Lectures and Workshops
Lectures
These usually last about an hour, but by the time I've answered questions and let people see my quilts close up the whole experience can last up to 2 hours.
What Mosaics have taught me
Most traditional 'American' blocks can be seen in Roman mosaics, and the Romans borrowed designs off others, so there is nothing new under the sun. See how I interpret their designs and how I have created my own techniques to make my quilts based on this ancient skill. Illustrated with quilts and slides.
A Quilter's Life for Me
Who'd want any other? This is a light-hearted look at a very laid-back quilter. My mistakes get bigger and better, so I learn from them each time I make them. I like to break the rules and see what happens. My philosophy, my aims, my techniques and discoveries - bring a notebook with you! Illustrated with quilts, not slides.
Colour and Design
An interactive lecture - the essentials of quilt-making explained in simple terms. Learn why some things ''feel right'. Learn to trust your instincts. Learn the secrets of success for both traditional and adventurous quilts.
Workshops
Book covers NEW
Make a cover for that notebook, album or file. Experiment with layers of a whole variety of fabrics, either trapped under a sheer layer or varnished. Then make a tie to wrap round and secure your new creation!
Layered Landscape I
Lose your inhibitions and enjoy this relaxing approach to picture-making. I provide a pattern and show you how to achieve distance, depth and reflections in your landscape. No two quilts have been the same after this popular class! Quilting can be done by hand or machine.
Layered Landscape II
A walk through the woods - you choose the season! Learn free collage techniques to create an impressionistic masterpiece.
Mosaic Magic
Probably my most popular class. Create 7-pointed or 8-pointed stars using my original technique. Learn the secret of how to make them really stand out!
Crest of the Wave
The Romans loved this spiral design because it was so adaptable, and so do I. Choose one of two versions of the blocks I have designed, then learn my method of making this block without curved piecing. Then discover the numerous ways of putting the blocks together!