PROGRAMS
September 8
The Quilt Revival of the Thirties by Arlan and Pat Christ
The Christs will provide quilts that cover a period of time from 1920 through 1950. The lecture includes the depression period through WWII with the main focus on the "feedsack era." In addition to approximately 30 quilts, the Christs will also provide the history and various examples of feed sacks and their uses. www.thechristcollections.com
October 13
Medallion Madness by Karen Deaver
Trunk Show and Power Point Presentation sharing the history of Medallion Quilts and hints on how to design your own. www.karendever.com
November 10
Service Meeting and Book and Magazine Sale
January 12 Virtual Lecture
Graphic Quilts of the 20th Century by Tara Miller
This presentation is packed with graphic, visually stunning quilts from the whole of the 20th century. Many of these have a surprisingly modern aesthetic! Throughout the conversation, we’ll put these quilts in context: historically, socially, artistically. We’ll explore some of our connections with the past that inform us, inspire us, and drive us in the art and practice of quilt making today. www.quiltdistrict.com
Brita Nelson Workshop (in person)
February 9 Virtual Lecture
The Bold and the Beautiful: Using Vibrant African Wax Prints in Quilts by Kena Dorsey Trunk Show.
We love them and are drawn to them when we see them, but sometimes those big, bright, bold prints can seem daunting or even intimidating to use. In this program I share inspiration & ideas for incorporating those vivacious African wax prints into your quilt projects. Using samples from modern, applique and traditional patterns, I point out ways the fabric was used and show how they can really make any quilt shout with joy! I give a brief description of the different types of African fabrics and depending on the kind of bed, wall or art quilt you are creating, I share recommendations on what types might work best. This lecture will free you up to try something new and give you permission to break all the quilting color-rules! www.kenaquiltsstudio.com
March 9 Virtual Lecture
Pagtinabangay: The Quilts and Quiltmakers of Caohagan Island, Philippines by Dana Jones
You’ll be transported to a tiny island — just 13 acres — in the central Philippines as you enjoy images and stories of the colorful quilts and the more than 100 quiltmakers of Caohagan Island. You’ll see photos of more than 50 of these handmade, one-of-a-kind quilts plus be introduced to the unique techniques developed by these quiltmakers whose tools are simply fabric and scissors, needle and thread. I spent more than a month on the island, quilted with the residents, went fabric shopping with them on nearby Cebu Island, and snorkeled the reef that surrounds Caohagan. Those who view the quilts come away smiling, inspired by the creativity of these women and men. www.danajonesquilts.com
April 13 In Person Lecture
Before and After: Repeating Patterns by Timna Tarr
Where do ideas come from? For Timna, much of her work is inspired by antique and family quilts. In this lecture she will show the utilitarian quilts from her life, and how they planted the seeds that became the contemporary works that she now creates.
Programs are a member benefit. All programs start at 7pm