Robin learned to sew in the 70’s at a young age from her mother, an accomplished garment seamstress. It was her grandmother who took her to her first quilt class in 1985. Quilting became one of her favorite creative hobbies. She successfully ran and owned a gift store for 16 years in partnership with her mother. After closing the store, Robin refocused her attention on an original ruler she had designed in 1992 for the Mariner’s Compass block.
Robin has become an internationally-known teacher. She is also a sought-after quilt designer for fabric companies such as FreeSpirit, Windham, and Clothworks. Her quilts have been shown in many shows including International Quilt Festival, QuiltCon, and Road to California. She loves to travel and her creative inspiration comes from the art, architecture, and nature that she experiences along the way. She and her husband live in Ritzville, Washington.
Lecture
“Modern Mariner’s Compass – Strip Pieced!”
Join Ruth for a detailed overview of her modern techniques and projects using the Robin Ruth Designs system of rulers, books, and patterns for strip-pieced Mariner’s Compass blocks. She will show how she is bringing the Mariner’s Compass design in the 21st Century with her modern approach. See lots of quilts and get inspired to give this new method a try!
Workshop
“Applique + Piecing = New Possiblities”
Learn the basics of this great new method by making a 16-point compass block. Students will choose which kind of compass – Skinny Robin or Fat Robin blocks. The required kit includes either ruler/book combo for making the compass block in 16 different sizes. In class, the students will make an 18ʺ block and also learn great methods for finishing the center and background circles.
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