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Lectures
An Eclectic Mix - Trunk Show
I will share with you my quilts since 1989 and some of the lessons I have learned along the way. I started as a mainly self -taught traditional quilter, machine piecer and hand lap quilter. Over the years I started taking technique classes to understand how quilters were creating the wonderful are quilts I was seeing at shows. I have always been eclectic in other areas of my life and quilting is no different. I now use any technique I know of to achieve the end result…a beautiful unique quilt.
I will share with you my quilts since 1989 and some of the lessons I have learned along the way. I started as a mainly self -taught traditional quilter, machine piecer and hand lap quilter. Over the years I started taking technique classes to understand how quilters were creating the wonderful are quilts I was seeing at shows. I have always been eclectic in other areas of my life and quilting is no different. I now use any technique I know of to achieve the end result…a beautiful unique quilt.
A
Certain Charm - Trunk Show
Quilting with vintage needlework is something I have always loved to do. Vintage pieces have a certain charm you cannot recreate. It's also a great way to get those special pieces you inherited out of the closet where they can be enjoyed Let me share with you a variety of projects I have created over the years. I started out buying orphan quilt blocks and practicing my skills on small wall hangings. I now collect any vintage textiles to create my pieces with. I enjoy the challenge of working with all of the flaws and limitations the pieces appear to have.
Quilting with vintage needlework is something I have always loved to do. Vintage pieces have a certain charm you cannot recreate. It's also a great way to get those special pieces you inherited out of the closet where they can be enjoyed Let me share with you a variety of projects I have created over the years. I started out buying orphan quilt blocks and practicing my skills on small wall hangings. I now collect any vintage textiles to create my pieces with. I enjoy the challenge of working with all of the flaws and limitations the pieces appear to have.
It's Challenging but Fun - Trunk Show
I have almost always designed
my own quilts and over the years I have participated in quite a few formal challenges. I realized that my method of quilting is similar
to a formal challenge in that there are usually sets of rules to conform to. I enjoy the challenge of not knowing what my quilt will
look like when I start working on it. I believe everyone has the ability to design his or her own quilts it just takes practice. I
will share with you a collection of my quilts starting with very early pieces and finishing with my most recent works.
Once in a Rabbit Moon
