Lectures

Opening Reception
Thursday, October 26, 7:00 pm
(This event requires preregistration.)
Share dessert and wine while getting a close up look at the art and quilt exhibits.

Lecture tickets are limited and require show admission. Advanced tickets ($10 each) are available through mail-in registration through October 19. Online until October 19 and at-the-door lecture tickets are $12.

Lecture Schedule and Content

Quilts from 1920 to 1950
Friday, October 27, 12:00 pm
Allison Rainboth will show many samples of depression years quilts and transition to WWII era quilts and “midmod” 50s fabrics.

Back Talk
Friday, October 27, 3:00 pm
There are a variety of ways to complete the second side of your quilt, whether your style is modern or traditional. Colleen Carlson will review quilt back options, hangers, labels and more.

Choosing Quilting Designs
(Sponsored in part by Mary’s Quilt Market)
Friday, October 27, 6:30 pm
Allison Rainboth will show many samples demonstrating how scale, proportion, density, theme and color can impact your project.

Wide Open Spaces
Saturday, October 28, 11:00 am
Do wide open spaces on quilt tops intimidate you? Are the words “quilt as desired” like swear words to you? Clem Buzick will provide tips and tricks to make it easier. She has learned to make the decision process less daunting and more fun.

Common Sense Quilts—Designs for your Stash!
Saturday, October 28, 2:00 pm
Katie Hennagir believes fabric choice is the most important part of the quilt design process. That is why her patterns have been referred to as “common sense quilts.” Katie will share a trunk show of her quilt designs and offer tips for using stash and selecting fabrics.