LECTURES


My Joyful Journey:  If you missed International Quilt Festival 2021 in Houston you can still enjoy the wonderful Special Exhibit of my life's work, showing my journey as a traditional quiltmaker, from my humble early quilts to four Best of Show quilts. And what I learned along the way: 



How to Make an Award-Winning Quilt:  the 5 Things You Need to Know (this is a big picture lecture, not how to put on a neat binding or those kind of details)





Ruby Jubilee:  A Retrospective of 40 Years of International Quilt Festival, Houston  (this includes a lot of information on my Red and White--By the Numbers Quilt and how it came to be selected as the Commemorative Quilt for the Ruby Jubilee 40th Anniversary show)



The Hard Stuff   Mariner’s Compass, Double Wedding Ring, Feathered Stars, learn how to tackle these challenging designs.  Lots of photos of antique and contemporary quilts.  Step-by-Step photos of Feathered Star construction.



A Quilter's Last Will and Testament: AKA--Your Kids Don't Want Your Stuff!
We know we need to "get our affairs in order" when it comes to medical and financial issues. What about your STUFF? Machines, fabric, books, patterns, notions and supplies! Not to mention all your finished quilts and those still in progress. Get 10 Tips for helping your family "release your stuff" when the time comes. 




Time Management for Quilters:  We all have the same 24 hours each day.  Learn many tips to utilize your available time to get quilting things done.  Rethink your sewing space, storage and files to make the most of the time you have.  BY FAR, the most popular lecture I present.