Workshop & Lecture Calendar
GUILD WORKSHOP: Inspired by Art
SOUTH BAY AREA MODERN QUILT GUILD 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 […]
WORKSHOP: Visible Mending
QUILTFEST VIRTUAL SCHOOLHOUSE WORKSHOP: Visible mending is a current trend which combines many historic handwork techniques, such as Japanese sashiko and boro, Indian kantha, and even All-American flower-power embroidery from the 1960s. Denim blue jeans and jackets are perfect garments to practice this blend of decorative repair work. Enjoy the process of unplugging, letting go, […]
LECTURE: Indigo Dyeing in Japan
QUILTFEST VIRTUAL SCHOOLHOUSE 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 forays into architecture and Japanese cuisine. I will show a […]
WORKSHOP: Inspired by Architecture
QUILTFEST VIRTUAL SCHOOLHOUSE 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 can […]
WORKSHOP: Mini Mid-Mod Quilts
INTERNATIONAL QUILT MUSEUM 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 a […]
GUILD WORKSHOP: Mini Mid-Mod Quilts
CALGARY 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 […]
GUILD LECTURE: Minimal Design, Maximum Impact
ROCHESTER MQG + CINCINNATI MQG 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 […]
WORKSHOP: Mini Mid-Mod Quilts
Phoenix Convention Center 100 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZQUILTCON 2022 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 a sophisticated […]
WORKSHOP: Mini Mid-Mod Quilts
Phoenix Convention Center 100 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZQUILTCON 2022 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 a sophisticated […]
WORKSHOP: Modern Abstract Quilts
Phoenix Convention Center 100 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZQUILTCON 2022 WORKSHOP: Want to make your own modern abstract quilt designs? Inspired by minimal quilts, but don’t know how to start? David will guide you through a creative process for designing your own modern abstract quilts. Explore composition and design using paper and machine stitching. We will stitch a variety of mini quilt designs […]
LECTURE: Minimal Design, Maximum Impact
Phoenix Convention Center 100 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZQUILTCON 2022 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 quilt designs, […]
LECTURE: Instagram for Artists
NORTHWIND ART LECTURE: You see so many artists and creative people posting their work and sharing photos on a regular basis. But how do you get started, and what are the best practices for Instagram? In this talk I will share how to set up an account, create links to your website and Facebook page, […]