2018 Speaker and Workshop Calendar
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Speaker
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Event Type
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Description
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2018
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Oct 3
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Andrea Schnur
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Lecture
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Trunk Show
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Since October 2011, I was privileged enough to be a Certified Instructor for Judy Niemeyer at Quiltworx.com; I left at the end of 2016 to pursue my own pattern designs and not create a conflict of interest in the paper piecing arena. I have taken numerous classes with other designers in paper piecing and “picked out” what was easiest for “me to learn – from their different techniques; with Quiltworx and Jacqueline de’Jonge from “BeColourful”. I cannot express the talent that is available out there from these different designers – and am truly blessed – that they gave me the opportunity to teach their classes and share the great work that they have enlightened our world with. As far back as I can remember, I have always enjoyed sewing/quilting; meeting new friends and sharing knowledge and techniques to help people “overcome their obstacles” when it comes to creating a masterpiece. I live in Maryland with my husband and two sons and love the simplistic things in life. With a keen eye for selecting color ways for quilts, I have been sought after in helping student’s color selection process for their quilts. While travelling all over the US, I have been blessed with the opportunity to meet others who share my passion for quilting, with an added “bonus” of meeting new friends. I have been teaching regularly at local and national quilt shows on the East Coast. When I am not teaching (and even when I do) you can usually see me attending most of the quilting shows/events in the Mid-Atlantic Area; not only as a teacher but as an avid fan and supporter of my own student’s entries and the massive entries from all over the world. I take pride in teaching Quiltworx designs along with BeColourful. But I have ventured out on my own and am creating designs – due to our cultural heritage; my designs are “capturing things that we didn’t know”– and this does take some time. With that, all designs our research and investigations try to hold up to the standards to make you PROUD and also help to enhance the influence in our society – along with their faith. By NO MEANS – do we plan on insulting anyone – and if anyone feels we “haven’t captured the true thing” – we ALWAYS look for input. Judy Niemeyer was my first inspiration into paper piecing – and I owe her a debt of gratitude for introducing me into this “world wind”. Also, Jacqueline de’Jonge has helped me in realizing that – we don’t need to waste fabric (it is too expensive today).
I have had the privilege to know both of these designers – and wish them continued success – and truly appreciate the techniques that they have “taught” me over the years – to allow me to pursue my dream of coming out with my Heritage Patterns. I hope you will share the same interest.
Andrea is the owner of Quilt Sensations (creating a new Ebay site) which provides patterns from Quiltworx and BeColourful and notions that will help you pursue your masterpieces.
I have had the privilege to know both of these designers – and wish them continued success – and truly appreciate the techniques that they have “taught” me over the years – to allow me to pursue my dream of coming out with my Heritage Patterns. I hope you will share the same interest.
Andrea is the owner of Quilt Sensations (creating a new Ebay site) which provides patterns from Quiltworx and BeColourful and notions that will help you pursue your masterpieces.
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Nov 7
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Debby Kratovil
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Lecture
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The Naked Quilter: What goes on inside the head of a published quilt author? You ask, “How did she take that simple block and get where she did in that fabulous and fun quilt?” And, more importantly, how in the world did she get published in the first place? With more than 22 years as a published author, Debby also designs patterns and quilt samples for major fabric companies. Her quilts have appeared on more than 2 dozen quilt magazine covers over the years and she isn’t finished yet! In her lecture and trunk show she will “get naked” with all her secrets for making quilts that continue to grace the pages of magazines and books. If your Walter Mitty dream is to see your own creations get a chance to appear in print, come hear Debby’s lively lecture and learn the inside scoop on how to take the next step.
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Debby Kratovil was Special Projects Editor with QUILT Magazine for 15 years, with over 600 articles published. In 2006 alone, she saw 54 of her quilts published, with another dozen sewn for major fabric companies. She has seen 25 of her quilts make the cover of quilting magazines, with 9 covers in 2006 alone. As she says, "I sew for the camera, making sure my quilts are very photogenic." She is a popular teacher both locally and nationally, as many happy students will attest. Debby authored "Bold, Black & Beautiful Quilts" (AQS, 2004), 10 quilting calendars for Accord/Andrews McMeel Publishing (2006 - 2014), a perpetual Quilter's Block-a-Day Calendar and companion CD by Martingale. Her second book, Supersize "Em Quilts, is filled with 22 projects to appeal to any quilter's discriminating taste. Debby is a prolific quilter, designer, and illustrator. Her most recent book, "Perfect Paper Pieced Points" is a wonderful treasure trove of eye-popping color and design. Best of all, she enjoys every minute of it.
