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Seminole Patchwork with Kristin Echols

June 17 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Join us for a lecture by Kristin Echols: Seminole Patchwork

Learn the history of the Seminole Indians and how their unique approach to patchwork became a vital source of income for the tribes. See examples of their patchwork over the decades in clothing and crafts and learn about the significance of the designs in their culture. Modern examples of Seminole quilts will also show the versatility of these beautiful designs.

Find out more about Kristin on her website.

About Kristin Echols:

Kristin began quilting in 1999 when she made a baby quilt for her best friend. She made the quilt using the fabric from the bridesmaid’s dress she wore in the wedding. Acetate is not the best fabric choice for a baby quilt, but Kristin got the quilting bug. She took classes, bought a Janome, got to know the ladies at her local quilt shop, and decided to pursue quilting as a hobby. It was a colorful and creative outlet to balance with her career as a computer engineer.

Kristin became intrigued by Seminole patchwork after seeing the technique on Simply Quilts. She found all the books she could on the subject and started incorporating Seminole strip piecing into her quilts and home dec projects. She has been teaching the techniques for over 15 years and she teaches an annual 12-week Seminole Sampler class where students learn to piece 10 Seminole bands and create a unique quilt layout using quilt-as-you-go techniques.

Kristin retired from the County of Sacramento where she spent 23 years as a computer geek. When not quilting or teaching, she enjoys spending time with her husband Shawn, their three grown children and two grandkids. They live on 18 acres in beautiful Worley, Idaho where they enjoy gardening and raising chickens.

This will be a hybrid meeting: in-person at St Anne’s and broadcast via Zoom, link available on the Members Only Page.
Nonmembers may pay a $5 guest fee at the door or get a ticket for zoom coming soon.

Details

Date:
June 17
Time:
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Venue

St. Anne of the Sunset
850 Judah Street
San Francisco, CA 94122 United States
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