Guild Lectures & Workshops

I'd love to do a quilt lecture or workshop for your guild!
Here are a few of the lectures I do. I have many quilts so no lecture will ever be the same. Contact me for more information and for availability.
Lori DeJarnatt

HumbleQuilts@gmail.com

Glory Bee! Patriotic Quilts from my Collection

I have loved patriotic quilts and patriotic colorways since I took my first quilt class! I love history as well and these two loves go hand in hand.  I hope my lecture will inspire you to start your own collection of  Americana quilts!

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Reruns- Quilts Inspired by the Past

I have recreated many antique quilts, thankfully using modern technology and full lighting! The little quirks that I find in antique quilts are so charming. I couldn’t possibly bring home every antique that I fall in love with, so I am compelled to recreate my own. Being inspired by the quilters that have stitched before me, I know I will never run out of idea. Reproducing these gems is the next best thing to owning the originals.

Quilts Through the Seasons:

I never thought I’d be making big and small quilts to celebrate each season, but with 20+ years of quiltmaking my home is filled with quilts that reflect each season. This lecture will show you how to look at your quilts as seasonal décor, giving you a great reason to show off your beautiful quilts. (Or make more!)

Ten Reason I Quilt

Quilters don’t need a reason to quilt, but if we did, here are my top ten! Lots of stories go along with many quilts in this lecture.

It's a Small Quilt After All: The Allure of Little Quilts
 Ever wonder why people make small quilts? I did too, but I don't ask that question anymore. After this lecture I hope you won't wonder anymore either! I hope you'll learn something from all the small quilts you'll see. These are not mini's with tiny pieces, but regular size blocks in small quilts.

Humble Quilting Adventures: Journey of a Quiltmaker
I'll share my first quilts and my progression through 31 years of quiltmaking. My heart is in traditional quilting and my trunkshow includes a variety of full size quilts and wallhangings. I've got lots of stories to go along with them and love to use humor to engage the audience.


Workshops:

New for 2025
Here Comes the Sun:

Making  one block you'll learn a few different techniques that include paper piecing, applique and making the circular block and keeping your points sharp! 

We will make one block and you can use it as a medallion or a small quilt.

String Quilts Your Way!
String quilts have been made since 1860. Most were foundation pieced for stability and ease of sewing. If you've ever wanted to make a string quilt but didn't know where to start, this class is for you. Each quilt will be unique as you will decide which quilt block or setting to use. A fun and informative class.

A Bounty of Baskets

What a fun way to use up scraps or showcase some of your favorite prints! Every basket will be personal and unique! No one will ever have a quilt just like yours!

Machine Applique Simplified:

If you have many applique quilts on your "to make" list, this method may be for you. 

Have you ever seen a beautiful appliqué quilt and then decided you couldn’t do it because, A) It would take you a lifetime, B) you don’t know how to appliqué? or C) your appliqué is primitive and will only do for primitive style quilts? Over the course of years I’ve said A, B, and C to myself!

 I learned many ways to appliqué but when I started doing raw edge appliqué with fusible I knew I’d get to make all those quilts I didn’t think I could do! And you can too!

 It is always good to find a new technique that you can turn to depending on the quilt you want to make and the time you have or don’t have.

I hope when this class is complete you’ll have the knowledge to make your very own appliqué quilt! 

100% machine appliqued.