCQ if you are interested in attending.
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Join us to shop the work of more than 250 diverse makers from around North America, carefully chosen for the quality of their work and impact in the creative economy. Explore hundreds of thousands of unique, handcrafted objects, each with a story you can take home with you. April 16: 6 – 9 p.m. (Preview Party) April 17: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. April 18: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. April 19: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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Prestigious local and national instructors teach a variety of courses and fiber vendors fill the Yarnover Marketplace, which is free and open to the public. 8:00–5:30 PM Marketplace, Free 9:00 AM–12:00 PM Morning Classes 12:00 PM–2:00 PM Lunch (included with class registration) 2:00 PM-5:00 PM Afternoon Classes; Continuation of All Day Classes
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Tips, techniques and words of wisdom from a long-time Etsy Seller about what it takes to run an Etsy shop. Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the technical side of running your shop, setting up items via the Shop Manager, and choosing shipping profiles; as well as marketing and search tips to help get you started on the right foot. Note, this is a lecture style class, you do not need to bring a computer. This is a great class to pair with Photos in a Snap. REGISTER HERE: https://beckarahn.square.site/product/etsy-shop-behind-the-scenes/31 This class is held at HeartFelt Silks Studio.
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Whether you choose a scene of your vacation paradise, your mischievous cat, or a vintage family portrait, there’s an embroidery stitch that can add color and texture to your design. First you’ll choose a photo you love and learn how to print it on to fabric. Then learn a few basic embroidery stitches that you can use to add texture, outline, and embellish your photo. Learn to mix threads to match or emphasize colors. Your finished piece can be used to make a unique and personal project, gift, or keepsake. Materials fee $8, payable to the instructor. REGISTER HERE: https://beckarahn.square.site/product/embroidery-on-a-fabric-photo/36 IMPORTANT NOTE: Because fabrics will be printed before class, you must register at least 2 weeks in advance to use a personal photo for your project; otherwise you can choose from a selection of Becka’s photos. Photos must be uploaded by May 4, 2020. Choosing your Photo To upload your photo, go to Photo Class Uploads. You can use any kind of a photo you want to, but please make sure it is a photo you have taken yourself and is not a copyrighted image or an image that belongs to someone else. There is no requirement for resolution [...]
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