2019 Speaker and Workshop Calendar
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Speaker
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Description
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2019
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Feb 6
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Quilting for Others Pillowcase Day
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Members will be sewing pillowcases from previously assembled kits. All Volunteers are welcome and lunch will be provided. Workers needed: lots of ladies with sewing machines or sergers, un-sewers, ironers with ironing boards, turners (turn pillowcases inside out), thread trimmers and thread "hiders", a couple of "inspectors", and runners. If you have questions, contact Quilting 4 Others
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Mar 6
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Lecture: Brimfield Blocks
We are excited to have Nisha and Kim join us at our March meeting. They have scoured the Brimfield Massachusetts flea markets and created new blocks and patterns from antique blocks they found there. Their work with English paper-piecing (EPP) has caught on with many EPPers who have shown that the possibilities with these blocks are endless. Workshop: Brimfield Meadows Block Nisha and Kim will present a trunk show and then conduct a half-day workshop with the Brimfield Meadows block in the afternoon. Cost is $25. Contact: Programs |
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Apr 3
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Lecture: based on her latest book, Colorful Batik Panel Quilts
Workshop: Panel Quilts Judy Gula, owner of Artistic Artifacts, is the author of Colorful Batik Panel Quilts: 28 Quilting and Embellishing Inspirations from Around the World. Judy believes that to make art, you must live art. She finds inspiration in new and vintage materials, her interactions with other artists, and in surprising and unexpected experiences. Her goal is to share her love of art and in empowering people to create their own artwork, she finds her bliss. |
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May 1
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Annual Yard Sale
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Come and find some bargains! Bring your donations to meetings starting in January.
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Jun 5
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Panel Challenge : Showcasing your results followed by a potluck lunch.
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Sep 4
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Lecture: Quilting Old Into Art.
Share ideas and inspiration as we explore ways to work with vintage textiles in new and different ways. With our quilting talents we can turn ordinary antique linens and vintage textiles into heirloom pieces. Mary Kerr will be sharing quilts from several collections and giving quilters permission to play. Learn tips and techniques that will allow you to add to your skill set and expand your quilting services. Let us celebrate this twist on quilting that connects our past and present. Workshop: Twist and Shout This fast paced workshop encourages participants to showcase vintage quilt top fragments into a contemporary quilt. Vintage blocks are set with a twisted template into an exciting new setting. Students are encouraged to bring their own vintage blocks and fragments or they may purchase a kit of their choice in class. Finished sizes will vary. Enjoy quilts from Mary’s book, Recycled Hexies and become inspired to create your own treasured pieces. |
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