Lectures
The information below is from the previous year's festival. New information will be posted as it becomes available.
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
Come enjoy Robin Pickens presentation of her intriguing design journey. See how Robin started in Broadcast Design and destiny took her into Quilt Design. Her trunk show includes her earlier work along with some of her newer creations. Robin will delight you with her work.
Learn More About This EducatorAmanda Murphy
WP1 | Planning Your Quilt| 1:30 pm | $23
Wednesday, June 22
Learn how 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 many of our featured personalities all at the same 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 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 | $21
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. Sing along to songs that transport you back to a time to when life was more carefree. She will leave you feeling groovy long after the show.
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