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Contact: Cathie Hoover

7113 Carolina Ct.
Modesto, CA 95356
209.545.4188
cihoover@clearwire.net

My name is Cathie Hoover. For almost 25 years, I've been quilting and designing wearable art for myself, my family, and for others. I love the sharing my quilting skills with novice and experienced quilters all over the world, and I enjoy traveling to any location to do so.

Over the years, I've just about done it all in the world of fabric, quilting, and wearable art. My specialties include all types of machine appliqué, decorative machine embellishment, wearable art design, and a wide range of piecing and quilt construction techniques. My credentials include a Home Economics degree and textile skills honed over 44 years of sewing. Whatever your skill level, one of my goals is to help you realize your potential as a fabric artist.

Another of my goals in a workshop situation is to empower each student with enough knowledge and confidence to continue experimentation beyond the classroom. I encourage each student to strive for their own unique style in quiltmaking and/or wearable art.

The descriptions that follow are my currently offered workshops and lectures. For further information, please email or call me with your questions. I look forward to hearing from you!

- Cathie Hoover

Please download my resume if you'd like more information on my past achievements.


Latest News
The photos below are from my 2006 trip to the Bernina Factory in Steckborn, Switzerland.




Mr. Ueltschi (pictured above) is the 4th generation owner of Bernina. Dec., 2006.


Lectures


"The Color Red." - NEW!
A humorous slide lecture. From a very young age, I loved the color red. View slides of my childhood spent in England and Morocco and over the depth of a lifetime of quiltmaking – see how the color red has worked its way into my work without any conscious effort on my part! An introduction and example to discovering your own personal color preferences. A few quilts and wearables will be shown after the slides.

Retrospective Trunk Show - A truly moo-ving experience. Utilizing Holstein cows in my designs was a natural for me even before moving to Moo-desto. The graphic black and white patterns on these cows and their gentle nature appeal to me.

During this presentation that includes 21+ years of original work, quilts are shown, and garments are modeled by volunteers. Each article is described in detail using a humorous, and relaxed commentary. Any questions you might have about techniques, materials used, and trade secrets will be answered!

Accept The Challenge! - A slide lecture.
Learn to say "yes" when you are asked to participate in a challenge that will lead to growth and increase your comfort zone. While showing slides of original quilts and garments, I share personal experiences that led to their creation. Design solutions to challenges are discussed. A few special pieces on hand for your group’s examination!

Cow over the moon Quilt for QSS

Download Cow Moon .pdf for Bernina QSS members


Workshops


Six hours in length, with 20 students maximum (negotiable) to enable all of your members to benefit from my "hands-on" teaching style. See the schedule at right for specific dates.

s Floral Bouquet Medallion Quilt
1 day  Click here for a sample.
Technique Sampler - 1 day
Click here for a sample.
Tricks of Machine Applique
1 day Click here for a sample.
Create a 17" Eight-Pointed Star Quilt With Machine Reverse Appliqué - 1 day
Click here for a sample.
An Innovative Approach to the Schoolhouse - 1 day
Click here for a sample.
Make a Wild & Crazy Quilt With Curves - 1 day
Click here for a sample.
Wearable Art Vest - 1-2 days
Click here for a sample.
Secrets of Designing Quilts & Wearables - 3-6 hours
Discussion will revolve around my approach to designing quilts and wearables with piecework and appliqué – a slide-based program with time for each student to do a thumbnail design. (no sample)
Tricks Worth Knowing & That No One Ever Taught You
3-6 hours
Learn the tried, true, and simplest methods of perfect mitered binding corners, binding finish, binding in a “flash,” quilt sleeve construction, and the simple drafting of several quilt blocks.(no sample)



2009/2010 Rates
(6 hours maximum instructions per day)
20 Students maximum per workshop

6 Hour Workshop: $650
3 Hour Workshop: $500
45-90 min Slide Lecture: $650
Any Trunk Shows (1-1.5 hours): $650
 
Transportation:
(Current IRS mileage allowance to/from your location or Sacramento Airport, plus daily parking if applicable)


 

Now Available! Wild & Crazy Quilt Pattern with Acrylic Templates!

Utilize your stash of dots, stripes and large florals; embellish with rickrack, and assorted goodies. Go "crazy"! Includes complete instructions plus 6-piece acrylic template set.

Only $25.00 U.S. plus tax (CA residents only) & shipping.


Teaching Schedule


 

2009:

January:

16th and 17th - Road to California Quilt Conference Ontario, CA; Bernina sewing machines provided for both 6-hour workshops - Saturday, "Machine Applique", Sunday, "Wild and Crazy with EZ Curves.

22nd - Judge Country Crossroads Quilters quilt show, Modesto, CA

February:

9th - Chester Quilters, Chester, CA; Trunk Show

10th - Chester Quilters, Chester, CA: "Wearable Art Vest" workshop.

