Thursday, January 31, 2013

Jamie Wallen -- Quilter Extraordinaire

I was looking at Facebook the other day and saw Jamie on a ferry. From the background, I was sure it was a Seattle ferry--but Jamie lives Michigan or Indiana or somewhere far from here. After getting a reply, I found out that he was going to be on Bainbridge teaching his Thread Fusion class on Thursday and Friday. I signed up!!


Today was the first day of class. Six hours of design drawing later, my brain is tired. I'm so excited to try out the many new designs he showed. Watching him draw them out and then doing it myself makes the learning process so much more efficient.

Best of all...I get to go back tomorrow for another day of learning and fun.  If you ever get a chance, take one of Jamie's classes. He has a wealth of information and he's always willing to share.

10 comments:

  1. You are soooo lucky! Learn, Girl, learn! I would love a class from him. I have one of his dvds. I need to watch it over again! Go Dory!! Sara

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    1. He is an excellent teacher. And being in his class for two days I did so much drawing my hand ached. He shared many, tips, tricks and theories. Watch his DVD again; its so worth it.

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  2. wow. that is awesome. can't wait to see everything you learned put to use on some quilts!

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    1. The quilt just off the frame has one of Jamie's special designs on it!! I had to put one in after drawing the darn things all day all long.

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  3. good luck on your part! it's always a great to take a class and get fired up again.

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    1. My current customer quilts are certainly benefiting!!

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  4. Lucky girl, look what rewards you get when you use your deductive powers for good!!!!
    Enjoy your classes Jamie is a first class guy with amazing talent and he never seems to let that attention and admiration go to his head, I wish I was there I bet you are having so much fun!!!

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    1. It was a great class; you should have been here too!!!

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  5. Isn't he amazing? I've taken a couple (non-hands on classes). I still can't draw. I told him that's what computers are for and he just laughs. Hopefully with me, not at me! Need to chat about Quilt Path.

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  6. Jamie would never laugh "at" anyone, so I think you're good! I don't have a computer so have been forced to draw from necessity. I just tell my customers that my quilting is much better than my drawing!!

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