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Instructor: Dana Lahargoue
Dana Lahargoue has been behind a sewing machine since she was 8 years old making all her own clothes, prom dresses and wedding dress. In 2001 she found quilting and, as you can imagine, her life went through a major change. Hand appliqué, very precise piecing and free-motion quilting has become her passion. She started teaching in 2004 and has loved every minute. Dana works for a large general contractor by day and is often heard saying that when things get tough, she goes to her happy place "Quilting". Dana’s other love is her 6 year old granddaughter Maddie whom she refers to as "Future Quilter of America" and is Dana’s favorite quilt show buddie. |
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Instructor: Helen Hardwick
Helen Hardwick has been actively involved in quiltmaking since the early 1980’s. She completed the NCQC sponsored course in judging quilts and wearable art in 2001 and has judged many quilt shows and county fairs since then. Helen has been an active member of Folsom Quilt and Fiber Guild since 1990, holding various quilt show, committee, and board positions – including President and Quilt Show Chair. Her popular beginner’s class, “Quilter’s Academy”, was introduced at the Folsom Meissner Sewing Center in 2005. Later an intermediate level class, “Quilter’s Academy II”, was added. She also teaches a number of other classes including miniatures quilts. Helen’s favorite quilting format is miniatures. Students love Helen for her patience with all levels of quilters and her detailed instructional handouts. She lives in El Dorado Hills, CA with her husband of 47 years. Each of her five grandchildren has several quilts especially designed for them. |
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Instructor: Jeanne Powell
Since retirement from teaching first grade in 2004, I have worked as a salesperson in two quilt stores. I have taken clesses to imporve my skills from many quilters with local and national reputations which include Jinny Beyer, Alex Anderson, Carol Doak, and Nancy McDonald. In 2008 my flying geese jacket won a second place ribbon at the River City Quilt Show. I have won additional awards with my clothing projects and quilts at the Yolo County Fair, and River City Quilt Shows. My quilt " A Heritage Remembered" won awards at both the California State and the Southwest Division of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. I have taught sewing an quilting classes to adults and children. |
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Instructor: Jeanne Stinson
Jeanne is the store manager at our Rocklin location. A long-time Meissner employee and former assistant manager at our Folsom store, she brings many years of sewing and quilting experience to Rocklin. You’ll still see Jeanne at the Folsom Block of the Month through the end of the year. You’ll want to stop by our Rocklin location and check out the kits, classes, special programs and machines they have to offer. Jeanne promises a store full of fun and laughter and the best customer service Meissner’s has to offer! |
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Instructor: Kristin Echols
Kristin is a member of the Elk Grove Quilt Guild and has been quilting for 10 years. She took up quilting when her best friend was expecting her first child. Wanting to memorialize their 25-year friendship, Kristin used fabric from her maid-of-honor dress in the baby quilt--not the greatest idea. Many books and classes later, she has mastered the art of fabric selection and matching points. After making numerous block of the month quilts, she adapted the reversible or "quilt-as-you-go" technique to get her quilts done quicker and more easily. These techniques allow students to quilt one block at a time instead of trying to wrestle a large quilt under a home machine. Kristin’s 2006 block of the month received an award at the California State Fair. She also taught Meissner’s machine mastery classes in Elk Grove. |
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| Del Real, Linda: Linda Del Real
Linda Del Real has been a quilter for almost 30 years. She has taught this class and others at various quilt shops in California, Ohio and Illinois. She enjoys helping others create something that is both beautiful and meant to be used for years to come. |
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Instructor: Marilyn Stanley
Marilyn Stanley is a certified Family and Consumer Scientist with a Masters in Education who teaches in the Fashion Program at Sacramento City College and numerous Adult Education classes in the Sacramento area. Her vast background in clothing, textiles, and fashion contribute to her precise approach toward personal garment fitting and construction. As a Certified Palmer/Pletsch Instructor in Fit, Pant Fit, and Tailoring, she has been one of Sacramento’s most popular and in-demand educators for leading workshops in fitting solutions and serging techniques. She originated the first “Sewing club” in the Sacramento area in 1984 with a monthly serger club meeting at the Yardage Shop on Arden Way. She began teaching the “Know Your Serger” classes in 1989 for Meissner’s Sewing and Learning Center. |
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Instructor: Melinda Bula
Quilt artist, Melinda Bula, lives in El Dorado Hills, CA, with her husband Joe and son Matt. Melinda began working in the interior design field designing wallpaper and fabric. Now she is busy designing beautiful quilts and wearable art—her first love. Her sense of color and design have won her numerous awards—including Best of Show at the 2004 Pacific Int. Quilt Festival with her wearable art, Grapevine, 3rd place at the Houston Int. Quilt Show, Judges Choice at Pacific Int. Quilt Festival in 2005 with her Garden’s Delight quilt, Best of Show in 2008 at Road to California, and has two quilts on display at the Shelburne Museum in Vermont from May thru Oct. 2008. In December 2007, Cutting Garden Quilts, Melinda’s first book, was published by Martingale Press and is available at all Meissner store locations. |
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Instructor: Michelle Groth
Since 1997, after 20 years climbing the corporate ladder, I have been devoting my time to raising my children and making cloth dolls and quilts. I currently live in Folsom, CA with my husband and two children, cats, dog, and other assorted pets. I was an active member in several cloth doll clubs until an injury made it difficult to stuff the cloth dolls. Some of my works have gone on national tour, most notably “Tiffany and Kiki Take a Break”. I currently devote my fabric efforts to quilting. Born in Denver, CO, I grew up sewing and practicing various needle arts. I studied at University of Northern Colorado, Colorado State University, and Western Governor’s University where I earned my degrees. I spent nearly 20 years in the computer industry doing everything from programming to teaching to marketing, including management positions. I recently completed my teacher certification and substitute teach in elementary schools in Folsom. |
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Instructor: Pamela Day
Color and texture are my passions. Using my needle felting machine these past several years to create art and embellishment for my fiber arts and custom costume business has opened up new worlds for me to explore. I enjoy sharing my techniques and various fiber applications with others. My unique handbags, using over 50% re-cycled fibers, are currently on display at the EDAC Gallery in Placerville. In the fall I show and sell at several art events in Sacramento and El Dorado County. I am the co-leader of our Machine Needle Felting neighborhood group in the Gold Country Chapter of the ASG. To find out more about Pamela visit her website www.Poozles.com. |
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