Prepare to be awed by Gretchen Clare’s longarm expertise through her presentation, “Digitizing a Custom Quilt.”

Gretchen has been long arm quilting for over 20 years and dreamt of quilting quilts that rival the most talented free motion quilters. She will share how the world of custom quilting has morphed from individual designs, to designs for entire quilts that make the look of free motion a reality through customization!

Patti Rusk, our fundraiser extraordinaire, will delight us with her take on ““Quilting Myth: ‘It’s Cheaper Than Therapy.’”

“I joined the journey, from torn aprons, bound buttonholes, Halloween costumes and curtains, to quilts.The points are sometimes perfect. The curves are pretty smooth. The method may include madness, but friends make all the difference. Quilting IS therapy. Quilting friends ARE lifesavers.”

Patti will show us a few traditional patterns, usually with her own tweak of fabric or pattern or interpretation. Art quilts, collage, applique and more.