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October 2022 Monday Meeting – Laura Piland
October 17, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Laura Piland, Slice of Pi Quilts
I’m a quilter, pattern designer, and homeschooling mom. I’m also an ex-math teacher—and with a last name like Piland—there’s a strong love of pi in our house. Both of my grandmothers quilt, as does my mom. My maternal great grandfather was a Singer sewing machine repairman. My grandmothers both like to quilt by hand (they piece by machine). My mother pieces and quilts by machine, but prefers to bind by hand. However, I do everything by machine. If it can’t be done by machine, it most likely won’t get done!
I work from home and homeschool our three young boys. Quilting is to me what fishing is to my husband. It keeps me sane. I also love creating a tangible thing that will provide joy and warmth to others. Most work as a mother and teacher is intangible, so I like that quilting results in something to show for the work put in.
I love trying new things and rarely make the same quilt twice. My style is eclectic. I make modern quilts, traditional quilts, and quilts in-between. I make large quilts, mini quilts, and all sizes in-between. I occasionally sew other items, but you’ll mostly see me working on a quilt. And I make a lot of quilts! Usually over 50 each year!
I started Slice of Pi Quilts in 2016 after many requests for patterns for the quilts I was creating.
Trunk Show: Try Something New
Just after finishing my very first quilt 10 years ago, I decided I would try something new with every quilt I made. I’ve made well over 300 quilts since then, and I still love the thrill of trying new things! Every quilt in this show features a unique and different technique. Bias tape appliqué, fabric weaving, quilt as you go, prairie points, and 3-D elements are just a few of the many examples include in the show. Be prepared to be inspired and leave ready to try something new!
Workshop: Quilt-as-You-Go Hydra Quilt
It’s true! Participants will create a baby quilt from start to finish during this workshop. Workshop included hands-on instruction for machine binding.