Workshop & Lecture Calendar
Events
SUMMER BREAK
SUMMER BREAK I take time off in July and part of August off to recharge, and to have some vacation time with my family. Happy summer to you! Please check my Event Calendar for other possible dates, then contact me to book. Thank you!
Sew Sequim 2026
Dungeness River Nature Center 1943 W Hendrickson Rd, Sequim, WA, United StatesSew Sequim is a new quilting retreat, happening for the first time in Sequim WA in the summer of 2026! This is a private invitation-only quilting/sewing retreat. If the 2026 event is a success, it will become a more regular event. The dates for the first Sew Sequim will be July 27 – 31, 2026, […]
SUMMER BREAK
SUMMER BREAK I take time off in July and part of August off to recharge, and to have some vacation time with my family. Happy summer to you! Please check my Event Calendar for other possible dates, then contact me to book. Thank you!
GUILD LECTURE: Minimal Design, Maximum Impact
LONGMONT 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 workshop, giving an overview of my process for coming up with simple graphic quilt designs, starting with stitched […]
GUILD LECTURE: Backing, Binding, Batting, Beauty — designing a quilt from back to front
GLENDALE QUILT GUILD LECTURE: Learn how convenient and smart it is to design and construct a modern quilt, starting from the back! With a little thought and pre-planning, the steps to making a quilt can be much more efficient, saving the best parts for last. This lecture comes with a downloadable handout, helpful for planning […]
IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS: The Quilt Crossing
THE QUILT CROSSING WORKSHOPS: I will be teaching in person for 5 days at The Quilt Crossing quilt shop in beautiful Boise, Idaho! IN PERSON: These are in-person workshops (and a lecture) happening from August 26 – 30, 2026. Registration will open soon on The Quilt Crossing website. Here is the class and lecture lineup: […]
IN-PERSON WORKSHOP: Mini Mid-Mod Quilts
The Quilt Crossing 10959 W Fairview Ave, Boise, ID, United StatesTHE QUILT CROSSING 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 […]
$150
IN-PERSON LECTURE: Exploring Nature with Paper + Stitch
The Quilt Crossing 10959 W Fairview Ave, Boise, ID, United StatesBOISE BASIN QUILTERS GUILD LECTURE: This lecture presents my journey as an artist, from stitching paper collages to making modern quilts. This in person lecture is hosted by the Boise Basin Quilters Guild and will take place at The Quilt Crossing located at 10959 W Fairview Ave, Boise ID 83713-7912. Full lecture description Register with […]
IN-PERSON WORKSHOP: Modern Abstract Quilts
The Quilt Crossing 10959 W Fairview Ave, Boise, ID, United StatesTHE QUILT CROSSING 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 […]
$300IN-PERSON WORKSHOP: Modern Abstract Quilts
The Quilt Crossing 10959 W Fairview Ave, Boise, ID, United StatesTHE QUILT CROSSING 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 […]
$300
IN-PERSON WORKSHOP: Indi-Go-Modern
The Quilt Crossing 10959 W Fairview Ave, Boise, ID, United StatesTHE QUILT CROSSING 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 […]
$150
IN-PERSON WORKSHOP: Scraptastic Quilted Cards
The Quilt Crossing 10959 W Fairview Ave, Boise, ID, United StatesTHE QUILT CROSSING WORKSHOP: Grab a handful of fabric scraps, and let’s make some art! Using just a few pieces of fabric pulled from scraps, we will machine sew a mini series of modern art cards. We’ll explore color, scale of print, value, and texture… and maybe come up with some surprising combinations! This in […]
$150