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Global Quilt Connection: All Star HOLIDAY Virtual Sampler Platter


Margaret Willingham to present during the

All Star Holiday Virtual Sampler Platter

sponsored by Global Quilt Connection

September 17 and 18, 3-6 PM ET


Join us and Celebrate the holidays!

Margaret Willingham, along with 17 other teachers, will demonstrate 18 different techniques, as they present 18 different holiday projects! This virtual event is open to guilds, shops and individuals at a low cost through the Global Quilt Connection. Participants get a one page PDF from each teacher, often with a project pattern, and have access to the video for 48 hours. The complete schedule of presenters is below as is registration information.

Snowflake A (8” x 8”) from Twinkling Flurries Quilt . Machine reverse applique.

Margaret will present Beauty and Speed: Machine Reverse Applique on Sunday, September 18, 3:00 - 6:00 pm (ET) . Margaret will demonstrate machine reverse applique using her easy, 4-step signature Trace, Snip, Iron & Stitch process to make the Snowflake A block from the Twinkling Flurries Quilt, and the free Poinsettia Ornament pattern on our website, using our Appli-quilting method. Trace, Snip, Iron & Stitch brings the beauty of traditional reverse applique into the modern era opening up a world of creative possibilities, no matter your quilting style. Learn how fun and easy it is, and easier & speedier with our Appli-quilting method. Be inspired and have some fun! To find out more about our techniques please visit the Technique Tutorials and Blogs on our website, www.eobquiltdesign.com .

A pile of Snowflake A (8” x 8”) in different fabrics for machine reverse applique. Makes a fun wintry pot holder.

Twinkling Flurries Quilt (76” x 84”)

FREE Poinsettia Ornament/ coaster (5” x 5”) machine reverse applique with appli-quilting.

Poinsettia ornaments hanging on tree.

Saturday September 17, 2022 3:00 - 6:00 pm ET

  • Daisy Aschehoug @warmfolk - Starpoint Quilt Blocks

  • Kimberley Cartwright - Working Small with Big Impact

  • Nina Clotfelter @ninaclotfelter - Ruler Work with Nina Clotfelter

  • Kena Dorsey @kenaquilts - Quilting with African Fabric for Kwanzaa

  • Jane Haworth @janehquilter - Christmas Collage Techniques

  • Bonnie Langenfeld @landscapes_in_fabric - Oh! Christmas Tree!

  • Carolina Moore @craftmoore - Sewing in 3D! An Intro to Bag Making

  • Ann Shaw @annshawquilting - Amish Binding

  • Carol Wilhoit @carolquilts123 - Walking Foot Quilted Valentines

Sunday September 18, 2022 3:00 - 6:00 pm ET:

  • Dana Jones - Dancing Circles Around the Holidays

  • David Owen Hastings @davidowenhastings - Quilt Labels to Love!

  • Jane Hauprich @janestitchbystitch - Anyone Can Feather!

  • Eleanor Levie @eleanorlevie - Weave Your Stash!

  • Carole Lyles Shaw @carole_lylesshaw - AfroModern Holiday Table Runner

  • Julia McLeod @juliamcleodquilts - Sheer Delight!

  • Catherine Redford @catherineredford - Walking Foot Quilting - Take the Scenic Route with Hand Stitching

  • David Sirota @quiltmavendave - No More Tears © Paper Piecing" Holiday Table Runner

  • Margaret Willingham @eobquiltdesigns - Beauty and Speed: Machine Reverse Applique

Low-cost registration is open for guilds and/or individuals. Registration includes: All 18 Demonstrations packed with an array of quilting techniques and tips! PDF booklet with 1-page from each teacher with info about their demo (instructions, products, etc) Recordings available for 48 hours. To learn more and register, visit https://www.globalquiltconnection.com/samplersept.html

Later Event: September 22
Quilt-A-Fair 2022