Workshop & Lecture Calendar
IN-PERSON WORKSHOP: Inspired by Architecture
Santa Clara Convention Center 5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CAPACIFIC INTERNATIONAL QUILT FESTIVAL 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 […]
IN-PERSON WORKSHOP: Mini Mid-Mod Quilts
Santa Clara Convention Center 5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CAPACIFIC INTERNATIONAL QUILT FESTIVAL 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 […]
IN-PERSON LECTURE: Minimal Design, Maximum Impact
Santa Clara Convention Center 5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CAPACIFIC INTERNATIONAL QUILT FESTIVAL 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 […]
IN-PERSON WORKSHOP: Modern Abstract Quilts
Santa Clara Convention Center 5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CAPACIFIC INTERNATIONAL QUILT FESTIVAL 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 […]
WORKSHOP: Inspired by Art
QUILTFEST VIRTUAL SCHOOLHOUSE 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 […]
WORKSHOP: Modern Abstract Quilts
QUILTFEST VIRTUAL SCHOOLHOUSE 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 […]
WORKSHOP: Stitched Paper Collage
QUILTFEST VIRTUAL SCHOOLHOUSE 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 paper […]
GUILD WORKSHOP: Inspired by Architecture
LAS VEGAS MODERN QUILT 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 […]
IN-PERSON WORKSHOP: Indi-Go-Modern
IN-PERSON WORKSHOP AT WOODEN GATE QUILTS: 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 […]
QUILTCON 2023
Yes, I will be teaching and speaking again at QuiltCon! The dates are February 23 – 26, 2023, and the location is the Atlanta Convention Center at AmericasMart. I will add details about the specific workshops and lectures as soon as the public QuiltCon catalog is posted in June 2022. Stay tuned, and I hope […]
IN-PERSON RETREAT: Inspired by Architecture
Asilomar Conference Grounds 800 Asilomar Avenue, Pacific GroveEMPTY SPOOLS SEMINARS: This is a rare opportunity to take my very popular Inspired by Architecture workshop in a multi-day retreat format! You will finish a small quilt in the time we have together. Working from photos of architectural elements, I will guide you through the steps to design a minimal, modern fabric quilt… inspired […]
IN-PERSON RETREAT: Inspired by Architecture
Woodland Ridge Retreat E4620 County Road C, Downsville, WIWOODLAND RIDGE RETREAT: This is a rare opportunity to take my very popular Inspired by Architecture workshop in a multi-day retreat format! You will finish a small quilt in the time we have together. Working from photos of architectural elements, I will guide you through the steps to design a minimal, modern fabric quilt… inspired […]