Use the Ugly Fabric Description — Lynn Christiansen
Use the Ugly Fabric Description
Rethink the fabrics you’ve been avoiding in your scrap stash, those so-called “ugly” fabrics, and embrace their potential in collage quilting. In this presentation, Lynn will guide you through the creative process of turning overlooked or mismatched fabrics into unique and stunning works of art. She’ll share tips on how to see beyond the fabric’s surface to transform forgotten fabrics into beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces and will share her own experiences and examples of successful collage quilts where “ugly” fabrics played a starring role.
Bio:
Lynn Christiansen is an award-winning quilt pattern designer, instructor, and the creative heart behind the Wanderlust Quilt Society. Her unique designs are deeply inspired by her travels, reflecting the colors, textures, and traditions of the places she’s explored—from European cities to quiet coastal towns. Her work has been featured in magazines, quilt shows, and podcasts, celebrated for its originality and storytelling through fabric.
With nearly 30 years of teaching experience, Lynn is passionate about bringing quilters and crafters together to create art that feeds the creative soul and brings joy. Her warm, approachable, and encouraging teaching style makes students feel at ease both in-person and online. A lifelong fabric artist, Lynn began her journey with embroidery lessons from her great-grandmother and has never looked back.
Through her patterns, classes, and online community, Lynn invites quilters to explore the world one stitch at a time, and to find connection, creativity, and joy along the way.
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