Quilted Tank Top
Mar
13
to Mar 14

Quilted Tank Top

  • Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts (map)
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A quilted tank can be layered over a sweater or under a cardigan in winter, and is a breezy option in summer too! Heidi has been making these incredibly comfortable garments for herself since early 2022, and after practicing teaching a few friends to make them, she’s launching this class for the first time in-person at the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts.

You’ll create a tank top from an existing quilt, using a top that fits you as a template. One thing’s for sure: once you perfect your pattern in class, you’ll want to make lots of these quilted tanks for yourself to wear.

Class Schedule: Thursday & Friday, March 13 & 14, 2025
10 am - 4 pm each day

Learn more and register here!

In person at Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts

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Panel Discussion With Heidi Parkes, Roderick Kiracofe, Luke Haynes, Amanda Nadig
Mar
15
3:00 PM15:00

Panel Discussion With Heidi Parkes, Roderick Kiracofe, Luke Haynes, Amanda Nadig

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In celebration National Quilting Day, the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts is hosting a panel discussion featuring Heidi, fellow artists Luke Haynes and Amanda Nadia, and art collector Roderick Kiracofe.

You are also invited to stay after the panel for the opening reception for Heidi’s mid-career retrospective exhibition, "Heidi Parkes: Soft Magic"!

Register here!

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Framed Quilts
Apr
13
10:00 AM10:00

Framed Quilts

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Make a 6” by 6” quilt stretched on a wooden frame! This is a great class for beginners and advanced quilters. You will get an introduction to all of the steps of making a quilt, as well as trying many techniques that you can use for this or future quilts, including layering, patchwork, quilting-as-you-go, embroidery, and freeform appliqué.

Students will receive Heidi’s on-demand Framed Quilts class in advance of class, allowing you to practice beforehand and bring your questions. This allows us to make the most of our class time~

Learn more and register here!

In person at Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts

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Diary Quilts: Documenting, Manifesting, And Storytelling With Stitch
May
12
to May 16

Diary Quilts: Documenting, Manifesting, And Storytelling With Stitch

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Have you ever tried to keep a paper diary? Sometimes it’s easier with cloth! Heidi will lead students in creating a Diary Quilt top in this 5-day class. Heidi will teach strategies for efficient stitching, ways to balance abstraction and precision, and will guide students in riding the line between personal and public. A Diary Quilt can reframe the past, record the present, and represent dreams for the future. Different from a memoir, diaries are tools, holders of secrets, and spaces for play. Quilt top construction will focus on hand piecing, but Heidi will also do a few sewing machine demos in class.

Students will receive a wealth of information in advance, with videos on handwork techniques, and a welcome video to spark creativity and offer guidance in collecting and packing fabrics.

Class Schedule: Monday-Friday, May 12-16, 2025
10 am - 4 pm each day

Learn more and register here!

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Heidi at the Minnesota Quilt Show
Jun
18
to Jun 21

Heidi at the Minnesota Quilt Show

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Join Heidi in St Cloud, MN for a variety of classes on piecing, quilting, and hand care!

Lecture: Hand Yoga & Body Care - Thurs, June 19, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Classes:
—Scrap Quilting - Wed, June 18, 8:30am - 4pm
—Visible Hand Piecing - Thurs, June 19, 8:30am - 11:30am
—Framed Quilting in a Day - Fri, June 20, 8:30am - 4pm
—Improv Hand Quilting - Sat, June 21, 8:30am - 4pm

Learn more and register here!

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Fast Construction by Hand and Machine
Aug
12
to Aug 16

Fast Construction by Hand and Machine

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Sometimes it’s fun to go fast! We will sew with intuition and convenience front of mind in this class focused on the exploration of shape, color, and visual movement. We’ll start with machine piecing to efficiently discover the personalities of our fabrics and will then transition into hand applique and piecing to complete our medium-sized quilt tops. Mid-week, we’ll transition to hand quilting. On our last day, we’ll explore hand binding and/or framing our quilts on a wooden frame.

Students will have access to pre-recorded technique videos before class, including my Framed Quilts On-Demand class.

Learn more about the class here.

ONE SPOT has opened as of 1/5/2025

*as needed, join the waitlist by emailing Chris via: dyecandy@gmail.com

In person at Woodland Ridge Retreat

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Hand Yoga for Quilters Lecture
Feb
8
1:00 PM13:00

Hand Yoga for Quilters Lecture

Sewing, knitting, handwork, and even typing can stress our hands; come learn hand yoga techniques to relieve tension and keep your hands healthy.

This lecture is free with admission to the Winter Quilt Show, hosted by the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts at Washington County Fair Park.

Winter Quilt Show details:
Saturday, February 8th, 9am - 4pm
$10 admission
Washington County Fair Park, West Bend, WI

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Quiltmaking with Heidi Parkes 2025
Jan
1
12:00 PM12:00

Quiltmaking with Heidi Parkes 2025

I’m pleased to be offering my year-long class, Quiltmaking with Heidi Parkes: Aesthetics, Curiosity, Efficiency, in 2025!

The 2025 Cohort is SOLD OUT

Sign up for the 2026 Pre-Registration List here!

Curriculum:

Quiltmaking: Under the umbrella of artmaking, this course relates to the skill, study, and practice of making quilts with any collection of techniques or materials- as desired by the maker.

Aesthetics: Cultivate your personal style and the recognizability of your work. Become an expert in your niche.

Curiosity: Ask yourself compelling creative questions and build resilience in critique settings.

Efficiency: Grow skill and speed while you structure your making to work with your life, aesthetics, and goals.

Dates:

Saturday Small Group, 2 pm - 5 pm Central: 1/4, 2/1, 3/8, 4/5, 5/3, 5/31, 6/28, 7/26, 8/23, 9/27, 10/25, 12/6

Monday Small Group, 2 pm - 5 pm Central: 1/6, 2/3, 3/10, 4/7, 5/5, 6/2, 6/30, 7/28, 8/25, 9/29, 10/27, 12/8

Tuesday Small Group, 5 pm - 8 pm Central: 1/7, 2/4, 3/11, 4/8, 5/6, 6/3, 7/1, 7/29, 8/26, 9/30, 10/28, 12/9

Optional large-group 2-hour co-working sessions 1-2 x’s per month: 1/13 7pm, 1/22 2pm, 2/10 7pm, 2/12 2pm; Additional times and dates will vary, and will be shared as they approach.

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Sewing in Sardinia: Healing, self-care, quilting, and yoga
Jul
14
to Jul 20

Sewing in Sardinia: Healing, self-care, quilting, and yoga

  • Galanias Bari Sardo Hotel (map)
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Immerse yourself in an unforgettable wellness journey at Galanias Bari Sardo Hotel in Sardinia, an exquisite island off the coast of Italy. Heidi will guide you in yoga, traveling, and stitching with daily workshops on hand sewing a quilt top for yourself. Enjoy delicious Sardinian meals with vegan and vegetarian options, and days filled with a range of enriching activities, including a hike, a boat ride, and an excursion to Sardinia’s famed town of murals: Orgosolo.

Beginners are welcome, and you will meet with Heidi before and after our retreat on Zoom to receive additional instruction on the art of hand piecing your quilt top. Balancing effort and ease is prioritized as you learn to pace yourself and stay curious about your artmaking.

Learn more and register here!

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