Schedule
2009
The Village Quilters
Loudon TN
program July 10, 2009
workshop, July 11, 2009
Durham-Orange Quilters Guild
Chapel Hill, NC
program March 16, 2009
2008
Foothills Quilters Guild
Shelby NC
program July 24, 2008
York County Quilters
Rock Hill NC
program May 19, 2008
workshops May 20, 2008
and June 21, 2008
Piedmont Quilters’ Guild
Greensboro NC
program May 8, 2008
Charlotte Quilters Guild
Charlotte NC
program April 2, 2008
workshop April 5, 2008
2007 and earlier
Cabarrus Quilt Guild
Concord NC
October 2007
Forsyth Quilters Guild
Winston-Salem NC
April 2007
Lake Norman Quilters
Mooresville NC
February 2007
Mooresville Centerpiece Quilters Mooresville NC
October 2006
Starry Night Quilters
Salisbury NC
June 2006
Comments on guild presentations
“I and the rest of the MCQG members thank you for your terrific program. It was entertaining, educational, inspirational and, in general, a real knockout. All comments have been positive plus. Your whole talk was interesting in how it covered your beginnings and progress, and you were especially generous in showing how you actually make the various components of your quilts. I can’t think of anything to change about your talk, and I think the whole group could have listened to and questioned you for a longer time. It is too bad we had all that quilt show business to spend time on, for I would love to have been able to pick your brain some more. Thank you again, and I will spread the word to other guild program chairmen about one of our very best programs.”
— Amy Barnhardt, Program Chair,
Mooresville Centerpiece Quilters Guild, NC
“Thank you so much for the program you gave last night to the Forsyth Piecers & Quilters Guild. Even though I’m one of those who feels I don’t have ‘an artist within,’ I thoroughly enjoyed the program and yes — I’m inspired! Thanks for coming to Winston– Salem.”
— Carolyn Bailey, Forsyth Piecers & Quilters Guild, Winston-Salem, NC
It seems that after every workshop, there is always a comment that if everyone just knew what they were missing, more would sign up! I believe that is true and especially in this case. So many people will be pea green with envy after they hear about the workshop. Thanks again.
— Wynnell Shows, Program Chair,
York County Quilters, Rock Hll, SC
Presentation: The Artist in You
In this presentation, I describe my personal journey from that of a traditional quilter to an artist who makes both traditional quilts and art quilts. I start with a digital slideshow, which shows my work and some of the techniques I use. Then I do a trunk show and a question and answer session. The focus is on ways for traditional quilters to become more creative by embracing their own “inner artist.” It is my goal to inspire and encourage quilters to try making an art quilt for several reasons: to challenge themselves, to unleash their innate creativity, to learn new techniques, to discover things about themselves through art, and to share their view of the world with others.
Presentations are priced at $150 (for 2008; $200 for 2009)
for a 1-hour presentation, plus mileage (calculated at current IRS allowance).
Workshops
In my workshops, I strive to provide professional instruction in a supportive, friendly atmosphere. I encourage students to push themselves beyond their comfort zones to learn new things and improve their skills, and to have fun doing it.
For 2008, all workshops are priced at $250 for a 3-hour workshop and $350 for a 6-hour workshop, plus mileage (calculated at current IRS allowance).
Start With a Photo
This workshop is designed to help you learn the skills you need to go home, take your favorite photo, and interpret it in fabric. In the
workshop, we will all be working on the same photo, a close-up shot
I took of a wonderful round barn at the Shelburne Museum in Vermont. You’ll learn how to:
MAX CLASS SIZE: 20
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Intermediate
TIME: 6 hours
REQUIREMENTS: Several ironing boards, several light boards, access
to outlets for sewing machines, table space for each student.
Needleturn Appliqué for the Terrified
Learn the fine art of needleturn applique step by step. If you’ve never done needleturn applique and are intimidated and afraid to try, this workshop is for you. Using my “Spring Valentine” pattern, which has all the shapes and techniques beginner appliquers need to learn, we will cover:
MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE: 20
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Beginner to intermediate
TIME: 6 hours
REQUIREMENTS: Good lighting or individual lights brought
by students. Table space for each student.
Machine Quilting 101
Many beginner quilters have a bunch of quilt tops sitting in their sewing room that they are afraid to quilt. In this class, students learn the basics and gain confidence to go home, practice, and take on those quilt tops. In this class, students learn about:
MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE: 20
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Beginner to intermediate
TIME: 3 hours or 6 hours
REQUIREMENTS: Access to power outlets. Each student must bring a machine able to drop feed dogs, and with a free-motion foot.
Surface Design Madness
Come and experiment with some of the exciting new materials
you can use in (or on) your quilts to create texture and color. I provide all the materials for a $10 fee payable at the start of class. This is a fun, low stress way to try some new things. The only thing you need to bring is a quarter yard of white fabric, a quarter yard of black fabric, and a creative spirit! We will work with:
MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE: 20
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All
TIME: 3 hours or 6 hours (3-hour workshops may cover fewer materials than are listed above due to time constraints)
REQUIREMENTS: Access to outside space and power outlets when heating and burning materials. Access to water for paint cleanup.
Two ironing boards. Table space for each student.
Thread Painting
A workshop for those who already have basic machine quilting experience who want to expand their skills to create color and texture with thread. Using a line drawing of a dragonfly, students learn how to:
MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE: 20
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Intermediate
TIME: 6 hours
REQUIREMENTS: Table space for each student. Access to power outlets. Several light boards (I will bring one). Two ironing boards and irons.