Event Type : Quilt Day Lectures

David Owen Hasting’s lecture at the Saturday May 22 Quilt Day meeting is titled “Minimal Design, Maximum Impact.” The modern quilting movement is evolving and changing, but one thing remains consistent: simple, spare design combined with thoughtful quilting make an outstanding combination. The lecture includes an overview of David’s process for coming up with simple graphic quilt designs, starting with stitched paper models (called maquette). Examples are provided showing how he also takes inspiration from architecture. The techniques he presents are also great for making unique modern quilt block designs, and finally he shares his approach to walking foot quilting. This lecture is meant to provide inspiration for people who might be intrigued by the modern, minimal esthetic, but don’t know how to get started.

This is an online event on the Zoom platform.  A link will be sent to those who register prior to the event.

Debbie Maddy’s lecture at the Saturday July 17 Quilt Day meeting is titled “Indigo Shibori Dyeing from Itajime, Arashi, Nui, Komo & Beyond”.  Debbie’s most recent endeavors have been in the world of fabric and fiber dyeing of all kinds but most specifically Shibori and Indigo dyeing. She has studied under some of the most prestigious artists in the US, Japan & England. This is a combination slide presentation and trunk show. The concept of Shibori will be explained and examples shown of many of the different techniques. The slide presentation is of Debbie’s Shibori experiences in Japan and the US where she has done extensive studies. She will also show a collection of hand dyed fabrics and quilts made from Shibori fabrics.

This is an online event on the Zoom platform.  A link will be sent to those who register prior to the event.