In-Person Workshops/Retreats

• I am available for travel to teach Foundation Paper Piecing Fundamentals Workshops based on a Pride & Joy Quilting Pattern
• In person workshops can be anywhere from 3 to 6 hours, to 3-5 days depending on arrangement.
• Please email regarding your interest and needs.

 

Current Classes

 (1)   Modern Foundation Paper Piecing Fundamentals: (3 or 6 Hour, or Multi-Day Workshop/Retreat)

Students will learn the fundamentals of foundation paper piecing (FPP) while completing a modern and vibrantly designed Foundation Paper Piecing Pattern. This foundation paper pieced block is cleverly drafted to create a composition of a human eye, using just one foundation paper piecing unit. Students will learn the fundamental elements of FPP such as tackling complex angles, alignment for perfect points, placement and positioning of fabric, orientation of seam lines, continuity of shape, steps for precise piecing, and so much more. Students will leave feeling confident to piece not only the tiniest of fabric shapes, but also large, irregular fabric shapes, and tackle any foundation paper piecing projects! 

 

(2)  Cross Stitch Flower Quilt: A Pattern-less Approach (Min: 6 Hour Class or Multi-Day Workshop/Retreat)

Design your OWN cross-stitch flower quilt! In this 6-hour class, we will learn how to transform a photo of a flower into a cross-stitch inspired quilt. Students will tackle three main elements: design, construction & color. Using only free online design resources, students will examine how to adapt a photo into a grid/cross-stitch quilt. Students will explore two ways of composing the cross-stitch flower Quilt, one with simple squares and another with foundation paper piecing, while constructing a sample mini flower quilt using the efficient and "quilt preview" canvas of fusible grid interfacing. Students will play with color composition and structure while using an array of color values and hues to bring their cross-stitch flower quilts to life!

Virtual LIVE Workshops via Zoom

• I am available to organize a Virtual LIVE Workshop with your Guild or Group via Zoom
• These Workshops are based off of more simple patterns that can be completed within the time frames set.
• Virtual LIVE workshops tend to run anywhere from 3-6 hours, depending on requested arrangement.
• Virtual LIVE Workshops focus on Foundation Paper Piecing Fundamentals while completing a Pride & Joy Quilting Pattern
• Using 6 Cameras and Streaming Full Graphics, these workshops are the next best thing to being in person. You are able to obtain guidance and ask questions directly, all from the comfort of your home.

 

Current Presentations (Available Via ZOOM or In-Person)

Lecture 1: Finding Pride & Joy in Quilting, My Journey in Quilting

This presentation will detail the quilting journey and upcoming projects of Veruschka Zarate, of Pride & Joy Quilting. From traditional quilt piecing to falling in love with Foundation Paper Piecing, we will explore how she is using foundation paper piecing to bring about fresh and modern pieces for quilters to make. We will discuss her development as a quilt maker and designer sharing all sorts of tips, tricks and techniques she has learned along the way. We will also explore some of the elements within my creative process such as successes and pitfalls within FPP construction and design, choice of fabrics and color selection, thread, tools and much more. She will also do a trunk show of her large-scale FPP pieces as well as upcoming projects. 

LENGTH OF PRESENTATION & FEE:
Please email me for more details and to review my Speakers Agreement.

 

PAST GUILD TALK PARTICIPANTS:

• Glasgow Modern Quilt Guild, SCOTLAND

• Edinburgh Modern Quilt Guild, SCOTLAND

• Edmonton & District Quilters Guild, CANADA

• Chicago Lakeside Quilting Guild, Illinois, USA

• Common Threads Quilters Guild, Ohio, USA

• Front Range Modern Quilt Guild, Colorado, USA

• Long Beach Modern Quilt Guild, California, USA

• San Diego Modern Quilt Guild, California, USA

• Grand Rapids Modern Quilt Guild, Michigan, USA

• String & Story Rockstar Quilt Guild, Georgia, USA

• Pax River Quilt Guild, Maryland, USA

• Village Quilters of Lake Forest, Illinois, USA

• Tulsa Modern Quilt Guild, Oklahoma, USA

• East Side Quilters Guild, Washinton, USA

• Sudbery Modern Quilt Guild, CANADA

• Friendship Star Quilt Guild, Maryland, USA

• Portland Modern Quilt Guild, Oregon, USA

• Salt Lake Modern Quilt Guild, Utah, USA

• Newfoundland Modern Quilt Guild, CANADA

• Triangle Modern Quilt Guild, North Carolina, USA

• Denver Metro Modern Quilt Guild, Colorado, USA

• Mount Bachelor Quilt Guild, Oregon, USA

• Pieced Together Quilt Guild, NJ, USA

• Calgary Modern Quilt Guild, CANADA

• Sonoma Modern Quilt Guild, California, USA

• Piece Makers Quilt Guild, Florida, USA

• Orlando Modern Quilt Guild, Florida, USA

• Northwest Arkansas Modern Quilt Guild, Arkansas, USA

• Ancaster Modern Quilt Guild, CANADA

• Riverwalk Quilt Guild, Illinois, USA

• Diablo Valley Quilt Guild, CA, USA

• Santa Rosa Quilt Guild, CA USA

• Sudbury District Quilting & Stitchery Guild, CANADA

• Santa Monica Quilt Guild, CA USA

• Madison Modern Quilt Guild, Wisconsin, USA

• Minnesota Quilters, Inc., Minnesota, USA

• Twisted Stitchers Quilt Guild, Toronto, CANADA

• Almonte Quilt Guild, CANADA 

• NITE Owls Quilt Guild, CA, USA

• Eastern Long Island Quilt Guild

• Longmont Quilt Guild, Colorado, USA

• DC Modern Quilt Guild, Washington, DC, USA

• Eastern Long Island Quilt Guild, NY, US

• Galveston Island Quilt Guild, TX, USA

• IE Modern Quilt Guild, CA, USA

• Crystal Lake Midwest Quilt Guild, USA

• Chaska Area Quilt Guild, USA

• Coastal Quilters of Santa Barbara, CA

• Fort Worth Modern Quilt Guild, Texas

 

 

Coming Scheduled In-Person Workshops/Retreats/:

 2023

Chicago, IL

 

Atlanta, GA

 

Denver, CO

 

Monterey, CA:

 

Santa Barbara, CA:

 

Cambridge, England

 

Camarillo, CA

 

 

2024

Raleigh, North Carolina

 

France

 

Mexico City, Mexico

 

Lincoln, Nebraska

 Lincoln Quilt Guild 

Kansas City, Kansas

San Diego , CA

Canyon Quilters of San Diego

Australia

 

New Zealand

 

Scotland

 

2025

Temecula, California

Phoenix, Arizona

 

Monterey, California