Lectures

Join Sharon as she shares her thoughts on life and quilting with you. Using her quilts as examples, she strives to expand your insight and stretch your ideas about quilting. Listen to the stories of her joys (and her struggles) as she embraces this age-old craft.

"My quilts love getting out and are so chatty that they can't wait to tell you all their little secrets. My hope is, that in addition to some fun tidbits, you will come away with fresh ideas to spark your creativity and a bit of technical knowledge to improve your next quilting project."

If you are looking for a speaker for your group, contact Sharon at bysher@mtc.net

Lectures

New Lecture

"Off Balance and Out of Sync"
Traditional quilters as well as art quilters will benefit from knowledge of balance, emphasis and rhythm. As you increase your understanding of art principles, you can more effectively use color, line, value, and texture to turn your quilts into works of art. Sharon will discuss how composition counts as she shows a collection of traditional and contemporary quilts.

New Lecture

"Merging Serging and Quilting"
Is your serger collecting dust while you are busy quilting? Sharon challenged herself to bring her serger out of hiding and back into use as a quilting tool. You will find a wealth of new ways to use your serger as Sharon shares her quilts with you. Learn tips and techniques to "Serge and Merge" your next quilt.

New Lecture

"Not Bed Size"
We are not always ready for the challenges and time commitment of a large quilt. Would you like to showcase your talents on a smaller scale? Small quilts can give your the opportunity to try new techniques and finish in a flash. Join Sharon as she shares her favorite small projects for walls, tables and more.

"Freedom Quilting"
What happens when you are shamed into cleaning your sewing studio and you are left holding the bag? The bag of miscellaneous, unused strips, that is. You can sew these colorful strips into wild and whimsical freedom blocks. Join Sharon as she introduces you to freedom quilting and shares her collection of "log cabin quilts with attitude".

"Hex Marks the Spot"
Are you feeling "boxed in"? Are four sides not enough for you? If you are ready to break out of the square, then its time to jump onto a six-sided hexagon. Learn how quilt makers of the past have used this exciting shape in their quilts and explore examples of using hexagons in contemporary quilts.

"From Grandmother's Bed to Museum Wall"
We love the look of our traditional quilts, but are you ready to go beyond this stage with your quilting? Sharon will discuss some of the history of quilt making and review your favorite blocks and techniques. See how these time-honored themes can be updated and employed in your contemporary quilts. An interesting look at the old and the new.

"Where Did You Get That Green?"
What does your favorite color reveal about you? This lecture examines color and your reaction to color. As you look at actual quilts, we will define color terms and explore a color wheel with a different spin. Sharon will discuss how she has used color and color combinations in her varied selection of quilts.