Talk Fees
These are the talks I am currently giving:
Contemporary and Modern Art Quilters
This talk features the work of over 35 textile artists who are making exciting Contemporary and Modern art quilts. Linda will define what a Modern quilt is, and illustrate how it differs from a Contemporary quilt by comparing examples of similar styles/designs. By the end of the talk you'll be able to differentiate between them quite easily. Photographs and detailed close-ups will explore the diversity of work being created today by both types of quilters.
From Utility to Art
This lecture defines what a quilt is and essentially, how one is made. Three distinct sections of the talk show the different traditional styles (patchwork, appliqué, wholecloth) and demonstrate how these basic styles have gradually developed into textile art over the years. The slide talk features antique quilts as well as the exciting work of over 30 contemporary quilt artists. The photographs and detailed close-ups illustrate the diversity of work that can be achieved using textiles and other media. Many of the tools and techniques that contemporary quilt artists are using as they create work that is imaginative, artistic and unique are explained. Unless travel restrictions apply, some examples of both antique and art quilts will be shown at the end of the talk.
The Creation of a Quilt Book
Journey with Linda on a 3-year odyssey as you hear the story of how she researched and wrote her quilt book,The Ultimate Guide to Art Quilting. This is the chronicle in words, illustrations and photographs about how the book was created. See how photographs and stick-figure drawings were turned into wonderful step-by-step illustrations, as if by magic. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how ideas develop, and how a book is designed. Learn some art quilt techniques as you see how the pages grew from concept to reality. Experience the thrill of finding just the right quilts to feature in the book, and examine some of these beautiful pieces in detail. This talk will give a fascinating insight into how this quilt book was written from start to finish, and will introduce you to some gorgeous art quilts and the techniques used to make them.
Ultimate Quilt Artists
The beautiful art quilts produced today have certainly travelled a long way from their modest beginnings as utilitarian bed coverings. This talk will feature the exciting work of over 40 of the quilt artists featured in Linda’s latest book, The Ultimate Guide to Art Quilting. The photographs will illustrate the diversity of work that art quilters have achieved, and the author will discuss many of the tools and techniques that contemporary quilt artists are using as they create work that is imaginative, quirky and unique.
Workshops
I have given up teaching workshops, but if I am traveling a long distance or internationally, I can teach a one day workshop to make the costs worthwhile. Please contact me to discuss fees.
Workshop 1: How to make a Fiddle Quilt for those living with dementia. I’m Patron of FiddleFingersQuilts http://www.fiddlefingersquilts.co.uk/ and would be happy to do a workshop on how to make these quilts. Suitable for quilters of any level. A sewing machine is recommended.
- UK - £200 per lecture. mileage at 45p per mile plus overnight accommodation as necessary.
- International - £200 per lecture, plus air/train and accommodation as necessary.
These are the talks I am currently giving:
Contemporary and Modern Art Quilters
This talk features the work of over 35 textile artists who are making exciting Contemporary and Modern art quilts. Linda will define what a Modern quilt is, and illustrate how it differs from a Contemporary quilt by comparing examples of similar styles/designs. By the end of the talk you'll be able to differentiate between them quite easily. Photographs and detailed close-ups will explore the diversity of work being created today by both types of quilters.
From Utility to Art
This lecture defines what a quilt is and essentially, how one is made. Three distinct sections of the talk show the different traditional styles (patchwork, appliqué, wholecloth) and demonstrate how these basic styles have gradually developed into textile art over the years. The slide talk features antique quilts as well as the exciting work of over 30 contemporary quilt artists. The photographs and detailed close-ups illustrate the diversity of work that can be achieved using textiles and other media. Many of the tools and techniques that contemporary quilt artists are using as they create work that is imaginative, artistic and unique are explained. Unless travel restrictions apply, some examples of both antique and art quilts will be shown at the end of the talk.
The Creation of a Quilt Book
Journey with Linda on a 3-year odyssey as you hear the story of how she researched and wrote her quilt book,The Ultimate Guide to Art Quilting. This is the chronicle in words, illustrations and photographs about how the book was created. See how photographs and stick-figure drawings were turned into wonderful step-by-step illustrations, as if by magic. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how ideas develop, and how a book is designed. Learn some art quilt techniques as you see how the pages grew from concept to reality. Experience the thrill of finding just the right quilts to feature in the book, and examine some of these beautiful pieces in detail. This talk will give a fascinating insight into how this quilt book was written from start to finish, and will introduce you to some gorgeous art quilts and the techniques used to make them.
Ultimate Quilt Artists
The beautiful art quilts produced today have certainly travelled a long way from their modest beginnings as utilitarian bed coverings. This talk will feature the exciting work of over 40 of the quilt artists featured in Linda’s latest book, The Ultimate Guide to Art Quilting. The photographs will illustrate the diversity of work that art quilters have achieved, and the author will discuss many of the tools and techniques that contemporary quilt artists are using as they create work that is imaginative, quirky and unique.
Workshops
I have given up teaching workshops, but if I am traveling a long distance or internationally, I can teach a one day workshop to make the costs worthwhile. Please contact me to discuss fees.
Workshop 1: How to make a Fiddle Quilt for those living with dementia. I’m Patron of FiddleFingersQuilts http://www.fiddlefingersquilts.co.uk/ and would be happy to do a workshop on how to make these quilts. Suitable for quilters of any level. A sewing machine is recommended.
Workshop 2: Easy Stack: Technique designed by Paula Doyle, GreenMountainQuilts: www.greenmountainquilts.com
Paula's book, Easy Stack Quilts, has now been published! I am promoting this book for her (with her permission!) by teaching workshops, suitable for quilters of any level. Rotary cutter, ruler, mat and a sewing machine are required along with printed fabric. The resulting patchwork blocks have a swirling kaleidoscopic effect. It is absorbing and really fun to do with totally unpredictable results.
Paula's book, Easy Stack Quilts, has now been published! I am promoting this book for her (with her permission!) by teaching workshops, suitable for quilters of any level. Rotary cutter, ruler, mat and a sewing machine are required along with printed fabric. The resulting patchwork blocks have a swirling kaleidoscopic effect. It is absorbing and really fun to do with totally unpredictable results.
