Lectures
Wheeling into Quilting
​Sheila is a Pittsburgh, PA native and she began her quilting journey in 2004 after a serious illness resulting in permanent motor and sensory nerve damage in 2000. With a grim prognosis for walking and using her hands, she began therapeutics to promote healing. She had great determination and dedication to physical and occupational therapy and regained some use of her hands, then she pulled herself up to her sewing machine and started creating.
Sheila's lecture begins with being rushed to the hospital in 2000 and coming home with a motorized wheelchair learning to walk and use her hands again. It follows her journey of learning to use adaptive tools and techniques that can help many quilters. A PowerPoint with pictures of Sheila's journey and quilts will be shared. She brings at least 20 quilts from her very first, to her art quilts. A wonderful end to her lecture is that she is now a professional longarm quilter. The lecture is approximately one hour long with time for questions.
Sheila's trunk show and lecture is inspiring and full of tips and beautiful quilts.
Sending your quilt to a longarmer? A little prep goes a long way! Learn the must-do steps to avoid puckers, pleats, and frustration. I'll share simple tips, insider tricks, and exactly how to get your quilt longarm-ready, so you'll love your finished quilt!
Prep It, Not Regret It!
From Hobby to Hustle
Think starting a longarm quilting business is as simple as getting a license and waiting for customers? When I opened Longarm Love Quilting that's what I thought. Think again! In this lecture, I’ll share the real-world tips and strategies that helped me grow my business. Learn how to organize files, keep records, manage customer info, streamline forms, and market your quilting services effectively. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up, this session will give you practical tools to turn your quilting hobby into a thriving hustle.
Smooth Operator
Ever had a quilt on your longarm and realized something wasn’t quite right? In this lecture, I’ll show you practical tips and tricks to fix common issues—like puckers, uneven tension, and tricky borders—after your quilt is already on the frame. Learn how to troubleshoot like a pro and keep your quilting smooth, confident, and stress-free!
Classes
Binding Like a Boss
In this class learn different types of binding techniques and edge finishes. Learn my easy way of connecting the tails of the binding. Achieve a great looking corner every time. Learn to create a facing to give an art quilt that perfect clean edge. Even advanced quilters can learn something new in this class. Class time is one day. Skill level all beginner to advanced.
Collage Art Quilts
Dive into the world of fabric collage with my original patterns and hands-on guidance! In this class, you’ll learn how to combine batiks and a variety of fabrics—small, medium, and large prints—with thoughtful use of light, medium, and dark values to create depth and dimension in your quilt. I’ll share tips on color, value, and layering to make your collage look rich, dynamic, and almost three-dimensional.
Choose a four-hour session for a fun, focused introduction, or a six-hour advanced class to explore more intricate designs and techniques. By the end, you’ll have a stunning piece of your own creation and the skills to take your collage art to the next level!
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Paint Your Way to Color Confidence
Ready to take the guesswork out of choosing fabrics? In this hands-on class, you’ll paint your own color wheel and discover how to use it to create stunning quilts. Learn how to confidently select fabrics using color schemes like analogous and monochromatic, plus explore the power of value, shades, and tints. You’ll walk away with a tool you can use again and again—and the confidence to make your quilt colors truly pop!
