My name is Cathie Hoover. For almost 25 years, I've been quilting and designing wearable art for myself, my family, and for others. I love the sharing my quilting skills with novice and experienced quilters all over the world, and I enjoy traveling to any location to do so.

Over the years, I've just about done it all in the world of fabric, quilting, and wearable art. My specialties include all types of machine appliqué, decorative machine embellishment, wearable art design, and a wide range of piecing and quilt construction techniques. My credentials include a Home Economics degree and textile skills honed over 44 years of sewing. Whatever your skill level, one of my goals is to help you realize your potential as a fabric artist.

Another of my goals in a workshop situation is to empower each student with enough knowledge and confidence to continue experimentation beyond the classroom. I encourage each student to strive for their own unique style in quiltmaking and/or wearable art.

The descriptions that follow are my currently offered workshops and lectures. For further information, please email or call me with your questions. I look forward to hearing from you!

- Cathie Hoover

"The Color Red." - NEW!
A humorous slide lecture. From a very young age, I loved the color red. View slides of my childhood spent in England and Morocco and over the depth of a lifetime of quiltmaking – see how the color red has worked its way into my work without any conscious effort on my part! An introduction and example to discovering your own personal color preferences. A few quilts and wearables will be shown after the slides.

Retrospective Trunk Show - A truly moo-ving experience. Utilizing Holstein cows in my designs was a natural for me even before moving to Moo-desto. The graphic black and white patterns on these cows and their gentle nature appeal to me.

During this presentation that includes 21+ years of original work, quilts are shown, and garments are modeled by volunteers. Each article is described in detail using a humorous, and relaxed commentary. Any questions you might have about techniques, materials used, and trade secrets will be answered!

Accept The Challenge! - A slide lecture.
Learn to say "yes" when you are asked to participate in a challenge that will lead to growth and increase your comfort zone. While showing slides of original quilts and garments, I share personal experiences that led to their creation. Design solutions to challenges are discussed. A few special pieces on hand for your group’s examination!



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