May 12th Program Darlene Christopherson“Appliqué Preparation” Darlene C. Christopherson has been an accomplished quiltmaker since 1979 and has had her work published in the books; "More Vertical Set Quilts with Style" [AQS] by Bobbie Aug & Sharon Newman. Sensational Scrap Quilts by Darra Duffy Williamson, Patchwork Portfolio by Jinny Beyer, Soft-Edge Piecing by Jinny Beyer, Great American Quilts Book 5 and Scrap Quilts fast and fun by Oxmoor House. Darlene taught on the staff of the Jinny Beyer Hilton Head Seminar for 5 years prior to moving from northern Virginia to Sioux Falls, South Dakota in 1992 and has been teaching and lecturing for guilds and large events since about 1990. In 1997 she and her husband moved to China Spring, Texas near Waco. Darlene teaches hand appliqué piecing and quilting as well as design classes. Fabric selection is discussed in every class as the result of her beautiful quilts. Attention and patient guidance is given to all students. Years of experience have developed time honored techniques and an understanding of the elements of design and their importance to quilt making. Many guilds have hosted Darlene’s programs and workshops. Darlene has contributed to the success of many events such as the International Quilt Festival in Houston, AQS in Paducah, and Nashville, Quilt America! in Indianapolis, the Pennsylvania Extravaganza in Ft. Washington, PA, Road to California, Quilter’s Heritage Celebration in Lancaster, Minnesota Quilter's Inc. Shows, the NQA Show, Georgia Quilt Council and Quilt Colorado. Workshop Date: May 11
Location: SFV Japanese Community Center
Time: 9 am - 3:30 pm
Project: CUTWORK STAR
Learn needle turn appliqué with traditional Hawaiian pattern. Check her website to see project. This is a hand sewing workshop - no sewing machines. | 