19th - 21st - Bernina National Teachers Reunion, Lisle, IL.

March:

5th-7th - Indiana Heritage Quilt Show, Bloomington, IN. Six-hour workshops: "Best Patchwork Technique Sampler", "Tricks of Machine Applique", and "Wild and Crazy Quilt with EZ Curves".

April:

16th-18th - Capital Quilters Guild, Raleigh, NC. Thursday Lecture, "Accept the Challenge"; Friday workshop, "Tricks Worth Knowing"; Saturday workshop, "Best Machine Technique Sampler".

29th - Valley Quilt Guild, Yuba City, CA; lecture "The Color Red".

May:

2nd - Valley Quilt Guild, Yuba City, CA, workshop, "Floral Bouquet Medallion".

7th - 8th - Annie's Star Quilt Guild, Chico, CA: lecture "The Color Red"; "Trick Worth Knowing" workshop.

14th - 16th - Nevada Quilt Guild, Reno, NV; Thursday, judging quilt show, Friday workshop, "Machine Applique Cowboy Alex", Friday night lecture, "Judging Tips for Quiltmakers", Saturday workshop, "Reverse Applique - Star Quilt Techniques".

June:

25th-27th - Orange Blossom Quilters, Visalia, CA; program, "A Moo-ving Experience, A Retrospective Trunk Show", workshop, "Moo-desto Cow Block for the Cure".

July:

17th-18th - Valley Springs Quilt Guild, Valley Springs, CA; program, "A Moo-ving Experience, A Retrospective Trunk SHow", Saturday workshop, "Embellish a Wild & Crazy Quilt".

22nd-24th - International Quilt Festival Long Beach, Long Beach, CA; Wednesday, 6-hour workshop, "Embellish a Wild & Crazy Quilt", Wednesday night, 3-hour workshop, "Moo-desto Cow Block for the Cure", Friday, 6-hour workshop, "Reverse Applique Sunny Stars by Machine, "Friday, 3-hour workshop, "Fine Finishing Techniques".

September:

9th- Elk Grove Quilt Guild, Elk Grove, CA; judge quilt show.

19th-20th- Fort Bragg Quilt Guild, Fort Bragg, CA; workshop; "Embellish a Wild & Crazy Quilt".

25th-26th- Creative Retreat, produced by Meissner's Sewing Center, Sacramento, CA.

October:

3rd - PenWAG, trunk show, "Retrospective Trunk Show of a Bernina/Fairfield Designer", 3-hour workshop to follow, "Accept the Challenge".

November

8th-9th - Friendship Quilters of San Diego, Poway, CA; "A Moo-ving Experience, A Retrospective Trunk Show", workshop, "Embellish a Wild & Crazy Quilt".

 



Awards

Quilt Awards

 

2004:
1st Place - wall hanging, machine quilted;INTERSECTING RINGS, Best of the Valley, Tulare, CA.

2nd Place - small, machine quilted; WILD and EZ CURVES; Best in the Valley, Tulare, CA.

2nd Place - crib/juvenile/lap/wall; INTERSECTING RINGS, 29th Quilt Celebration, Rockome Gardens, Arcola, IL.

2003:
Best of Class - small, machine quilted, innovative class; INTERSECTING RINGS. Marin Quilt & Needle Arts Show, San Rafael, CA

2002:

1st Place; Pieced, machine quilted, traditional; 21st CENTURY RINGS, Marin Quilt and Needle Arts Show, San Rafael, CA.

1st Place, Traditional Small, 21st CENTURY RINGS; Best of the Valley, Tulare, CA.

2nd Place, Traditional Small, 21st CENTURY RINGS; Road to California, Ontario, CA.

2001:
Best Use of Embellishment, traditional, 21ST CENTURY RINGS; Pacific International Quilt Festival, Santa Clara, CA.

2000:

Honorable Mention, traditional, NORMAN’S QUILT, Marin Needlework and Quilt Show, Marin, CA.

1st Place, small quilt contemporary, NORMAN’S QUILT, Best of the Valley, Tulare, CA.


Wearable Art Awards

 

2004:
1st Place – embellished, wearable art vest; BARCELONA CACOPHONY, Best of the Valley, Tulare, CA

2003:
1st Place - embellished vest; BARCELONA CACOPHONY; Marin Quilt & Needle Arts Show, San Rafael, CA

2001:

Best Traditional Technique, VINEYARD CHALLENGE vest, Judge’s Choice, Schweinfurth, NY. NQA judge Genie Barnes.

2000:
Best of Show, BAD HAIR DAY vest, Best of the Valley, Tulare Museum, Tulare, CA.

2nd place, VINEYARD CHALLENGE vest, Marin Quilt & Needlearts Show, San Rafael, CA.
 
 

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