Marg Sampson George
"I have been teaching quilt-making for more years than anyone really needs to know!
Naturally, my methods and application have evolved over the years - driven in part, by enthusiastic students and also the explosion of internet-related information available.
This is all in addition to the influences I gained from living and working in different parts of the world during this time.
In classes and workshops, I want to guide quilters towards learning to trust their own instincts and trust their own choices, so that they experience the joy of creating quilts that at least in some parts truly reflect their own personalities. Change anything, substitute anything to stitch your version of any of my patterns.
My workshops are geared towards quilters with a working knowledge of quiltmaking basics, but there might always be a technique needing a little re-fresh - so please ask for a demonstration.
Like all quilters, I love the fabric - old, new and contemporary. I love the texture, I love the exuberant colour and pattern and love subtle and soothing. I work towards 'harmony' in my quilts within whatever palette I have chosen.
My aim in workshops and classes is for the occasion to be fun, happy and instructive and for participants to remember they can learn from their fellow students as well... you never know what you might discover if you step outside that imaginary square!!
Kathy Doughty
In 1993 Kathy made her first quilt and instantly fell in love with the "American"-style quilt. It connected her to her childhood and her home so far away and simple pleasures. She spent years making squares until she discovered triangles. Then she found an array of lively shapes and skills that took her into more complex quilting patterns. She enjoys that there is a lot to learn in quilting, and she says she will always want to fine-tune and add skills to the basics that she still loves. She connects with the idea of traditional quilts made modern by the influences of today. She says the many artists with whom she has worked over the years have opened her eyes to the principles of design, color, shape, and line; they include Sue Cody, Marg George, Brigitte Giblin, Wendy Williams, Rosalie Dace, and so many others. Now she wishes to share the added depth she has found as she has grown in her love.
In 2003 she opened Material Obsession and found the companionship needed to make life complete, people who share this patchwork passion with her! The shop is a place where quilters are encouraged to experiment with textiles, design, and method. It is a creative environment that is all about the discovery of adding layers one at a time.
Cecile Whatman
Cecile is an Australian textile artist, teacher and designer who works with dyes, paints,
fibres and fabric to create art quilts and fabric through felt, mixed media and
surface design techniques.
Cecile teaches art quilts as well as modern and
traditional patchwork, embroidery, mixed media and more.
Cecile has taught extensively throughout
Australia and New Zealand for over 22 years and internationally since 2014.
Cecile appeared on Quilting Arts TV, had articles published in Quilting Arts Magazine and has been interviewed by Ricky Timms for The Quilt Show Youtube channel.
In 2020 when Covid disrupted plans,Cecile, with others, developed the Australian Sewing Community Facebook group.
She now operates out of her shop in Kippax Fair, Holt ACT.
