Workshop & Lecture Calendar
GUILD LECTURE: Indigo Dyeing in Japan
CANADIAN QUILTERS ASSOCIATION 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 […]
GUILD WORKSHOP: Indi-Go-Modern
RED THREAD STUDIO 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 LECTURE: Minimal Design, Maximum Impact
MID-VALLEY 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 simple graphic quilt […]
GUILD LECTURE: Indigo Dyeing in Japan
MID-VALLEY 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 a […]
GUILD WORKSHOP: Mini Mid-Mod Quilts
MID-VALLEY 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: Quilt Labels to Love!
THE APPLIQUE SOCIETY LECTURE: Quilts are a wonderful art form, and you should sign your work with a distinctive label! It’s a great opportunity for you to consistently brand your quilts, especially those you gift to others at holidays or other special occasions. I will walk participants through the steps to create these beautiful labels […]
GUILD LECTURE: Indigo Dyeing in Japan
North Point Church 1779 NE Hostmark St, Poulsbo, WAKITSAP QUILTERS 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 a […]
GUILD WORKSHOP: Indi-Go-Modern
KITSAP QUILTERS GUILD 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 LECTURE: Minimal Design, Maximum Impact
PALMER DIVIDE QUILTMAKERS 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 […]
GUILD WORKSHOP: Inspired by Architecture
PALMER DIVIDE QUILTMAKERS 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 […]
GUILD LECTURE: Minimal Design, Maximum Impact
CLUSTERED SPIRES 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 simple graphic […]
GUILD WORKSHOP: Mini Mid-Mod Quilts
CLUSTERED SPIRES 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 […]