With an understanding of textiles from molecules on up to quilts on the bed and artwork on the wall, conservator Margaret Geiss-Mooney presents both the technical background and common-sense solutions quilters need for “slowing the hands of time” on their quilts.

Utilizing Holstein cows in her designs was a natural for Cathie even before moving to Moo-desto.

Laurel presents an overview of appliqué history—including an 1850s-style appliqué quilt and a surprising story of the invention of the sewing machine!—as well as her personal appliqué journey.

Nancy discusses her approach to design, the stories behind her up-close fabric portraits of giraffes and dozens of other creatures, and how students can make patterns that look like their own pets.