Kim Brownell
Fabric Artist and Teacher
5716 Layton Drive
North Highlands,CA 95660
(916) 539-5516
[email protected]
Fabric Artist and Teacher
5716 Layton Drive
North Highlands,CA 95660
(916) 539-5516
[email protected]
Teaching Style:
My teaching style is very relaxed. I will provide plenty of group instruction, along with helping individual students with their projects. I want everyone to have fun and get inspired while learning new techniques.
Lectures:
In Person 30-60 min. $300.00
(pricing does NOT include transportation, food, or lodging).
All Virtual 30-60 min. $300.00
In Person 30-60 min. $300.00
(pricing does NOT include transportation, food, or lodging).
All Virtual 30-60 min. $300.00
The Wackydoodle Trunk Show - 1 Hour
This presentation follows my quilting journey through a variety of different techniques. Sometimes realistic and sometimes totally wacky. My collection is a truly eclectic trek.
This presentation follows my quilting journey through a variety of different techniques. Sometimes realistic and sometimes totally wacky. My collection is a truly eclectic trek.
Challenges: What to do? -1 Hour
You are calmly sitting in your quilt group enjoying life. Then you hear " The challenge for this year is....". Does panic set in? Do you want to participate, but not sure what to do next? Learn good ideas on how to approach challenges, where to find them, and why everyone should participate in them.
You are calmly sitting in your quilt group enjoying life. Then you hear " The challenge for this year is....". Does panic set in? Do you want to participate, but not sure what to do next? Learn good ideas on how to approach challenges, where to find them, and why everyone should participate in them.
Wacky Organizing - 1 Hour
Learn all of the wonderful ways I keep things organized and at hand, both the conventional and not so much. My wacky way of looking at the world also lends itself to organizing my studio. Lots of tips, tricks, and tools for making the most of your space and time.
Learn all of the wonderful ways I keep things organized and at hand, both the conventional and not so much. My wacky way of looking at the world also lends itself to organizing my studio. Lots of tips, tricks, and tools for making the most of your space and time.
Take It To The Next Level - 1 Hour
Follow my journey into whimsy. Get ready for a fun-filled trip. Take a look at how you can make your fabric panels and UFO's shine! Different trims and embellishments can become other objects depending on how they're used. Anything goes!
Follow my journey into whimsy. Get ready for a fun-filled trip. Take a look at how you can make your fabric panels and UFO's shine! Different trims and embellishments can become other objects depending on how they're used. Anything goes!
Wackydoodle Demos - 1 Hour
Want to learn something new? A new technique? Or maybe a new project?
Your guild will be able to choose from the list below for me to demo at the meeting.
There will be plenty of time for 2 demonstrations plus Q & A. Each demo includes an instructional handout.
Choose any 2 from the following list:
Metal Sewing Easy Facing
Collage Edge Finishing Artful Memories
Fabric Greeting Cards Collage Needlecases
Want to learn something new? A new technique? Or maybe a new project?
Your guild will be able to choose from the list below for me to demo at the meeting.
There will be plenty of time for 2 demonstrations plus Q & A. Each demo includes an instructional handout.
Choose any 2 from the following list:
Metal Sewing Easy Facing
Collage Edge Finishing Artful Memories
Fabric Greeting Cards Collage Needlecases
Workshops:
3 hour $350.00
6 hour $600.00
6 student min. - 20 student max.
Both in person and virtual
3 hour $350.00
6 hour $600.00
6 student min. - 20 student max.
Both in person and virtual
Refillable Notebook Cover
Your notebook will never be the same again.
Learn to make a unique cover for a composition notebook using fun fabrics and trims. The notebook is fully replaceable. Once one is filled up, simply insert a new one in it's place. This is a fast, easy, and fun project. Make one for yourself and many more for gifts.
3 hour class - Pattern required
Your notebook will never be the same again.
Learn to make a unique cover for a composition notebook using fun fabrics and trims. The notebook is fully replaceable. Once one is filled up, simply insert a new one in it's place. This is a fast, easy, and fun project. Make one for yourself and many more for gifts.
3 hour class - Pattern required
Fabric Scrap Ornament
Take a relaxing break and learn how to make these Fabric Scrap Ornaments. They make great gifts, or display them year round. But beware, they are highly addicting to make. In this 3 hour class you should be able to complete one ornament.
