Bobbie Bergquist is a quilt maker who strives to keep things simple, quick and fun. She is the inspiration for Quilters Treasure, whose goal is to give quilters an artist’s palette. Her husband Joel created fabric which has inspired her and many other quilters to expand their creativity. Bobbie has taught in 38 states including Hawaii, and conducts workshops and seminars at many quilt shows, guilds and shops. Most recently, Bobbie has taught at Road To California, Mid Atlantic Quilt Festival, Hampton, VA & Quilt Fest of New Jersey, Somerset NJ, Denver National Quilt Festival, Denver, CO & Pacific International Quilt Festival, Santa Clara, CA. Bobbie was a teacher and featured speaker in 2008 at La Roche College Quilt Show, Pittsburg, PA and at the New Berlin Quilt Show, New Berlin, NY. Both Bobbie and Joel taught at the Minnesota Quilters 2008 Annual Show & Conference, Rochester, MN. Bobbie also taught at Quilters Heritage Celebration, Lancaster, PA in 2008 and 2009.

Joel and Brian, their son – and also of Quilters Treasure, provide the Hand Painted Marble fabric used in many of Bobbie’s stained glass quilts. Bobbie was the visionary who saw the need for Quilters Treasure to produce their own line of a commercial print of this uniquely beautiful fabric, making larger cuts and lower prices available for commercial and hand-painted fabric. Their fabric is now available in 54 delicious colors. Bobbie and Joel have successfully sponsored a mentor program, bringing new designers into the quilting world, and sponsor their yearly “Quilters Treasure Challenge”.

**If you have any questions on Bobbie's class regarding supplies, kit fees and ordering kits please email Bobbie and Joel at joe@quilterstreasure.com

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Class # 312 Being Creative with Tsukineko Ink
Thursday, Aug. 5th, 8-11 & 1-4 (All day class)
Class Type - Painting
Skill Level - Everyone

Are you looking for something different in fabrics? Would you like to design your own fabric? Are you interested in selecting your own colors and textures? Why not join us and learn more than 20 techniques using Tsukineko All Purpose Inks & Fabrico Pens. They can be used on both natural & man made textiles with no special fabric preparation. A few of the techniques covered are marbling & drawing with shaving cream, using silk screens & stencils, using tone on tone & black & white fabrics, lace, faux shibori, salt, crayons, rubber stamps & aloe vera. You will also learn how to use inks to color fabric and prevent bleeding, techniques for creating your own border fabric, ways to expand your stash and add colors missing from fabrics and so much more. You will no longer be limited to using fabric off the rack.

Quilters Treasure will share with you how their one of kind marble fabric is created. Learn about the products used by the professionals and become familiar with supplies, what to do and what not to do. Why do paint colors react differently and how they affect each other? Due to the nature of the commercial products, this technique can not be done in class which is why we have developed the use of the Tsukineko Inks in ways you can use it at home. This is a chance to ask questions & get answers from the professionals.

Tsukineko inks can also be used on any porous surfaces; wood, leather, tiles, ceramics, pottery & more. No previous experience is needed and it's fun for all ages.

Kit fee of $40.00 is paid at the beginning of the class to the Instructor.
Kit includes various fabrics, 6 bottles of Tsukineko Ink; (red, yellow, blue, green, white & black), work sheet & scraper.  Other colors can be purchased after class @ $3.50 for colors & $4.25 for gold, silver, copper & 3 pearlized inks.  There are 45 colors available. Full kits of remaining 39 colors can be ordered prior to class at the show special price of $122.00.  Please e-mail joe@quilterstreasure.com requesting these ink kits. These will not be available in class unless previously ordered.

Also available is a kit containing acrylic paints, Methocel, alum, and educational CD for the show special of $36.80.  This is intended for home use and can not be used in the class room.  Please e-mail joe@quilterstreasure.com requesting Acrylic Paint Kit. These will not be available in class unless previously ordered.

Supplies to bring for class:
Wear old clothing.  Bring latex gloves if you don’t want to get ink on your hands. (Ink is water based and cleans up with soap & water) 1 large zip lock bag, trash bag, paper towels, tooth picks, can of shaving cream (lightly or non-scented if possible, Dollar Store works best) plastic coffee stirrer from fast food restaurant, popsicle stick or similar tool, small paint brushes, or any other tool you would like to experiment with.  You may also bring additional specialty fabrics or clothing to try.

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Class # 509 Painting on Silk & Cotton Using Acrylic Paint
Saturday, Aug. 7th, 8-11 & 1-4 (All day class)
Class Type - Painting
Skill Level - Everyone

Are you frustrated with fabrics available on the market? Would you like to design your own? Join Bobbie or Joel in the fun class to learn how to paint on silk & cotton fabrics. They have created a class that will teach you how to paint flowers, landscapes, anything you want; even create your own artwork. You will no longer be limited to using fabric off the rack. You will be using acrylic fabric art liquid paints and resist on silk and cotton fabrics. You are welcome to bring additional specialty fabrics to try. Break the bonds that limit your creativity. No special talent or experience is necessary. All you need is the desire to try new techniques to personalize your quilts, clothing and interior decor. This technique can be used in traditional, landscape, contemporary or art quilts.

Paints used will be Acrylic Fabric Art Liquid Paints.

