Moonlighting Quilts

Lessons Learned

This lecture could easily be called "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly."  In this lecture and trunk show, I'll talk through the lessons I've learned in over twenty years of quilting.  Using my own quilts to illustrate the lessons, I'll address universal topics like respecting the bias, knowing when scrappy is too scrappy, creating original designs, and letting the fabric do the work.

Overcoming Quilter's Block:
Jumpstart Your Creativity

Where do quilt ideas come from?  Actually, they're all around you.  In this lecture, I'll show some of my own quilts and talk about where the ideas came from.  I'll also share some tricks and tips to jumpstart your creativity.  The only problem you'll have is deciding what to try first! (I presented this lecture as part of the SAQA Lecture Series at the 2007 International Quilt Festival in Houston.)

Fabric Acquisition 101

Ever wonder how much fabric to buy?  Which fabric to buy?  Should you wash it before you cut it?  How should you store it? In this lecture, I'll talk about these topics and I'll share how I manage my fabric stash.  Using some of my own quilts, I'll talk about how my approach to fabric management contributed to their design. 

The Anatomy of a Commission

In this PowerPoint presentation, I'll walk you through the entire commission process from initial meeting to installation.  I'll go into detail on one commission and share the highlights from a few others.

Design Your Own