The following are the types of lectures we present. We can also
customize a lecture to fit the needs of your store, quilting guild, or
organization. For current lecture descriptions see -
Lecture
Descriptions.
Lectures by Noreen Raphel
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Duration of lecture is flexible.
Lectures by Jeananne Wright
Have quilts, will travel!
(All programs are given in costume.)
Duration is flexible, from 1 to 1 1/2
hours.
Jeananne Wright in period dress from her lecture
Pre-Civil
War Quilts and Textiles
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Throw away your graph
paper and calculator! Electric Quilt 6 is a fantastic, friendly
computer program that takes all the work out of planning a quilt and
puts all the fun back in. EQ tools can be used to create
anything from the simplest of horizontal layouts to the most complex
custom layout. You can draw your own appliqué blocks, pieced blocks,
blocks that combine piecing and appliqué, even landscapes and quilting
stencils. You can import and trace images to use in your own designs.
The advanced drawing tools make drafting any block a breeze and the
Graph Pad and Context Menus get you through the design process quickly.
See just how much EQ can do to enhance your creativity and improve your
comfort level when selecting patterns, colors and fabrics. You'll love
what EQ6 can do. Click for
Electric Quilt 6
classes.
Noreen Raphel.
Poorly constructed bindings are frequently seen at quilt shows.
Bindings are graded as important as quilt construction and quilting.
This is a workshop on how to create a professional binding for your
heirloom quilt. Several techniques will be shown. Learn
how to finish your quilt with a professional touch.
Noreen Raphel.
When you see a quilt at an antique store, did you ever
wonder how old that quilt is? Learn the clues for
dating quilts. We will explore the styles, textiles and colors of
the major time periods of quilt history. This is a "Wet your Whistle"
class.
And More ...
The
"dos and don'ts" of displaying, storing, shipping and caring of your quilts.
Noreen Raphel.
The "do's and don'ts" of displaying, storing, shipping,
and caring of your quilts.
Noreen Raphel.
Why do you need
your quilt appraised? We will review the basic types of
appraisals: insurance, fair market and tax donation appraisals.
Noreen Raphel.
This program will discuss the adventures and techniques of making a wool quilt. We will
review the pros and cons of working with wool. The quilt "Wooly Rails"
has received many state and local quilting awards.
Noreen Raphel.
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Labeling your quilt is one the most important things to do on your quilt.
We will discuss what information should be included on your label,
methods of labeling, including using the computer and an inkjet printer.
Many label samples will be shown.
Noreen Raphel.
Have
you ever wondered where and when the first cotton fabric was made or where
quilting originated? Have you seen linen-making tools? Explore the
fascinating history of textiles and quilting by examining the major time
periods of textile history. Find answers to these questions and more in
an informative lecture and trunk show.
Jeananne Wright.
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Jeananne
lecturing - History of Textiles.
Quilts and Civil War history are interwoven in a way that will enlighten and
entertain the audience. This
trunk show features 1840 to 1870 quilts from Jeananne's collection.
Find out what kinds of quilts were made for the soldiers and what kinds might
have been made for use on the Underground Railroad.
Jeananne Wright.
Using quilts, blocks, textile examples, and slides, uncover
the mysteries of old quilts. Jeananne investigates, educates, and
enlightens the audience with facts needed to date and identify quilts and
fabrics. Participants are encouraged to bring their own quilts for
identification.
Jeananne Wright.
Examine quilts made from 1840-1870, and trace the westward movement of our
country by reviewing the nation's economic conditions, focusing on the Oregon
Trail as a conduit for travel and trade. The Oregon Trail, Civil War,
and Underground Railroad are discussed in context with authentic quilts and
their stories. Trunk show.
Jeananne Wright.
Are you fascinated by quilt history? Have you wondered about the changes
in quilt styles and fads? Learn all this and more as Jeananne makes
quilt history come alive with stories and old quilts. Trunk show.
Jeananne Wright.
Trace
the history of the Amish from Europe to America, and learn about the development
of their quilt making traditions and styles. Explore the differences
between Pennsylvania Amish and Midwest Amish quilts. Examine quilt
styles made by other Pennsylvania Germanic groups during this time.
Jeananne brings over a dozen miniature Amish quilts to share. Trunk show.
Jeananne Wright
Trunk show encompasses 200 years of quilt history as Jeananne share
poignant stories of the quilts in her collection. Each quilt is
accompanied by a Bible verse, and the program is filled with humor and wisdom.
Jeananne Wright.
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Jeananne
lecturing - Blessings & Bedcovers.
Similar
to "Blessings and Bedcovers", this program emphasizes the history
and genealogy of the quilters, without the Bible verses. Jeananne weaves
history and stories in a way that entertains and educates.
Jeananne Wright.
Why
were quilts ignored during this 30 year period, and why was quilt making
revived about 1970? Take a nostalgic journey through the 40s, 50s, and
60s as Jeananne traces the nation's history, reviews
styles and trends, and offers an explanation as to why this time in quilt making
history is often overlooked. Trunk show .
Jeananne Wright.
Trunk show.
Old quilts are examined in the context of history.
Jeananne Wright.
Why do you need your quilt appraised? We will review the basic types
of appraisals: insurance, fair market and tax donation appraisals.
Jeananne Wright.
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