Lectures and Classes

"Christine visited the Southern Wake Quilters Guild to share her knowledge on Art Quilts. Her information was clearly presented and the information flowed smoothly from topic to topic. She supported her talk with marvelous slides and had many quilts on hand for us to examine closely. Of major interest were the dimensional pieces, and her use of color to create an emotion or sense of presence. Several members of our guild were inspired to branch out from traditional patchwork into more expressive quilting, thanks to Christine's sharing."
- Carol Reightler, Program Chair Southern Wake Quilters Guild

After visiting the Burlington Carousel Quilt Guild, B. Taylor wrote a post for the guild's blog:
"For our August meeting, we welcomed Christine Hager-Braun, an art quilter who was born in Germany and moved to Durham, NC with her husband to continue their careers as research scientists. Twenty years later, she is still here and has transitioned to being a professional fiber artist."
Read the full-length blog post here

In-Person Classes

If you would like me to teach one of the following classes for your quilt guild or fabric store, please email me directly for details.

"Quilting with a Walking Foot"

3-hour class This class is for beginning quilters and for quilters of all other levels who want to expand their knowledge of quilting with a walking foot. I will show you a variety of patterns based on straight lines. In addition, you will learn to create gentle curves, accentuate the cornerstones of your quilt with simple flowers and practice stencil patterns to finish the borders of your quilt. I will also introduce various marking tools appropriate for fabrics. Space requirements: each student needs enough room to set up their sewing machine (with extension table if available) and have a place to put their supplies. We will need one ironing board with iron per 6 students.

"Christine,
I really did enjoy your class.  It is the best class that I have taken.  I love how you went into detail for understanding how things work.  I left class with the confidence that I could complete small quilting projects myself. 
Thank again for your awesome class."
- Leigh A.

"Free-Motion Quilting for Beginners"

3-hour class This class is geared towards quilters who are new to free-motion quilting or who have some experience but don’t feel confident about free-motion quilting. I will also talk about different types of threads and sewing machine needles that are best for free-motion quilting. Space requirements: each student needs enough room to set up their sewing machine (with extension table if available) and have a place to put their supplies.

“Christine,
I absolutely had fun and learned a lot yesterday in your FMQ quilting.
The FMQ class was a great balance of education about a way of quilting and the"learning by doing" technique. The PowerPoint videos and handouts gave us great references as we attempted the techniques. You interacted with every student at their machine to provide instruction as we practiced. FMQ can seem daunting to learn at first. I appreciated how you walked us through each aspect step by step. You have a great sense of humor and are very encouraging with students. I learned to appreciate the importance of thread and needle choices. That was very enlightening to this novice quilter. Thank you for all the little tips, resources, and giving us opportunities to try the different "gadgets" (gloves, sliders, etc) to see what worked for us.
I heard a staff describe your teaching perfectly; she said you teach "the why's" and not just "the how's". That fits my experience of class exactly.
I will be at the advanced class for sure! Thanks again.”
- Catherine B.

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"Advanced Free Motion Quilting"

4-hour class Are you bored using the same free-motion quilting patterns again and again? This class will allow you to expand your repertoire! Patterns are broken down into easy steps shown as drawings, video clips documenting the quilting process, and quilted samples. You will practice first with paper and pencil, and then with fabric and your sewing machine. Individual attention will help you grow your skills in a targeted way and a handout will serve as your reference tool when practicing at home. Join Christine and elevate your skills to the next level! Space requirements: each student needs enough room to set up their sewing machine (with extension table) and have a place to put their supplies.

"Creating Journal Covers with Improvisational Piecing"

6-hour class This class is for quilters who feel confident about using a rotary cutter and piecing with a consistent seam allowance. I will teach you to cut your fabrics free form with gentle curves and sew the strips together so they lay flat. We will create a fabric cover for a journal and I will explain to you how to create covers for journals/sketchbooks of different sizes or for a cover for your tablet/digital reader. Space requirements: each student needs enough room for their sewing machine (with extension table if available), a medium-sized cutting mat (which they may share with their neighbor student) and a place to put their supplies. We will need one ironing board with iron per 4 students. In this class the students will need to get up frequently to press their seams! Alternatively, students can bring their own small ironing surface and mini-iron to set up at their table.

"It is a great class with a great teacher!!!!!  I use my finished notebook cover everyday and am making more for some friends!  Highly recommend it!"
 - Nancy K.

"I took this class, too, and learned so much!  It's a great technique to use with scraps to make quick gifts.  You'll love working with Christine!
- Cindy M.

"Fabric Postcards and Mini Quilts for Birthdays"

3-hour class skill level: all levels Birthdays are special days. You can make the celebration even more distinctive with a hand-made fabric postcard! When framed, these little postcards are mini art quilts and make truly unique gifts! In this class you will receive the templates for four different designs, learn how to layer various elements in a collage-like approach using fused applique, and you’ll only sew just a little for finishing touches. A fun class to inspire creativity! Space requirements: each student needs enough room for their sewing machine (with extension table if available), a medium-sized cutting mat (which they may share with their neighbor student) and a place to put their supplies. We will need one ironing board with iron per 4 students.

Christine -
Thank you so much for such an enjoyable class and the postcards will certainly be so useful for family and friends birthdays and other occasions. I have to complement you on being such an organized, proficient and knowledgeable instructor. Your supplies list was detailed and complete and all instructions were clear and precise. This is the third class I have taken with you and I look forward to more in the future. Your calm and reassuring teaching style makes class enjoyable and stress free from worrying about making mistakes. Your instructions prepare us for any possible mishaps or for troubleshooting situations that might occur when sewing. Thank you again for all your assistance with me as well!
- Susan S.

"Fabric Postcards and Mini Art Quilts for Winter and Christmas"

3-hour class skill level: all levels Winter is a special season. This year send out your Holiday greetings on a distinctive, one-of-a-kind fabric postcard! When framed, these little postcards are mini art quilts and make truly unique gifts! In this class students will receive the templates for four different designs, learn how to layer various elements in a collage-like approach using fused applique, and only need to sew a little to embellish and finish the postcard or mini quilt.  A fun class to inspire creativity! Space requirements: each student needs enough room for their sewing machine (with extension table if available), a medium-sized cutting mat (which they may share with their neighbor student) and a place to put their supplies. We will need one ironing board with iron per 4 students.

"Strictly Striped Tablerunner"

3-hour class In this class you will learn a technique called "quilt-as-you-go". It is super easy, perfect for beginning quilters to add to their skill set as well as for more advanced quilters who like to learn a way to create gifts really fast! Space requirements: each student needs enough room for their sewing machine, a medium-sized cutting mat (which they may share with their neighbor student) and a place to put their supplies. We will need one ironing board with iron per 4 students. In this class the students will need to get up frequently to press their seams!

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