Workshops and Lectures

Presentations and projects for guild meetings, retreats, and more.

Virtual and In Person Lectures and Workshops

Please note that through 2022 all workshops are currently being held virtually via zoom due to the pandemic. In person and virtual workshops are being scheduled in 2023. To schedule a workshop/lecture, learn about my availability, or ask any questions contact me via the button below.

Trunk Show & Lecture

60 - 75 minutes

In this lecture I’ll show a full portfolio of my work and discuss the evolution of my style and the special techniques used in various designs. I’ll also discuss my workflow and the tools I use to design my quilt patterns and answer questions.

$300

Quilt Design using Vector Graphics

60 - 75 minutes

Feeling restricted by traditional block-based quilt design software? Learn how I design my quilts using low-cost vector graphic software and see demos of my design process.

50 students; additional students $20 each

$350

Imrov Curve Landscapes

4 - 6 hour online, 6 hours\full day in person

Use Improv Curves to create a customizable, one of a kind landscape quilt. In this workshop, we’ll focus on my personal technique of assembling improv curves for maximum accuracy and efficiency. More information about this course can be found here.

Prerecorded workshop that can be purchased at a discount for group use with no live component:

10 student minimum, discounted price:

$25/student

In person live workshop, up to 25 students*:

$800

Malia Quilted Pillow

6 hours / full day

One of my most popular patterns of all time, the Malia pattern is normally only available through the Modern Makes Membership. Students will leave with a completed pillow and a digital pattern that includes instructions for a baby, throw, and queen size quilt using this block.

Up to 25 students*:

$800

Full Quilt Pattern

1 - 2 day workshop

Choose any Alderwood Studio quilt pattern to make together. We will cover the most important techniques for success for the chosen pattern and work through any tricky spots. Depending on the pattern chosen and length of workshop, students will leave with with either a finished quilt top or significant progress through the most challenging aspects of the quilt. For my full pattern library, visit the shop.

Up to 25 students*:

$800/day

Crystalline Mini Quilt Workshop

3 hours

The Crystalline Mini Quilt utilizes a faceted half rectangle triangle block that can be a bit tricky. In this skill building workshop, I’ll walk you through these blocks so that you can sew and trim them with confidence, and create this striking mini quilt that makes a gorgeous wall hanging or pillow.

Up to 25 students*:

$500

*if you’d like to schedule a workshop for more than 25 people, please reach out via the contact button above with details on the number of students and their approximate skill level range.

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