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 / …

What is an Art Quilt anyway? We all hear the term, but do we all have the same idea of what an “art quilt” is? Is it a relatively new thing? Are there better terms? Do you have to be a traditional artist to make one? Where can we see some? These are some of the …

Fun with Fabric - A free-hand portrait class You might guess from this portrait my great-grand made that playing with fabric with a child is a lot of fun for all concerned, and the results can be delightful. Bring one (or several) of yours to this Fun with Fabric portrait class on Saturday the 23rd. We’ll …

Inspirational Sources / Take a Look Around!We will explore where inspiration comes from. Shapes and sizes and color combos with a few funny stories along the way and numerous quilts to be shared. BIOJanice SchindelerSecond only to her love for her small family, quilting and food are Janice's two passions. She has worked as a …

We will spend the morning ice dyeing and begin prepping and stitching our shibori sampler.After lunch we will (hopefully!) finish stitching our sampler and indigo dye our piece! Each participant will make at least one ice dyed fat quarter and one Shibori Indigo sampler piece (seephoto). Participants are welcome to dye more or larger pieces …