SUNNIE MALESKY
Jacksonville FL
Teacher ~ Lecturer ~ Designer

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See Sunnie's Quilts below
 

Sunnie started to quilt by designing a baby quilt for a friend. Half-way through the project, she decided to buy a book and find out what to do! Since then she has pieced and appliquéd too many quilts to count, continuing to learn more from books and classes.

Her first teaching experience was training Crisis Hotline volunteers, so she considers quilt classes practically stress free. After joining the All Star Quilters Guild in 1989, she began teaching on a regular basis, and has enjoyed giving classes for guilds and shops around Florida and Ohio. Her classes cover a wide range of techniques that appeal to quilters of all levels. Sunnie welcomes everyone to her classes to make a fun project, expand skills, and develop creativity. “If it’s not fun,” she says, ”it’s not worth doing!” Each student leaves class with a complete handout, and all the steps are covered before the class ends.

A Florida resident since 1981, Sunnie lives in the Mandarin area of Jacksonville with her husband Ed, and Wizard the Cat. Her son Rob has moved out, so now Sunnie has an office and a sewing room. She has served two terms as president of the All Star Quilters, is currently the newsletter editor for the SSQA SunRays, and collects weird pictorial fabrics (which allowed her win a Judge’s Recognition Award at QuiltFest of Jacksonville)

SUNNIE’S CLASS RULES
  Know Thyself:
Some quilters like to work quickly; others enjoy taking their time. Each person is encouraged to work at a comfortable pace...and set personal levels of “perfection”.

There are no stupid questions:
The person sitting next to you is wondering the same thing. So please ask!

You haven’t been to class unless you have a paper to take home:
Handouts with complete instructions are provided for each class, and all the steps are demonstrated before class ends


CLASSES (all levels welcome)
  Personalized MYSTERY QUILT
Have Mystery Quilt class designed especially for your own group! Choose a theme of travel, history of your area, your guild's name or show title...the possibilities are endless! Sunnie has designed and taught these classes for many guilds and events across the state, and in March 2007 will be revealing the John C. Campbell Folk School Mystery Quilt class in North Carolina.

THE FOLDED POCKETS PURSE
Start with two squares of fabric, then do a little clever origami-style folding to make a tote bag that has two pockets on each side, covered with a flap. Can be made
with a pieced square or just one fabulous print fabric. Easy and fun!
Half-day class

BLOOMS for BEGINNERS & OTHER FLOWER LOVERS
You’ll be stitching up a beautiful garden with two easy blocks and no seams to match! Ideal for all who want to make something beyond traditional patterns without worrying about their skills.
Full –day class

TRAPUNTO BY MACHINE
Don’t poke holes in your quilt! Make beautiful raised designs to compliment your quilting and avoid the fuss of stuffing. Add a new dimension to your work while learning more about free motion work. No experience necessary!
Half -day or full-day class

T-SHIRT TREASURES QUILT
Get those memories out of the drawer and into the perfect personalized gift! Use ALL the artwork, no matter what size...even ripped or stained shirts have possibilities. Learn how to put different sized blocks into one quilt.
Full-day class

DESIGN YOUR OWN QUILT WITH EASY BLOCKS
Make a batch of small rotary-cut/quick-pieced blocks (pattern book included as handout) then learn to design your own quilt or wallhanging. Especially fun for quilters who want to be more creative, but need a bit of help getting started.
Full-day class

FRIENDLY FOLK ART
You can be a folk-artist! Learn to make stars, hearts, leaves, vines (and more!) without using purchased patterns. You’ll even learn to make letters so your quilt can speak up and show its owner’s name. Have fun with scrap backgrounds, embellishments, and a variety of stitching styles. Sew by hand, machine, or both. Glues & fusibles also welcomed!
Full-day class


LECTURES (for laughter & learning)
 

TAMING THE SCRAP BASKET
Is your scrap basket out of control? Are you a scrap-a-holic? Is there any hope of dealing with all this mess? Learn the answers to these questions and more as Sunnie rummages through her own overflowing scrap basket, sharing helpful tips and humorous observations on our quilting lifestyles.

POTHOLDER THERAPY
When everything is going wrong, and you just don’t know what to do or where to turn for help, it’s time for Potholder Therapy. Guaranteed to chase away the blues and restore your self-esteem, every quilter can benefit from this cheap and drug-free method!

Disclaimer: Sunnie will not be responsible for anyone who falls out of a chair while laughing during her lectures.


Sunnie Malesky
13961 Mandarin Road
Jacksonville, FL 32223- 2581
(904) 262-0268
email: sunsky@comcast.net

website: www.SunnieQuilts.com
blog: www.PatchworkPie.blogspot.com
blog:  www.artellacafe.com/blogs/quilt_mother

"Autumn Splendor"  (also fondly known as "The Orange Quilt")
54" square
Blocks and techniques used in "Design Your Own Quilt With Easy Blocks" class
"Blooms for Beginners & Other Flower Lovers"
40" x 45" 
Just the beginning of what can be done in the class of the same name!
"Friendly Folk Art"
32" x 44" 
Make your own Folk Art in class! 

"Trapunto Poinsettia"
18" square
One of 5 choices in the class

"Sunshine Scrap Baskets"
24" square
Pattern available

"Folded Pockets Purse"
Pattern available

Sunnie Malesky
13961 Mandarin Road
Jacksonville, FL 32223- 2581
(904) 262-0268
email: sunsky@comcast.net

website: www.SunnieQuilts.com
blog: www.PatchworkPie.blogspot.com
blog:  www.artellacafe.com/blogs/quilt_mother

 

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