Contemporary Quilt Design
Workshops & Lectures
Now booking workshops and lectures for 2026 and 2027
I am also open to developing a custom workshop or presentation - let's talk!
Circle Secrets Workshop
Intermediate Level
Be fearless with curvy alternate gridwork! Students will explore how to design and construct dynamic, vibrant compositions with quarter, half, and whole circles. Students will work on a 24" x 24" project to apply these strategies. I share my best tips and tricks for circular piecing, rectangular fitting components, and construction sequencing. Take home what you learn to unleash your imagination and go off the grid. I provide curved templates and design maps for each student.
Options
Full Day - Class covers both design and construction. 6 hrs
Half Day Sewing - Students focus on construction and curved piecing with a 24” x 24” mini quilt. 3 hrs
Half Day Design - Color and design theory. Students learn how to create complex compositions from quarter, half and whole circle elements. 3 hrs
Marbles In Motion Workshop
Advanced
Discover construction secrets behind the award-winning Traffic Jam quilt. Apply advanced curved piecing techniques to create marble blocks with movement and contrast. Students will learn tips and tricks for sewing tight curved seams, strategic fabric cutting with irregular curved shapes, and inset circles.
I provide templates and design strategies.
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Full Day - 6 hrs
Beauty School Workshop
Intermediate
Unleash your inner beast with bold curves and sharp points! Explore this modern take on the New York Beauty block with big curves. sharp points. and no paper mess. Students will learn the trifecta of foundation paper piecing using freezer paper (no more tearing and hassle!), curved seams, and precision points. Create a striking 20" block designed for a bold, modern inset grid layout that makes a serious statement. Students will receive a quilt design map, curved piecing templates, and freezer paper foundations to create their own version of The Pointy Beast.
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Full Day: 6hrs
Lectures
Trunk Show: Color Inside the Lines
Join me for a lively trunk show and presentation where I share the stories behind my quilts, creative process, and artistic journey. I’ll bring 10–12 quilts for in-person viewing, plus plenty of time for Q&A and up-close looks at the details that make each piece unique.
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Quilting with Intention: Using Line, Grid, and Section to Elevate Modern Design
Join me as I share my approach to machine quilting that earned the award for “Best Machine Quilting” at QuiltCon 2026. In this lecture, I’ll show how I use straight-line quilting, grid-based designs, and sectional motifs to bring structure, balance, and movement to my work. Through real quilt examples, I’ll walk you through my thought process—from first look at the quilt top to final quilting decisions—highlighting ways to make quilting enhance the design rather than compete with it. Perfect for longarm quilters, this talk is full of practical ideas, approachable strategies, and inspiration you can apply to your own quilting right away.
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DIY Quilt Photography
No fancy camera? No problem! Learn how to photograph your quilts beautifully using just your cell phone and everyday household items. I share lighting tips, simple flat-lay setups, examples, and editing tricks that make your quilts look their best whether you’re posting on Instagram, submitting to shows, or documenting your work. Discover how to get professional-looking results with what you already have!
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A Modern Quilter's Toolbox
I take you on a curated tour of the tools, supplies, and digital helpers that streamline my modern quilting process and support creative resilience. From design apps and color resources to specialty templates (yes, curves!) and efficient construction methods, I share my favorite game-changing tools and strategies that support clean, graphic, modern work. Perfect for quilters looking to level up their process or try something new.
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The Power of Simple Shapes
Modern quilting thrives on clarity, contrast, and strong geometry—and simple shapes are its secret weapon. In this lecture, I show how circles, curves, arcs, and other basic forms can be transformed into bold, contemporary compositions. We’ll explore how to leverage simple elements, thoughtful color placement, and key design principles to create extraordinary visual impact. I’ll share examples from my own quilts to break down my thought process, design strategy, and the decisions that bring minimal shapes to life.
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