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Past Programs
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2021-2022 Programs & Workshops
March 28, 2022 -- Embracing the Fabric Stash and Other Things I've Learned While Studying Quilters by Marybeth Stalp, PhD, Professor of Sociology, University of Northern Iowa
Dr. Stalp shared her insights and observations from her 25+ years of research experience with US quilters. Focusing on present-day quilters she help people understand why and how people quilt, collect fabric, stash (and sometimes hide it) making quilting a billion-dollar industry. She shared her own quilt creations spanning from her 4-H years through college and her academic career.
Dr. Stalp shared her insights and observations from her 25+ years of research experience with US quilters. Focusing on present-day quilters she help people understand why and how people quilt, collect fabric, stash (and sometimes hide it) making quilting a billion-dollar industry. She shared her own quilt creations spanning from her 4-H years through college and her academic career.
February 28, 2022 The Paper Chase – Connie's Judy Neimeyer Quilts by Connie Lange, Norfolk
Connie inherited her love of fabrics and textile from her mother. In her 20's she began exploring quilting through beginning classes. In 2015 Connie became a Certified Instructor for Judy Neimeyer Quilts. She teaches several classes at ACME Fabrics in Blair.
Connie inherited her love of fabrics and textile from her mother. In her 20's she began exploring quilting through beginning classes. In 2015 Connie became a Certified Instructor for Judy Neimeyer Quilts. She teaches several classes at ACME Fabrics in Blair.
January 31, 2022 Fabulous Fused Quilts Trunk Show by Robbi Joy Eklow, Omaha
Robbi (Designer and National Speaker), Eklow is a designer and teacher from Omaha NE. Her studio is in the Hotshops Art Center. You can see her love of engineering in her unique designs which are done by fusing fabric to a pattern. You can see her work at: www.robbieklow.com.
Robbi (Designer and National Speaker), Eklow is a designer and teacher from Omaha NE. Her studio is in the Hotshops Art Center. You can see her love of engineering in her unique designs which are done by fusing fabric to a pattern. You can see her work at: www.robbieklow.com.
November 29, 2021 My Quilt Journey and Trunk Show by Ilene Bartos, Urbandale, IA
Ilene Bartos, designer and national speaker is a skilled applique teacher. Her work hand dyed fabrics, silks and the addition of copper and beads makes her art pieces unique. Ilene uses a "herky jerky" quilting technique, satin stitching, foiling and beading to enhance her original designs. You can find Ilene's designs at www.ilenebartos.com.
Ilene Bartos, designer and national speaker is a skilled applique teacher. Her work hand dyed fabrics, silks and the addition of copper and beads makes her art pieces unique. Ilene uses a "herky jerky" quilting technique, satin stitching, foiling and beading to enhance her original designs. You can find Ilene's designs at www.ilenebartos.com.
October 25, 2021 Adventure with 60 Degree Triangle Quilts and Hexified Panel Quilts by Elizabeth Granberg-Jerome, Baldwin City, Kansas
Liz is a designer, teacher, custom quilter and owner of Gypsy Dreamer Quilts. She made a name for herself by creating the Hexified Panel Quilt, which is a twist on the One Block Wonder technique. Hexified Panel Quilts use seven quilt panels. Six panels are turned into hexies that color-flow around the seventh panel. For more information about Liz go to: GypsyDreamerQuilts.com
Liz is a designer, teacher, custom quilter and owner of Gypsy Dreamer Quilts. She made a name for herself by creating the Hexified Panel Quilt, which is a twist on the One Block Wonder technique. Hexified Panel Quilts use seven quilt panels. Six panels are turned into hexies that color-flow around the seventh panel. For more information about Liz go to: GypsyDreamerQuilts.com
Workshop: Mini-Hexified Panel
September 27, 2021 Quilting from a Man's Perspective by Arlen Brown, Hastings
August 30, 2021 – History of a Designer & Trunk Show by Amy Bradley, Lawrence, Kansas
Amy is an extraordinary and designer from Lawrence, Kansas. She has built a wonderful business around her unique and humorous caricature designs. While her Quilt Diva and other ladies are popular with applique enthusiasts, she also has many holiday, animal and special occasion designs.
Amy is an extraordinary and designer from Lawrence, Kansas. She has built a wonderful business around her unique and humorous caricature designs. While her Quilt Diva and other ladies are popular with applique enthusiasts, she also has many holiday, animal and special occasion designs.
