Instructor

Name:

Brunner, Belle

Bio:

Belle Brunner began quilting in her mid-40's at the onset of the pandemic of 2020 and quickly fell in love with the craft. In 2021, after taking an intensive pattern writing course, she began designing and publishing patterns. She focuses on confident beginner patterns and techniques and believes that all people, of any age, can learn to quilt. Having spent years helping non-profits and boards of directors, Belle expanded her Seams Sew Me business to also specialize in providing leadership, governance, consulting and education for quilt guilds’ boards of directors. She believes that strong inclusive guilds contribute to strong communities. She leads and teaches with her two leading values: of compassion and understanding.

Instructor Workshops

Piece Easy Cathedral Windows, #27514

Category: Piecing

Day: Friday, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Short Creek 2

Teacher: Brunner, Belle

Level: All Levels

Member Price: $56 Retail Price: $70

Plus Kit Fee

Description:

Have you ever wanted to make the cathedral window block but were intimidated by the old envelope method? If so, you will love learning how to make this beautiful block, which can be turned into a pillow or wallhanging, using a modern easy method! Come join the fun and gain the confidence of mastering the cathedral window!

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Shaping Healthy Quilt Guilds, #21808

Category: Lectures

Day: Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location: Fall Creek

Teacher: Brunner, Belle

Level: All Levels

Member Price: $12 Retail Price: $15

Description:

Do you want to build a strong guild culture and community? Is your guild thriving with new members of various backgrounds and diversity? Are you a board member looking to strengthen your ability to deal with unhealthy guild conflicts and cliques? Are you looking for new ways to make all members feel included and welcomed? This lecture will cover a foundational MUST for any quilt guild: Creating a culture of psychological safety and healthy leadership. In this lecture, you will learn the key components that transform guilds into spaces of inclusion and incubators of innovation and growth where members feel included, safe to learn, comfortable contributing, and safe to challenge the status quo. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.

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