3 hour class
$20.00 kit fee per student payable to the instructor at class. Pattern included in kit.
Take a relaxing break and learn how to make these Fabric Scrap Ornaments. They make great gifts, or display them year round. But beware, they are highly addicting to make. In this 3 hour class you should be able to complete one ornament.
3 hour class
$20.00 kit fee per student payable to the instructor at class. Pattern included in kit.
Collage Needle Case: Have fun with collage and create a small needle case to enjoy or give as a gift. This half day class uses scrapes of all different fabrics, both cottons and non-cottons to design a mini collage. Then sew, add a button with a ribbon closure, and go home with a finished project. $15.00 kit fee per student, payable to the instructor at time of class. Pattern included in kit.
3 hours.
3 hours.
From Orphan to Art: Are you in awe of those amazing art quilts? Wondering how to decide which blocks and images to use? You've come to the right place. If you have a stack of orphan blocks or scraps (you know those poor pieces that didn't quite fit anywhere in your projects). You have the start of a small art quilt. I will show you how to design a small wall hanging using orphan blocks, small sewn together scraps, and even pieces of UFO's that you've fallen out of love with. We will decide on a theme using orphans and images to create a background and focal point. Then we will add 3D elements, such as buttons, beads, and other ephemera to create truly unique piece. I will show you different ways to finish the piece, such as facing, zig-zag edging, etc. Now, how to hang it on the wall. Do you want to mount it on a canvas or hang it from a pre-made hanger? I cover that too. Let's give those orphans a home!
3 hour class
Hanger (optional) available for purchase.
3 hour class
Hanger (optional) available for purchase.
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Quilted Jigsaw Puzzle Technique
With this technique students can combine two hobbies, because it is very much like piecing together a jigsaw puzzle. A raw-edge fusible applique is used leaving a negative space between each piece. The background fabric can be in any color, but if black is used the piece will have a wonderful stained glass look. This is a fun class for both beginner and experienced quilters. Sunrise/Sunset-6 hour class ($25 kit required, includes pattern) Mountain Majesty - 6 hour class ($25 kit required, includes pattern). |
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Fun and Stress-Free Art Quilts
Join me for a journey into the World of Art Quilting! Select a focal fabric that sets the tone and theme for your project. Combine fabrics, both cotton and non-cotton to add different textures and interest to your piece. Add trims and embellishments to make your art quilt one-of-a-kind. Take a fun, stress-free workshop to create unique art quilts. This class is for all skill levels. 6 hour class ($25 kit optional available) |
Take It To The Next Level
Jump into the world of embellishments! Create a small undersea garden wall hanging and learn different ways to make your fabrics, trims, and doodads come to life. Try some new techniques. Just relax and create your ideal coral reef.
Note: Students need to have a background sandwiched with batting and backing.
6 hour class
$25.00 kit fee per student payable to the instructor at class.
Jump into the world of embellishments! Create a small undersea garden wall hanging and learn different ways to make your fabrics, trims, and doodads come to life. Try some new techniques. Just relax and create your ideal coral reef.
Note: Students need to have a background sandwiched with batting and backing.
6 hour class
$25.00 kit fee per student payable to the instructor at class.
Let's Get Scrolling: Scrolls are popular. Join the craze! Use your fabric scraps and other bits and bobs to create a nice vertical long piece. You can decide on a theme or just have fun using up scraps. I will show you how sew it down by machine, finish the edges, and create a pocket for hanging. You can use a traditional wood spool to hang it from or something unique, such as a rolling pin for a cooking theme. In class you will work on a 3"x24" scroll. A perfect size to get the top done. So, let's get scrolling!
6 hour class
$10.00 kit fee (includes spool and base fabric).
6 hour class
$10.00 kit fee (includes spool and base fabric).
