Glendale Quilt Guild

Wendy Butler Berns
Lake Mills, WI

Fabric and sewing have been a part of Wendy’s life for 43 years, ever since fourth grade 4-H. Wendy’s quilts are noted for their bold use of color, unusual fabrics, and a combination of unconventional techniques. Original designs fluctuate between traditional with a twist and contemporary art quilts. They are inspired by her desire to capture the colorful yet changing world around her - whether it is a garden landscape, or an endearing family member. Her quilts appear in juried shows each year including venues like International Quilt Association and American Quilt Society Shows. More about Wendy Butler Berns...

www.wendybutlerberns.com

Dale Fleming
Walnut Creek, California

I love quilting. The spectrum of texture, drape, and color of fabric allow limitless creativity in any project. Equally important to me is the sense of community and generosity that happens when women come together to share skills while quilting. Whether the quilter is a novice or is accomplished, traditional or contemporary, it doesn’t matter. Using the methods I have developed people can expand their skills as they explore many new possibilities. My goal is not to have students create quilts just like mine, but instead, to give the tools that allow them to simplify difficult tasks and create what is in their hearts. More about Dale Fleming...

http://www.dalefleming.com/

Rita Hutchens
Sandpoint, Idaho

In my life and in my creativeness I have a desire to be distinctive. With that desire comes the willingness to take risks and with that willingness comes the ability to accept mistakes. The best ideas and concepts are often developed through mistakes, which I think of as intuitive decisions. Working intuitively with lots of experimentation and mistakes I discovered a style and process of working and developed a unique method of strip piecing. I have explored this technique in depth designing and producing innovative contemporary quilts and award winning garments. I am enthusiastic about sharing this template and paper free technique. More about Rita Hutchens...

www.ritahutchens.com

Barbara Olson
Billings, MT

Barbara is a national and international award winning quilt artist and teacher. Her quilts have appeared in many publications and exhibits around the world. Barbara’s art quilt In the Beginning was chosen as one of The Twentieth Century’s Best American Quilts. For the last decade, she has been developing and giving workshops and lectures for those interested in expanding their unique creative talents in the area of quilt arts. When Barbara is not on the road, she is in her mountain top studio with her husband, two dogs and two cats in Billings, Montana. More about Barbara Olson...

http://www.barbaraolsonquiltart.com

Sharon Pederson
Comox Valley, on Vancouver Island, Canada

I love to teach. To spend time with students who are full of enthusiasm and are anxious to learn is a very rewarding experience. I also like to have fun, so my classes tend to be full of laughs, but also lots of information. My theory is you'll learn faster if you are enjoying yourself. And besides, isn't this supposed to be a fun activity? More about Sharon Pederson...

www.sharonquilts.com/

Diane Ricks
Alta Loma, CA

Diane is a nationally known wearable art designer and fabric artist. She has shared her knowledge of sewing and innovative fabric art techniques for the past 25 years. Diane's use of color and fine details are amazing and mesmerizing. She is a gifted fabric artist with an eye for beauty, texture, color and creativity. Attending one her seminars will have you walking away inspired to take on your own wearable art project! Diane is the president and member of the distinguished Wearable Art Connection. More about Diane Ricks...

www.collinspub.com/Seminars/Speakers/Diane_Ricks.html

Anita Shackelford has been a quiltmaker since 1967 and began teaching in 1980. She loves combining appliqué and fine hand quilting to create new quilts in 19th century style. She also enjoys using her sewing machine for many parts of the creative process and has recently added longarm quilting to the mix. Her quilts have been exhibited in shows across the United States, in Australia and Japan, winning many awards, including twelve Best Of Show and many for workmanship. Anita travels extensively, teaching and lecturing for shops, guilds and quilting conferences. She is also quilt judge, certified by NQA, qualified to judge Masterpiece quilts, and has been involved in judging shows at local, regional and national levels. More about Anita Shackelford...

www.thimbleworks.com

Christine Shively
Ozawkie, KS

Exploring the possibilities of creating a character with fabric is an extension of a lifetime fascination with three-dimensional forms. My characters emerge from the familiar tales of childhood and from stories of the heart and soul. Doll making is a true story telling art form. Fabric, color, texture and patter n all play intricate parts in creating interesting figures that tell their own stories to the viewers who meet them. More about Christine Shively...

www.odaca.org/bios/shively.htm

Karen K. Stone
Dallas, TX

What makes Karen K. Stone’s quilts so compelling is their color and complexity. There are a variety of influences – southwestern/Mexican primarily, but also appliqué motifs – which interplay with complex traditional quilt designs such as the New York beauty and the Lone Star, to make something entirely original. What’s more, Karen’s fabric imagination is uncanny in its ability to mix very traditional calico-type prints and paisleys with bolder plain and large-print fabrics to make a unique blend. Despite a very large fabric palette, the last word you would ever apply to them is “scrappy.” More about Karen K. Stone ...

www.planetpatchwork.com/karenstone.htm

Mary Stori
Broadhead, WI