Lectures
$350 plus travel expenses round-trip from my home in southern New Jersey
45 minute presentations accompanied by PowerPoint slides and a trunk show, plus 15 minutes for questions and answers
Find Your U-F-Flow
In-person or Zoom
If you have a collection of Unfinished Objects in your own personal Area 51, this lecture will inspire you to think through the whys, whats, and hows of getting those UFOs organized and finished. Becca walks you through the UFO Prevention Toolkit, which includes her own UFO decision-making flowchart and a project organizer to keep track of every step of your quilt’s journey.
Note to Program Chairs: Many guilds schedule their own follow-up program a few months later and invite members to bring in the projects they were inspired to finish after this lecture for a show and tell. That’s a creative way to fill in an empty month in your schedule!
Unleash Your Walking Foot
In-person
Get out of the ditch and start quilting fabulous patterns with straight lines or curves using your own walking foot or dual-feed! Becca will show you her collection of small and large quilts that she’s quilted on her beloved Bernina 550QE using a walking foot. Learn more about how to plan a design and get lots of tips and tricks to get the most out of your home machine’s feed dogs.
Everyday Inspirations Trunk Show
In-person
I started quilting in 2011 and started designing my own small quilts soon after that—mostly mug rugs and wall hangings. I quickly realized that as I sewed, I was telling stories, and my favorite work tended to be the pieces with the best stories. When I started designing quilt patterns, I took that to heart, and tried to tell a story with every stitch.
Join me as we explore the simple stories behind each quilt—a reflection of life’s everyday moments and heartfelt memories. From the tranquility of the New Jersey Pinelands to personal narratives stitched into fabric, each quilt tells a unique tale that celebrates the beauty of ordinary life. Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or new to the craft, I invite you to discover how quilting can capture and preserve the stories that matter most. Let’s embark on a journey together through the art of storytelling with quilts.
Workshops
Three hours: $350 plus travel expenses round-trip from my home in southern New Jersey
Six hours: $600 plus travel expenses round-trip from my home in southern New Jersey
Up to 20 students
Love-Me-Knot Mini-Quilt (three hours)
In-person
Materials fee for each participant (required): $12 (includes a printed pre-sandwiched practice panel, laser cut pre-fused appliqués, and instructions)
Practice easy raw-edge appliqué and learn matchstick quilting with your walking foot or even-feed. Becca will share her favorite tips and tools to help you make this simple but striking mini-quilt. Bring your sewing machine with either a walking foot (also known as an even-feed foot) or a dual-feed function. A supply list will be provided and kits will be available on the day of the workshop.
Ransom Note Mug Rug (three hours)
In-person
Make a cheeky Ransom Note mug rug using easy straight line quilting and raw-edge appliqué, then use your machine to apply faux flange binding for a saucy extra pop of color.
Kit fee: $5 per student
pippin pillow (six hours)
In-person
Learn how to choose fabrics to create an illusion of transparency when you make this easy raw-edge appliqué pillow cover. Becca will walk you through the process of finishing your pillow with an invisible zipper like a pro.
Pattern fee: $10 per student
Design your own workshop
In-person
Interested in a workshop not listed here? I’m happy to work with you! E-mail me to discuss your idea.
