Mackinac Island Michigan - May 9-14, 2027
Welcome Reception, Dinner & Lecture.
Kathy is known for her eclectic style and innovative techniques.
She is also the founder of Material Obsession -
Sydney, Australia's most popular quilt shop, author
of five books, and currently
a fabric designer for
Free Spirit Fabrics.
Her sense of color is just a personal interest in the way fabrics work together.
"I like one fabric to appeal to another but not necessarily to
match… a word that isn’t really in my vocabulary.
The way to interesting work is to be the individual that you are… be true to your own instincts."
Community. Inspiration. Enrichment.
Kathy Doughty Material Obsession
Sunday May 9 5:00 pm
Wednesday Evening Lakeside Pizza Party and "Show & Tell" 6:00 pm
Bring something you've created from one of our past events to share.
Classroom Open-House Thursday 4:00 pm
Stick around after class, meet the teachers & see what everyone's been creating.
Mixed Media Mechanics with...
Fabric and Stitching.
Monday May 10 - Friday May 14
This technique--based workshop will focus on surface design... using the gel plate, acrylic paints, stamps, stencils and other mixed media supplies to create one-of-a-kind fabrics.
You will learn to take the basic ingredients of fiber art – fabric, needle, and thread – and use them in ways that will bring fiberosity to your mixed media creations.
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Floral Painted Applique on Silk
Monday May 10 - Friday May 14
Join Andrea and her paint box to learn her technique for painting realistic floral imagery onto silk.
You will be creating a beautiful Lady Slipper or Black Eyed Susan that can be turned in to an appliqué’ or whole cloth design. She will also demonstrate how she creates her highly textural confetti backgrounds and her technique for turning the edges of the finished applique’ for a clean finish.
Session 1: Monday May 10 - Tuesday May 11
Miniature Punch Needle & Rug Punch
Lisa will guide you step-by-step through the tools, materials, and techniques, making this class perfect for beginners as well as anyone curious about exploring a new fiber art.
Session 2. Wednesday May 12 - Friday May 14
One Stitch at a Time.
Lisa offers three projects—one introduced each day. Stitch a Michigan Stitchery (or personalize it
with your own state), create the Legend of Mackinac Island Turtle in wool appliqué, or explore your memories through The Best Year of Your Life.
From Photo... to Fabulous
Monday May 10 - Friday May 14
Stacey will guide you through every stage of the creative process as you learn to transform a favorite photograph into a stunning piece of textile art using raw-edge appliqué and fabric collage. One of the highlights of this workshop is learning how to create realistic, expressive
eyes using Dupioni silk and mixed media. Including "Eyeconic": A Masterclass in Eye Creation.
Organic Applique'... any road.
Monday May 10 - Monday May 14
Organic Appliqué is about using simple appliqué techniques to make shapes then organising them with intent to create a fun, unique project.
You will love this workshop if you have always wanted to take creative control and to simply enjoy that path! We will use appliqué paper to make leaves, flowers, stems and objects then consider elements of design for composition.
Session 1. Sunny Skies Quilt by Tilda Monday May 10 - Tuesday May 11
You’ll enjoy a blend of traditional piecing and foundation paper piecing (FPP) for the sweeping central arcs—giving you the precision needed for crisp, radiant points.
A satisfying, immersive workshop where skill-building and creativity come together in a beautifully balanced design.
Finished size is approximately 59 1/2" x 74 1/4"
Session 2. Something Blue Quilted Jacket Wednesday 12 - Friday 14
Nubin will guide you through the process of creating a stylish quilted jacket designed with a relaxed, elegant drape. You will learn intricate piecing methods, straightforward seaming techniques, and options for adding custom patchwork or floral appliqués.
It is the perfect opportunity to take the familiar stitches you love and reshape them into a comfortable, unique garment.
Tea Bag Revival
Monday May 10 - Friday May 14
The lowly tea bag, when dried and emptied, becomes the foundation for a precious piece of art.
Acrylic paint and a variety of mark-making techniques will add lovely color and texture to miscellaneous fabrics and papers, creating a stash of luscious materials. Realistic or abstract shapes in any designs are cut from these materials.