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January 8, 2024
Next Workshop is Jan-Feb 2024 from Ann Quilts

Preserving Our Quilt Legacy Virtual Workshop
Introductory Video


Hi, Friends!

I'm discovering new ways to reach out and find more people who are wanting to learn about repairing caring for old quilts - so we can have more quilters "preserving history one quilt at a time".

I've just listed my big workshop on Global Teacher Connection - a great website which lists all sorts of virtual classes and lectures, and also hosts informational presentations for teachers, guild program chairs, and so on.  

My new promotional video is linked at the photo above.  Full information and registration are on my website ...

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January 17, 2023
Busy Days from Ann Quilts

So yes, I guess I have to admit to working on lots of things (too many?) at the same time.  Here's what ended up on my work table by the end of the day on Saturday:

Clockwise from upper left:

Across the top:  Two baggies of sheer fabrics for textile conservation.  They are soon to be pressed and cut into square swatches be included in the supplies samples kit for my upcoming workshop.  (Preserving Our Quilt Legacy Virtual Workshop)

These are mostly covering up a little quilt, nearly completed, a wedding gift.  You can see just a bit of ...

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December 12, 2022
Virtual Preserving Our Quilt Legacy Workshop from Ann Quilts

My next virtual workshop on quilt restoration and conservation is coming up in 2023 - Saturdays from Jan 18 - Feb 23 to be precise. Here's a little holiday fun for you.
 
What do these things have to do with taking care of vintage and antique quilts?
 
Two-step greens?

https://www.vecteezy.com/free-vector/tap-dance" Tap Dance Vectors by Vecteezy
 
Straw needles?

Insect pins?

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Come to the workshop and find out! 
 
There will be lectures, triage sessions for participants' quilts, how-to videos, samples of repair supplies, etc., etc.
 
There are several ...

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January 21, 2022
Preserving Our Quilt Legacy - Virtual Workshop - Winter 2022 from Ann Quilts

 

You're invited to join me this winter as I share my nearly 40 years of experience with quilt restoration and conservation.


Philosophy
Techniques (includes access to demonstration videos)
Supplies (includes a packet of supply samples)
Fabric history and quilt dating
Storage, display, and cleaning (with guest lecturer Martha Spark)
Triage sessions to assess a quilt for each participant
Culminating in an on-going community of workshop alums

     

All the content and registration details can be found on my website.

5 Saturdays
3 1/4 hours each day
February 19 - March 19, 2022
via Zoom

Session recordings will be available for ...

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January 19, 2022
New Skills! from Ann Quilts

subtitle:  When the Living Room Becomes a Video Studio

sub-subtitle:  You're all invited to my Preserving Our Quilt Legacy Virtual Workshop.  We'll be discussing vintage and antique quilt repair and care.  The full description and registration on my website.  

So.  Running a virtual workshop requires the acquisition of a few new skills.  Well, more than a few. 

For me, it required my whole family - programmer husband who figured out all the tech, video editor son who shared what he knows about lighting and production and also edited the videos, virtual yoga teacher daughter who shared all her Zoom ...

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February 5, 2021
Virtual Quilt Restoration Workshop - Update from Ann Quilts

Here's what my living room looks like when it turns into a video production studio!  

Martha and I are pleased that our February workshop is now full.

The good news is that you can still register for alá carte lectures and private sessions.

You can also add your name to the mailing list in case of cancellations, and to be notified of future workshops.  We are considering holding another in late spring.

Visit my website for full information on content, to register for alá carte items, or to add your name to our mailing list.



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January 19, 2021
Learn to Repair Quilts! New Virtual Workshop from Ann Quilts

Hello!  Martha Spark and Ann Wasserman are hereby announcing our brand new Virtual Quilt Restoration Workshop!  

Dates:
February 20 - March 20, 2021
Five Saturdays, 3 hours per day  

 

Times:
Two sessions per day
North American time zones:
    10:00-11:30am and 12:30-2:00pm (Pacific)
    11:00am-12:30pm and 1:30-3:00pm (Mountain)
    noon-1:30pm and 2:30-4:00pm (Central)
    1:00-2:30pm and 3:30-5:00pm (Eastern)

 

Maximum class size: 15. You will get lots of individual attention! 

We will be teaching via Zoom. There will be both lectures and group discussion sessions.  

Topics will include:
-- Philosophies, techniques, and ...

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