Flavin's
Presentations and Programs range from 45 minutes to one hour in
length. They are tailored for groups of people and there is no limit
on attendance. Some presentations include slide narratives.
All involve seeing samples of quilts "in the cloth" except the
Cedar Heights Plantation quilts, represented by slides only. Time is
set aside for questions and an opportunity to view the quilts, garments or
samples up close. |
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DISCOVERING
ONE'S
QUILTING
HERITAGE
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INFLUENCESFlavin narrates the lives of two determined quiltmakers, born over 90 years ago, whose impact and influence on her own life and quilting is alive today. These women managed their homes and families on pennies during the Depression and World War II. Their love and devotion of family and strong wills helped them overcome major challenges. You will see their artifacts and quilts, their words will warm your heart and their intangible contributions and influences extend well beyond quilts. |
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A NEW LOOK AT LOG CABIN
QUILTSSee what happens when Log Cabin blocks are stretched, dissected, elongated and turned to create Log Cabin quilts beyond the ordinary. Some colorful designs are updated adaptations of old blocks given new life. Other featured quilts are filled with newly designed blocks. This display of color and fabric play will inspire you to look again at Log Cabin patchwork. Includes a trunk show. |
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A slide narrative and mini-quilt show illustrating Flavin's design process. She will share how she manipulates, stretches, compromises and resolves problems to nurture a newly conceived design inspiration into a unique patchwork quilt. Her use of freestyle geometric patchwork or non-traditional use of Kaleidoscope, Attic Windows, Log Cabin and Railfence to depict scenes and create shapes will be illustrated. View quilts after the presentation to study the composition, use of color, quilting designs and innovative use of fabrics. |
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TREATMENT GOALS OF A QUILTAHOLIC Addiction to quilting has reached a critical, epidemic level across the country. Full disclosure enables the audience to gain insight into this costly disease. There will be honest assessments regarding what really happens at home when quilting takes over. New quilters will be reassured as quiltaholic symptoms are identified and classified. Methods for treating and maintaining the madness will be promoted. Treatment goals will be outlined, including the elimination of dishes, redefine the meaning of “clean,” and finding time to quilt. |
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Learn how to plan borders that will enhance your quilts. A slide narrative will illustrate a multitude of patchwork borders Flavin has designed for her quilts. Some borders are simple and easy to execute, yet strikingly effective. Some are full of color and intensity. Well known borders will inspire you and leave a lasting impression.
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Find
a way to get your quilts made. Learn how to turn your ideas and design
inspirations into unique patchwork quilts. See a progression of Flavin’s
creative quilts made over 30 years. Learn the time management tricks that will enable you to get quilts completed. As your design process unfolds, so does the quilt.
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A slide narrative that portrays women who quilted in the early 20th century in the rural South. Interviews with the quiltmakers enable Flavin to acquaint you with the quilters, their stories and their country quilts. It is a warm and mellow presentation that helps you relate to their good times and hard times. Their quilt works range from "used up" scrap quilts to antique heirlooms. Excerpts from Flavin's essay, "Grandma Mitchell," written for the exhibit, Quilt Closeup--Five Southern Views is included with corresponding slides. |
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Creative wearable fashions will inspire you. They are constructed from commercial patterns that feature contour, darts, gathered sleeves and other features far from the mold of a boxy look. Small-scale patchwork gives them an appealing balance and scale. Many examples will be available to examine up-close. These provide inspiration in their use of color and fabric combinations. This fastmoving, inspiring and stimulating lecture/demonstration is just the spark to motivate conference participants or guild members looking for new and different ideas in patchwork apparel. |
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