2019 Lectures & Appearances
Note: Other lectures are pending. To book Meg, write to meg@megcox.com.
May 6, 2019, Monday
Ocean Waves Quilt Guild, Lewes, Delaware
Morning Lecture, “Making Meaning: How Quilters Celebrate Life”
In this surprising, informative talk, Meg Cox takes you behind the scenes of the $3 billion quilt industry. She’ll reveal the latest trends, share scoops and talk about her newest gig, writing for Quiltfolk magazine. The talk includes a trunk show of quilts and an audience quiz (with prizes!)
May 10, 2019, Friday
Homemaker’s Country Quilters guild, Collegeville, PA
Morning Lecture: “Making Meaning: How Quilters Celebrate Life”
A fun inspiring lecture that changes lives. An expert on tradition, Meg Cox gives colorful examples of quilters’ celebrations but also shares powerful and quirky ideas from her own life. She shares what she has learned in 20 years of research about what makes some traditions and celebrations unforgettable.
May 21, 2019, Tuesday
Berks Quilters Guild, Wyomissing, PA
Evening Lecture: “Making Meaning: How Quilters Celebrate Life” (see description above)
Daytime Workshop: Vision Boards in the morning, Photo Quilts in the afternoon.
September 21, 2019, 1:30 pm Saturday
Mary Ghormley Memorial Lecture
Prairie Arts Center, 416 N. Jeffers St., North Platte, NE
“Quilt Journalist Tells All”: a special version of Meg’s popular lecture.
FREE event, open to the public. Go here for more details.
October 26, 2019, Saturday
Threads of Success educational conference at Quilt Market, Houston, TX
Two lectures: 9:30 am, “Success Stories: Secrets of Those Who Made it Big in Quilting”
3:25 pm, “Better Quilt Photos NOW!
Registration is now open for this conference. Go here for details & registration.
October 27, 2019, Sunday
San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles
Afternoon lecture: “Success Stories: Secrets of Those Who Made it Big in Quilting”
A former staff writer at the Wall Street Journal, Meg used her expertise to uncover life lessons from icons like Eleanor Burns and Tula Pink. Some of the best tips come from people who achieved fortune without fame: you won’t know their names, but they’ve got a lot to teach. Inspiring, amusing Powerpoint.
October 28, 2019, Monday
Santa Clara Valley Quilt Association
Evening lecture: “Making Meaning: How Quilters Celebrate Life”
November 5, 2019, Tuesday
Pine Tree Quilt Guild, Grass Valley, CA
Evening lecture: “Making Meaning: How Quilters Celebrate Life.”
November 11, 2019, Monday
Mt. Bachelor Quilters’ Guild, Bend, OR
Evening lecture: “Making Meaning: How Quilters Celebrate Life”
November 12, 2019, Tuesday
Mountain Meadow Quilt Guild, Sunriver, OR
Morning lecture: “Better Quilt Photos NOW!”
