Zoom & Live Lectures
All lectures available via Zoom with your guild
or in person at quilt shows or events.
Colleen Carlson’s
Zoom Lectures
Zoom lectures are a great resource for guild meeting education.
Each lecture is 50-55 minutes in length plus additional time for audience questions at the end.
Back Talk
Colleen’s most requested lecture was developed for QuiltCon 2024. This lecture is suitable for beginners as well as advanced quilters Every quilt has a back. Learn about durability issues as well as pieced backs, labels, and hangers.
2. Explore Modern Traditionalism
This is a great lecture for traditional quilters interested in learning about the modern quilt movement as well as modern quilters that desire innovative ideas. Take first steps in creating your own design with modern elements and principles.
3. The Judging Process
What happens to your quilt after you drop it off at a quilt show? Who makes the decisions about rules and categories? What does the judge evaluate? Here the perspective of a nationally award-winning quilter and certified quilt judge.
4. Accept the Challenge
There are many kinds of challenges available to quilters for prizes or simply to exhibit an entry. Learn about types of challenges, insights for entering, and strategies creating an entry.
5. Engineer Your Own Foundation Paper Pieced Design
Use a framework of ideas to create your own foundation paper pieced quilt. Start small and dream big. Colleen also includes technical tips for assembly.
6. Let’s Face It!
Facing creates a clean, modern edge. Learn six ways to face a quilt for a crisp, artful finish.
7. Tips for Precision Piecing
Assess your construction process to reduce unsewing and increase visual impact. Improve precision and increase the durability of your quilts.
8. Pressing Topics
Smooth seams make your projects finish strong. What are the most effective techniques when ironing? What features would you like in a new iron? Tips for your ironing station will also be discussed.
9. A Pattern is Just a Suggestion
From small to complex pattern changes, get inspiration for a personalized design. Great for audiences of all experience levels. This presentation is also suitable for a banquet lecture as many styles are represented in a lighthearted journey.
Colleen’s goal for presentations is to offer topics that appeal to a wide audience.
Zoom fee is $400.
Lectures are a great group event for shows. Lectures eliminate the need for classroom set-up, supply lists, and UFOs. Attendees return to the show floor refreshed to visit the vendors!
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