Workshop & Lecture Calendar
CUSTOM WORKSHOP!
CUSTOM WORKSHOP! I will be teaching a custom workshop for a private group of quilters for three days in Pleasant Hill, CA: December 7–9, 2022. I am happy to arrange special workshops to fit your group’s needs! Reach out to me with your ideas, and let’s create the perfect experience together. Please check my Event […]
GUILD LECTURE: Indigo Dyeing in Japan
NORTHERN LIGHTS QUILT GUILD 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 […]
GUILD LECTURE: Minimal Design, Maximum Impact
OKANAGAN MQG + FRASER VALLEY 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 […]
GUILD WORKSHOP: Visible Mending
COASTAL QUILTERS OF SANTA BARBARA 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, […]
GUILD LECTURE: Minimal Design, Maximum Impact
OCEAN WAVES QUILTERS GUILD OF MIAMI 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 WORKSHOP: Inspired by Architecture
OCEAN WAVES QUILTERS GUILD OF MIAMI 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 […]
GUILD LECTURE: Indigo Dyeing in Japan
QUILT COMPANY EAST 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 show a […]
GUILD LECTURE: Indigo Dyeing in Japan
SCRAPBASKET QUILT GUILD 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 show a […]
GUILD WORKSHOP: Mini Mid-Mod Quilts
SCRAPBASKET 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 a […]
GUILD LECTURE: Minimal Design, Maximum Impact
GALVESTON ISLAND 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: Indi-Go-Modern
QUILT COMPANY EAST WORKSHOP: From classic kimonos to denim jeans, indigo has been used by many cultures for dyeing cloth, and the Japanese have refined the use of indigo to an art form. This is the class to use all those lovely blue and white shibori fabrics you’ve dyed yourself, or use carefully curated blue […]
GUILD WORKSHOP: Inspired by Architecture
ROYAL CITY QUILTERS’ GUILD 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 […]