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JUNE 20, WORKSHOP, SATURDAY, 8:30AM-4:00PM
Sherry Werum
Topic: "Woven Tumbling Block Wall Hanging"
Woven Tumbling Block Wall Hanging
This project can be used for placemats, table runners, or wall hanging.  The tubes can be made beforehand.  Patterns and a supply list will be available at the June meeting.  These 3 inch strips can also be crocheted into a rug.  A demo and project instuctions will be given at the class.  Both projects are stash users .  Come and learn  practical ways to use excess fabric and make more room in your sewing room.

The workshop will be held at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 3235 Pope Avenue, Sacramento.

JUNE 16 MEETING:
Sherry Werum
Topic: "Mosaics and the Quilts they Inspire."
Guild Member Sherry Werum will be our June speaker.  The topic is "Mosaics and the Quilts they Inspire."  Sherry has been a professional seamstress for over 30 years.  She made her first quilt in 1973.  As her 3 girls grew and required less time, she has been able to devote more time to quilting.  She has lectured for the past 2 years at civic groups including Rotary, Daughters of the American Revolution and PEO on the topic of historical quilt blocks.  Antique quilts has been a main area of interest to her.  The past five years, in her travels, Sherry has been interested in mosaics of the 13-15th century and their similarity to early American quilt patterns.  Sherry's husband, Mark, has done the drafting for the quilts inspired by these mosaics.  Mark will give a brief presentation on simple drafting for those not ready for the investment of EQ software.  He will also bring a little musical humor for your enjoyment.  Sherry's quilts have won Best of
 Show at the Yolo County Fair two of the last four years, first place this year at RCQG in the one-person quilt category, first place in California in Daughters of the American Revolution competition three times and numerous other ribbons.  Come along for an evening of inspiration, history, culture and quilting from Spain, Italy, UK and back home here in California.

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