PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS
Quilt Company East in Pittsburgh, PA, has programs and workshops from a wide variety of interests. Our speakers include local experts and nationally known teachers. We learn a variety of new techniques, see what others are doing in the quilt world, have fun with other members during social events, and learn from history. We invite others to join us for these entertaining and informative meetings.
Upcoming Programs
Guild Meetings: 7:00 PM
Workshops: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, unless otherwise noted
Directions: See maps for venues below
Monday, September 16, 2019
Program: Turning 60-The Joys of Hex
Location: Beulah Presbyterian Church
Debby Kratovil, AQS author and former QUILT Magazine special projects editor, kicks off our Fall 2019 slate of speakers with an appreciation, in quilts, of the 60-degree ruler.
Here's how Deb describes her presentation: "What’s that - gasp? For the better part of 22 years I have revisited my favorite angle and 60-degree ruler (which I call my Power Tool) and have created dozens of traditional and innovative quilts. From Twisted Hexagons, Spiderwebs, Half Hexagon Braid Strippies, Circles of Hexagons, Traditional Sugarloaf, Sparkling Diamonds, Seven Sisters, even Dresden Plate quilts featuring the 60-degree angle. And Dresdens with 30-degree angles. How about Thousand Pyramids? Leftovers from Thousand Pyramids?
I will explain how to cut out many 60-degree shapes with ONLY your generic 60-degree triangle ruler. Really? Yes: whole and half hexagons; 30-degree setting triangles for those hexagons; and even 60-degree diamonds. I introduce working with border prints, fussy cutting motifs—and bring a LOT of quilts and samples to check out up close. Be prepared to be surprised, and enjoy every minute of it! Oh, and did I say that we don’t use ‘no stinkin’ y-seams’?”
Quilts—lots and lots of quilts—are dancing out of her closets, she says, in preparation for her road trip to Pittsburgh. Be sure to come to our first meeting of the year to meet this seasoned quilter and see an abundance of her quilts up close. In the meantime, sign up for her workshop the following day and learn from one of the industry’s top teachers. (To sign up, email Sally Janis at sallyjanisqce@verizon.net.)
About our presenter: Debby Kratovil is a prolific quilter, designer, and illustrator. She has seen 25 of her quilts make the cover of quilting magazines. Her 2013 book, Perfect Paper Pieced Points, is a treasure trove of eye-popping color and design. Currently she designs and sews quilts for three fabric companies and her quilts appear in a variety of magazines. Debby blogs at: http://debbykratovilquilts.blogspot.com/. You can find her on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/QuilterbyDesign/
Here's how Deb describes her presentation: "What’s that - gasp? For the better part of 22 years I have revisited my favorite angle and 60-degree ruler (which I call my Power Tool) and have created dozens of traditional and innovative quilts. From Twisted Hexagons, Spiderwebs, Half Hexagon Braid Strippies, Circles of Hexagons, Traditional Sugarloaf, Sparkling Diamonds, Seven Sisters, even Dresden Plate quilts featuring the 60-degree angle. And Dresdens with 30-degree angles. How about Thousand Pyramids? Leftovers from Thousand Pyramids?
I will explain how to cut out many 60-degree shapes with ONLY your generic 60-degree triangle ruler. Really? Yes: whole and half hexagons; 30-degree setting triangles for those hexagons; and even 60-degree diamonds. I introduce working with border prints, fussy cutting motifs—and bring a LOT of quilts and samples to check out up close. Be prepared to be surprised, and enjoy every minute of it! Oh, and did I say that we don’t use ‘no stinkin’ y-seams’?”
Quilts—lots and lots of quilts—are dancing out of her closets, she says, in preparation for her road trip to Pittsburgh. Be sure to come to our first meeting of the year to meet this seasoned quilter and see an abundance of her quilts up close. In the meantime, sign up for her workshop the following day and learn from one of the industry’s top teachers. (To sign up, email Sally Janis at sallyjanisqce@verizon.net.)
About our presenter: Debby Kratovil is a prolific quilter, designer, and illustrator. She has seen 25 of her quilts make the cover of quilting magazines. Her 2013 book, Perfect Paper Pieced Points, is a treasure trove of eye-popping color and design. Currently she designs and sews quilts for three fabric companies and her quilts appear in a variety of magazines. Debby blogs at: http://debbykratovilquilts.blogspot.com/. You can find her on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/QuilterbyDesign/
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Workshop: Twisted Hexagons
Location: First Baptist Church of Monroeville
Workshop fee: $40
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Workshop Description: Did you know that your common, 60-degree ruler can cut both whole and half hexagons, besides the 30- and 60-degree triangles? Well, yes it can and everything in this quick and easy block is cut from one ruler. Choose either the table runner, table topper or even a child's size quilt. They are all offered in the single pattern.
Click here to download the supply list for the Twisted Hexagon workshop.
Monday, October 21, 2019
Program: Trunk Show - Modern and Curvalicious
Location: Beulah Presbyterian Church
Modern quilting diva Jen Carlton Bailly, she of the blog bettycrockerass.com: Make Something Awesome, presents a trunk show of her delicious quilts, many of which have graced the covers and pages of Modern Patchwork magazine.
About our presenter: In a previous life, Jen Carlton Bailly probably sold you a pair of jeans or khakis at The Gap. Today you’ll find her covered in thread and searching down the latest inspiration for a quilt. A self-proclaimed master at curves, she finds pleasure in creating quilts with secondary patterns that make you stop and wonder.
Jen has a love for: cats, cats on quilts, cats wearing costumes, baking, sewing, gin rummy, fabric, Vespa’s, and the Oxford Comma. Jen has no love for: socks, wool (she’s allergic), Candyland, and being called Jenny.
About our presenter: In a previous life, Jen Carlton Bailly probably sold you a pair of jeans or khakis at The Gap. Today you’ll find her covered in thread and searching down the latest inspiration for a quilt. A self-proclaimed master at curves, she finds pleasure in creating quilts with secondary patterns that make you stop and wonder.
Jen has a love for: cats, cats on quilts, cats wearing costumes, baking, sewing, gin rummy, fabric, Vespa’s, and the Oxford Comma. Jen has no love for: socks, wool (she’s allergic), Candyland, and being called Jenny.
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Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Workshop: Curves Ahead: Learn how to sew all the curves
Location: First Baptist Church of Monroeville
Workshop Fee: $40
Does the idea of sewing curves scare the heck out of you? Don’t let it! In this class, students will learn different methods of sewing curves and lots of tips and tricks that will make it FUN and EASY! We’ll talk about how to square up blocks and sew them together with beautiful matching points. Students will leave addicted to curves wanting to make all the quilts.
(To sign up, email Sally Janis at sallyjanisqce@verizon.net.)
(To sign up, email Sally Janis at sallyjanisqce@verizon.net.)
Monday, February 17, 2020
Program: Patricia Belyea
Location: Beulah Presbyterian Church
Patricia Belyea, author of the excellent East Meets West Quilts, shares her expertise in vintage Japanese textiles, the Tokyo Quilt Festival, and Japanese-inspired improvisational quilting. Wow!
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2 Day Workshop - Tues. and Wed., Feb 18-19, 2020
Program Improvisational Curved Piecing
Workshop Fee: $100 for QCE members ($125 for nonmembers)
(To reserve a seat in this workshop, email Sally Janis at sallyjanisqce@verizon.net.)
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