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Dana Jones
Quiltmaker • Quilt Teacher • Quilt Designer
Author • Editor • Photographer • Artist
Journalist • Quilt Classes • Quilt Lectures
Peace Cranes Over Hiroshima
In response to requests from students, I'm offering my "Peace Cranes Over Hiroshima" class from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time Thursdays, February 19 and 26. This is noon-3 p.m. Eastern, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Central, and 9 a.m.-noon Pacific.
In this class, you'll make my original design that was inspired by a visit to Hiroshima. Whether you're new to foundation paper piecing, an experienced pro or somewhere in between, you'll enjoy a bit of challenge and lots of stitching fun as you create this iconic image of peace in your choices of colors for the cranes and background.
The class fee of $100 may seem a bit high until you realize this includes the pattern and a packet filled with resources and supplies you'll need in class and beyond. The class packet includes a color-coded cutting chart and color-coded labels for each piece you cut. You'll get foundations for the two sections of the quilt we'll make in class printed on foundation paper plus handouts you'll find invaluable when making this quilt. The class fee includes shipping the pattern and packet to you.
Don't wait to register. You must sign up at least 10 days before class so there is time to ship you the pattern and packet. The pattern, handouts and labels are not available as digital downloads at this time so shipping is necessary.
Fabric packets for the crane fabrics are available for $100 on a first come, first served basis. This packet does not include background fabric. To order, contact me at danaellenjones@gmail.com or 720.654.8430.
"Peace Cranes Over Hiroshima,"
designed and pieced by Dana Jones
"Bird on a Branch," designed and pieced
by Dana Jones; quilted by Rita Meyerhoff
Demystifying Design for FPP
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Do you love foundation paper piecing?
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Do you want to design your own FPP quilts?
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Are you fascinated by how to create the appearance of curves with straight lines?
If you said yes to any of these questions, this class is a must for you. In just six hours, you'll learn my Paper Police© rules that guarantee your success in designing everything from quilt blocks to detailed photographic images.
Exercises give you hands-on experience using these rules. Because the class is offered in two three-hour sessions a week apart, you have time between sessions to practice what you learn.
Class sessions will be recorded, and you will receive a You Tube link to the recordings within 48 hours after each session. You'll receive detailed full-color handouts that contain much of the material covered in class. And you'll have access to me between classes and after the final class session via email, phone, and one-on-one Zoom sessions.
Choose between two times:
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10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time Sundays, February 1 and 8. This is noon-3 p.m. Eastern, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Central, and 9 a.m.-noon Pacific. Register now!
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10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time Thursdays, February 5 and 12. This is noon-3 p.m. Eastern, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Central, and 9 a.m.-noon Pacific. Register now!
Detail of "My Flower, My Choice,"
designed and pieced by Dana Jones
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Nature's Design
Nature perfects design, and you can learn a lot from what works in the natural world that you can use in your quilt designs. Learn how to use color, shape, line, texture, pattern, balance, focal point, negative space and more in this six-hour class.
This class will provide insight into where to find inspiration in our environment, and how to see realistic and abstract designs in trees, creeks, animals, flowers, rocks, even the essence of life — DNA. Nature's Design supports life from the microscopic to the universal and everything in between, and it can bring life to your quilts.
You'll learn how to see — really see — what's around you. There will be hands-on exercises, suggestions for home play activities to do between classes, and direction toward creating your own unique design for a quilt.
Inaugural session: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays, March 17 and 24. This is noon-3 p.m. Eastern, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Central, and 9 a.m.-noon Pacific. Register now!
My Story on A Quilter's Life Podcast
I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Paula Chamberlain for her podcast: A Quilter's Life. Paula says:
"It's been said that every quilt has a story, and it's so true. And I also believe that every quilter has a story to tell. I wanted to hear about the wonderful people behind these beautiful quilts and thought you'd enjoy hearing about their lives, also."
Paula is a great interviewer. She makes you comfortable and eager to share. And she's an excellent editor. Check out my story. Then listen to the many other stories of quilters — some well known, some you'll be meeting for the first time. Paula's podcasts are great to listen to as you stitch. And she's always looking for quilters to interview. You can sign up to share your life on her website.
