This month’s Tips & Techniques program will feature Eileen Daniels, who will present “Vintage Linens with a Twist,” a delightful and inspiring look at transforming treasured textiles into quilted works of art. She’ll showcase creative uses for men’s ties, 1950s tablecloths, hankies, lace, embroidered pillowcases, crocheted pieces and more.

With more than 30 quilted items and plenty of humorous stories, Daniels will spark ideas that send attendees home eager to explore the forgotten treasures tucked in dresser drawers. See some fun creations inspired by her at her website, https://danielsstudios.com/featured_item/vintage-textiles-with-a-modern-twist/.

Be sure to scroll down to bottom to find the chair and bicycle projects.

Daniels is a quilt artist, teacher and lecturer from Brodhead, Wis. She has a passion for sewing and quilting and sharing her skills with others. With a master’s degree in home economics and a survivor of teaching in the public school for 30 years, she now has her wearable art and quilts appearing regularly in juried shows across the country.

A vintage dresser scarf embellished with quilting and other vintage linens. (Submitted photo)

Her winning quilts and wearables are inspired by nature and showcase many embellishments. Daniels’ goal is to encourage others to learn new quilting techniques and have fun at the same time.

From 1 to 4 p.m. before the meeting Tuesday, Daniels will conduct a workshop, “Here is My Textile, What Do I Do With It?” Guests can spend an engaging half-day with Daniels as she shares a wealth of ideas, inspiration and a detailed handout on how to repurpose vintage linens into meaningful quilted pieces.

No sewing machine or equipment is required. Attendees should bring a pen and one or two of their favorite vintage linens they would like to explore — such as antique blocks, doilies, embroidered table runners, tablecloths, pillowcases or similar items. The workshop fee for non-members is only $10 and should be made payable to Wild Rivers Quilt Guild and mailed to the Wild Rivers Quilt Guild Treasurer, W4116 U.S. 2, Powers, MI 49874.