Heeeeeeeeeeer's Carrie!

Hi everyone!  Carrie Licatovich here - Angie asked me to write a blog post introducing myself and talking about the classes I have at 5 Little Monkeys Quilt & Sew.  Gosh, where to start.  I started down the quilting road in sort of an odd fashion - a friend of mine that I knitted with had broken her leg and needed a ride to the knitting gig - and she also is an avid quilter and asked if I might give her a ride to her quilt guild meeting.  At the second meeting the guild asked me to be the President of the guild (you know how these things go, don't you).  I said "no" as I didn't actually quilt - they were persistent.  They said no one would notice (hahahahahaha, I knew they would).  But, the guild President I became - and I loved it (and people were so kind to help me along the way - it takes a village guys).  I met so many fabulous people, started learning things left and right and before I knew it I was working at a quilt shop (and wow is that a fabulous place to learn so many things)! I only started quilting 9 years ago, but what a great time I've had.  Then at the quilt shop they started asking if I could teach some classes - sure - and boy did I learn that I LOVED that.  It's so satisfying to help people create and learn and folks seem to really dig my teaching style (and that helps keep me going too).  So here I am, rockin' like a hurricane :)

I just finished my first class at 5 Little Monkeys - a Laura Heine Collage Pattern workshop - and we all had a great time.  I'll be teaching this again in the fall in case you weren't able to make the class this time.  Next up is the Beatle Bag class on April 30th - such a cute project bag and it comes with plastic inserts all ready to fill with goodies.  May 28th is Running with Scissors - a great bag for holding and transporting all your scissors, tools etc (and would make an awesome make-up bag too). June 25th finds us making an awesome Yoga/Beach bag - so versatile!  On July 30th I'm teaching a modern English Paper piecing class using the Heartburst pattern by the fabulous Libs Elliott.  Then August 27th is the Take a Stand bag - great for draping the Running with Scissors bag over (our May 28th class), or it's a great tote for carrying small irons, projects, etc., September 17th is the Gifts for Giving (or keeping just for you) class where we'll make awesome tissue box cover ups and hot stuff oven mitts, then last but not least for the year on October 29-30th I'll have another Laura Heine workshop.

So, check out Angie's website at https://fivemonkeyquilts.com/ as all my classes are listed and on the calendar - would love to meet you and help you learn something fab and fun!  See you soon.

Carrie Licatovich

The Beatle Bag workshop, April 30th - Join Carrie for a fun day making the Beatle Bag - it's a great roll up bag to hold all your sewing supplies, small projects, make-up, jewelry, etc. The pattern includes 4 heavy duty inserts with zip closures. On the inside are two pockets big enough to hold full size scissors and rotary cutter. It also has a detachable pin cushion to put by your sewing machine. Come sew it up, fill it up, roll it up and off you go! 

Running with Scissors workshop, May 28th - Join Carrie in making this amazingly useful bag - it's great to keep things in place for travel, or just to keep things organized and beside you while you sew. You'll love this handy zip-up tool case to store and carry a variety of tools, from rotary cutters and scissors to markers, turning tools, small rulers, and more. Lots of easy-to-access pockets in vinyl, mesh, and quilted fabric can be customized to fit the tools you use and love. Running with Scissors measures 9-1/2"H x 12-1/2"W x 1-1/2"D when closed and opens to 12-1/2"H x 20-1/2"W. We will be holding a class for the companion piece for this bag - "Take A Stand" on August 27, 2019. 

Roll with it Yoga Mat/Beach Bag workshop, June 25th - Join Carrie in making this fun wrap-style carrier - it's great for exercise classes, trips to the beach and more! Roll with it can be carried on the shoulder or cross body with the easily adjustable straps. The pattern includes two sizes - the standard holds one mat/towel, the deep holds one large mat/towel or two small mats. Two zippered exterior pockets provide secure yet easy access to phone, keys, cash, and cards. Interior mesh and vinyl zippered pockets hold personal items and toiletries. Standard Wrap: 12"H x 13"(top)-17"(bottom)W x 8"D, Deep Wrap: 12"H x 13"(top)-17"(bottom)W x 12"D 

Heartburst Mini Quilt English Paper Piecing workshop, July 30th - Have you ever wanted a project that you could easily carry with you anywhere? Want to try English Paper Piecing but the patterns look daunting or not quite as modern as you'd like? Join Carrie in making this making this fresh, fun, skill building English Paper Piecing project that allows you to learn curved piecing skills, fussing cutting and strategic use of wonderful fabrics. This pattern makes a 22" wide x 25" tall mini quilt which can be used as a wall hanging, or you can applique it onto a square of fabric and make it into a cushion. The pattern is by the fabulous and innovative Libs Elliott. 

Take A Stand Bag workshop, August 27th - Join Carrie in making this handy bag - The small Take A Stand tote makes a perfect stand for the Running With Scissors pattern or for carrying a small iron and supplies. Just fold the Tool Case over so that the inner pockets are exposed. Place the Tool Case "billboard-style" over the upright tote. You'll love the stability and easy access to all your supplies. The large tote will hold the Running With Scissors Tool Case and/or fabric, tools, and more. The SMALL stand-up tote measures 8-3/4"H x 12"W x 6-1/2"D. The LARGE stand-up tote measures 12-1/2"H x 16"W x 8"D. 

Gifts for Giving (or keeping just for you) workshop - Ever wanted some really cool easily personalized gifts to give people that you know they'll actually use?  Join Carrie for a fun filled day making Tissue Box Cover Ups and Hot Stuff Oven Mitts.  The Tissue Box Cover Ups come in all sizes and are fun to make with fabrics that you've been saving for that special someone.  The Hot Stuff Oven Mitts are silicone oven sleeves that we'll make linings for that are easily personalized and then you sew it right to the silicone (too fun let me tell you) - they are easily rinsed off when you get food on them since the fabric is on the inside.

Collage Quilt workshop, October 29-30th - Join Carrie for a fun-filled two day workshop exploring the fabric collage techniques used by the Laura Heine patterns. This will be a collaborative time to play and explore as we work on our fabric collage projects. In this class we will dive into color, value, contrast and scale to add dimensions to a project that is a whirlwind of color, shapes, and designs!. When registering please indicate which pattern you will be doing. Your choice of pattern must be decided two weeks prior to your first class. All skill levels from confident beginner to advanced. Bring a sack lunch if desired. If you are doing one of the collage patterns which require the background to be pieced, please have it pieced together prior to class. No Sewing machine needed for this class.