Build a quilt with reclaimed textiles that demand different preparation and piecing techniques than typical quilters cottons.
From silk organza to the heaviest denim, you will learn to:
- Identify different fibers and fabric structures
- Dismantle garments and ‘harvest’ useable fabric
- Accurately piece, applique? and and layer even the most challenging textiles
- Combine varied textiles in one quilt
Our quilts will grow organically as we cover a series of techniques. Traditional- modern- and art quilters will all gain new skills and discover the joy of making quilts with unusual, up cycled textiles.
About Julia McLeod
Julia McLeod is a quilt maker, presenter, instructor, quilt judge and author living and working in Northern California’s San Francisco Bay Area.
She specializes in making quilts from rescued textiles, particularly silks. Neckties, saris, kimonos and furnishing fabrics all find their way into her quilts.
Born and raised in England, Julia worked as a menswear textile designer in Yorkshire and Scotland, and on Savile Row, in the heart of London’s bespoke tailoring industry. She moved to New York City in the early 1990’s, and America has been her home ever since.
Julia enjoys lecturing and teaching on the subject of quilting-making with unusual and reclaimed textiles. Her first book, from C&T Publishing, is ‘Patchwork Luxe: Quilts from Neckties, Kimonos and Sari Silks’.
Rates & Enrollment
Day Student Tuition: $1,095.00
Full 5-Day Package*: $2,948.28 (double occupancy pp) or $3,162.12 (single occupancy)
*5-Day Workshop Package includes: Tuition for 5 full class days, 6 nights of dinner, lodging, breakfast, daily cookie and fruit breaks, unlimited coffee and tea, and welcoming wine and cheese reception. Your choice between a room to yourself (single occupancy) or bring a friend and split a room (double occupancy).
Get more information about your options to enroll here.