Teaching and Exhibitions

The following are classes I am scheduled to teach or where my quilts will be exhibited. For more information on a particular class and to see an image from it , visit my Classes page. If you'd like more information on how I can come to your area to teach, please contact me. To see images made by my students at Quilt University, click here

Sunday - May 11, 2008

Nancy's Embroidery, Thorndon Quay, Wellington.

Miniature Flower Basket 10 am - 4pm

A trellis stitched basket is filled with many flowers using surface stitchery and ribbon work. From the Miniature Embroidered Quilt Collection, this block is 5" and can be used as a centre of a cushion, a wall hanging or the start of a quilt. Level of skill - some embroidery experience.

Monday - June 2, 2008 through Saturday - June 7, 2008

Quilt Canada, St John's, Newfoundland, Canada.

Tropical Flowers of the Night. June 4th and 5th

Tropical prints are used in two different ways. The students can choose to use only one feature fabric for the wall hanging or several very wild and tropical looking fabrics. The blocks will be "fussy cut" and set in either a colourwash of a batik fabric, leaf print or a plain fabric for the background.
Level of skill - suitable for those who are good at rotary cutting and piecing.

Adding the Third Dimension to Quilts June 6th (all day)

This workshop will show how to make three-dimensional pieces using the sewing machine, to add a third dimension to quilts in the form of flowers, leaves and tendrils. These pieces could also be used as decoration for bags or clothing.
Level of skill - the students need to be familiar with their sewing machines.

Gold and Glittery Purses. June 7th (all day)

Machine appliqué and embellish fabric for a small purse with machine embroidery in different threads. The purse can have a purchased handle or a fold over flap.
Level of skill - suitable for students with accurate machining skills.

for further information www.canadianquilter.com

Wednesday - June 11, 2008

Milford Valley Quilters' Guild, PA, USA

Lecture- 7pm Inspiration for Quilts from New Zealand Gardens. A PowerPoint lecture showing New Zealand Quilts and featuring the inspiration from Gardens in New Zealand.

Thursday - June 12, 2008

Milford Valley Valley Quilters Guild, PA, USA

Fireworks 9.30 am - 4.30pm

A small wall panel of black and starry colourwashed squares is embellished with straight stitch machine embroidery to depict fireworks.

Thursday - June 19, 2008 through Saturday - June 21, 2008

National Quilting Association Annual Quilt Show

To be held at Greater Coloumbus Convention Center in Coloumbus, Ohio.

Adding the Third Dimension to Quilts - Thursday 19 June - Full Day

This workshop will show how to make three-dimensional pieces using the sewing machine, to add a third dimension to quilts in the form of flowers, leaves and tendrils. These pieces could also be used as decoration for bags or clothing. Level of skill - the students need to be familiar with their sewing machines.

Beginners Guide to Machine Applique - Friday 20 June - Full Day

In this class the students will learn several methods of Machine Appliqué.
Level of skill - suitable for all levels.

Miniature Flower Basket -Saturday 21 June - Full Day

For further information see web site http://www.nqaquilts.org

Thursday - June 26, 2008 through Sunday - June 29, 2008

Vermont Quilt Festival, Vermont, USA.

Miniature Strawberry Wreath - Thursday 26th June, Half Day a.m.

From the Miniature Embroidered Quilt Collection, this 5" block has needlelace strawberries and ribbon work flowers. This class will be 3 hours and can be combined with the Grape Wreath. Level of skill - some embroidery experience.

Miniature Flower Basket -Thursday 26th June - Half Day p.m.

Adding the Third Dimension to Quilts -Friday 27th June -Full Day

This workshop will show how to make three-dimensional pieces using the sewing machine, to add a third dimension to quilts in the form of flowers, leaves and tendrils. These pieces could also be used as decoration for bags or clothing. Level of skill - the students need to be familiar with their sewing machines.

Liberty Purse - Saturday 28th June - Full Day

This class shows how to make a small decor purse featuring strip patchwork, piped edges and a rouleau cord. Level of skill - all levels.

For further information

Vermont Quilt Festival Office, P.O. Box 797, St .Johnsbury, Vermont 05819

or Dee Lamberton deejoetrev@aol.com

Web Site http://www.vqf.org