Workshop & Lecture Calendar
GUILD LECTURE: Indigo Dyeing in Japan
RISING STAR QUILTERS 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: Exploring Nature with Paper + Stitch
COLUMBIA FIBERARTS GUILD: This talk starts with a review of my stitched paper artwork, which I have been creating for over 20 years. I give examples of where I get inspiration, and what my process is like. I first print my paper using a monotype technique, then sew many layers of printed paper together with […]
GUILD LECTURE: Indigo Dyeing in Japan
QUILT NORTH 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 quilt […]
GUILD WORKSHOP: Indi-Go-Modern
QUILT NORTH 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 and […]
GUILD LECTURE: Exploring Nature with Paper + Stitch
WARWICK VALLEY QUILTERS GUILD LECTURE: This talk starts with a review of my stitched paper artwork, which I have been creating for over 20 years. I give examples of where I get inspiration, and what my process is like. I first print my paper using a monotype technique, then sew many layers of printed paper […]
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, PhoenixQUILTCON 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, PhoenixQUILTCON 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, PhoenixQUILTCON 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, PhoenixQUILTCON 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, […]
GUILD LECTURE: Indigo Dyeing in Japan
BITS-N-PIECES 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 LECTURE: Minimal Design, Maximum Impact
SANTA CLARA VALLEY QUILT ASSOCIATION 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 […]