Back in the Fall when I received an invitation for a luncheon for the various sponsors and supporters of the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show, I was mesmerized by a quilt that was hanging at the luncheon.

 

 

 

 

Come to find out Jean Wells (2019 TQS Quilt Legend) had displayed a personal quilt she had purchased from the Tentmakers of Cairo. Since I am all about handwork I was gobsmacked! Not only by the detail of the stitching, but just with the knowledge of how vast and varied our stitching community remains.

 

Then...lo and behold the 2020 Quilters Affair booklet was released for the upcoming classes and one of the classes offered was Stitch Like an Egyptian!!!! I am amazed at the variety of classes offered in our little town of Sisters! Check out the flyer and take a look at Class 211...maybe I'll see you there!

 

211 Stitch Like an Egyptian

Hany Mahmoud & Ahmed Kamal

1 Day - 8:30 am - 3:30 pm . . . $95

Level: All Size: Small Cushion Cover or Wall Hanging

(no sewing machine required)

This is an exciting handwork only class where you will enjoy one on one

time with the Egyptian tentmakers who will demonstrate and teach you the

ancient techniques they use for their spectacular work with plain clear colours.

The work is done with needle turned applique, but the tools are simple and

basic and the work strong and interesting. The work is not quick and you will

not complete your sample in class. You will work on a cushion cover sized

piece – but will learn all the processes necessary to complete your cushion

cover. Several simplified patterns will be available to choose from.