All programs are one hour in duration, and have been updated with the addition of new slides and accompanying script.
With the publication of my first Scrap Bonanza book, I became fascinated with what one could do with the tiny scraps that were cut away and thrown out in the construction process of quiltmaking. Making inventive used of these cutaways has become a trademark of my scrap quilts. Truly nothing goes to waste as these diminuative 1 inch x 1 inch pieced squares transform into dozens of patchwork possibilities. Gathered together for the first time, dozens of quilts will show just how you can transform tiny bits of cloth that would have otherwise been discarded. It will change the way you think about how you construct quilts.
Format: Trunk show of quilts from my personal collection.
Enjoy this collection of slides of some of my favorite quilts, including gorgeous red and green appliques, wonderfully intricate star quilts, scrap quilts, clothing, and quilts with a touch of humor.
Format: Use of carousel slide projector, as well as trunk show of quilts.
One of the things I hear over and over again in my classes is how appreciative students are of the many tips they learned that will carry over into their other quilting projects. This program is chock full of tips and hints that will make your quilting life easier. Participants are invited to share their favorite tip.
Format: Demonstrations, followed by trunk show of quilts.
Borders are not just to make your quilt big enough! How you frame your quilt can be so much more than just four strips of fabric added to the edges. This program takes you through live quilts as well as slides, exploring the wide range of possibilities for border treatments.
Format: Slide presentation accompanied by a trunk show, examining dozens of variations on border treatments.
Do you ever wonder how those prize-winning quilts hang so straight? The secret is in the blocking. Blocking is one of those things seldom discussed, but is the one thing that can make a world of difference in your final quilt. Learn how to properly block your quilt with either a wet or dry method to achieve an expert finish to your quilt.
Format: Lecture, trunk show
Whether your style is traditional or modern, quilts can add color and warmth to your decorating. This trunk show will discuss various ways to decorate with quilts, including how to hang quilts, as well as other ways to display the quilted treasures in your collection.
Format: Lecture, trunk show
Quiltmaking is the legacy which has woven through the lives of people for generations. Explore the history of quilts, as well as the folklore and superstitions that accompany them.
Format: Simultaneous use of two slide projectors. Quilts available for hands-on viewing.
Through this special collection of slides, quilts are placed within their time frame in history, telling the stories of the quilts and the women who made them. This is a treasure for lovers of quilt history.
Format: Use of single slide projector, as well as trunk show of quilts.
Carving out a space to stitch can be a challenge in itself. This program is full of ideas on how to organize an efficient workspace with tons of storage. Whether you have the luxury of having a separate room for your sewing area, or it is the corner of your dining room, this program will be sure to give you ideas you can use.
Format: Lecture, trunk show
Civil War America and the years leading up to it were vastly changing times for America. From the struggles of establishing independence as a new country, the land would be torn apart by war less than 100 years later. Women, who passed from being the property of their fathers in childhood to that of their husbands in marriage, were charged with all of the responsibilities of keeping a home, but with few of the rights the men in their lives had. When war came, many were thrust into the role of sole supporter. They journaled their lives through their daily work, quiltmaking being one of the most enduring forms of their times. The fabrics they used, as well as the patterns they made, tell the stories of their lives in ways that history books never could. Travel back as we explore Quiltmaking in Civil War America.
Format: Use of single slide projector, as well as trunk show of quilts.
Printed handouts provide a listing of elements judges look for when evaluating quilts. Hands-on samples show problem areas to watch out for. Differences between judged and juried shows are discussed. Whether you ever plan to submit a piece for evaluation or not, topics covered in this lecture provide a valuable growth chart for measuring your own quiltmaking skills.
Format: Lecture, with hands-on samples. Questions encouraged.
Intrigued by the ingenuity of quilters before me, I have long been attracted to scrap quilts, those quilts made up of dozens of fabrics to become a thing of beauty. What I did not realize was all the things I would learn from Scrap Quilts. Come with me on my journey through the world of scrap quilts, both antique and modern, as I share what scrap quilts have taught me.
Format: Use of single slide projector, as well as trunk show of quilts.