Workshops
Old Blocks, New Quilts (3, 4 or 6 hours)
 Have some vintage or antique blocks and don't know what to do
with them? In this two-part workshop, learn how to use old blocks
and new fabrics to create and "Old Block New Quilt". We'll
discuss testing fabrics for use, solving problems of styles, borders
and backings. Bring your old blocks and work on sashing, setting and
designing your quilt top.
The second section will cover ways to display single blocks or small
groups using archival techniques.
Dating antique Quilts (3 hours/6 hours)
Find out what clues quilt historians and researchers use to
identify and date antique quilts and fabrics. Learn about color,
style and trends in quilting and how to apply them to quilts you
see. Participants are invited to bring one antique quilt for
identification and in the workshop.
 Signature
Quilt blocks (4 hours/6 hours)
In this 4 hour workshop, Marcia will teach 4
blocks: 1 appliqué and 3 pieced; one easier and one more difficult.
There will also be the opportunity to look at other block patterns
for possible use. Use of embellishment will be discussed as well as
tried. Writing sentiments will be a part of the class based on types
used in 19th and 20th century blocks.
Patterns and instructions for 4 blocks will be provided. Kits are
available if desired but must be known in advance. Each kit contains
patterns, instructions and fabric for 3 blocks. Cost is $6.00 per
kit.
Coming in Fall 2009:
Make Your Own Crazy Quilt Language block
Make your own crazy quilt block based on the language of the Flowers
and symbols used in Victorian crazy quilts. Participants will
receive a foundation block, and be able to choose a variety of
symbols to work on the block to create their own secret language!
Details forthcoming.
Lectures
Crazy
Talk: The Language of Crazy Quilts
 During
the height of the Crazy Quilt fad, young women were using symbols in
both flowers and figures to convey their thoughts and wishes. Learn
the language of crazy quilts and how to “read” what is written
there. Marcia takes you through the history of Crazy Quilts, the
latest research on them, and also the meanings of the symbols they
contain. This  is
a mixed media presentation with PowerPoint and actual Crazy Quilts.
Find out what your Crazy Quilts is saying to you!
Two Centuries of American Quilting And History
 Learn how our American quilts tell us of the social, political
and economic times in American history. Using quilts from her
private collection, Marcia will lead you through 200 years of
American quilting. Find out what the Boxer Rebellion had to do with
Crazy Quilting today! (Click here for
some pictures)
Mountain Mist: The Story and The Quilts
 Mountain Mist Quilts, a division of Stearns & Foster Co,
patented the pattern on the wrapper and helped to standardize quilts
and quiltmaking in the early part of the twentieth century. See how
inventive quilters used their patterns and learn the stories
behind the quilt patterns themselves. Marcia will bring her
collection of Mountain Mist quilts. Be prepared for surprises!
Care, Conservation, and Documentation
 Learn how to keep your treasured quilts in top shape and document
them for the future. We'll discuss washing, testing colors and
fabrics; quilt care and storage, and how to properly document your
quilts for your future family generation. Click on the
thumbnail to the right to see the detail of a Bethlehem Star quilt,
3rd quarter 19th century, made in Florence, TX by Nancy Lindsey.
Home-Sewn Texas, Texas Quilts and Quiltmakers
 Learn the story of Texas quilts and quiltmakers as
Marcia shows you quilts not seen before in the public eye. Each quilt
has a unique perspective of person, place and time with facts about
aspects of Texas quilting that makes it unique from other state. Find
out how cotton gins, feedsacks, and cattlebrands play a role in our
culture of quilting. Please make a note that this is primarily a power
point slide lecture with some actual quilts. Click on the
thumbnail to the left to see a closeup of a cattlebrand quilt made by
Frances Punchard McCullough, 1936, Huntsville, TX. This is a Texas
Centennial quilt. Click on the thumbnail below to see a Lone
Star Quilt set against the backdrop of Blue Mountain in Ft. Davis, TX.
Bird's Eye View: The Judge's Perspective
Ever wonder what a judge looks for when judging a quilt show?
Marcia Kaylakie gives a 1 hour entertaining program, complete with fun
examples of "do's and don'ts". Learn what makes a prize
winning quilt and what to look for when creating your masterpiece for
the show. Actual quilts are used in the program, both modern and
vintage. A Q&A session is included with the program
 
What’s In a Name: Signature Quilts
Signature quilts have been a part of American
quilt history for at least 200 years. They are an enduring symbol of
friendship, love and community building. In this program, Marcia
will discuss the history of signature quilts, the various types, and
how to begin researching names on quilts. Audience members are
invited to bring one quilt for possible use in discussion. Marcia
will bring her own signature quilts. Note: this is partly a
PowerPoint presentation.
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