Materials:  $49.00 class kit for all supplies to paint, frame, silk pins, silk scarf, brushes, Ghost pen, 6 water based paints, and water based resist with tip, pallet & work sheet & class notes. Kit fee is paid to the instructor at the beginning of class. 

Supplies to bring:
Wear old clothing.  Bring latex gloves if you don’t want to get ink on your hands. (Ink is water based and cleans up with soap & water) 1 large zip lock bag, trash bag, paper towels, tooth picks, clear aloe vera, can of shaving cream (lightly or non-scented if possible, Dollar Store works best) plastic coffee stirrer from fast food restaurant, popsicle stick or similar tool, small paint brushes, or any other tool you would like to experiment with.  If you have photos already transferred onto fabric, you may bring them.  Remember this is a learning process and you should not try this on any valuable, one of a kind, photo transfer until you gain experience.

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Class # 409 Photo Transfers for Quilts, Clothing & Decorating
Friday, Aug. 6th, 8-11
Class Type - Painting
Skill Level - Everyone

Have you seen a drawing or photo you think would look great in your project? Would you like to be able to personalize your clothing and/or quilts and home décor? Did you think it would cost too much? Discover the subtle or dramatic artistic effects you can add to fabrics of all types, including photo transfer images. You will learn the secrets to using white crayons, aloe vera or even shaving cream as a resist and as an extender. Adding tints, inserting ‘missing’ colors, learning to work on colored fabrics without color-bleeding and much more will be covered in this class. Colorizing with inks adds personal style to gifts, clothing, quilts and home décor items, allowing you to coordinate images and fabric colors, tint black and white prints and more.

Materials:  $35.00 class kit includes one photo transfer sheet with picture, 6 bottles of Tsukineko Ink; (red, yellow, blue, green, white & black), white crayon, Fantastics & work sheet.  Other colors can be purchased after class @ $3.45 for colors & $4.20 for gold, silver, copper & 3 pearlized inks.  There are 45 colors available. Kit fee is paid to the instructor at the beginning of class. 

Supplies to bring:
Wear old clothing.  Bring latex gloves if you don’t want to get ink on your hands. (Ink is water based and cleans up with soap & water) 1 large zip lock bag, trash bag, paper towels, tooth picks, clear aloe vera, can of shaving cream (lightly or non-scented if possible, Dollar Store works best) plastic coffee stirrer from fast food restaurant, popsicle stick or similar tool, small paint brushes, or any other tool you would like to experiment with.  If you have photos already transferred onto fabric, you may bring them.  Remember this is a learning process and you should not try this on any valuable, one of a kind, photo transfer until you gain experience.

Fabrico Pens will be provided for use by students in class.  If you whish to order additional pens prior to the class you can check our web site to select colors or order a full set of 36 Fabrico Pens, with brush & fine tips, prior to class at the show special price of $99.50. 

Six inks will be provided in your class kits. Full kits of remaining 39 colors of ink can be ordered prior to class at the show special of $122.00.

Please e-mail joe@quilterstreasure.com requesting either the 39 inks or 36 pen sets.  These will not be available in class unless previously ordered. Contact Bobbie at joe@quilterstreasure.com if you have any questions.

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Class # 429 Learn to Make & Use Silk Screens
Friday, Aug. 6th, 1-5
Class Type - Painting
Skill Level - Everyone

Bobbie and Joel have created a class that will show you how to make, use and clean silk screens. You will be using Tsukineko All Purpose Ink to create solid colors or marbled shaving cream to add dimension to your work; personalizing your clothing and/or quilts. It’s easy and works on all fabrics – natural and man-made with no special preparation required. Create your own fabric. Silk Screen starter kits can be purchased for under $50.00 after class at Quilters Treasure Booth.

Materials:  $40.00 class kit. You will make your own silk screen in class to take home. Also included various sample fabrics, 6 bottles of Tsukineko Ink; (red, yellow, blue, green, white & black), work sheet & scraper.  Other colors can be purchased after class @ $3.45 for colors & $4.20 for Gold, Silver, Copper, Champagne Mist, Black Pearl & Frost White.

Tsukineko Inks have 45 colors available. Full kits of remaining 39 colors can be ordered prior to class at the show special price of $122.00.

Silk Screen Kits can be ordered prior to class at $47 which includes all sales tax & shipping for only for orders received 30 days prior to class. If you are interested in purchasing a starter kit in class please notify us of what class location you will be attending at least 30 days prior to class.

Supplies to bring:
Wear old clothing.  Bring latex gloves if you don’t want to get ink on your hands. (Ink is water based and cleans up with soap & water) 1 large zip lock bag, trash bag, paper towels, tooth picks, can of shaving cream (lightly or unscented if possible, Dollar Store works best) plastic coffee stirrer from fast food restaurant, popsicle stick or similar tool, small paint brushes, or any other tool you would like to experiment with.  Bring article(s) of clothing or fabric to apply silk screening.  For clothing you will need a piece of cardboard or plastic to place under the fabric you are screening to prevent bleeding onto the back of the garment. You may also bring additional specialty fabrics and/or clothing to try.

**If you have any questions on Bobbie's class regarding supplies, kit fees and ordering kits please email Bobbie and Joel at joe@quilterstreasure.com

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