- Date: August 15, 2026
- Program: “Quilt Painting”
- Speaker: Eva Saunders; Gingerly Quilt Co.; Charlottesville, VA
Our August speaker is Eva Saunders, owner of Gingerly Quilt Co. located in Charlottesville, VA.
Eva has been sewing since she was young. Her grandma was a seamstress and hanging out in her sewing room was inspiring and educational. Eva watched her grandma sew for clients, learned to hand quilted beautiful quilts with her, and also how to design and alter her own clothes.
Eva has a background in visual arts, design, teaching and filmmaking and thought “why not combine these talents with sewing to help others grow as artists and quilters?!”
As a designer, Eva loves dreaming up modern and approachable quilt patterns for all quilting levels. But she won’t stop there. If you’ve ever thought about getting into art quilting and were looking for a modern approach to it, she offers an art quilting class, “Starry Night Quilt Painting,” available on her websit July speaker is Julius Rempe-Night of Julius Handmade, located in Tulsa, OK.
Julius is a quilt maker, pattern designer and teaches his deep love for Foundation Paper Piecing with more than eight years of experience. Known for his bold, geometric style and thoughtful storytelling, Julius has created a wide range of quilt and block patterns that invite others to explore their own creativity. His work reflects a passion not just for design, but for building community – encouraging quilters of all levels to dive in, experiment, and make something truly personal. Whether he’s sharing techniques or unveiling a new collection, Julius brings fresh energy to a craft that’s both timeless and ever-evolving.