“Mary Elizabeth Kinch is not only informative, articulate and accurate, she is inspirational sharing her creativity and talent and the silent qualities of antique quilts. You will not be disappointed with the value Mary Elizabeth contributes to modern day quilting or the value she adds sharing contributions made by quilters of the past” – Kathy Metelica Cray, Proprietor, Grafton Village Quilts
The following are lectures that are available via Zoom:
RANDOM ACTS OF QUILTING
An entertaining look into “real life” quilting where I reveal inspiring ideas, the lessons I have learned (some of them the hard way), and several sacrosanct rules that can, and should, be broken. Learn about the chaos theory of quilting, fabric shockers, industry secrets – did you know fabrics can “explode”, approaches to borders and bindings, and other brilliant quilting insights.
Trunk show
THE WONDER OF SMALL BLOCKS
The secrets of small block and small pieced quilts are revealed during this inspirational and informative trunk show of stunning full-sized quilts made with small pieces. Find out why small blocks and small pieces are so addictive and how the chaos theory of quilting will change your life! You may think you will never make a full-size quilt with so many small pieces, but after this presentation you will know that you can never say never!
Trunk Show
MY FAVOURITE ANTIQUE QUILTS
Antique quilts have long been an inspiration for me. In this presentation of my favourites, I reveal how easily these quilts share the untold stories of their maker’s tenacity and immense creativity. You will be left breathless and inspired by the beauty of these quilts and have a deeper understanding of our rich and varied quilting history. These stunning works also provide a wealth of ideas that you can incorporate into your own quilt making and after learning their secrets, your quilting life will never be the same!
Slide Show
OH CANADA! THE QUILTING HERITAGE OF THE TRUE NORTH
This lecture and slide presentation illustrates Canada’s incredibly diverse quilting history over the last 150 years. Explore the artistic, quilting, and stitching talents that our ancestors brought with them. Gain an understanding and appreciation of how patterns and designs travelled across the country, how styles changed, and how unique regional quilts came to be. This rich presentation is full of ideas that will leave you inspired, and eager to pick up your needle and start stitching!
Slide Show
WHERE DO IDEAS COME FROM?
In this dynamic presentation we look at the abundant and surprising sources for ideas, and how easy it is to nurture the conditions where creativity can blossom. I share what I have learned about tapping into my own creative resources and I take you through my personal process. You will learn how to harness your individual design resources and your personal wealth of creative talents. This visually rich and inspiring talk, will leave you wanting to run to your stashes, dive in and start creating quilts that truly reflect you.
Slide show