Winter 2025
2025 is nearly here! I have several workshops, talks, and guild presentations already scheduled for January with more on the way! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to know about new dates as soon as they are announced!
January
Friday, January 10
Cross Stitch Workshop
Time: 11:00 am - 2:30 pm
Location: Fabric Spark, Toronto
wonderful and portable pastime that will engage you at home, travelling, in transit or in a waiting room.
You'll learn how to read and follow a pattern, count stitches, change colour, and bury your thread ends. You'll also learn Johanna's unique methods for clean and consistent stitches and work, front and back.
Did you know that the rhythmic, repetitive motion involved in stitching by hand is reputed to have a calming, almost meditative effect, reducing stress and anxiety?
In this workshop, you'll learn the brilliant and ancient art of Cross Stitch, a
Saturday, January 11 (SOLD OUT)
Log Cabin Patchwork
Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Fabric Spark, Toronto
The traditional Log Cabin block has long been a favourite with quilters, often blending the frugal use of materials with bold, visual impact. In this technique-based workshop, students will learn a variety of efficient preparation and construction methods as we build a batch of Log Cabin blocks from scratch.
We will explore the creative possibilities in deliberate colour and value placement as we delve into dynamic patchwork layouts.
Note: This is a patchwork technique workshop. Students will work on a number of Log Cabin blocks which can be completed into a project of their choice at home.
Friday, January 31
Wholecloth Quilt Workshop
Time: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm (full day)
Location: Fabric Spark, Toronto
Whether you’re new to quilting or have been making quilted projects for some time, the Wholecloth Baby Quilt will change the way you think about quilt construction! Using one piece of fabric for the top (the “whole cloth”) and another single piece for the back, this little quilt proceeds directly to finishing techniques - offering clear and simple answers to the “What should I do next?” question. The Wholecloth Baby Quilt is made entirely by machine in this full-day workshop
February
Tuesday, February 4
Norfolk County Quilters’ Guild
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Zoom presentation
Let’s Talk About Colour and Print
For many quilters, choosing fabric for a new project is fraught with uncertainty. Where do we begin? Let Johanna Masko help you get going with her lively discussion about working with colour and print in quilts. A scholarly understanding of the colour wheel is not required!
Johanna shares many of her sources of inspiration and the methods she uses to make artistic choices for her work, and hopes you’ll walk away with a boost of confidence to do the same for yours.
Saturday, February 8
Log Cabin Patchwork
Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Fabric Spark, Toronto
The traditional Log Cabin block has long been a favourite with quilters, often blending the frugal use of materials with bold, visual impact. In this technique-based workshop, students will learn a variety of efficient preparation and construction methods as we build a batch of Log Cabin blocks from scratch.
We will explore the creative possibilities in deliberate colour and value placement as we delve into dynamic patchwork layouts.
Note: This is a patchwork technique workshop. Students will work on a number of Log Cabin blocks which can be completed into a project of their choice at home.
Wednesday, February 26
Libs Elliott’s Sew Squad
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Zoom presentation
Let’s Talk About Colour and Print
For many quilters, choosing fabric for a new project is fraught with uncertainty. Where do we begin? Let Johanna Masko help you get going with her lively discussion about working with colour and print in quilts. A scholarly understanding of the colour wheel is not required!
Johanna shares many of her sources of inspiration and the methods she uses to make artistic choices for her work, and hopes you’ll walk away with a boost of confidence to do the same for yours.