When I looked at the QuiltCon workshop schedule, there were two classes I had my heart set on. One of them was Lotta's print class, which I got in to. The other one is a class with Yoshiko Jinzenji. I nearly cried when I realized she will be teaching her classes at the same time as I will be, so I won't be able to take a class by her.
Back to the title. I'm shocked that Yoshiko's class isn't sold out. I am seriously at a loss for words. The only thing I can think of is that people don't realize who she is. So let me help.
Yoshiko is the first Japanese quilter I fell in love with. Her quilts and projects are fabulous. Minimalistic, and packing a whopping punch. My first bits of Yoshiko fabrics were given to me by Jacquie 2 or 3 years ago.
And when I found her book
I poured over the images for days
So do yourself a favor. If you have time in your schedule on Saturday or Sunday T QuiltCon to take her half day class, you must. If only to tell me all about it! For me, I'll have to be satisfied with a lecture she will be giving.
xo,
Penny
p.s. I hope you don't mind, Alissa, that I used your Traveling Quilt as the backdrop for this post!
I'm surprised, too. Sheer fabric was my second string as a half day class, but I'm doing everything I can to avoid bringing/needing a sewing machine. I want to travel light for once.
However, if funds loosed up, I definitely add in the Saturday morning workshop if its still around.
I don't think it's because people don't know her that the workshop hasn't filled up. It's the sheer fabric that people are shying away from. I don't like them and I've worked with them in garment construction and quilts.
Posted by: Jenny Scheidt @ Squawk | 01 September 2012 at 05:12 AM
actually Jenny, the sewing machines will be provided for all those attending workshops, so no need to bring yours anyway!
Posted by: Penny | 01 September 2012 at 05:31 AM
Penny, I appreciate your introduction to Yoshiko and her work. I'm going to go do more investigation of her work. Happy day to you!
Posted by: Suzanne | 01 September 2012 at 05:53 AM
You talked me into it! I did have no idea who she is, but now I am in her class Sunday. I was already intrigued by the class description, so thanks for the encouragement!
Posted by: Courtney | 01 September 2012 at 06:54 AM
Wow!! I haven't had quiltcon on my radar, because, it's so hard to plan ahead for things like this with the hubs away. I'm hoping that maybe I can sneak a transfer ticket or something if the scheduling would even permit me to go. We'll see. I'm so excited for you to be able to teach there!!
Posted by: amylouwho | 01 September 2012 at 07:37 AM
Yushiko is amazing. I thought about signing up for the Saturday course, but it conflicts with one of the must-haves that I'm taking-- your freezer paper piecing workshop! I am absolutely thrilled to get to learn from you, and wish I didn't have to keep Sunday open for travel so I could take your advanced course that day.
Can t wait for february!
Posted by: Krista | 01 September 2012 at 08:39 AM
Yep, I need to be satisfied with just the lecture as the class didn't work into my schedule. Her work is AMAZING!
Posted by: Megan | 01 September 2012 at 08:42 AM
I was NOT shocked - just disappointed - that your intro class sold out so fast! I love your work and dream of having skills like that someday. Well, maybe next time!
Posted by: Heather | 01 September 2012 at 09:46 AM
I was too late to get in any classes that I wanted, so sadly, I have decided not to attend.
Posted by: diane stanley | 01 September 2012 at 11:17 AM
I'm not going, but her class would be at the top of my wish list! I also have her book and spend many hours looking and dreaming about someday doing even one of her design justice!
Posted by: Patti | 01 September 2012 at 03:52 PM
Penny,
I can' make it summit and sorry that Yushiko class isn't sold out. I have seen her beautiful work but never but a name to her work. Thanks for sharing,
Have a Happy Labor Day!
Linda
Posted by: Linda Fieldhouse | 01 September 2012 at 05:14 PM
I'm shocked too! I'd have signed up for her class immediately if I were going... such a pity because her work is beyond magnificent.
Posted by: Audrie | 01 September 2012 at 05:34 PM
If only, if only, if only I could make it to Quilt Con so I could take her class and yours...sigh...
Posted by: Heidi @ Fabric Mutt | 01 September 2012 at 10:08 PM
I have a friend who signed up for QuiltCon yesterday and was able to register in Yoshiko's class! I think the fact that her workshop was the only one with an advanced skill level rating might have limited the group of people who would register in it. I never know whether to consider myself intermediate or advanced, even though I've been quilting for over 15 years!
Posted by: Holly | 03 September 2012 at 08:51 AM
I also love her work, and bought her book as soon as I saw it.
Unfortunately, there are 3-4 classes each day that I want to take. :-((
And my sched is full. Hopefully she will be here next time too.
Posted by: beth schmidt | 03 September 2012 at 03:12 PM
I didn't have good luck getting the classes I really wanted, and the one I settled on is scheduled at the same time. So sorry I'm going to miss her class.
Posted by: linda | 03 September 2012 at 03:17 PM
I totally agree. I wanted to take the same classes as you and am happy to say that I got them both. When I read the schedule, Yoshiko's class was the first on my list. I am so excited.
Posted by: Jaime | 03 September 2012 at 04:24 PM
If i was going, :(, i would soooo take her class.. i have checked her book out several times from our library... i need my own copy!
Posted by: Angela N. | 03 September 2012 at 04:41 PM
I'm shocked too! I was all in a tizzy when sign ups opened thinking I wouldn't get in. When I did I was relieved. I thought it would sell out so quickly. I can't wait to take it. Sorry the timing doesn't work out for you. :(
Posted by: Hollie | 03 September 2012 at 05:05 PM
Agreed! I can't believe they were sold out either!! She is a legend, and I would LOVE to meet her or be taught by her!
Posted by: Dana | 03 September 2012 at 05:33 PM
Hahaha! I too am bummed by the number of classes I can't take because I'll be teaching. But I was thrilled to get into her class. And I got the printing with Lotta class too.
I bet the class sells out now! You are great advertising.
Posted by: Cheryl Arkison | 03 September 2012 at 09:28 PM
I squealed out loud when I saw that Jinzenji was on the teaching schedule. Her work is such an inspiration! Unfortunately, my classes conflict with hers too :( Thanks for this great post!
Posted by: Debbie-Esch House Quilts | 04 September 2012 at 06:26 AM
That was the one class I wanted to take but I also have trouble planning something so far out in advance. I took Lotta's workshop in Palm Springs and it and she was amazing!
Posted by: Mary | 04 September 2012 at 07:37 AM
I am thrilled to be in one of her classes. She is so inspiring and her work is so amazing. Can't wait!
Posted by: Kathleen | 05 September 2012 at 03:10 PM
penny, this book is super great - bring it thursday night, will ya?! (:
Posted by: jody deschenes | 09 September 2012 at 10:42 PM