Currently she designs and sews quilts for 3 fabric companies and her quilts appear in a variety of magazines. She loves to travel and teach and working for the Original Sewing and Quilt Expo takes her to a dozen cities a year.
Debby takes her wide range of quilting skills from a pile of fabric to a finished quilt, then to creating the patterns and professional illustrations print-ready. Debby likes to say, "I've never met a fabric I didn't like." One of her special talents is making a beautiful quilt using challenging fabric collections. She is on very good terms with her computer and computerized sewing machines, which enables her to take a project from start to finish quickly.
Debby lives in Fairfax, Virginia with her husband Phil and dog Belle. She has 3 grown daughters and 3 awesome grandchildren!
Currently she designs and sews quilts for 3 fabric companies and her quilts appear in a variety of magazines. She loves to travel and teach and working for the Original Sewing and Quilt Expo takes her to a dozen cities a year.
Debby takes her wide range of quilting skills from a pile of fabric to a finished quilt, then to creating the patterns and professional illustrations print-ready. Debby likes to say, "I've never met a fabric I didn't like." One of her special talents is making a beautiful quilt using challenging fabric collections. She is on very good terms with her computer and computerized sewing machines, which enables her to take a project from start to finish quickly.
Debby lives in Fairfax, Virginia with her husband Phil and dog Belle. She has 3 grown daughters and 3 awesome grandchildren!
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Dec 5
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Renelda Peldunas-Harter
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Lecture
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Quilts of Valor
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Renelda has been a quilter since 1982 when she bought a Simplicity pattern for a Log Cabin Quilt, made the quilt and was hooked. Her sewing machine and fabric collection moved 7 time in the next 20 years as she and her husband served in the Army.
After retiring from the military, Renelda decided to put all her experience as a strategic planner to good use by designing quilts and writing the quilt book “From Ensign’s Bars to Colonel’s Stars” Honoring Those Who Serve. Her book offers a glimpse into military history and trivia, as well as her experiences as an Army officer. However, the primary reason for writing the book is to honor her fellow service members.
Renelda is a teacher and pattern designer in addition to being the Quilt Challenge Exhibit Curator for the Mason Dixon Quilt Professional Network (MDQPN). When not designing military themed quilts, Bargello quilts or fending off her fixation, she is a docent at the Smithsonian Institute’s National Museum of Natural History’s Hall of Human Origin in Washington DC an is treasurer of the Loudoun Breast Health Network a 501 (c) (3) non-profit assisting women and families in Loudoun County, VA with breast cancer.
After 3 deployments and over 27 years on active duty and as a reservist, Renalda retired from the military with the rank full colonel and lives with her husband Bill, also a retired military officer in norther Virginia. They have two grown sons.
After retiring from the military, Renelda decided to put all her experience as a strategic planner to good use by designing quilts and writing the quilt book “From Ensign’s Bars to Colonel’s Stars” Honoring Those Who Serve. Her book offers a glimpse into military history and trivia, as well as her experiences as an Army officer. However, the primary reason for writing the book is to honor her fellow service members.
Renelda is a teacher and pattern designer in addition to being the Quilt Challenge Exhibit Curator for the Mason Dixon Quilt Professional Network (MDQPN). When not designing military themed quilts, Bargello quilts or fending off her fixation, she is a docent at the Smithsonian Institute’s National Museum of Natural History’s Hall of Human Origin in Washington DC an is treasurer of the Loudoun Breast Health Network a 501 (c) (3) non-profit assisting women and families in Loudoun County, VA with breast cancer.
After 3 deployments and over 27 years on active duty and as a reservist, Renalda retired from the military with the rank full colonel and lives with her husband Bill, also a retired military officer in norther Virginia. They have two grown sons.
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