Lunenburg Puzzle Quilt: Patchwork Shortcuts
Registration
Marilyn Smulders
Saturdays, March 15 – April 12, 2025
9:30am – 11:30am
Quilting has a long history in Nova Scotia, no more so than in Lunenburg County where generations of women recycled fabrics and old clothing into bed coverings to keep their families warm. Although labour intensive, quilting was a creative outlet for many women, who used quilts to bring colour, comfort, and cheer to their homes.
These days, centuries-old patterns like this one (which I’ve renamed the Lunenburg Puzzle Quilt) are being revisited for their graphic punch. And quiltmaking is much easier than it used to be! There are lots of little tricks to make cutting and sewing quicker and more precise. You’ll have a quilt top to show off in no time!
Students should bring: (LSA will have some rotary cutters, cutting mats, and quilting rulers for students who don’t have these items):
- Sewing Machine
- Rotary cutter with sharp blade
- Cutting mat
- Large quilting rulers (6” by 24”) for measuring and cutting
- Cotton thread
- Fabric yardage – 100% cotton or cotton/linen recommended. This should be washed and ironed before the first class.
- 4 yards main fabric (dark) (or 3.75 metres)
- 3 yards for an accent fabric (lighter) (or 2.75 metres)
Bookings
Registrations for this workshop are now closed.
Marilyn Smulders
Marilyn Smulders is a 2019 graduate of NSCAD University with a Bachelor of Fine Art degree, majoring in Textiles/Fashion and minoring in Art History. Recently retired after a career in newspaper reporting, university communications, and arts administration, she and her husband Peter have relocated to Mahone Bay, NS. She is constantly inspired by historic Nova Scotia quilts and is currently working towards an exhibition at the Lunenburg Schools of the Arts in September 2026.
Bookings
Registrations for this workshop are now closed.