Sandra Lee design

06/18/2026

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06/09/2026

453-Denim + Quilting Fabric Mix Modern Quilt
Sat 1 Aug 2026 9:30am - 4:30pm
Code: 453
Class Type: Academy
Length: 1 Day
Room: CS19
Category: Patchwork and Quilting
Level: All Abilities
Description : In this New Orleans Peel workshop, use deconstructed denim in many different colours and quilting cotton to make a quilt that honours your heritage and movement. This pattern has beautiful curves and eye-catching repeats. It was inspired by Sandra's family history in New Orleans and the "peeling back" of her family tree. As you make the 9" Key Block, you'll learn how to piece and match seams in a curved way. Then you'll see how four Key Blocks make an 18" Full Peel. After that, you can play around with the layout: keep it classic, make it random, try it on point, or change the blocks to make a border or table runner. This class is for advanced beginners and teaches how to prepare curves correctly, stitch smoothly, press seams open to reduce bulk, and get ready for a polished, modern finish. There is a class supply list available on the Festival of Quilts website. This workshop includes entry to Festival of Quilts for this day.
Children Welcome: 16+
Tutor Name: Sandra Chandler, Sandra Lee Design, USA

06/04/2026

Every Stitch Has a Story — And Mine Just Landed in Boston.

First day in a city I’ve never explored before as an adult, and already I see my work everywhere — in tunnel lights that shimmer like hand-stitched fabric, in bold construction banners that feel like studio manifestos, and in a vibrant, geometric deer crafted from a thousand colorful fragments.

With 37 years of transforming discarded denim and reclaimed fabrics into museum-quality art quilts, I understand what it means when broken pieces come together to create something extraordinary.

Boston, you feel it too.

I’m here. I’m observing. And already, a new inspiring piece is taking shape in my mind.

Sandra Lee Design — honoring African American history, memory, and identity, one stitch at a time.

Featured at the Stark Museum of Art | QuiltCon exhibitor
Original works
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05/26/2026

Growing up, I watched my family repurpose everything. Clothing was never thrown away fabric became something new. That lesson became the foundation of my work today. My name is Sandra Lee Chandler founder of Sandra Lee

05/26/2026

growing up, I watched my family repurpose. Everything clothing was never thrown away fabric became something new that lesson became the foundation of my work today. My name is Sandra Lee Chandler, founder of Sandra Lee design.

05/26/2026

some of the most important stories in my life were never written in books. They were sewn into fabric. 

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

I Saw Potential Where Others Saw Old Jeans

Before You Throw Away Your Denim, Watch This
Most people see worn-out jeans and pass them by. Sandra
Lee Chandler sees texture, history, color, and possibility. Follow along as she searches Goodwill for denim treasures, brings them home, and transforms them into art while supporting a mission that helps individuals build stronger futures through education, training, and employment opportunities.