Looking to bring some hands-on quilty fun to your guild? I love sharing my favourite tips and techniques while helping quilters build confidence and explore their creativity! Here’s a peek at the workshops I currently offer:

Workshop 1: Improv quilting with scraps

Dive into the world of improv quilting with your fabric scraps! Not only will you maximize your fabric dollars, but you’ll let loose, ditch your ruler (or not 😉), and learn to tune into your creative instincts and see the possibilities your scraps can offer. This is intended as an introduction to improvisational piecing so you can continue to explore this technique with confidence at home.

Workshop 2: Quilting Curves - Cloud Surfing Quilt

In this workshop, I walk you through piecing 3 different sized oval drunkard’s path block variations that are featured in the Cloud Surfing quilt and show you with both pins and no pins so you can decide which method works best for you!

Workshop 3: Quilting Triangles - Flight Plan Quilt

This one’s all about getting comfortable with piecing triangles and preserving those tips! I walk you through my top piecing and trimming tips for piecing triangles featured in the Flight Plan Quilt.

Workshop 4: Modern Impact - Modern Aztec Quilt

Fall in love with the basic half square triangle featuring the magic 8 method. See how a simple shape can create a graphic and impactful design featuring the Modern Aztec Quilt. This one’s all about having fun with your fabrics by choosing between the 5-colour or 10-colour option.

Workshop 5: Colour Play - Plus Infinity Quilt

The Plus Infinity quilt is a modern take on the classic plus quilt designs. Have fun with colour play while learning how to make half square triangles using the 8-at-a-time method if working with yardage or the 4-at-a-time method if working with fabric scraps. Pattern includes instructions for 3 quilt sizes: lap, throw and queen.

Workshop 6: Fabric Play - Winter Star Quilt

Explore the magic of half-square triangles while creating the Winter Star quilt block! This workshop is all about building your piecing confidence, exploring fabric combinations, and discovering how simple shapes can create a striking geometric design.

Workshop 7: Thread Play - Quilting with Different Thread Weights

Ready to have a little fun with thread? Explore how different thread weights can add texture, dimension, and personality to your quilts! In this hands-on workshop, we'll experiment with a variety of thread weights, explore how they affect your quilting stitches, and I'll share my favourite tips and tricks for getting beautiful results on your domestic sewing machine. It's all about building confidence, playing with possibilities, and discovering new ways to add your own quilty flair!

Workshop 8: Quilted Coat

Combine quilting and me-made fashion in one with the Quilted Coat Workshop. Day 1 is focused on all things patchwork and learning how to create a dynamic design on the back and coat pockets of your Hovea view D coat. Day 2 then focuses on making bias binding and pulling your quilted coat pieces together!

Workshops are offered virtually or in person (I'm happy to travel!) and range from 3-hour and 6-hour sessions to two-day workshops, depending on the project. Contact me to explore the options and plan some quilty fun for your guild!

 

Looking to book a fun quilty chat? I love talking all things quilting and would love to book some time with you and your guild! Here's a list of the current lectures I'm offering:

Lecture 1: Finding your creative practice through a 100-day project 

Looking for ways to develop your quilty creative practice? Let me share how taking on a 100-day project can help you do just that. I'll share with you my first 100-day experience, how I picked my topic, how I kept it manageable, the challenges I faced, the quilt I created through the journey and what I learned from sticking with this creative challenge. I'll also share tips on how you can successfully navigate this challenge to reap the most out of it and build a lasting creative practice. 

Lecture 2: Improv through pattern project scraps 

Ever wondered what to do with those fabric scraps leftover from tackling a quilt pattern? Try improv! In this lecture, I walk you through how I set myself up to make the most of my project fabric scraps and how I use it as an opportunity to let loose and channel my creativity. This is all about discovering the possibilities that can be created from leftovers and thinking outside the quilty box! I'll share quilts I've created using this approach and share tips on how you can use this approach in your own quilty practice. Quilting is expensive, let's maximize our fiber dollars! 

Lecture 3: Quilty Fabric & Colour Play 

Struggling to narrow down a fabric selection for your quilts? I get it! The number one question I get asked is "How did you decide on that colourway?" In this lecture, I'll share different sources of inspiration that can help guide your fabric pulls, and I'll share several quilt examples to walk you through exactly how I pulled the selection together so you can 'see' it in action. I'll also share some "check-in" questions you can ask yourself to make sure you're heading on the right track!

Lecture 4: Quilty Texture Through Thread Play

Thread is thread, right? That's what I thought until I discovered the fun design element thread offers you! In this lecture, I demystify those numbers on the bottom of the spool and show you how I've incorporated different thread weights to up the quilty texture in my quilts. Go beyond your standard piecing thread and let me show you how to work thread into your own quilty practice.

Lecture 5: It's Time to Wear Your Quilts!

Curious about making your own quilted coat but feeling a little intimidated as to where to start? In this lecture, I walk you through my experience of combining quilting and garment making, the lessons I learned, how I approach picking fabric for my own quilted coats, and why there's no need for you to be intimidated! Plus, there's really nothing better than wrapping yourself up in your own quilted jacket. Join this hour-long lecture to be inspired to make your own!

Trunk Shows

My trunk shows are structured to be freer flowing and walks you through a selection of my quilts – this could focus on hand quilting, improv quilts, pattern based quilts or a mix of it all! If you want me to walk you through my quilting journey with some highlights to date, that’s an option too. This one is really custom built based on a topic your members want to learn more about. These are meant as interactive sessions where members can ask questions about the quilts as we go.

All lectures and trunk shows are offered virtually or in person (yes, I travel!) and run for 45 minutes, followed by a 15-minute Q&A session. Contact me to discuss availability and schedule your session!