Pick up inspiration and quilting tips at these not to be missed sessions presented by the Twisted Stitchers Quilt Guild. www.tsqgquiltshow.blogspot.com
Debra Anger is recognized for One Block Wonder workshops and was known as the Stack and Whack Queen. Her main passion is handwork, both appliqué and hand quilting and she enjoys promoting this slower and much more relaxing process of quilting. Debra shares her quilting adventures on her blog. You can see how her growth has transpired and get inspired by visiting www.patchworksanity.blogspot.com
Hand Quilting Basics & Appliqué
Debra goes back to basics in this information packed session that will appeal to quilting enthusiasts from beginner to intermediate alike. She’ll discuss how to mark a quilt, how to quilt it, basting techniques and basic supplies needed for hand quilting. Plus, if you’ve ever wanted to make an appliqué quilt but not sure where to start or how to do those points and curves? Debra lends tips for hand appliqué using the needle turn method.
Laurentian Room A – Sat 11:30
Trisha Dellavella and mary eeg are the brains behind Harebrained Happenings. Their love of quilting took them on a journey that led to the opening of this whimsical Canadian quilt pattern company.
Harebrained Happenings: Trunk Show
Join Trisha and Mary for a brief history of their crossing from hobby to business and enjoy a fun filled, trunk show. From their start in 2003 to the fa
nciful quilts of the present, enjoy pattern sample quilts and see how one pattern and similar fabrics can turn out to be so totally different.
Laurentian Room A – Fri 2:30
Sharon Galna completed her first quilt to celebrate her grandparents’ 50th wedding anniversary while attending college and was immediately hooked. Since then, she’s had pieces juried into the Grand National Quilt Exhibition and works shown at the Joseph Schneider Haus, the Oshawa Fibre Arts Show and the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington. www.bgalna0511@rogers.com
A Quilters Journey: Trunk Show
From inspiration to design… we are all inspired by different things. Known for her use of vibrant colours and free-motion machine quilting, Sharon prefers an “artsy” style. Hop on board for a tour of her 25 year journey, as she tells the stories behind the inspiration for her designs, shares secrets for success and shows the results of her hard work.
Laurentian Room A – Sat 2:30
Margaret Mcdonald started with traditional quilting. But, all it took was someone saying, “you’re not putting those fabrics together?” to get her started on a lifelong adventure of playing with fascinating combinations of prints and colours. www.creativegleanings.blogspot.com
A Kaleidoscope of Art Quilts: Trunk Show
Join Margaret as she shares a diverse collection of art quilts that she made over several decades. Each has its own story. Come be inspired and learn some of her secrets to making quilts that are uniquely yours.
Fashion Arts Stage – Fri 5:30