Laura began sewing doll clothes as a child and then moved on to making her own garments and sewing projects for neighbors. She found a lifelong interest in quilting when she took her first sampler quilt class in 1979. In 1980, she found a new quilt shop and friend, Diana McClun (co-owner of the quilt shop). That friendship led to 5 landmark books on quilt making.
Quilts! Quilts!! Quilts!!! is often referred to as "the bible" of quilt making. More information about Laura.
Claudia is a San Francisco-based modern quilt maker who has been drawn to the art since childhood. In the mid-2000's she discovered quilting and quickly became obsessed with the medium.
Claudia's quilts have been exhibited in local, national, and internationals shows earning numerous awards. She's a member of SAQA, The Modern Quilt Guild and the San Francisco Quilters Guild.
Learn more about Claudia.
Have you wondered what criteria a professional quilt judge uses when evaluating a quilt? Kitty will present how she when from a quilt maker to a quilt judge, and what makes for an award-winning quilt.
Kitty has been a quilter for over 25 years, and won numerous honors and ribbons. She treats her own patterns and designs and has a deep appreciation for the creative process. In addition to teaching quilting techniques and giving lectures, she created the California Sesquicentennial Children's Quilt Program. The program brought information on quilting and California history to thousands of school children.
Pillowcase Sweatshop - Note Location & Hours
April is our annual working meeting to sew pillowcases for Outreach - in lieu of a guest lecture.
We will be sewing pillowcases. If you plan to sew, please bring your sewing machine, and general sewing supplies. Fabric will be provided. You can also participate by ironing.
More about the Pillowcase Sweatshop
NOTE: The meeting will be held at the DVQ Studio from 6:00 - 9:00 pm.
For more information, please contact Maryann Maiorana.
Sandra hasn't stopped sewing since she learned on her mother's treadle sewing machine. She took her first quilting class in 1990 has been hooked ever since.
She began her quilting business in 2010, combining her love of illustration, lettering and quilting. She's been an illustrator and letterer for 35 years. She loves to incorporate writing and drawing on quilts using her long arm machine.
Learn more about Sandra.
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