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Renée Fleuranges-Valdes
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Classes
My classes are designed to teach a technique using one of my quilts as a starting point, resulting in a piece unique to the creator. My goal is to provide hands on guidance so that students can create their own interpretations of the quilts shown below. Students are provided a line drawing as a launchpad, and then work to make it their own. Classes are one day and sewing machines are not required during class time.
I will discuss both appliqué and quilting techniques at the end of each class. The full day classes are designed to run from 9am to 4pm.
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Optional additional days are available for those who wish to learn my appliqué or quilting technique in a hands on environment.
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Lectures
I am available for trunk shows at your guild or group meeting, as well as virtually via Zoom. Trunk shows include a 90 min presentation, that covers my quilting journey using quilts to tell the story. I allow an additional 30 mins for a question and answer period.
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Classes & Lectures
Pathways
Learn to make a quilt with a twist, using a fusible interfacing base. That's right, we will use fusible interfacing to create your original quilt top. The center of the top is completed, without sewing a stitch!! Borders are optional, as I said it is your quilt, you decide! The quilt is then sandwiched and quilted using either straight line, curvy or free motion quilting. I will provide a template, you can follow it or modify it, to make it as original as you like.
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Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Full Day Class
Fearless Quilting
Ready to take your quilt top to the next level? Do the words “free motion” cause you to shake your head violently in a negative motion? Are you intrigued by all the texture other quilters add to their quilts? Then it is time to expand your repetroire and begin quilting fearlessly! Using simple, fun exercises, let me help you overcome those fears and begin to master the world of a free motion quilting!
Skill level: Confident Beginner to Intermediate.
Full Day Class
Masktime!
Masks have always been a great home decorative item. People love to add them in many different rooms in their homes and often collect them as they travel. Why not decorate with a mask you have made yourself? I supply the patterns, you supply the colorful fabric and imagination.
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No sewing machine is required for this class. Use fusible web in class to create your quilt top, then appliqué and quilt it at home.
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Skill Level: Intermediate appliquér, some knowledge of fusibles required
Full Day Class
A Perfect Finish
You finished the quilt top, chosen backing fabric, sandwiched, basted and quilted. Now what? How do you give your quilt the perfect edge finish? Do you pipe it, bind it, face it, embellish it or what? In this class we will explore 5 different finishing techniques that can be done alone or in combination to find the perfect finish for your quilt, no matter what style of quilt you make.
Skill level: Confident Beginner
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Full Day Class
Warrior Woman
Create your own version of a fierce
Warrior Woman. You will receive a full size drawing to give you the basic framework,
but we will discuss ways to make your warrior women a reflection of you! Come
prepared for a day of fun, as you create a woman to be reckoned with!
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No sewing machine is required for this class. Use fusible web in class to create your quilt top, then appliqué and quilt it at home.
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Skill Level: Intermediate appliquér, some knowledge of fusibles required
Full Day Class
2025​​ Schedule
Morris Center for LowCountry Heritage: Ridgeland, SC
Feb 15: From Traditional to Storytelling, My Journey as a Fiber Artist, 11am-12pm
March 1: Warrior Woman Class, 9am-4pm
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The Quilt Show.com (taping)
I am pleased to announce that I will be taping an episode of The Quilt Show on March 28, 2025. Aire date to be determined.
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Execusisters Retreat, Reva, Va
May 31, : African Dancer Shadow Box
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The Colorado Quilting Guild, Denver, CO
July 26: My Journey as a Fiber Artist, Time TBD
July 27: Warrior Woman Class, 9am-4pm​​​​
2026​​ Schedule
Morris Center for LowCountry Heritage: Ridgeland, SC
May - October 2026: "Finding JOY!", a Solo Exhibition. There will be multiple programs offered throughout the 6 month period, including classes and lectures. Hope to see you there! Check back for details in early 2026.
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Watch this space for additional 2026 classes and lectures!
2027​​ Schedule
Mediterranean Quilting Cruise with Renée
Set sail with me on an unforgettable 11-day Mediterranean cruise as I teach one of my signature quilting classes! We'll journey through the stunning ports of Barcelona, Malaga, Cruise The Strait Of Gibralter, Tangier, Almeria, Cagliari, Civitavecchia (Rome), Livorno (Florence,Pisa), Ajaccio, Marseille—soaking in culture, cuisine, and creativity.
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DATES: May 25 - June 5, 2027
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Once you've booked your cruise with Cruise Planners, you can reserve your spot in my exclusive onboard class. Your $600 class fee includes:
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A brand new Janome sewing machine—yours to keep and take home
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A complete class kit with all the fabric and materials you'll need (feel free to bring additional fabric to make it uniquely you!)
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2.5 days of instruction and inspiration with me
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Use of shared quilting tools, including scissors and other essentials
Just bring your love of quilting—everything else will be ready and waiting. Let’s stitch, laugh, and explore the world together!
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For details and registration check out the Cruise Planners website: Renee's Mediterranean Quilting Cruise
