SEE ADDITIONAL INFO ON FEES, ETC. AT BOTTOM OF PAGE.
PROGRAMS: Dresden reimagined is now offered virtually
The Dresden Reimagined
Dresden Reimagined
My journey with the Dresden block into the Modern quilt world, art quilts and publishing. How do you go from a quilt you made to a pattern to a book? Trunk show.
Tools of the Trade
All the fun items we use in our sewing rooms that come from the hardware store. Informative and fun. Demonstrations and giveaways.
Modern Quilting
What is the movement about? Trunk show demonstrates the new ideas, bright colors, negative space and more.
Creativity
Where does it come from? How do I get it? A journey in fiber and concrete ways to improve your creativity. Trunk show.
WORKSHOPS:
All are for confident beginner and beyond. All require sewing machines, patterns if available, ironing stations. Generally limited to 20 students but can accommodate more with special arrangements. Supply lists provided with contracts.
FULL DAY
Dresden Still Life
Start with a photo or picture of a vase of flowers. Create your own masterpiece by designing the vase, background and the Dresden blocks that will be uniquely yours.
Full day, confident beginner
Template required
Dresden Quilt Blocks Reimagined recommended
Modern Dresden Now also offered as a virtual workshop
Learn to make the Dresden plate with 5 different finishes. Create a fiber art piece using these wonderful traditional blocks. Requires template and pattern.
Curved Log Cabin
Learn to accurately piece a log cabin block with variable size logs. Great for scraps or a planned palette. Any level.
Full day or half day.
One Block Wonder
Using the technique created by Maxine Rosenthal learn to create a stunning quilt from one fabric. Although it looks complicated with pieced hexagons it is amazingly simple. Each quilt is unique.
HALF DAY (3-4 hours)
Dancing Dresden
Create a small wall hanging or baby quilt learning to make one of the Dresden edge finishes. Special borders make it a simple but unique project. Requires template.
Dresden Bloom
A giant single Dresden plate which can be featured alone or used as the center of a medallion quilt. Uses fat quarters and lends itself to fat quarter bundles. Requires Template.
FEES and HIRING INFORMATION
Programs: $350, 45 minutes, trunk show
1/2-day workshops: $400
Full day workshop: $750
Mileage at current IRS rate to and from Washington, MO.
If staying overnight lodging in hotel or in member home with own private bedroom and bath. No smoking and sorry no cats.
Contract will be sent once dates and workshops/programs are agreed on.
All programs are approximately 30-45 minutes and include hands on samples and displays.
Projector provided if required. Some programs require viewing space (white wall or screen). Microphone required.
