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The Time of our Lives
Our stitches tell our stories; our quilts leave a legacy. The time we spend with each quilt becomes part of our journey in life, giving us moments of reflection and opportunities for expression. The theme of time has been integral in Kathy’s recent work, as she considers its relationship with the creative life.
This lecture celebrates the joy in the journey,
the quilts along the way,
the time of our lives.
One hour Lecture
PowerPoint slide presentation and trunk show
The Art of Appliqué
Appliqué quilts are among the most beautiful, jaw-dropping, crowd-pleasing and award-winning of all quilts. This lecture is all about appliqué.
Do you marvel over beautiful appliquéd quilts and wonder how they were accomplished? You might be surprised at the number of techniques and methods that can be used to create these masterpieces. This lecture will give you some insight into the various types of appliqué along with stunning photographs and real-life examples.
One hour Lecture
PowerPoint slide presentation and trunk show
Beauty Is All Around
Beauty really is all around us and provides a constant source of inspiration. From wreaths to clamshells, papercut-appliqué snowflakes to medallions, you’ll see it all! This lecture focuses on designs that are circular or radiating in nature. Looking at Kathy’s quilts from the past 25 years, you will discover her ongoing fascination working with shapes that are round.
One hour Lecture
PowerPoint slide presentation and trunk show
Judging Quilts
Why does one quilt win a ribbon and another does not? Wouldn't it be nice to know what quilt judges are really looking for?
Quilt judging interests me from both perspectives: as a CQA Certified Quilt Judge and as an award-winning quilter. This lecture explains what quilt judges are looking for, how to enter a juried show, and the benefit of quilt critiques. Even if you never intend to enter your work in a quilt show, you are sure to learn something that will improve your quilt making skills.
One hour Lecture
PowerPoint slide presentation, short trunk show, and Q&A session
Computer-Aided Quilting
Learn how today's technological advances can aid your quiltmaking.
Today's technological advances offer exciting possibilities for quilters. Computers can aid our quilt making in the areas of communication, organization, shopping, digital photography, and quilt design. With the availability of pre-treated fabric sheets, we can even use ink-jet printers to produce one-of-a-kind fabric swatches. Included are lots of quilts as examples as well as the fascinating story behind the making of the quilt "Trinity". Discover what technology can do for your quiltmaking!
One hour Lecture
PowerPoint slide presentation
Spirit and Strength
The inspirational story behind the making of the quilt "The Lord is my Shepherd".
The 23rd Psalm is brought to life in fabric and thread as testimony to the Good Shepherd. His Spirit is my strength.
45 minute Devotional
PowerPoint slides optional
What Do You Do With Them All?
A frequently-asked question is answered during this presentation.
Oriented towards a mixed audience of quilters and non-quilters alike, you will probably be surprised to discover the many different reasons we make quilts!
30-60 minute trunk or slide show
