Talks & Workshops
Talks
Rotary Cutters & Other Dangerous Ideas
Amanda brings a suitcase full of OLFA tools, a stack of creative projects, and a lively presentation that mixes practical know-how with plenty of laughs.
You’ll learn how Amanda uses OLFA tools in her own projects, pick up clever tips that make cutting easier and more accurate, and get the chance to try the tools yourself. It’s informative, interactive, and guaranteed to leave you inspired to get back to your cutting mat.Making Mistakes on Purpose
What if mistakes weren’t something to avoid, but something to use?
In this fun and encouraging talk, Amanda Brown explores the creative process and why mistakes, experiments, and even the occasional spectacular failure are essential to becoming a confident maker.
Through stories, personal projects, and honest lessons from her own sewing room, Amanda shares how practice, curiosity, and a willingness to try things that might not work are the real ingredients behind creative growth.
This presentation invites quilters to dream bigger, try new ideas, and let go of the pressure to be perfect from the start. Because nobody begins as an expert. The real magic happens when we give ourselves permission to experiment, learn, and keep making.
Expect laughter, inspiration, and maybe the courage to make a few mistakes on purpose.Modern Quilting in Canada: Our Story So Far
Modern quilting may be a relatively young movement in Canada, but it has quickly grown into a vibrant and influential part of the quilting community.
In this engaging presentation, Amanda Brown explores how modern quilting has developed across Canada and how Canadian designers, makers, and quilt guilds have helped shape its unique voice. Through quilts she has made from patterns by Canadian designers, Amanda shares the creativity and diversity that define the Canadian modern quilting scene.
Along the way, she discusses the quilting industry in Canada, the challenges Canadian makers face, the victories worth celebrating, and the trends that continue to shape modern quilting today.
Part history, part show-and-tell, and full of inspiration, this talk offers a fascinating look at how modern quilting has found its place in the Canadian quilting landscape.Workshops
Meet June: A Modern Baby Quilt Workshop
Every quilt has a story, and this one starts with a new baby.Amanda Brown designed the June Quilt as a special commission for a friend who wanted a handmade gift for a coworker expecting a baby named June. The goal was simple: create something bright, joyful, and modern that would celebrate a brand-new life.In this workshop, Amanda guides students through making the June Quilt while sharing the creative story behind the design. Participants will learn construction techniques, tips for accurate cutting and piecing, and how colour and fabric choices can completely change the look of a quilt.This class is full of encouragement, practical tips, and room to play with colour. Students will leave with quilt blocks underway, new skills, and the inspiration to create bold, joyful quilts of their own.Perfect for confident beginners and experienced quilters who love modern design.The Joy of Chenille
Chenille quilts have a soft, textured look that feels both vintage and modern at the same time. In this fun and slightly adventurous workshop, Amanda Brown introduces students to the magic behind chenille quilting.
Participants will learn how layered fabrics, strategic stitching, and a little fearless cutting transform ordinary cotton into beautifully textured chenille. Amanda shares tips for choosing fabrics, planning colours, stitching the layers, and cutting safely to achieve that signature fluffy finish.
Students will create a chenille sample piece while learning techniques they can use for quilts, pillows, bags, and other creative projects.
Expect a relaxed class full of practical tips, experimentation, and the satisfying moment when fabric transforms into soft, textured chenille.
Perfect for curious quilters of all skill levels.Get In Touch
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