Are you curious about how music can inspire a quilt? Join us as Margit Kagerer, an award-winning quilter, explains how music sparks her ideas. Participants will be able to listen to some tunes (mostly classical), and see how the melodies find their way into fabric, colors, and shapes. It’s a relaxed, creative journey that brings together sound and quilting.

FORMAT: In-person – classroom
INSTRUCTION METHOD: Presentation, Lecture
AGES: Adults 18+
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Beginner
PREREQUISITES: None
FEE: Free – but please kindly RSVP below so we can plan accordingly. $10.00 donation per person appreciated at the door. Donations for our 501(c)(3) allow us to continue to offer high-quality events like this to the community. Thank you for your donation.
INSTRUCTOR NAME: Margit Kagerer, member of the Mavericks, a contemporary art quilt group in Arizona.

A native of Germany, I was introduced to the world of quilting and fiber art when I relocated with my husband to the United States.

My interest in geometry naturally led me to admire the patterns found in traditional quilts. Right from the beginning I created my own contemporary designs with geometric patterns. I was also inspired by the colors of my surrounding environment, especially the vibrant foliage in New England.

When we moved to Arizona, I was attracted by the brilliant colors and beauty of the desert. So I ”painted” the dramatic Arizona scenery with fabric. My hobby of making quilts is more than just a pleasant pastime. It is a way of expressing myself, using my sewing skills, teaching other quilters, and, as a result of all of these, winning awards for my original quilts. Inspiration can come from many sources, and I feel that working with the different fabrics gives me a creative freedom, allowing me to ”transfer what I see into a picture or abstract design”.