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Class Schedule
2025
Southern California Council of Quilt Guilds
Meet the Teachers
April 05 10:00am
ZOOM
Meet the Teachers
April 05 10:00am
ZOOM
Northern California Council Quilt Guilds
Meet the Teachers
April 08 10:00am
Pleasant Hill, CA
Meet the Teachers
April 08 10:00am
Pleasant Hill, CA
Independence Hall Quilt Guild
Workshop - Fabric Scrap Ornaments
April 14 10:00am
Arnold, CA
Workshop - Fabric Scrap Ornaments
April 14 10:00am
Arnold, CA
Quilt Guilds of the North Quarter
Workshop - Fabric Scrap Ornaments
April 14 9:00am
Arnold, CA
Workshop - Fabric Scrap Ornaments
April 14 9:00am
Arnold, CA
Orange Grove Quilters Guild
Meet the Teachers
April 26 9:00am
Workshop - Quilted Jigsaw Puzzles
June 12 9:00am
Red Bluff, CA
Meet the Teachers
April 26 9:00am
Workshop - Quilted Jigsaw Puzzles
June 12 9:00am
Red Bluff, CA
Elk Grove Fine Arts Center
Creative Fabric Pins
April 26 9:00am
Workshop - Quilted Jigsaw Puzzles
May 10 12:00pm
Elk Grove, CA
Creative Fabric Pins
April 26 9:00am
Workshop - Quilted Jigsaw Puzzles
May 10 12:00pm
Elk Grove, CA
Calico Quilters of Bishop California
Workshop - Quilted Jigsaw Puzzles
July 12 9:00am
Bishop, CA
Workshop - Quilted Jigsaw Puzzles
July 12 9:00am
Bishop, CA
Oroville Piecemakers Quilt Guild
Lecture - The Wackydoodle Trunk Show
July 17 9:00am
Palermo, CA
Lecture - The Wackydoodle Trunk Show
July 17 9:00am
Palermo, CA
San Francisco Quilters Guild
Lecture - Challenges: What to Do?
August 19 6:00pm
Palermo, CA
Lecture - Challenges: What to Do?
August 19 6:00pm
Palermo, CA
Pine Tree Quilt Guild
Lecture - Take it to the Next Level
September 2 6:30pm
Workshop - Take it to the Next Level
September 3 9:00am - 3:00pm
Grass Valley, CA
Lecture - Take it to the Next Level
September 2 6:30pm
Workshop - Take it to the Next Level
September 3 9:00am - 3:00pm
Grass Valley, CA
Quirky Quilters Cruise Canada
Cruise Through Artful Travel
Workshop -
Workshop -
September 5-14
Quebec - Boston
Cruise Through Artful Travel
Workshop -
Workshop -
September 5-14
Quebec - Boston
Houston International Quilt Festival
Workshop - Quilted Jigsaw Puzzles
October 7, 9:00am
Sampler - Fabric Scrap Fun
October 8, 10:00am
Houston, TX
Workshop - Quilted Jigsaw Puzzles
October 7, 9:00am
Sampler - Fabric Scrap Fun
October 8, 10:00am
Houston, TX
Valley of the Mist Quilters Guild
Lecture - Take it to the Next Level
October 14, 6:00pm
Workshop - Let's Get Scrollin'
October 15, 9:00am
Temecula, CA
Lecture - Take it to the Next Level
October 14, 6:00pm
Workshop - Let's Get Scrollin'
October 15, 9:00am
Temecula, CA
Camarillo Quilter's Association
Lecture - The Wacky Doodle Trunk Show
November 11, 9:30am
Workshop - Fabric Scrap Ornaments
November 12, 9:30am
Camarillo, CA
Lecture - The Wacky Doodle Trunk Show
November 11, 9:30am
Workshop - Fabric Scrap Ornaments
November 12, 9:30am
Camarillo, CA
Class Schedule
2026
Beaches Quilt Retreat
Co-host w/Janice Wagaman of Artful Travel
March 1-6
Co-host w/Janice Wagaman of Artful Travel
March 1-6
Surfside Quilters Guild
Lecture - Wacky Fusion
March 10, 10:00am
Workshop - Quilted Jigsaw Puzzles
March 11, 9:30am
Dana Point, CA
Lecture - Wacky Fusion
March 10, 10:00am
Workshop - Quilted Jigsaw Puzzles
March 11, 9:30am
Dana Point, CA
Crocker Art Museum
Trunk Show Sale
March 14 - 15, 11:00am
Sacramento, CA
Trunk Show Sale
March 14 - 15, 11:00am
Sacramento, CA