Lectures and Workshops

As a quilter and nonprofit professional, Lori’s lectures, workshops, and consulting are ideal for any guild, show, or group seeking inspiration, a fun day of quilting, or a deeper dive into their organizational management.

Lori has over 20 years of nonprofit experience, most recently managing QOVF. This has given her a unique perspective and experience with quilting organizations. Lori can help with training and consulting on marketing, guild events, community partnerships, volunteer management, and nonprofit governance. Contact her at info@coloradothreadworks.com to learn more!

  • Quotable Quilts

    Discover how your favorite phrases can enrich your quilt's story! Explore creative ways to add meaningful quotes, words, and motifs to your quilts using easy, nontraditional techniques and materials.

  • Easy Ways to Add Words to Your Quilts

    Explore using a die cutting machine, vinyl, fabric, and permanent
    ink with these fun techniques!

  • Quilts of Valor® Presentation

    Learn about the Quilts of Valor® Foundation and how you can become involved. Lori will share inspirational stories about the quilters who make Quilts of Valor, recipients, and the impact QOVF has made. Lori served as QOVF's Executive Director from 2021-2023, honored to support QOVF volunteers and quilt recipients!

Workshops

  • Easy Ways to Add Words to Your Quilts

    Dive in and learn
    more about using die cutting machine, vinyl, fabric, and permanent ink with
    these fun techniques!

  • Easy Ways to Add Words to Your Quilts

    Create a special small quilt to inspire you throughout the year.

  • Quilts of Valor® Presentation

    Let’s host a fun day creating quilt blocks to be made into Quilts
    of Valor! We’ll help you plan a great event to bring everyone together to sew
    for this great cause. The blocks your group creates can be donated locally or
    support national QOV awards.