Lecture - “Make Your Scraps Work with Structured Improvisation” This trunk show includes all quilts from Kelly’s first two books “Scrappy Improv Quilting” and “Stash Statement”, as well as a few others, and she’ll show us just how easy it is to use our own scraps to create quilts with amazing texture and interest. http://www.myquiltinfatuation.com …

Churn, Churn, Churn- Scrappy Improv Churn Dash, Kelly Young This quilt puts a unique twist on one of the oldest, most beloved quilt blocks. Learn an easy method for sorting and piecing your scraps into useable “fabric,” and then use that scrappy fabric to create the nested churn dash. Choose light, medium, and dark value …

The Evolution of an Art Quilter Judy will share quilts showing the progression of her work over 20 years. Judy is known for her warmth and humor; and besides a treat for the eyes, her talk will be full of fun and inspiration!

We will make small landscape quilts using Judy's techniques. She will provide a 20” square sandwich and a selection of fabrics for everyone to share. Supply list Fat quarters or scraps of fabrics that will work for landscapes- sky, grass, barns, flowers, water, etc.  Scissors Elmer’s glue stick- like kindergarteners use! (You don’t need mats, …

Karen’s Evolution as a Quilt Maker Former GTQG member Karen K. Stone is a nationally recognized quilter and designer. This trunk show includes early and light quilts as well as works in progress. Her sense of color is amazing, and she will share that with us too. https://karenkstonequilts.com

Patchwork, wonderful color, and wild friends – what could be better? Paper foundation piecing Karen’s original way – streamlined and efficient. Also, individualized interpretive color talk. Pattern pages provided. Supply list 15 to 20 fat quarters you love and want to work with, perhaps including one or more interesting, focused fabrics that tie everything together. …

Betsy’s Trunk ShowBetsy has been a fabric designer for Moda for many years.Betsy is active on Instagram and Facebook - check her out and see some of her beautiful quilts! She specializes in 1800s reproductions and designs gorgeous quilts to use them! She’s written several books, published by Martingale, It’s So Emma, and QuiltMania. http://betsysbestquiltsandmore.blogspot.com …

Instructions from Betsy: Pick a Jelly Roll of your choice, coordinating setting fabrics, and border. This is the easiest way to go.I have had students try to use fat quarters and it doesn’t work as well.But, if students want to cut 40 strips, they should be 2 1/2” selvage to selvage.They will enjoy my method …

Lecture Why aren’t you making more quilts? I know you have the fabric! This lecture is humorous, light, yet full of information and real quilts.  No slides or Powerpoint – the lights are up and the ideas are flowing.  This is a great way to get an overview of what quilting is all about.  Questions …

Bring a smile, a kind word, a happy face and you will enjoy the day much more! Cameras are welcome in all my classes. Show and tell of other projects done in my classes are always a treat. Basic supplies that make you happy during class are things you can bring. If you like a …

Lecture - Trunk Show Linda will share some of her favorite quilts- primarily applique with added embellishment- from years of quilting. When describing her quilts she often says “I don't do easy,” and “the original pattern had… but I did…” She’s won awards at AQS Paducah and Houston IQA, as well as her local Quilt …

Use your favorite cookie cutters as patterns to make your own applique project! Linda will have some too. This will be a hand applique class using the block/freezer paper and starch method. Whether you have never done it or have lots of experience, Linda’s class will be informative and fun!  Supply List $25 Members / …