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Dawn Heese

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Home: Fayette, MO

Dawn Heese is an author, pattern designer, and Marcus fabric designer. She is a fourth-generation quilter and grew up stitching from a young age.

Her career in the quilting industry was launched with the publication of her first book, Geese in the Rose Garden, published by Kansas City Star.

The following year she started Linen Closet Designs, named for her grandmother’s linen closet filled with vintage quilts. Here she produces patterns for quilts, punch needle, cross stitch, and hooked projects as well as fabric.

Dawn’s work is regularly featured in magazines in the US and abroad. She teaches and presents trunk shows and workshops nationally and in France, sharing her love of applique and quilting

Dawn has several trunk show presentations and workshops to choose from including: Working with Wool and The French Connection.

Dawn’s ninth book was released in 2023. It is her third book with the French publisher, Quiltmania and is co-authored with Bonnie Sullivan. Dawn and Bonnie are co-creators of Made by Hand, a yearly membership dedicated to all things made by Hand. 

Click here to go to Dawn’s website- linenclosetdesigns.com

Click here to go to Dawn’s Facebook Page and view her videos- LinenClosetDesigns

Contact Dawn here- [dawne86] @ hotmail.com (remove brackets and spaces)

Please let Dawn know that you found her on The Quilters Calendar!

Tammy Silvers

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Home: Acworth Georgia, USA

I design under the label Tamarinis, and specialize in – well, pretty much fun, inspiring projects. Guided improv and paper piecing patterns offer a modern spin on classic designs.

I am a Certified Studio 180 instructor, offering Tucker University sessions, as well as lectures, classes and workshops on Studio 180 tools, techniques and patterns and a certified Aurifilosopher. I teach regularly at Stitch’n Quilt, in Mableton GA.

I have been published in several quilting magazines and have multiple fabric lines with Island Batik.

My lecture options, supported with tons of quilt examples, focus on color and fabric choices, and how selections can transform a project.

Interrogating Your Quilt:
Don’t be nice about it – force that fabric to talk to you! Get the real info on how it can work for you to help you achieve your “quilt” vision. This humor-laden lecture focuses on getting the most from your fabric choices and how fabric can (and does) influence the finished quilt! Supported by plenty of quilt examples from my retinue of quilts – good and bad!

Seeing Double:
Ever wonder – what would this quilt look like if I made it in another color way? If I used plaids and stripes instead of florals? Well, I can’t tell you what EVERY quilt would look like, but we can explore some practical examples together! In a fun format, we will compare quilts made in florals versus batiks, reproduction fabrics versus crisp modern prints, brights versus pastels. Gather inspiration and insight into the choices for your next project!

Auriphilosophy Lecture

Aurifilosophy is…
— The search for Knowledge and Truth, especially about the nature and behavior of Aurifil thread.
— A program designed to unlock the mysteries of thread, educate, inspire, and enable all users to achieve brilliant results.

We’ve trained and certified a team of dynamic, charismatic, and brand-loyal designers, artisans, and educators to offer Aurifilosophy using a structured presentation and thread demonstration. Aurifilosophers will cover thread basics, including information on weight and ply, spool positioning, needle recommendations, and tension settings. They’ll offer helpful tips and tricks, share projects and photos aimed to inspire and expand your use of Aurifil threads, and will gift each program attendee with a bag of exclusive Aurifil swag!

I offer many different workshops including online presentations focusing on a variety of techniques, including paper piecing, guided improv and faux curved piecing methods. You can see my patterns and workshops at www.tamarinis.com.

My Brochure – [ddownload id=”6400″]

Contact Email me at tamarinisquilts @ gmail.com or info @ tamarinis.com to come teach for your guild, or give me a call at area code Four Zero Four 388-9820 [Eastern Time Zone]. Please let Tammy know you found her on The Quilter’s Calendar!

To The Point – A Guided Improv Quilt

 

18 Sound Waves

Catherine Redford

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Home: Naperville, IL

Author Modern Machine Quilting book and DVDs

Catherine Redford is a national award-winning quilter, author, teacher and speaker available for classes, workshops and lectures at your guild, group or store. Topics range from machine quilting on your domestic machine to wool appliqué and folk art style embroidery and more!

Catherine ha been featured on Quilting Arts TV, in print and at quilt shops across the USA and beyond.

Visit Catherine’s website at www.catherineredford.com for more details, and contact her at catherine @ catherineredford.com

Specialities: Hand embroidery, wool applique, English paper piecing, beading on fabric, domestic machine quilting.

Please let Catherine know you found her on The Quilter’s Calendar!

Deanne Eisenman

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Deanne-Eisenman2Home: Osage, Iowa

Snuggles Quilts Owner/Designer

I began my pattern design company, Snuggles Quilts, in May of 2003. I have since successfully marketed my patterns to shops around the country from my home based business in Osage, Iowa. I have been quilting for over 25 years and have designed over 100 individual patterns ranging from pillows and table runners to lap quilts.

I have had 27 patterns published in a variety of quilt magazines since 2008; three chosen for the cover. Recently, my patterns have appeared in Fons & Porter’s Love of Quilting, McCall’s Quilting, Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks and Primitive Quilts & Projects Magazine. I have also had patterns featured in five calendars over the years.

My first book, Country-Fresh Quilts, was published by Martingale & Company in August of 2008. In February of 2011 my second book with
Martingale, Scrap Quilts Go Country, was released. My third book, Blooming Patchwork, was just published by Kansas City Star Quilts (now owned by C & T Publishing) in October of 2014. Quilts from my last two books are currently touring quilt shops around the country for trunk shows.

I have lectured and taught many classes in quilt shops and at guilds around the Mid-West. Most of my classes are based on one of my favorite techniques, needle-turn hand appliqué. I have also taught classes in wool appliqué and general beginner pattern piecing.

Working at home in my studio has been a dream come true. I love the entire process of developing a pattern. From designing to writing the pattern to constructing a sample, there is no better way to spend a day. Seeing a project emerge from the initial drawings on graph paper to a finished quilt is what keeps my days interesting! I am married to a great guy, Craig with whom I have raised two wonderful children, Alyssa and Mitchell.

They have been a great support system when it comes to my quilting “obsession”. Two other members of the family are our cats, Snuggles, the company namesake (who believes she owns every quilt sample I make) and Addie Lou who is often found snoozing on top of a stack of quilts in my studio.

My web site, www.snugglesquilts.com, showcases all of my designs.

Please let Deanne know you found her on The Quilter’s Calendar!