# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Jean Ray Laury Book & Sewing Club (Virtual Program)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+00:00)
- **Event Description**: Jean Ray Laury Book & Sewing Club (Virtual Program)

The Virginia Quilt Museum invites you to dive into the quilts, art, and writings of Jean Ray Laury through a five-month virtual book and sewing club led by quilt historian and educator Tara Miller of The Quilt District.

This interactive program meets one Saturday per month from February through June, from 2:30–4:00 pm Eastern, via Zoom, and is limited to 20 participants.

Dates:
February 14, 2026
March 21, 2026
April 18, 2026
May 30, 2026
June 27, 2026

Cost:
$150 per person

The first session will introduce Jean Ray Laury and her influential career. The next three meetings will each focus on a different Laury book, with participants creating a project inspired by her patterns, motifs, and artistic style. The final meeting will include a wrap-up discussion and time for participants to share their completed work.

At the conclusion of the program, participants may choose to have their projects included in a recorded virtual slideshow hosted on the Virginia Quilt Museum’s YouTube channel.

To support participation, all sessions will be recorded and shared with registered attendees.

About Jean Ray Laury:
Jean Ray Laury (1928–2011) was a pivotal figure in the quilt revival of the 1960s and 1970s. An artist, quilter, and writer, her career spanned more than four decades. She was inducted into the Quilters Hall of Fame in 1982 and continues to inspire generations of makers to experiment, innovate, and create with intention.

Books Featured:
Participants should obtain their own copies or borrow from a library. All titles are out of print but available through used booksellers.

- Applique Stitchery (1966)
- Quilts & Coverlettes: A Contemporary Approach (1970)
- Imagery on Fabric: A Complete Surface Design Handbook, 2nd ed. (2010)

About the Instructor:
Tara Miller is a quilt historian, pattern designer, teacher, and speaker who helps quilters find their voices through fearless fabric play, thoughtful design, and meaningful connections to quilting history.

REGISTER TODAY:
https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/BQXNswz76eI0aUSHi_sfbA
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dayton-virginia/jean-ray-laury-book-and-sewing-club-virtual-program/200029911603244
- **Event Categories**: art, meetups, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Dayton, Virginia
- **location**: Online event
- **full address**: Online event, 2328 Silver Lake Rd, Dayton, VA 22821-2040, United States, Dayton, Virginia

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Jean Ray Laury Book & Sewing Club (Virtual Program) being held?
  - **A:** Jean Ray Laury Book & Sewing Club (Virtual Program) takes place on Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Online event, 2328 Silver Lake Rd, Dayton, VA 22821-2040, United States, Dayton, Virginia.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Jean Ray Laury Book & Sewing Club (Virtual Program)?
  - **A:** Jean Ray Laury Book & Sewing Club (Virtual Program) is organized by Virginia Quilt Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Jean Ray Laury Book & Sewing Club (Virtual Program) is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dayton, Virginia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Jean Ray Laury Book & Sewing Club (Virtual Program) sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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