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March 15, 2026 Deb Deaton, Fiber Artist “NO RULES, JUST ART” Trunk show and “Thread Play” demonstration

Deb Deaton, founder of DJ’s Fiber Arts (named for her given name,
Debbie Jo), is an award winning, nationally recognized fiber and
mixed-media artist who brings over 30 years of quilting and fiber art
experience into the classroom. With an art degree from the Colorado
Art Institute, Deb combines her fine art background with her love of

Fiber, teaching students how to blend color, texture, and imagination
in approachable ways.
Her teaching style is energetic, encouraging, and hands-on, with a focus on building
confidence and sparking creativity. Her motto — “No rules, just art” — inspires students to
experiment, stretch beyond tradition, and discover their own artistic voice. Whether in-person
or online, her classes provide a supportive environment where every student can succeed and
leave with new skills and inspiration.
Deb’s award-winning fiber artworks are exhibited in galleries across Arizona, and she currently
teaches nationally as well as at the School of Fine Arts in Tubac, AZ.

Marge Tucker “My Life in Quilts” February 15, 2026

Marge Tucker is an international award-winning quilt artist and quilting instructor.  The first quilt she made, over twenty-five years ago, was for friends expecting their first child.   “At that time, I didn’t know that quilting would become my passion and now my profession.  I feel so fortunate to be able to share and continue the tradition of quilting with my students.”

“I started with traditional pieced quilts but am now focused on abstract improvisational design in my work.”

Marge has received numerous awards for her quilts including, “Best of Show” at Mancuso Quilt Show Visuals #4 in 2021, “Best use of Color-Innovative Quilts” at the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival in 2022, “Best Machine Quilting” at QuiltCon 2019 as well as “Best Sewing Machine Workmanship Award – Modern” at the Pacific International Quilt Festival in 2019 as well as numerous other awards for her quilts.

Her quilts have been published in several of Gwen Marston’s book (Minimal Quiltmaking and Free Range Triangle Quilts).  Several quilts have also been featured in the periodical Curated Quilts  (Black and White Issue #10 and Collaborate Issue #18.  Another quilt, “Burst” was accepted into the Excellence in Fibers 11th Anniversary exhibit.         

Marge teaches throughout the United States and also from her studio in Rockland, MA. 

Giucy Giuce October 19, 2025

Join Giuseppe Ribaudo of Giucy Giuce as he takes you on a peculiar journey! From musical theater actor to fabric designer and sewing instructor, Giuseppe will regale you with many stories of working behind the scenes in the quilting industry. He’ll share his work as a quilter and fabric designer and tell stories of his favorite inspirations. From stories about learning to sew from his beloved grandmother to tales of mysterious lights in the skies above New York City, this trunk show and lecture will be unlike any other you have attended before! 

Tina Craig September 21, 2025 Lecture – EPP vs. FPP: The Showdown!

Tina Craig enrolled in a beginner sampler quilt class at a Connecticut quilt shop in 1990 and never stopped stitching. Before that first Christmas wall hanging was completed, she already had several other projects started! She encourages her students to try new techniques, as those new skills can open up a world of possibilities. Her favorite classes to teach are English Paper Piecing and Domestic Machine Quilting. Tina was honored to be featured in Quiltfolk, Issue 25, Rhode Island. Tina is the guest star of TheQuiltShow.com episode 3705 with Alex Anderson and Ricky Tims. When not in her sewing room, she and her husband enjoy bird watching and traveling to visit their children and grandsons.

February 16 Bethann Nemesh Walk a Creative Path

About

Hi! My name is Bethanne Nemesh and I am a classically trained artist with degrees in Art and Art Therapy…but more importantly…I’ve been mastering the art of free motion machine quilting for over 23 years! I have extensively shown my quilts and have been honored to win many major awards in all levels of national and international quilting. My deepest love though, is teaching. I have taught quilters all over the world to love quilting and find their own voice of creative expression through the stitched line. And now…I’m thrilled to be able to bring that experience into your own home digitally! Whether taking a 3 month 1:1 feedback masterclass with me, or a shorter quilt retreat, helping you on your creative journey is my most important achievement!

January 19, 2025 – Judy Fredenburgh

Judy Fredenburgh is a professional educator for sewing, embroidery, quilting and crafting. Judy’s teaching style takes new technologies and inspires students of all levels to find their unique creativity to exhilarate their sewing and crafting passions. Judy has more than 30 years of experience working in the Sewing Industry. As a former Corporate Educator, Event Coordinator, and Retail Store Manager, and a small business owner herself, Judy has a well-rounded understanding of the Sewing Industry.

Judy’s passion for all things sewing started in southern California in 1961 when her Grandmother gave Judy her first sewing machine. More than 50 years later, Judy thrives on sharing the sewing bug at locations across the United States! Whether helping others create sewing projects from new crafting techniques or designing precious family keepsakes for generations to come, Judy brings inspiration, passion and an absorbable teaching style to her students.

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