Registration for QuiltCon 2022 opens on Wednesday to current Modern Quilt Guild members! The event will be held in Phoenix from February 16-20 and I am thrilled to be a member of the faculty for the very first time. I’ll be teaching a class and giving a lecture, and wanted to provide a little more information on each. I would LOVE to see you there!
PIE010 – Happy Mail: Quilted Fabric Postcards
Sunday, February 20 * 9:00-12:00 * $79.20 for MQG members ($99 for non-members)
Many of you are familiar with my quilted fabric postcards already, and I’m excited to be teaching a class about them! These tiny pieces are a great way to use scraps, try new techniques, and experiment with color and thread to ultimately bring smiles to family and friends around the globe.
I’ll cover how to make the postcards, go over different material options and finishing techniques (with plenty of samples so you can see and feel the differences), and share tons of tips and tricks I’ve learned along the way.
I’ll also provide patterns for 3 different postcard designs. You can expect to leave the class with at least 1-2 finished postcards, ready to mail!
Note: I’ll be offering postcard kits for purchase that contain most of the materials needed to make one postcard, such as interfacing, batting, and backing. These will be available later this fall.
LE22 – 100 Days of Creative Bliss
Saturday, February 19 * 4:30-5:15 * $12.75 for MQG members ($15 for non-members)
My postcards were only one of at least a half dozen 100 day projects I’ve completed in the last 5 years. This type of project is an excellent way to practice creative discipline and discover creative freedom — yes, at the same time. I’ll talk about the benefits of a daily practice and share what I’ve has learned about creativity from both my 100 days projects and related creative goal-setting. I think this lecture will really help those who are looking for renewed focus and motivation in their quilting (or non-quilting!) work, wanting to practice a new skill, or simply looking a bit of daily joy.