Experimenting with Thread Colors Quilting Workshop (Saturday, Sept. 14, 12-4 pm)

Ever feel paralyzed when selecting thread colors for quilting? Learn how to select thread colors that will compliment your quilt top. The “right” choice is not always the safe choice. Quilting with contrasting thread can add a layer of visual interest to minimal quilts without compromising the overall simplicity of a design. In this class, students will learn about color theory and explore ways thread choice and stitch density change the appearance of fabric. Students will machine quilt a sample “swatch” using a pieced block they bring to class.

Supply list will be shared via email with participants. 

• Level: Intermediate
  
• Ages: Adults
  
• Instructor: Carson Converse
  
• Class Date: Saturday, September 14, 12-4 pm
  
• Location: 330 High St., Holyoke, MA
  

About the Instructor
Carson Converse is an artist and designer passionate about textiles. After studying sculpture, her interest in the decorative arts and architecture led her to complete a master’s degree in interior design. While she continues working in various creative disciplines, quilting-based, textile art has become her primary medium. Carson has been quilting for over 20 years. In addition to her own work, she has been providing longarm services for clients since 2019. Her award-winning work has been published and exhibited nationally and internationally. It is held in private and public collections including the International Quilt Museum and Study Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. In 2023 she was listed as one of Quilting Daily’s Top 20 Influencers.