Free Lectures & Demos
During OPQG Quilt Show
Theresa Ward presents “String Quilts,” a free one-hour lecture on September 29, 2022, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am in the east lecture hall
This is a one-hour free lecture from the nationally-known speaker, teacher and author Theresa Ward of Always Quilts. The lecture will be held in the east lecture hall during the OPQG show.
Have you ever made a string quilt? They are addictive, especially if you learn how Theresa makes hers quickly and easily. In this lecture/trunk show, you will learn about different foundations you can use and see a variety of string quilts, many of which are original string quilt designs by Theresa. You’ll get many new ideas on ways to use strings.
Ronnie Elmore presents “Log Cabin Tales,” a free one-hour lecture on log cabin quilts, on September 29, 2022, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the east lecture hall
“This trunk show will include a brief history of the origin and the many changes of log cabin quilts over the years, a brief description of why I only piece log cabin quilts, and the many variations possible with the modern log cabin block. The quilts I have pieced have included traditional log cabin blocks, court house step blocks, pineapple log cabin blocks, circular blocks, and crazy blocks. I will show many large log cabin quilts that I have pieced and had them quilted by professional quilters. All one has to know is how to make ¼-inch straight seams. Even log cabin blocks can be curved using only straight ¼-inch seams. I have had quilts juried into shows in Paducah, Kentucky; Des Moines, Iowa; Grand Rapids, Michigan; and other shows in Lincoln, Nebraska; and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Attendees of this lecture will be challenged to make log cabin quilts using their own creativity.” —Ronnie Elmore
RaNae Merrill presents “Any Quilting Design with Six Basic Shapes,” a free 45-minute lecture on September 29, 2022, from 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm in the west lecture hall
This is a lecture from the nationally-known speaker, teacher and author RaNae Merrill, creator of Free Motion Mastery in a Month and RaNae Merrill Quilts.
Class Description—Did you know only six basic shapes make the building blocks of all free-motion quilting patterns? Learn them with my fun and easy “quilting yoga” moves that tie into movements your body already knows and instantly get you into the quilting groove! Then, learn how to combine these six shapes to create any quilting design. Quilters of all levels can use this technique for either domestic or longarm machines. Click HERE for the quilting diagram that will be discussed during the lecture.
Make plans to visit RaNae’s booth during the OPQG Show to learn more about her techniques, classes and books.
Shawn’s Sewing Center presents “Intro to Foundation Paper Piecing,” a free one-hour demo/lecture on September 29, 2022, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the west lecture hall
Are you interested in learning how to create complex patchwork with perfect piecing? Discover the art of foundation paper piecing, the easy way to achieve perfect quilt blocks every time. See sample quilt blocks and discover new project ideas while learning the basics of making a foundation pieced quilt block.
Theresa Ward presents a one-hour lecture, “Stash Attack,” a free one-hour lecture on September 30, 2022, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am in the east lecture hall
Is your stash out of control? If you answered “yes, ” this is the trunk show to see. Theresa will share a wide variety of quilts made from her stash. Once she started using her stash, the ideas started flowing and soon, a dent was visible! Get great tips and ideas on ways to “attack your stash.”
Ronnie Elmore presents “Small Log Cabin Quilts,” a free one-hour lecture on log cabin quilts, on September 30, 2022, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the east lecture hall
“Many quilters worry about what will happen to their quilts whenever they are gone or where to currently store their quilts. Small quilts (wall hangings) might be the answer! Small log cabin quilts will be shown during this trunk show. Quilts using ¼ logs and greater will be shown. Quilts juried into the Keepsake Show, Cherry Wood Traveling Shows, and several years in the Hoffman Traveling Trunks will be included. Attendees of this lecture will be challenged to make small log cabin quilts (wall hangings) using their own creativity.” —Ronnie Elmore
Shawn’s Sewing Center presents “Brother ScanNCut—Paper Applique to Embroidery Applique with BES4/BES Blue,” a free 1.5-hour demo/lecture on October 1 , 2022, from 9:15 am to 10:45 am in the west lecture hall
Mary V. Honas presents “Stitching Your Memories Into Quilts,” a free one-hour lecture on October 1, 2022, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the east lecture hall
Quilter, Mary V. Honas is the owner of First Rate Designs in Overland Park, Kans. Mary considers herself a “contemporary” quilter, using any technique that gives her the closest result to her vision for any particular quilt. She started as a hand piecer and hand quilter before moving to machine piecing and quilting (on both her domestic and longarm machines). When she’s not teaching, she finds great joy in celebrating others’ lives in commissioned memory quilts.
OPQG’s Patriotic Piecemakers presents a “Quilts of Valor” ceremony to honor local veterans on October 1, 2022, from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm in the east lecture hall
Patriotic Piecemakers hosts ceremonies to present quilts to local veterans several times each year. While all patriotic quilts made by OPQG members are donated, the Quilts of Valor donation quilts must meet specific QOV guidelines for presentation to combat veterans. These guidelines come from both the QOV national organization and the OPQG Patriotic Piecemakers committee. Photos from previous Quilts of Valor ceremonies are below. These were held at our guild facility in Springfield, Mo. If you’d like to nominate a veteran for this honor, complete the nomination form at qovf.org and then we’ll be notified and contact you.
