Rosemary Eichorn

Known for her contemporary quilting, collage, & fiber art, Rosemary Eichorn is an award-winning fiber artist, teacher and lecturer. Honored with the 2007 Professional Quilter Teacher of the Year Award,  Rosemary’s inspiration is fueled by a commitment to nurture each individual’s inherent creativity. Her book, The Art of Fabric Collage, was published by the Taunton Press in 2000 and has been reprinted twice. Featured in numerous publications, Rosemary’s work has won major awards including best of show and grand prizes in local & national shows. She has been a featured artist & also works a juror and judge. Her passion for gardening and her appreciation of the splendor surrounding her coastal mountain home provide the inspiration for her sumptuous collages & artwear.

Rosemary's Workshops

Renegade Sewing & Adornments
Sewing on metal, Angelina & Crystalina fibers, fusible film, Tyvek®, foil & the like might seem like a far stretch if you've spent your sewing life solely in the company of quilting cottons. But if you're ready for an adventure with your sewing machine, join this process class & learn fearless sewing & embellishment techniques that will fan your creative fires. Surface design techniques with a variety of media will be covered; explore innovative machine techniques further as time allows. Renegade sewing will also inspire you to venture further into the world of art quilts. 
2 days, January 31 + February 1

Fabric Collage Crash Course
Develop your quilting design potential using Rosemary’s fabric collage techniques as you work on an art quilt or art-wear. Learn innovative fabric collage & free motion stitching techniques designed to liberate you from rules you inherited when you learned to sew. Rosemary’s signature finishing techniques will be covered. Those working on a garment will do pattern fitting in preparation for the workshop. This class is suitable for anyone with basic through advanced sewing skills wishing to dip into the well of sewing-play & creativity.  
3 days, February 2 ,3 & 4

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