Friday, March 24, 2017

Mary Kerr presents "Improv with a Vintage Twist" workshop and lecture, April 7

Have you signed up for our "A Wonky Star: Improv with a Vintage Twist" workshop with author, award-winning quilter, curator, and quilt appraiser, Mary KerrWe have a few openings in the workshop and are now opening it up to everyone. 
Mary Kerr, award-winning quilter and author will present a workshop
and lecture on April 7, 2017.
About the workshop
This half-day workshop—held on Friday, April 7 from 9 am. to 1 pm.—will be packed with tips for working with vintage fragments and ways to showcase these treasured pieces in new quilts. Following Mary’s unique approach, workshop attendees will use vintage textiles to create a wonky star with plenty of space to incorporate favorite quilting designs. This workshop is about embracing the magic of combining the love of vintage with a 21st century aesthetic. Attendees will also enjoy quilts from Mary’s latest book and exhibit, Twisted: Modern Quilts with a Vintage Twist

The cost of the workshop is $40 for guild members or $55 for non-members. Guild members should contact Choo Choo Guild treasurer, Sherry Baldwin for payment. Non-guild members can e-mail Cristy at: clarkadams at aol dot com or Veronica at: veronicaquilts at gmail dot com for payment information.

Come to Mary's "Twisted" lecture
Following the quilting workshop, the Chattanooga Modern Quilt Guild will be sponsoring Mary's "Twisted" lecture at 7 pm. Advanced tickets are $15 or $20 at the door. Follow the Paypal link at this post for lecture tickets.

Where it's happening
The location for the workshop and lecture is Christ United Methodist Church, 8645 E. Brainerd Road, Chattanooga. Note: the lecture will be held in the Youth Center at the church.

Don't miss out! If you love vintage quilts, have vintage quilt blocks or vintage textile fragments in your collection, this workshop and lecture will surely inspire you!