Layered + Stitched 2025: Art Quilts Inspired by Imagery

Virtual Presentations on September 12th @ 10 AM Pacific

• Keynote by art quilt master David M. Taylor
• 10 presentations from award-winning artists
• Lifetime access to all recordings

Take your art quilting to the next dimension with Layered + Stitched 2025! This year, we’re zooming in on pictorial quilts—landscapes, portraits, pets, and more—and the artists who stitch powerful imagery into fabric. Whether you're a thread painter, appliqué enthusiast, or a curious beginner, this event brings the best techniques and boldest ideas to your screen.

Kicking off the day is keynote speaker David M. Taylor, whose lifelike fabric masterpieces blur the line between quilting and painting. Then, explore sessions from visionary artists who translate photos into fabric, explore creative self-portraiture, revive forgotten stories, and turn social justice into stitched statements.

Tune in from anywhere and leave with new skills, fresh inspiration, and a stitched story of your own.

Presentation descriptions are available further down.

What Makes This Event a Must-Stitch:

• Curate Your Own Creative Journey – Watch what speaks to you in the moment and revisit every artful session with lifetime access.
• Masterful Mentorship – Be guided by quilt artists known for their storytelling, textile techniques, and stunning image-based designs.
• Art Quilting from Anywhere – Connect, learn, and create right from your studio or favorite stitching nook—no travel required.
• Bonuses That Spark Joy – Enter for a chance to win crafty prizes, access exclusive pattern downloads, and unwrap a digital swag bag brimming with quilting treats.

Your Fabric, Your Voice, Your Vision

Register before September 12th to join the most image-inspired quilting event of the year. After that, registration closes—don't miss your chance to turn photos, memories, and meaning into layered, stitched works of art.

 🎟️ Reserve Your Spot and Piece Together Something Powerful!

What Past Attendees Are Saying

“I liked the way it was organized with the ability to watch some speakers live and the rest by recording.”

“I loved the clarity of the instructors. This is one of the most organized quality Zoom classes I have attended.”

“I was unsure about some of the topics, but was pleasantly surprised by how good the information was, but also by how it was delivered and the instructors' spin.”

“This is my second workshop with Creative Spark, and I absolutely love them. I’ve been inspired and have learned quite a bit. No matter how experienced (or not) you are, there is always something to learn from these workshops!”

Textile Visionaries You’ll Love to Learn From

David M. Taylor is a master art quilter known for transforming fabric into fine art with painterly precision. In this keynote, he shares his puzzle-inspired appliqué method and the techniques that bring photographic compositions to life—without ever picking up a paintbrush. davidtaylorartquilts.com

Cheryl Arkison brings over 25 years of creative exploration to this inspiring session on quilted self-portraits. Through drawing, looking, and stitching, she shows how improv quilting can be both a design challenge and a journey of self-discovery. cherylarkison.com

Joyce R. Becker brings decades of experience, expert instruction, and a touch of humor to the art of landscape quilting. Her simplified, step-by-step approach shows how creative risk-taking and smart stitching can transform any quilt into a scenic masterpiece. joycerbecker.com  

Sandra Bruce combines her background in illustration with her Material Matrix technique to craft stunning quilt portraits. In this session, she shares expert tips on color, composition, and facial accuracy that turn a simple image into a vibrant quilt. sandrabruce.com 

Roxane Lessa, a vibrant art quilter and instructor, shares how to use Inktense pencils to bring realism and rich detail to your quilts. Her presentation includes a live demo, tips, and techniques to elevate your textile artwork. roxanelessa.com  

Eleanor Levie blends humor, experience, and creativity to deliver fast and fun techniques for quilters of all levels. In this session, she teaches how to turn favorite photos into striking, whimsical fabric art using fusible appliqué and imaginative embellishments. eleanorlevie.com

Mary Pal is a celebrated fiber artist known for her sculpted cheesecloth portraits that radiate emotion and dimension. In her session, she reveals her techniques for translating photos into striking textile portraits using transparency, value, and creative material manipulation. MaryPalDesigns.com

Emma Jane Powell brings warmth, storytelling, and decades of quilting experience to this lecture on Chilean arpilleras. Learn how women communicated what was happening during the Chilean dictatorship with the outside world using dimensional, appliqué textiles resembling quilts to tell their stories with vivid, tactile detail. The lecture also features a bonus demo on crafting dimensional figures. dreamitquiltit.com 

Carolina Oneto inspires quilters to embrace bold color and artistic freedom through her playful, inclusive teaching style. In this presentation, she explores how value and color create mood in landscape quilts, offering clear strategies for more expressive designs. carolinaoneto.com

Lisa Thorpe is a surface design explorer and mixed-media fiber artist who brings history to life through raw-edge appliqué. In this lecture, she shares how she uses hand-dyed, stamped, and printed fabrics in her process, along with storytelling techniques and fabric tips for creating large-scale quilts that honor powerful, overlooked women. lisathorpe.com