The basic school house lecture (Option 1) is only $5 per person. That's not much for three hours of fun patchwork & quilting education!
The School House programme is a unique demo/lecture on tools and techniques that can teach you how to save time and trouble. Pauline Rogers and her husband Rob travel all over Australia presenting this popular program to quilting groups. They always bring along their mobile shop of quality patchwork & quilting tools and supplies too.
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Pauline has been teaching patchwork & quilting for close to 28 years. As the owner of a quilt shop she has seen many tools come into the market. With so many gadgets and different brands quilters have become challenged on which are the best to use for the job at hand. They've also told her they find it frustrating that the instructions given with the tool really doesnt explain how to use it.
Experimenting with the numerous gadgets available in the marketplace, Pauline acquired an in-depth knowledge of tools. When demonstrating her favourites at Quilt Shows she continually received requests to visit quilt groups to show them how to use the tools. With such demand the School House programme was born. In 2008, Pauline decided to return to travelling and teaching. She now visits quilting groups presenting her School House - a three hour lecture style demonstration that educates quilters on the best tools and the techniques that can be achieved with them.
Discover why the School House programme is so popular!
Pauline has developed her School House program to help quilters get the most out of their tools. Her motto is 'you don't need a lot of tools you just need the right ones' - those that do a lot of different jobs for you.
In the School House programme Pauline doesn't just show you how to use a tool, she shows you how to get the most out of your tools. She demostrates how using the right tools correctly can solve many common problems and give you a better end result. Other quilters have found they can save frustration, time and even their hard earned money with the tips Pauline shares. Many quilting groups find the demos so inspiring that they have Pauline return whenever she's in their area.
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Have you ever cut fabric and its not right? Do you end up with crooked strips?
Do you ever wonder why your squares arent actually square or why your points dont meet? It's not your fault. The RULERS are to blame. Pauline will show you why this happens and how you can achieve the perfect cut and points.
Do you find it challenging to TRANSFER DESIGNS onto fabrics? Do you find using a window or light box a hassle? It doesnt work with dark fabrics anyhow! Pauline has a brilliant tool that will solve the problems of transferring designs. It even makes it so easy to mirror images. Its reusable and will last for ages and possibly forever.
While were on the subject of MARKING TOOLS - how many different ones do you have? Are you confused about which one to use, when? Would you like to see a brilliant pencil that will show on any fabric light or dark, patterned or plain? It even lets you erase or wash it out and youll find all kinds of uses for it. One marking tool for many tasks instead of many marking tools for one task.
There are plenty of surprises like how simple it is to MAKE YOUR OWN BIAS. Wouldnt you love to know how to make perfect binding of any size? Pauline shows you how you can make it for stained glass, Celtic, or even stems. It holds the crease and wont stretch as you make it and you wont even need to use Vfix. After the lecture the ladies are always in a hurry to give this one a try.
Pauline has lots of technique tips that make things easier. Imagine blanket stitch applique without the Vfix. No more pulling your needle through stiff layers. Shell demonstrate needle-turn appliqueé and different methods of chenille.
Youll even discover how to master QUILT AS YOU GO without any hand stitching. Another quilting topic everyone really enjoys is HOW TO MACHINE QUILT WITHOUT TURNING YOUR QUILT UNDER THE MACHINE. This idea is so popular that many of the groups book this as a class. Pauline loves to teach how to drive the machine with feed dogs down, instilling confidence in her students so they can quilt their own quilts - without having to turn them under the machine - no matter what size they are.
In the School House programme there are three options to choose from. See the information in Options to choose one suitable for your group.
With over 25 years of experience Paulines expertise covers a full range of techniques from appliqué and hand work, to machine piecing and quilting. Pauline began her career in the 1980s as a travelling patchwork and quilting tutor, commissioned by the Queensland Arts Council. She has been a featured tutor at the Australasian Quilting Symposiums and the Stitches and Craft Shows. Pauline has also been an integral part in the creation of numerous community quilts, several of which are listed in the National Quilt Register.
Pauline and her husband Rob are the owners of Quilters World, which began in 1996 as the first quilt shop in Toowoomba, Queensland. With a focus on educating quilters shes organised a multitude of workshops, retreats and events over the years, including the Outback Quilters Tour. In 2000, at the Queensland State Quilt Conference, Pauline was recognised for outstanding services to the establishment and promotion of patchwork and quilting in Queensland.
Pauline enjoys helping others learn and perfect patchwork and quilting. In 2006 she was instrumental in the production of a series of 16 educational DVDs on patchwork and quilting of which she was the featured tutor in three The Joy of Piecing, Foundation Paper Piecing and Chenilling.
She believes when teaching its important to focus on the process, such as accurate cutting and accurate piecing, and that the equipment used is a vital part of this process. Pauline also feels that when the proper tools are used correctly, making a quilt is easier and more enjoyable, and the quilters efforts are rewarded with a better result.
Experimenting with the numerous gadgets available in the marketplace, Pauline has acquired an in-depth knowledge of tools. When demonstrating her favourites at Quilt Shows she continually received requests to visit quilt groups to show them how to use the tools. With such demand the Schoolhouse programme was born a three hour lecture style demonstration. In 2008, Pauline decided to return to travelling and teaching and now offers a range of workshops and the Schoolhouse to quilt groups throughout Australia. Each year her travels take her further around the country allowing her to meet new quilters and share ideas that simplify the process of quilting for both new and experienced quilters.
Specially designed for patchwork and quilting groups the Quilters World School House programme provides valuable information in a variety of affordable and fun ways. We always bring our mobile shop of quality tools and notions for those who enjoy a bit of shopping. And there are no travel or accommodation expenses for the lectures!
Option 1: $5 Fun Lecture
The basic school house program is $5 per person and includes Tool & Technique Demonstrations where you'll discover how tools can help you achieve better results while using your time more efficiently. The presentation takes about three hours and includes the best marking tool, how to get perfect points, how to transfer patterns without a light box, the importance of accurate rulers, strip chenilling, no mark method for transferring machine quilting designs and lots more. Theres even prizes to be won as well as some enjoyable retail therapy.
Option 2: Oh Sew Easy Demonstration Lectures
With a variety of topics to choose from you'll be treated to a day learning new skills and polishing up old ones for $10 per person. Each in depth demo lasts approximately 1½ hour and you can select any two. You'll discover new ideas for surprisingly easy and enormously fulfilling results to enable you to create scrumptious and magical quilts and other lovely things.
Pauline demonstrates each technique step by step at the cutting board and sewing machine. Each group will receive one set of notes on their chosen demos. Copies are permitted to be made for each participant.
Option 3: Workshop Tutoring
Pauline is also available for one or two day hands on workshops.
Choose from colourful bed quilts, pretty wall-hangings, table runners or lovely bags. Or conquer domestic machine quilting with Pauline's LPO for Machine Quilters. All classes are designed for beginners to experienced quilters. You'll also learn how to understand your rulers, to cut accurately, how to achieve accurate points and much more, allowing you to piece your quilts with ease and confidence.
Only $45 per person per day (minimum 10 students).* All students are required to purchase the appropriate pattern . Kits are available for some of the workshops. A full requirements list is supplied for the chosen workshop. Groups must decide on a maximum of two different classes for participants to choose from. Workshops run from 9am-4pm. There are now travel or accomodation expenses if the workshop is scheduled into a 'Schoolhouse Tour', so that Pauline is already in your area.
Check for available Workshops.
Taking in different areas throughout Australia on regularly scheduled tours means Pauline is able to offer groups the basic programme for only $5 per person. Groups do not have to pay the typical travel or accommodation fees that tutors usually charge. This makes having a tutor an affordable option for even small groups.
If you think your group would be interested in hosting a Schoolhouse in the future do send us an emailor phone Gerry on 07 4696 9825. We can schedule you in on an upcoming tour. If no tours are being planned for your area in the immediate future we will contact you at a later date with possible dates. You can check Pauline's schedule to see if she will be in your area anytime soon.
To book a Schoolhouse you need a minimum of ten interested participants.
You also need to provide the venue, and as Pauline cannot always be in your town on the day you meet, if your regular meeting spot is not available why not get together in someone’s home or source another venue?
Pauline would love to visit your group and we're sure they'd thoroughly enjoy the Schoolhouse. Check the testimonials to see what past participants had to say.
Pauline's a fabulous instructor with loads of experience, buckets of patience and a wonderful sense of humour!
Peggy & Bev's Place in Emerald, Queensland
Just got home from a fantastic day with Pauline and Rob... wish I could have tied her up and kept her... not only is she one talented lady full of knowledge she is so lovely as well.
Tarnyia Scott, Mt Magnet WA
Pauline's visit to Dunsborough was a big success. Our group would like to invite Pauline to conduct a workshop again next year.
Ann Gobby, Dunsborough WA
Pauline, you have a wealth of knowledge to share and impart your knowledge with passion and personal care to each individual. You are a rare 'jewel' who empowers people to engage and discover new ways to enjoy quilting. My return to hand/machine quilting has been revived with your invaluable tips and insights.
Sue Horoch, Western Australia
Had a lovely, friendly and informative afternoon at Glenys in Bunbury. Carry on your great show. We all learnt so much.
Jean Paternoster, Bunbury WA
If you get a chance to attend Pauline's Schoolhouse it is well worth it. You gain so much from her shared information.
Margaret Paternoster, Narrogin WA
Just so very informative and very enjoyable.
Val Burge, Albany WA
Absolutely outstanding. Beyond expectation!
Catherine Turle, Beverley WA
Pauline is very knowledgable and able to impart this in a friendly manner - well done! See you in 2011.
Beth Edwards, Albany, WA
Quite inspiring.
Lesley Scott, Mt Magnet WA
Absolutely brilliant! Loved it. Thank you so much.
Steph Welsh, Merredin WA
If you have any questions or would like to book Pauline for a school house or workshop please contact our office. If you're phoning please keep in mind that we're located in Queensland
and Gerry is only in the office Monday to Thursday from 9.30am - 4.00pm, except holidays.
PO Box 1720 Toowoomba QLD 4350 Phone (07) 4696 9825
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