upcoming Lectures & Workshops
Calling all book-loving quilters!
Hey PMQG members! We need your book recommendations for a special display at the Central Library in Portland. The librarian has asked for our input, and selected books will be featured during the Stitched Resistance and Unbound Voices quilt show at the Collins Gallery from May 30 – July.
The books don’t have to be strictly about quilting or sewing—think broader themes of craft, women’s work, history, resistance, and creativity. Let’s help curate a collection that speaks to the spirit of the show! #PMQG #StitchedResistance #QuiltersWhoRead
February in-person guild meeting:
featuring Teresa Coates
Teresa Coates is nationally known sewing educator, accomplished quilt maker, travel writer, pattern designer and relentless adventurer. She designs her own line of patterns at Crinkle Dreams, including patterns for beginners and more experienced sewists. Teresa is the host of "Make with Teresa Coates," a monthly live sewing show and was host of “Sew Together Tuesday™” from 2020-2024. She has inspired her audience to fall in love with sewing at nearly 100 local quilt shops in 42 states since 2016—the LQS is her favorite place to be.
Her lecture will be about quilt coats, which are everywhere these days. But did you know that quilted clothing has been around since the 14th century? With a long history and several periods of popularity, quilt coats have both evolved and stayed remarkably the same. This will be a fun discussion of what has come before, ways to incorporate quilt making into your garment sewing and how you can make a quilt coat that will not only keep you warm, but show off your quiltmaking skills.
Website: crinkledreams.com
Instagram: @teresacoates
in person workshop: From quilt to coat $75
Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 10am-5pm (6 hours with a one hour lunch break)
Multnomah Arts Center, 7688 SW Capitol Highway, PDX
This workshop is now sold out, but you can join the waitlist in the shop.
Do you love the look of quilt coats, but don't know where to start? Join us to make your own quilt coat that is not only beautiful, but also beginner-friendly! Don’t worry if you haven't made garments before, Teresa will walk you through her pattern and you'll have a great time creating the quilt coat of your dreams. The Elemental Coat works with well-loved quilt, quilted fabric, linen, kantha cloth or canvas. You can also choose the sleeve length and coat length that best suits you. We'll work through layout, cutting and constructing your coat, then you'll bind on your own.
Note: You will need to purchase the Elemental Coat Pattern separately for this workshop. You can find the pattern here.
March online guild meeting:
Featuring Brandon Wulff
Brandon Wulff is an accomplished art quilter from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. As an autistic artist, he grew up in a fiber-focused family and discovered his passion for quilting while supporting his sister's quilt shop. Initially a hairstylist, he transitioned to quilting full-time five years ago and has since been featured in House and Home and Canadian Quilter magazines.
He will lead us on a journey of creativity and inspiration as he presents Brandon Wulff's Creative Odyssey: From The Trunk Show to Biscotti. Experience Brandon's unique perspective as an artist, entrepreneur, and individual while gaining insights into his personal growth as he shares his experiences as an individual on the Autism spectrum. This lecture is a celebration of creativity, resilience, and self-discovery. Whether you're a fellow artist, a quilting enthusiast, or simply curious about the fusion of art and personal narrative, Brandon's presentation offers a heartfelt and enlightening experience.
Website: https://bwulffandco.com/
Instagram: @justanotherautisticguy
Online workshop: The biscotti quilt
$65 for Members
$75 for non-memebers
Session 1: Sunday, March 23 10am-1pm
Session 2: Sunday, March 30 10am-1pm
This online workshop allows you to learn from Brandon Wulff from the comfort of your own sewing room. Brandon will lead us through his own Biscotti Process, an innovative quilting technique that focuses on unique quilt top construction. In Session 1 you will be introduced to the Biscotti technique. Then, using 10 (or more) fat quarters, you will be guided through step by step instructions to complete a 27” x 27” (approx. size) quilt top. In Session 2, you will learn the advanced Biscotti technique of configuration and reconfiguration. This will include cutting and rearranging your quilt top from Session 1 along with tips for the reconfiguration of your quilt. Finishing techniques and design options will be discussed to help you complete your own Biscotti quilt!
Both sessions of this workshop will recorded, in case you cannot make it to one or both sessions.
The scholarship for this workshop is now closed.
Past Lectures & Workshops
JANUARY online guild meeting:
Featuring Carolina Oneto
Geography and the rich textile traditions of Latin America have certainly influenced Carolina’s work as she has lived in Santiago, Chile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Mexico City, Mexico.
In Buenos Aires, she had the incredible opportunity of learning patchwork with Teresita Leal and Cecilia Koppman, known Argentinian quilters. She makes sure she is able to travel to Quiltcon each February to take classes and learn from other international quilters. She also studied «Color Interaction» with Professor and artist Eduardo Vilches in the Universidad Católica in Santiago, Chile.
Her quilts have been exhibited in many Quilt Festivals around the world, including Quilt Week, Quiltcon, and Festival of Quilts. Additionally, her work has been featured at art centers and galleries in Europe, USA and Chile.
Lecture: Playing with Color Value
Thursday, January 16
During this lecture we will talk about many different topics related to color, especially about what value is and why it is so important when is time to choose and pick your fabrics for a new project. I will show you through different examples how you can create movement and sequences using color value to design your quilts, creating interest, contrast and fluidity.
online Workshop: Color & transparencies
Held Saturday, January 18, 2025 from 10am-2pm (4hrs) online via Zoom
In this workshop the participants will make a mini-quilt top, where we will design it from scratch. Then we will talk about Color Theory and how we can create a Transparency effect with color and fabrics. I will teach you how to cut fabrics with complex shapes and to join these curved shapes by machine.
Website: https://carolinaoneto.com/
Instagram: @carolina_oneto
Workshop Cancellation Policy
Many PMQG workshops will be offered as Virtual Classes via Zoom.
If you cancel your workshop more than 5 days before the workshop, you’ll receive 100% refund as long as we find another member to fill your spot.
If you cancel with less than 5 days notice, no refunds will be given.