Talks & Workshops

I’m passionate about quilting and enjoy encouraging others to explore new techniques, which I’m thrilled to share through my lectures and workshops, available both virtually and in person for quilting guilds, shops, and retreats around the world.

While in-person sessions provide a unique experience with the energy of a shared space and hands-on learning, I’m thankful for the technology that allows me to connect with quilters around the world, breaking down geographic barriers.

Now booking for 2025 and beyond, I’m excited to introduce my new lecture, "Adventures in Modern Quilting," along with a range of technique-focused workshops in a format that suits your needs—see below for more details.

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Adventures in Modern Quilting

Lecture

This talk covers how I started quilting, my discovery of modern fabric and designs and the process of designing my first pattern. I will discuss how my pattern designing journey has evolved over the years and how that helped me build belief in my abilities. This emotional journey culminates when I was asked to write a book and finally overcame imposter syndrome which inspired me to create a resource to help quilters of all experience and abilities feel confident in their skills.

1 hour talk + 15 minutes for questions

Sew Scrappy with English Paper Piecing

workshop

English Paper Piecing is highly portable and a brilliant way to use up scraps. Fabric is attached to paper templates to create crisp corners and precise shapes, then hand stitched together before removing the paper. Perfect for a multitude of shapes and a wide range of projects, scrappy piecing can produce truly beautiful results. In this class you will learn to cut the papers and fabric, tack and stitch some shapes together. We will discuss how the method can be used to create different effects, and you will leave with a section of paper pieced patchwork.

Suitable for beginners. Kits can be provided on request.

1.5 or 2 hours

Hand Quilting for Beginners

Workshop

Perfect for adding a handmade touch to any project, hand quilting can produce wonderful textures and truly beautiful results. In this class you will learn how to choose your thread and mark your quilting lines, practice the classic “big stitch” technique and try your hand at some other stitches. We will discuss how the method can be used to create different effects, and you will leave with a hand quilted sample.

Suitable for beginners. Kits can be provided on request.

1 or 2 hours

Foundation Paper Piecing for Beginners

Workshop

If you crave precision and love creating detailed designs, foundation paper piecing is for you. FPP uses machine stitching to sew fabric to paper templates and create precise and intricate shapes with ease (the paper is later removed). In this class you will learn the basics of FPP and practice sewing some fun beginner-friendly blocks.

Suitable for beginners. Templates provided.

3 hours

Conquering Curves

workshop

Curves don’t have to be scary! In this workshop you will learn the basics of curved patchwork, including pinned and pin-free methods, and try your hand at sewing the classic Drunkard’s Path and Orange Peel blocks. You will leave with some sewn blocks and guidance on how to replicate the blocks.

Suitable for beginners. Templates provided.

3 hours