Lectures for your organization

Lectures

(All lectures include trunk shows)

*Why Have Your Quilts Appraised? 

Discusses the 3 types of appraisals as well as various reasons to have your vintage and contemporary quilts appraised. 

*Threads of Time: A History of Quilting 

Explores the history of quilting in the United States and the historical events that helped shape quilt development.

*Quilted Clothing 

Traces the development of and reasons for quilted clothing. The program concludes with a style show of quilted designer jackets. 

*"Here Comes the Judge"

Gives a behind-the-scenes look at judging at a quilt show. What do judges look for? How can I make an award winning quilt?

*Quirky Quilts

Quilts that evoke a wide spectrum of emotion. Most will make you smile or laugh. A very entertaining look at quilts and their stories.

*Tell Me About My Vintage Quilt

Members of your group bring in their quilts to share their history and learn more about their own treasures.

*Quilts of the 1930’s

Discusses various popular patterns of the time along with information about famous quilters and designers with examples of their patterns.

Other topics available upon special request