January 17, 2024          7 – 9 PM              ZOOM

Lisa   Shepard Stewart                             Website: culturedexpressions.com        
Topic:  "Quilting with African Fabrics"

African fabrics are known worldwide for their bold designs, creative patterns and  bright color combinations.  When quilters first encounter them in stores and at shows, they may be intrigued but have no idea how to use the fabrics effectively in quilts.  

Lisa Shepard Stewart graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City and is a writer and designer based in New Jersey.  Her obsession with African textiles began during a trip to Senegal, West Africa in 1986. She now offers classes and events internationally and regularly travels to Ghana to source artists, fabrics and materials.

Her lecture, "Quilting with African Fabrics", provides quilters of all skill levels with new ideas and creative insights for using African fabrics in quilts: from cotton prints and handcrafted batiks to pieced mudcloth and korhogo projects.  A sampling of handbags and accessories, home decor and crafts are also included.

THURSDAY January 18, 2024         6 – 9 PM              ZOOM

Lisa   Shepard Stewart                             Website: culturedexpressions.com   
Project:  Corded Cabin Quilt Block

 This fresh take on classic Log Cabin blocks adds dimension and lends itself to many projects. Learn Lisa's process to create single blocks, multi-block projects, quilt borders and other creative accents!  Participants will make a 12" block during this class.