Check out these informative quilting sessions presented by the Twisted Stitchers Quilt Guild
Marilyn Stuart, a member of the Twisted Stitchers Quilt Guild, has been quilting for 25 years and loves the art of quilting by hand.
Hand Quilting: It’s a Snap
Marilyn demonstrates the technique of hand quilting on small Q-snap frame as a whole cloth method. Hand quilting is the method of sewing together the three layers of a quilt (the backing, the batting and the top) in patterns of hand sewn stitches. It’s certainly not fast, but it is stunningly beautiful. Once you get the jist, you’ll be able to give the technique a try!
Room 102 – Fri 10:30
Sharon Galna was taught how to sew at the age of eleven by her mother. It was while in college in 1983 that she made her first quilt to celebrate her grandparents’ 50th wedding anniversary and was immediately hooked. She is currently the Program Coordinator and Quilt Show Chair of the Twisted Stitchers Quilt Guild in Ajax. Her time is now devoted to teaching the art of quilting at the Ultimate Sewing Centre in Oshawa, and presenting trunk shows and workshops to quilt guilds across the province of Ontario. She is known for her use of vibrant colours, free-motion machine quilting and prefers to work in an “artsy” style. She has had pieces juried into the Grand National Quilt Exhibition (2006, 2007 & 2010) and her work has also been shown at the Joseph Schneider Haus, the Oshawa Fibre Arts Show and the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington.
Tool Time with Sharon
Every quilter or seamstress has their favourite tools and Sharon is no exception. Join her as she talks about and demonstrates why she loves the tools she does. Everything from thread, to machine needles, to rulers… you will come away with some great ideas and a new appreciation for why the right tool will make your sewing or quilting journey that much easier and more enjoyable.
Room 102 – Sat 11:30
Debra Anger has been a quilter for over 25 years, is recognized for One Block Wonder workshops and was known as the Stack and Whack Queen. Her specialty is handwork, both appliqué and hand quilting and she enjoys promoting this slower and much more relaxing process of quilting.
Appliqué by Hand
Appliqué is Debra’s passion and as she has learned from other enthusiastic appliquérs in the past, she enjoys sharing her talent. Get tips on the no melt templar method as well as needle turn… two essential appliqué techniques. If you’ve ever wanted to make an appliqué quilt but are daunted by all those points and curves, not really sure where to start… Debra makes it seem so easy and will get you eager to start your next project!
Room 102 – Sat 2:30
Twisted Stitchers On-the-Go!
There’s so much happening here! Join Ester Minkelsohn on Friday as she demos machine embroidery techniques while working on individual blocks to be used in charity quilts. Then guild members will be piecing a charity quilt, live on Saturday. Be awed by charity quilts, like Quilts of Valour on display. We’re fundraising with handmade items for purchase along with fabulous raffle quilt tickets! Draw to be held at the annual Quilt Show, November 6 and 7, 2015. Twisted Stitchers Quilt Guild – Booth #507
Show Information
- Creativ Festival, International Centre, Entrance 1, 6900 Airport Rd, Mississauga, ON Canada L4V 1E8
- Free parking! Friday, April 24 – 10am to 7pm & Saturday, April 25 – 10am to 6pm. Get in early at 9am with advance tickets and e-tickets.
- All sessions are free with admission and no pre-registration required! Buy advance tickets now.