Speaker: Kathy Doughty

The Accidental Designer

Monday, April 1, 2019 @10AM

www.materialobsession.com.au

Kathy began quilt making over 20 years ago after a move to Australia with her family. She opened a patchwork shop in 2003, and eventually developed the popular Material Obsession shop with her husband/photographer, John. Kathy lives in Sydney with her family. We feel very lucky to have her teach a 2-day workshop and give a lecture. In her lecture “The Accidental Designer” she will talk about the Material Obsession story as a shop owner, author, textile designer and teacher. Wearing so many hats gives her a unique look behind the curtain of the industry. Here is an excerpt from her blog and books in her own words:

I take my role as a quilting storyteller seriously. The process balances the need to create and the need to leave an impactful legacy—that defines my artist direction as well as the time and pace in which I live. When looking at traditional quilts, I often think about the quilters who came before me and imagine their lives. I am sure they would have envy of our fabric options and tools. One of the things I like about designing quilts is using a variety of styles, colours and values in fabrics.  Most of the time when I am teaching this is the thing people want to know from me...how do I combine the fabrics?

Phyllis Martin, Program
program@mpqg.org, 949-243-6511