Debbie Kauffman

Debbie Kauffman is drawing with needles. A maker at heart, she creates beautiful things for the home. She uses a variety of materials and techniques, including fiber, thread and paint. She has a strong interest in using what's already here, often recycling, re-purposing and reclaiming found items. In long arm quilting, her passion lies in bringing... a quilt to life with color, line and texture. Every quilt tells it's own story and supplies clues as to what it needs to be complete. The stitching continues to tell the story through drawing and sculpting with thread. She takes pleasure in magnifying the details, fashioning a pleasing layout and bringing her creative energy to each project. Known for her creativity and attention to detail, her work has been exhibited across the country and resides in private collections. In teaching, she has a wealth of knowledge and years of experience to share. She strives to make her classroom a judgement free zone where creativity and learning can flourish. These pages are a journal of her explorations! Debbie is available for the lectures & classes listed below and more. They can be adjusted and tailored to better fit your groups needs. Contact her for further info and to check on available dates. She looks forward to visiting your group and sharing her art. Quilter's are used to using cotton in their quilts, but there are so many other options available. Learn about a multitude of unusual materials and how to quilt with them: Cork, Leather, silk, wool, upholstery, minky, satin, denim, Kraft-Tex & more will be discussed! An exhibit of unusually quilted items using unusual materials will be on display! While geared towards the longarm quilter, those that quilt on their domestic home sewing machine will be inspired and get plenty of content to expand their horizons on their quilting journey. What if you could do more than just quilt with your longarm? In this 3 hour demo/lecture, Youll learn how you can piece your quilt tops, appliqué any shape, blanket stitch, couch with yarn ...Read More