Workshop & Lecture Calendar
GUILD LECTURE: Exploring Nature with Paper + Stitch
NORTHWEST SUBURBAN QUILTERS GUILD: This talk starts with a review of my stitched paper artwork, which I have been creating for over 20 years. I give examples of where I get inspiration, and what my process is like. I first print my paper using a monotype technique, then sew many layers of printed paper together […]
GROUP WORKSHOP: Stitched Paper Collage
PRIVATE GROUP WORKSHOP – CALGARY, AB: Paper collage meets quilting in this fun and adventurous online workshop. Using your home sewing machine, create immediate creative collages with paper and thread. No waiting around for glue to dry! I will guide you through a series of hands-on exercises and share my 20+ years of experience as a […]
GUILD WORKSHOP: Stitched Paper Collage
NORTHWEST SUBURBAN QUILTERS GUILD WORKSHOP: Paper collage meets quilting in this fun and adventurous online workshop. Using your home sewing machine, create immediate creative collages with paper and thread. No waiting around for glue to dry! I will guide you through a series of hands-on exercises and share my 20+ years of experience as a […]
GUILD LECTURE: Minimal Design, Maximum Impact
NITE OWL QUILTERS GUILD LECTURE: The modern quilting movement is evolving and changing, but one thing remains consistent: simple, spare design combined with thoughtful quilting make an outstanding combination. This talk ties directly into my Modern Abstract Quilts and Inspired by Architecture workshops, giving an overview of my process for coming up with simple graphic […]
GUILD WORKSHOP: Stitched Paper Collage
WEST END MODERN QUILT GUILD WORKSHOP: Paper collage meets quilting in this fun and adventurous online workshop. Using your home sewing machine, create immediate creative collages with paper and thread. No waiting around for glue to dry! I will guide you through a series of hands-on exercises and share my 20+ years of experience as […]
GUILD LECTURE: Minimal Design, Maximum Impact
ACACIA QUILT GUILD OF ORANGE COUNTY LECTURE: The modern quilting movement is evolving and changing, but one thing remains consistent: simple, spare design combined with thoughtful quilting make an outstanding combination. This talk ties directly into my Modern Abstract Quilts and Inspired by Architecture workshops, giving an overview of my process for coming up with […]
GUILD LECTURE: Minimal Design, Maximum Impact
SOUTH BAY AREA MODERN QUILT GUILD LECTURE: The modern quilting movement is evolving and changing, but one thing remains consistent: simple, spare design combined with thoughtful quilting make an outstanding combination. This talk ties directly into my Modern Abstract Quilts and Inspired by Architecture workshops, giving an overview of my process for coming up with […]
GUILD LECTURE: Minimal Design, Maximum Impact
ROYAL CITY QUILTERS’ GUILD LECTURE: The modern quilting movement is evolving and changing, but one thing remains consistent: simple, spare design combined with thoughtful quilting make an outstanding combination. This talk ties directly into my Modern Abstract Quilts and Inspired by Architecture workshops, giving an overview of my process for coming up with simple graphic […]
GUILD WORKSHOP: Inspired by Art
BREVARD ART QUILTERS WORKSHOP: Starting with a favorite work of art, develop your own unique modern quilt design. Be inspired by shapes, colors, structure, or the feeling you get and design a block or whole quilt with an eye on modern minimalism. Bring your own photo of a work of art, and we will explore […]
GUILD WORKSHOP: Inspired by Architecture
THE ICELANDIC PATCHWORK ASSOCIATION WORKSHOP: Using photos of architectural elements, David will guide you through the steps to design a mini fabric quilt. We will use the quilt-as-you-go method, sewing the top pieces, batting and backing simultaneously. David will demonstrate facing your quilt, to give a more modern finish than traditional binding. Your mini quilt […]
GUILD LECTURE: Indigo Dyeing in Japan
MOONLIGHT QUILTERS OF SONOMA COUNTY LECTURE: In this talk, I explore how the love of Japanese culture, travel, textiles and “blue and white” came together in a fantastic journey to Japan. This is primarily a travel talk, with an emphasis on Japanese textiles, and a few brief forrays into architecture and Japanese cuisine. I will […]
GUILD WORKSHOP: Mini Mid-Mod Quilts
CANBERRA MODERN QUILT GUILD WORKSHOP: These charming little quilts are inspired by Mid-Century Modern design, and are a great skill-building project to learn a number of quilting techniques. We will start with a simple, modern color palette of neutral fabrics with a flash of color. Clean lines combined with simple design give each tiny composition […]