June 2021 – Mary Mayfield, Omaha, Nebraska
Mary Mayfield is co-coordinator for Tanzanian Treasures, Fabric and More, a Partner Parish Mission Project of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Omaha, Nebraska. Mary makes quilts and buys and sells African fabric, jewelry, baskets, clothing, artwork, and more.
Mary Mayfield is co-coordinator for Tanzanian Treasures, Fabric and More, a Partner Parish Mission Project of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Omaha, Nebraska. Mary makes quilts and buys and sells African fabric, jewelry, baskets, clothing, artwork, and more.
September 2018, Brenda Weeds, Bedford, Iowa
Brenda Weeds shares abut her love of polka dots and how she became known as the "The Farmer's Dotter". Brenda hosts quilt retreats and develops patterns.
Brenda Weeds shares abut her love of polka dots and how she became known as the "The Farmer's Dotter". Brenda hosts quilt retreats and develops patterns.
August 2018, Tony Jacobson, Winterset IA
Tony is a nationally-known quilt designer and teacher. Many of Tony’s designs have appeared in Fons & Porter’s Love of Quilting, Easy Quilts and Quilting Quickly. Tony works with the Quilts of Valor Foundation as the Graphic Designer for their newsletter and serves on the National Quilts of Valor Foundation Board of Directors. Tony is the manager of Piece Works Quilt Shop in Winterset Iowa.
Tony is a nationally-known quilt designer and teacher. Many of Tony’s designs have appeared in Fons & Porter’s Love of Quilting, Easy Quilts and Quilting Quickly. Tony works with the Quilts of Valor Foundation as the Graphic Designer for their newsletter and serves on the National Quilts of Valor Foundation Board of Directors. Tony is the manager of Piece Works Quilt Shop in Winterset Iowa.
September 2017
Stories of Inspiration
Diane Gubbles shared her stories of inspiration and beautiful quilts during the September 2017 meeting. Diane lives near Coleridge, NE.
Stories of Inspiration
Diane Gubbles shared her stories of inspiration and beautiful quilts during the September 2017 meeting. Diane lives near Coleridge, NE.
October 30, 2017
Perfect Piecing with Tucker Tools
Lori Kern of Sioux Falls used Deb Tucker tools to perfect piecing skills with accuracy and precision. Lori shared beautiful quilt projects.
Perfect Piecing with Tucker Tools
Lori Kern of Sioux Falls used Deb Tucker tools to perfect piecing skills with accuracy and precision. Lori shared beautiful quilt projects.
November 2017
Landscape Quilts - Alaska to Wisconsin
Cathy Grier of Waukesha, WI specializes in landscape quilts. She is an award-winning quilter, author, teacher and lecturer who sets up her landscapes with the "eye" of a painter who uses fabrics for her palette. You can see more photos of her work at http://cathygeier.blogspot.com/
Her quilts have won ribbons in national shows and have been featured in American Quilter, Quilter's Newsletter, Fon's & Porter Love of Quilting and Quilt World magazines.
Landscape Quilts - Alaska to Wisconsin
Cathy Grier of Waukesha, WI specializes in landscape quilts. She is an award-winning quilter, author, teacher and lecturer who sets up her landscapes with the "eye" of a painter who uses fabrics for her palette. You can see more photos of her work at http://cathygeier.blogspot.com/
Her quilts have won ribbons in national shows and have been featured in American Quilter, Quilter's Newsletter, Fon's & Porter Love of Quilting and Quilt World magazines.
January 30, 2018
Leslie Main, CEO Country Traditions presented a program on Changes in the Quilt and Textile Industry. The presentation included new trends in fabric design and the development of new threads and printing techniques. Leslie shared photos of the way Batik fabrics are made and passed around actual blocks used to stamp fabrics.
Leslie Main, CEO Country Traditions presented a program on Changes in the Quilt and Textile Industry. The presentation included new trends in fabric design and the development of new threads and printing techniques. Leslie shared photos of the way Batik fabrics are made and passed around actual blocks used to stamp fabrics.
February 26, 2018
Jennifer Dick of Harrisonville, Missouri presented Traditional Roots-Modern Interpretations. Jennifer began quilting in 1993 and in 2001 discovered a love of applique. She speaks to guilds on innovative piecing and applique. She is the author of five books. She displayed both traditional and modern quilts.
Jennifer Dick of Harrisonville, Missouri presented Traditional Roots-Modern Interpretations. Jennifer began quilting in 1993 and in 2001 discovered a love of applique. She speaks to guilds on innovative piecing and applique. She is the author of five books. She displayed both traditional and modern quilts.
