Lecture: Exploring Nature with Paper + Stitch 08/26/26

Laura Reardon from The Quilt Crossing and Boise Basin Quilters are co-sponsoring a trunk show with David Owen Hastings. He’ll be teaching several classes at the store but is now coming in a day early to present a trunk show. The show would be Wednesday evening, August 26th from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at The Quilt Crossing.

BBQ Members are eligible to buy tickets until July 31, 2026, for $5.00 to attend this trunk show. As of August 1, tickets will go up to $10.00 each per person.

In this lecture, David talks about his work as a visual artist, and how there are similarities to how he now works as a quilter.

DAVID’S JOURNEY FROM STITCHING PAPER, TO STITCHING FABRIC
1 hour + Q&A: This talk starts with a review of his stitched paper artwork, which he has been creating and showing in galleries for over 25 years. He will give examples of where his inspiration comes from, and what his creative process is like. His artwork appeals to those who love organic processes and the beauty of nature, color and texture. He combines his monotype-printed paper with stitching on a vintage sewing machine. He will show examples and include details for those interested in creating their own stitched paper artwork. He will then talk about how quilters can find inspiration in the world around us, and how his journey as a maker has taken him from gallery artist into the world of modern quilting. This lecture ties directly into his workshop, Stitched Paper Collage.

ABOUT DAVID
David Owen Hastings is a modern quilter, graphic designer, and textile artist living in the Pacific Northwest. He creates richly layered contemporary artwork and modern minimal quilt designs. Sharing knowledge, encouraging creativity, and teaching new skills are personal passions of his. David gives lectures and workshops on branding, art, textile, and modern quilting techniques. He enjoys helping people bridge the gap between modern art and modern quilting! For more about David, please visit www.davidowenhastings.com or follow @davidowenhastings on Instagram.

Members are also invited to sign up for 4 different workshops Mr. Hastings will be teaching at The Quilt Crossing. More information can be found at the following links:

Here is a link to the classes that he will be teaching that folks can sign up for:

1-DAY WORKSHOP:
Mini Mid-Mod Quilts
Wed, August 26, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm

2-DAY WORKSHOP:
Modern Abstract Quilts
Thur-Fri, August 27-28, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00pm

1-DAY WORKSHOP:
Indi-Go-Modern
Sat, August 29, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00pm

1-DAY WORKSHOP:
Scraptastic Quilted Cards
Sun, August 30, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm