Thank you for considering my Programs for your Quilt Guild or Group. Please contact me at barb.vedder@gmail.com for fees and date availability.
See my Bio page for endorsements from Gwen Marston and Guilds that I have visited.
See my Bio page for endorsements from Gwen Marston and Guilds that I have visited.
All Lectures are 1 hour and include a trunk show of quilts.
Quilts - The Story of My Life
A PowerPoint Presentation followed by a trunk show of quilts
representing my 25-year journey in quilt making and design. I present my quilts chronologically to show the evolution of my work from commercial patterns to adaptation to original work. I share my inspiration sources and how I have interpreted them in my work in hopes that it will inspire others to tell their own story.
I recommend this lecture if I'm visiting your group for the first time.
I recommend this lecture if I'm visiting your group for the first time.
Scrap Quilts - The Secret to Success
A PowerPoint Presentation using antique quilts and my own work to decode the secrets and patterns of success scrap quilt making. Through a study of these quilts I will discuss design techniques such as color, contrast and composition and how they are employed to create beautiful quilts. The lecture is followed by a trunk show of scrap quilts.
*New in 2018*
Inspiration! - Interpretation to Celebration
PowerPoint Presentation illustrating how and where to find inspiration and develop it into your own work. Concepts of transformation, color, scale, composition will be covered. The importance of editing and auditioning. I will discuss techniques for staying engaged through completion and the importance of celebrating our work.
Workshops
Lollipop Garden - New 2018
Magic Medallions - New 2018
Liberated Houses - Free Piecing Fun
In this fun workshop there is very little prep and lots of sewing fun! I will demonstrate and guide students in making liberated house blocks in different styles and sizes. This is a fun way to use scraps or make a holiday themed quilt. I will discuss how to set the blocks to finish your house quilt. Fun class for all skill levels.
Full Day Workshop - class limit 20.
Two Day Workshop or Retreat Workshop
This is such a fun class that most students wish it was longer. A two day workshop allows students to expand and explore their house building techniques and to design setting ideas. It is perfect for a guild or group retreat.
Inspiration! - Interpretation to Celebration
PowerPoint Presentation illustrating how and where to find inspiration and develop it into your own work. Concepts of transformation, color, scale, composition will be covered. The importance of editing and auditioning. I will discuss techniques for staying engaged through completion and the importance of celebrating our work.
Workshops
Lollipop Garden - New 2018
A fun workshop that teaches quilters how to make perfect circles! This is a sewing machine class where students will learn the technique of finished edge machine applique'. Students will also learn how to make the foundation string border. This class is great for all skill levels.
Full Day Workshop. Class limit 20.
Kit fee required which includes pattern and circles.
Full Day Workshop. Class limit 20.
Kit fee required which includes pattern and circles.
Using leftovers, strips, UFO or swap blocks, learn how to compose different elements into a cohesive pleasing composition. Students can work in a liberated way or traditional style. Students will learn principles of drafting, resizing blocks and the importance of auditioning. This is a hands on design class for all level of quilters.
Full Day Workshop - 20 student limit.
Full Day Workshop - 20 student limit.
Hex Vex – English Paper Piecing
Learn the basic techniques of English Paper Piecing to create your own unique hexagon quilt. We will discuss the importance of color and scale and when choosing fabrics for this scrap quilt. Students will learn how to achieve intricate patterns and designs using commercial fabrics. Full Day Workshop. Maximum 20 students.
Learn the basic techniques of English Paper Piecing to create your own unique hexagon quilt. We will discuss the importance of color and scale and when choosing fabrics for this scrap quilt. Students will learn how to achieve intricate patterns and designs using commercial fabrics. Full Day Workshop. Maximum 20 students.
In this fun workshop there is very little prep and lots of sewing fun! I will demonstrate and guide students in making liberated house blocks in different styles and sizes. This is a fun way to use scraps or make a holiday themed quilt. I will discuss how to set the blocks to finish your house quilt. Fun class for all skill levels.
Full Day Workshop - class limit 20.
Two Day Workshop or Retreat Workshop
This is such a fun class that most students wish it was longer. A two day workshop allows students to expand and explore their house building techniques and to design setting ideas. It is perfect for a guild or group retreat.
Learn how to make simple
freezer paper patterns to create your own original designs. We’ll explore source material and inspiration
ideas. Students will learn how to sketch
and cut out simple shapes. We’ll explore
color and composition for a small quilt.
I’ll demonstrate how to make bias
stems and berries.
Full Day Workshop - Limit 15 students
Two Day Workshop - Students have an opportunity to refine their compositions, learn and practice making stems, berries, basting and hand applique'.
Full Day Workshop - Limit 15 students
Two Day Workshop - Students have an opportunity to refine their compositions, learn and practice making stems, berries, basting and hand applique'.
Created By Hand
I offer a full and half day workshops on Hand Quilting and Hand Applique'. I will share my tips and techniques for these time honored traditions in quilting. I have been awarded Best Hand Workmanship, 1st place Applique' and Best Hand Quilting with my hand work. Class limit 15 to provide one on one support.
Half Day (3 hours) - Applique'
Half Day (3 hours) - Hand Quilting
Full Day Workshop - All Hand Work, including stems and berries.
Half Day (3 hours) - Applique'
Half Day (3 hours) - Hand Quilting
Full Day Workshop - All Hand Work, including stems and berries.
Please contact me for availability and fees.
barb.vedder@gmail.com or phone: 203-350-5043
