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 and are 45 minutes in length with a 15-minute Q&A period. Contact me to schedule your session.