Christine Dabbs

We are honored to have Christine Dabbs, author of Crazy Quilting; Heirloom Quilting; Traditional Motifs and Decorative Stitches, and top award winning hand needlework artist as our guest artist. This will be the first exhibit of her complete works (with the exception of those in private collections) and include her elaborately hand embroidered Crazy Quilt pieces as well as those done with Stumpwork. Stumpwork is a 17th Century art form of raised and padded embroidery, commonly incorporating dimensional botanicals and insects and using such techniques as surface stitchery, padded applique, needle lace, wired edged needle woven leaves and other shapes that are completely elevated from the fabric background. Christine’s exceptional artistry and workmanship has won her international recognition and her works are considered highly sought after masterpieces. They are all entirely made by hand.

One of the highlights of her exhibit will be the crazy quilt that Christine was commissioned to make for the move How to Make an American Quilt. The quilt was sewn in several different stages of completion because of filming requirements. These separate quilts will be on display at this show, providing a fascinating glimpse into the making of a stunning piece of artwork.

Classes at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Show:

Saturday Crazy Quilt Class:
Saturday, Aug 23, 2008, 10:30am - 1:30pm. $24 class fee plus admission cost.

• How to appliqué a crazy quilt patches onto a foundation.
• How to transfer embroidery motifs to embroider.
• Stitching signatures onto fabric.
• Making decorative seam coverings interesting.

Supplies you need to bring with you for this class: Six inch ruler, 6" - 8" embroidery hoop. Muslin fabric, DMC embroidery floss - varied colors, basic sewing supplies.

Sunday Crazy Quilt Class
Sunday, Aug 24, 2008, 11:30am - 2:30pm. $24 class fee plus admission cost.

• All about decorative seam coverings.
• Adding beads.
• Borders, batting, backing and securing the layers of your crazy quilt.

Supplies you need to bring with you for this class: Six inch ruler, 8" embroidery hoop, muslin fabric, #8 and #12 perle cotton - varied colors, basic sewing supplies.

After the Rocky Mountain Quilt Festival:

Christine will be teaching a two day seminar on Stumpwork, the art of raised and textured embroidery. This class will beature extensive demonstration (projected on a screen for easier viewing) and there will be some hands-on practice of basic techniques like couched tree trunks, needle woven leaves, silk wrapped beads, etc. As Christine is a widely known and highly respected instructor/author who rarely teaches, we are confident that this class will fill quickly, so please get your registration in early.

Dates: Monday, August 25, 2008 and Tuesday, August 26th, 2008 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $95 for both days

A kit with basic supplies and fibers will be available for purchase.

Registration information, class syllabus and supply list will be available on www.hoffmanchallenge.com; www.jukeboxquilts.com and www.northernlights-designs.com/rmqf .

You can also call Kelly Gallagher-Abbott at (970) 224-9975 or email kelly@jukeboxquilts.com for more information.