Join Deborah at the Quilt Guild by the Sea for a lively discussion about finishing your quilt tops. After over 35 years of quilting -- by hand, by domestic machine and with a longarm -- she has a unique perspective on the quilting process.  Learn the dos and don’ts of preparing your quilts tops for the longarm quilter and explore how to choose the perfect quilt pattern. Here is a link to the guild’s website: Quilt Guild by the Sea.

Join Deborah at the Ocean Waves Quilt Guild of South Florida for a lively zoom discussion about finishing your quilt tops. After over 35 years of quilting -- by hand, by domestic machine and with a longarm -- she has a unique perspective on the quilting process.  Learn the dos and don’ts of preparing your quilts tops for the longarm quilter and explore how to choose the perfect quilt pattern. Here is a link to the guild’s website: Ocean Waves Quilters

Deborah’s quilt, Earth Day in Taos, is featured in an article about modern log cabin quilts in Issue 55 of Make Modern magazine.

Did you always want to make a log cabin quilt but didn’t know where to start? Deborah will demo an improvisational log cabin and some variations. We will also discuss breaking the grid and varying the scale. Your imagination will guide from there to explore this timeless classic. Will yours be traditional or modern? You decide. Hosted by the Palm Beach Modern Quilt Guild and held and Laura’s Sewing and Quilt Shop in Palm Beach Gardens.

Explore the rich history of Modern Quilting, rooted in traditional quilt design and inspired by Amish quilting, Gee’s Bends quilts, Gwen Marston and modern art, among other things. Explore the definition of Modern Quilting as defined by the Modern Quilt Guild and view quilts that have been exhibited at QuiltCon in a lively slide presentation. Deborah will share some of her award-winning modern quilts. This presentation is hosted by the Palm Beach Modern Quilt Guild and will be held at Laura’s Sewing and Quilt Shop in Palm Beach Gardens.

Deborah’s quilt DK Meet EK is included in this publication of the winners from all past QuiltCons.

Have fun constructing houses in different styles and sizes, and, if you choose, select a theme or holiday to celebrate in the neighborhood. All construction is accomplished using improvisational techniques - no patterns or appliqué. Everything is original design! This workshop is hosted by the Palm Beach Modern Quilters at Laura’s Sewing and Quilt Shop in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Join Deborah and the Palm Beach Modern Quilters in an exploration of the amazing quilts and teachings of Gwen Marston. She was an icon in the quilt world - a talented quilter and quilt historian, a prolific author and teacher. She is respected as one of the greatest inspirations of modern quilting. This meeting will be held at Laura’s Sewing and Quilt Shop in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Did you always want to make a log cabin quilt but didn’t know where to start? Deborah will demo a traditional log cabin and some log cabin variations. We will also discuss breaking the grid and varying the scale. Your imagination will guide from there to explore this timeless classic. Will yours be traditional or modern? You decide. Hosted by the Palm Beach County Quilters at the Greenacres Community Center in Greenacres.

Explore the rich history of Modern Quilting, rooted in traditional quilt design and inspired by Amish quilting, Gee’s Bends quilts, Gwen Marston and modern art, among other things. Explore the definition of Modern Quilting as defined by the Modern Quilt Guild and view quilts that have been exhibited at QuiltCon in a lively slide presentation. Deborah will also share some of her award-winning modern quilts. Hosted by the Palm Beach County Quilters at the Greenacres Community Center in Greenacres, FL.

Deborah leads a discussion about log cabin quilts, including information about its 1800s roots, its infinite variety and modern expressions and a focus on several quilt makers that have embraced this classic design in a new exciting way. This lecture is being hosted by the Miami Mod Squad on Zoom.

Join the Martin County Quilters in an evening of discovery as Deborah leads a discussion about log cabin quilts, including information about its 1800s roots, its infinite variety and modern expressions. A lively show and tell of the members’ log cabin creations will finish off the fun evening. The meeting begins at 6 pm at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Jensen Beach, FL.

Deborah’s quilt Star Jet was honored to be included in the article “Quilts from the Show” in QuiltCon 2023 Magazine. This quilt will be on view at QuiltCon in Atlanta.

Deborah will discuss the use of letters and words in quilts, highlighting the work of Chawne Kimber and Tonya Ricucci, as well as the word quilts from past QuitCons. This Zoom meeting is hosted by the Miami Mod Squad.

Do you wonder what Modern Traditionalism is? This presentation explores ways to update a traditional quilt block or layout to the modern aesthetic by breaking the grid, using fresh bright colors, reframing, playing with scale, using improvisational piecing and including more negative space. Deborah will be presenting to the Miami Mod Squad via Zoom.

Construct houses in different styles and sizes, and, if you choose, select a theme or holiday to celebrate in the neighborhood. Learn how to use improvisational techniques - no patterns or appliqué. Everything is original design! This class will be held at the River Forest Clubhouse in Stuart and the fee for the class is $40.

This year’s QuiltCon is a wrap. Mark your calendars for March 21 when Deborah will lead the South Florida Modern Quilters on a photographic romp through QuiltCon2020. Highlights include all the ribbon winners, some of the guild charity quilts and more! It will be a whirlwind of a good time! The South Florida Modern Quilter Guild meets at Patch Reef Park in Boca Raton. Guests are welcome.

This year’s QuiltCon is a wrap. Mark your calendars for March 5 when Deborah will lead the Jupiter Mod Quilt Group on a photographic romp through QuiltCon 2020. Highlights include all the ribbon winners, some of the guild charity quilts and more! It will be a whirlwind of a good time! Join the Jupiter Mod Quilters at the Inspired Sewist. Guests are welcome.