Talks & Workshops

Looking to bring fresh energy, historical insight, and creative inspiration to your next event?
Whether it’s a quilt guild, museum program, or weekend retreat, I offer lectures and workshops that explore quilting’s deep roots, celebrate bold design, and invite makers into meaningful connection with their craft—and with each other. Each offering is designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and honor the creative voices who came before us.
Browse the options below, and let’s find the right fit for your group.
Lectures

The Magic of Mixing Prints
Lecture
$350
Mixing prints doesn’t have to feel overwhelming—in fact, it can be the most joyful part of the process. In this workshop, I’ll show you how to break out of the “matching” mindset and start combining fabrics from different designers, collections, and eras with ease.
You’ll learn how to mix color, scale, and motif in a way that feels intentional, personal, and a little bit daring.
Let’s turn fabric chaos into quilt magic—together.
* Also offered as a workshop!

Modern Before Modern
Lecture
$350
Think modern quilting is a 21st-century invention? Think again!
Modern Before Modern takes you on a captivating journey through quilts from the early 1800s to 1980 that showcase bold graphics, striking minimalism, and unexpected artistry—long before the modern quilting movement was named.
This engaging presentation highlights how today’s “modern” aesthetic is deeply rooted in quilting’s past. You’ll never look at historic quilts the same way again!

Enduring Elements:
200+ Years of Quilt Blocks
and Motifs
Lecture
$350
In this lecture, we’ll trace the journey of quilt blocks, quilt motifs, and other quilty elements over the past two (plus) centuries—from their earliest appearances in domestic and decorative contexts to their modern reinterpretations.
We’ll look at how stars, log cabins, florals, fauna, squares, and triangles have shown up again and again—sometimes transformed, sometimes remarkably unchanged.
Along the way, we’ll explore how these motifs have transcended cultural and geographical boundaries.
It’s a celebration of continuity—and the creative spark that moves through time, always looking for a willing maker.
Workshops

Legacy Wheel + Mixing Prints Masterclass
Workshop
6-hour: $600, two-day: $1000
Gentle curves, bold blocks, and endless possibilities.
The curved seams in Legacy Wheel are soft, approachable, and perfect for anyone new to curved piecing. If you’re already comfortable with curves, you’ll love how smoothly these blocks come together—no stress, just rhythm and flow.
Each block finishes at a striking 24 inches, so you can create a statement-size quilt in surprisingly little time.
In the Mixing Prints Masterclass portion of this workshop, I’ll show you how to break out of the “matching” mindset and start combining fabrics from different designers, collections, and eras with ease.
You’ll learn how to mix color, scale, and motif in a way that feels intentional, personal, and just a little bit daring.
Let’s turn fabric chaos into quilt magic—together.
Most students finish a full block during the one-day, six-hour workshop. In the two-day class, we dive deeper into the print mixing process, and many students complete several blocks (or more!) with a strong start on their quilt.
Techniques: Curved piecing, optional fussy cutting


Above: Karmen and her Sovereignty quilt!
Sovereignty + Mixing Prints Masterclass
Workshop
6-hour: $600, two-day: $1000
Bold, beautiful, and rooted in tradition.
The Sovereignty quilt is a fresh interpretation of the antique Mohawk Trail block, blending bold shapes with gentle curves and approachable foundation paper piecing (FPP). Whether you’re learning curves or polishing your piecing, the finished block speaks for itself—bold, graceful, and deeply satisfying.
In the Mixing Prints Masterclass portion of this workshop, I’ll show you how to break out of the “matching” mindset and start combining fabrics from different designers, collections, and eras with ease.
You’ll learn how to mix color, scale, and motif in a way that feels intentional, personal, and just a little bit daring.
Most students finish 2-3 blocks during the one-day, six-hour workshop. In the two-day class, we dive deeper into the print mixing process, and many students complete several blocks (or more!) with a strong start on their quilt.
Techniques: Foundation paper piecing or traditional piecing, and curved piecing


Mixing Prints Masterclass
Workshop
4-hour: $450, 6-hour: $600
Mixing prints doesn’t have to feel overwhelming—in fact, it can be the most joyful part of the process. In this workshop, I’ll show you how to break out of the “matching” mindset and start combining fabrics from different designers, collections, and eras with ease.
You’ll learn how to mix color, scale, and motif in a way that feels intentional, personal, and a little bit daring.
Let’s turn fabric chaos into quilt magic—together.
Techniques: Color, style, confidence
* Also offered as a lecture!


Evie
Workshop
4-hour: $450, 6-hour: $600
Take a cue from the past and let your scraps shine.
Inspired by a 1970 quilted coverlet made by Eveler Blankenship in Kansas, Evie celebrates scrappy freedom and playful design. The string-pieced design is fun to sew and comes together quickly.
Bring your favorite scraps or slice into those fat quarters you’ve been saving—this quilt is all about improvisation, rhythm, and joy.
Optional specialty templates are available, but not required.
Technique: Improv, scrap-busting, foundation muslin piecing


Fan Girl – A Crazy Lady!
Workshop
4-hour: $450, 6-hour: $600
Inspired by a circa 1910 crazy quilt, this workshop puts a fresh spin on a fan block that’s quick, playful, and full of possibilities.
We’ll build our blocks from squares in your fabric stash using simple appliqué methods, then add texture with decorative machine stitching—or with a simple herringbone embroidery stitch that turns your appliqué into a standout design element.
This one’s perfect for confident beginners ready to try something new and for seasoned stitchers looking to loosen up and have some fun. You’ll walk away with bold, graphic blocks that work great in a pillow, table runner, or full quilt—your choice. (Fabric requirements for all three options are included in the pattern.)
Techniques: Raw-edge machine applique, hand embroidery (optional)

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Tara Miller, The Quilt District, LLC
Atlanta, GA, USA
quiltdistrict@gmail.com