07/14/2026
July 15, 2026
Judy Zoelzer Levine
Lecture- Sewing Room Solutions
A look at how quilters have solved workspace, storage, and organizational problems. This lecture covers from neatnik to slob and is a must for anyone who when ready to work hates spending most of the time looking for scissors!
Afternoon Workshop
Silks, Satins, and Other Fun Stuff- Taking the Fear Out of Handling the “Other” Fabrics
You’ve been lured by those wonderful lustrous fabrics all your life but know they are difficult to work with. This is an in depth look at assorted “fun” fabrics, how to make them work for quilting and a look at the supplies that make them easier to use.
Website: https://www.judylevine.com
Supply list
Supplies
Pattern required–$8.00
A fat quarter background fabric to co-ordinate with silk.
Assortment of silks, satins, taffeta, sheers, netting, lace, and velvet. Bring your own special interest fabrics. Small pieces OK. We will discuss all of the above. (Please, no lamés.)
Iron
Ironing surface
Press cloth
½ yd fusible feather weight woven or sheer interfacing
Sewing machine (optional for hand sewers)
Basic sewing kit
Fabric scissors and paper scissors
Rotary cutter, mat, ruler (optional)
I understand that these supplies may not be readily available. I therefore offer kits that include an assortment of “fun” fabrics. Kits range in price from $10.00 to $25.00. Sampler interfacing packs are available for $3.00.
I learned to sew at age 10 and I have had a very close relationship with my sewing machine ever since. At 13 I started needle working, including knitting, cross-stitch, needlepoint and tatting. In 1983 my Godmother gave me a quilt top she had made before her marriage in 1945. My aunt encouraged me to design a quilting pattern that reflected the embroidered top. I was hooked. I knew this was going to be my creative outlet. My first quilts were very traditional. I saw immediately room to experiment and play. Because of my sewing experience, I have always enjoyed beautiful fabrics. It seems only natural that I include these fabrics in my quilts. I now specialize in quilts that incorporate special fabrics such as silk, lame’ and lace.
Quilting to me is a personal expression. My quilts are now abstract original designs that evoke a personal response in each viewer. Each quilt develops intuitively allowing me the artistic freedom to create. I start with an idea , then allow the quilt to evolve as the texture of each new fabric is added. I produce my quilts by machine using a variety of techniques and fabrics. This sense of freedom in both uses of fabric and construction makes every quilt both a challenge and an adventure. I enjoy creating my quilts and look forward to each new experience.
