Lectures
Lectures - Prices Vary
June 22 & 23
Blue Gate Theater
Shipshewana, IN 46565
Robin Pickens

WA1 | My Journey into Fabric and Quilt Design | 10:30 am | $23
Wednesday, June 22
How did I get here? I share my journey starting with growing up in a creative family. I've been a designer and Art Director in television graphics and an artist that creates for giftware, calendars and more. Along the way, I found my greatest joy with designing fabrics and quilts. Trunk show includes quilts made with my various MODA fabric lines and assorted samplers.
Learn More About This EducatorAmanda Murphy

WP1 | Learn how Amanda Murphy Plans Her Quilts | 1:30 pm | $23
Wednesday, June 22
BERNINA Expert Amanda Murphy plans her quilting designs so that they both enhance the piecing and enable a square and smooth finish. Quilting affords the opportunity to add another layer of design and you don't have to be an expert to get spectacular results!
Learn More About This EducatorRobin Pickens, Amanda Murphy, Melody Miller, and Devon Iott

WP2 | Quilt Panel Discussion | 4:00 pm | $26
Wednesday, June 22
You will be entertained and enlightened by this year’s panel discussion. Listen to experts share their love of quilting! Learn what inspires them. Laugh along as they tell of their experiences and careers. This is an opportunity to meet some of our featured personalities at one time, so come ask questions or sit back and enjoy!
Melody Miller and Devon Iott

WE1 | Get to Know Ruby Star Society | 7:00 pm | $23
Wednesday, June 22
Learn the origin of fabric brand Ruby Star Society and how its five designers create fabric collections together. Creative Director Melody Miller and Brand Manager Devon Iott will share behind-the-scenes insights into the fabric design process. They'll also present a trunk show of fabric samples and a special sneak peek of some upcoming fabric collections!
Learn More About This EducatorMary Miller

TE1 | Mary's Stash of Comedy, Music & Inspiration | 7:00 pm | $19
Thursday, June 23
Mary Miller is a ray of sunshine! Her show will have you laughing as she shares a stash of funny stories about life & quilting, singing along to songs that transport you back to a time to when life was more carefree and have you feeling groovy long after the show.
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