Quilt Artist & Teacher
Teaching
Look here often to find out when and where Helen will be putting on events. Come and watch her lectures and demonstrations, or get some hands-on learning by joining a workshop.
If interested, please send an email to qtwduluth@gmail.com
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Lectures, Demos, & Workshops
A Quiltmaker's Journey - 1979 to present
$350 + Expenses
In this one-hour PowerPoint lecture/trunk show, I share photos and stories about the 40+ quilts I have made since I started quilting in 1979. I will also bring many of these quilts to the lecture so participants can get a closer look.
Personalizing Your Quilts with Embellishments
$350 + Expenses
After quiltmaking for a few years, I started experimenting with embellishments to add more of a personal touch to my quilts. In this one-hour lecture/trunk show, I will share over 20 quilts with embellishments added to make them even more special and to help tell their "story." Again, I will bring many of these quilts so participants can see them up close and personally.
Exploring the Disappearing Nine-Patch Block
$450 + Expenses
The Nine-Patch block is an excellent quilt block for beginning quiltmakers. In this two-hour lecture/demo, I will show you how to make it even more fun and interesting by changing it into a "Disappearing Nine-Patch." Students will bring two pieced nine-patch blocks and a few simple quiltmaking tools. Then, we will make the nine-patch disappear while experimenting with several new designs ... all to get those creative juices flowing! This is a fun, interactive lecture/demonstration.
Paper-piecing for Beginners
$450 + Expenses
Foundation Paper-piecing is a quilting technique that incorporates a paper pattern or template into the piecing of a block or section of a quilt design. The beauty of paper-piecing is accuracy. All you do is sew on the line as you create a beautiful quilt design. Complex quilt designs become easier to construct. You'll have perfect points! Later, tear the paper off. Making this beginner-friendly Star block is a great way to start! (A free pattern from the Bernina website.) After creating several Star blocks, you'll decide whether to make a table runner or a small quilt. Whatever it is, it will be accurate and lovely.