January 18, 2010 (Tuesday)
Merle Serlin, Sacramento
Artist with a national reputation for Fabric Collages of public art works hung in our City Hall and Dept. of Transportation. Merle uses fabric to build a landscape of beautiful colors that fool the eye which on close examination are pieces of fabrics layered into a rich texture of an Art Quilt. http://www.axelradart.com/index.html
- January 19, 2010 (Wednesday)
Field Trip to Sacramento City Hall
Join me on a casual visit to Downtown Sacramento for a docent tour of the City Hall and Transportation Bldg. Many of Merle Serlin’s art quilts are on display.
February 15, 2010 (Tuesday)
Marjorie Johnson, Modesto
Marjorie has excelled in wearable art and wall hanging landscape Art Quilts. She will talk about Landscape Art and Story Telling. She is a member of SAQC http://www.saqa.com/index.php and her web site http://marjoriefiberart.com
- February 16, 2010 (Wednesday)
Landscape Wall Hanging Workshop
Marjorie will lead us in a workshop to create a wall hanging art quilt with embellishments to make it a one of a kind treasure.
March 15, 2010 (Tuesday)
Mentor Night
A variety of experienced Guild Members will be teaching their tips and techniques during a round of workshops and demonstrations.
- March 16, 2010 (Wednesday)
Phyllis McCalla Workshop
A well respected teacher at the Cloth Carousel in Winters, Phyllis has agreed to teach a small class for a small fee at Northminster. Please take advantage of this class or check the classes on the web site. http://clothcarousel.com
April 19, 2010 (Tuesday)
Laurel Anderson, Sacramento
Laurel will lecture on the History of Appliqué. She has a new book Appliqué Workshop(2010) and numerous patterns she has designed and teaches at local quilt shops. For more check out her web site: http://www.whispercolor.com
- April 20, 2010 (Wednesday)
Techniques of Applique Workshop
This workshop is based on Laurel’s new book. Laurel will create a new design Project just for this class to learn new appliqué techniques.
May 17, 2010 (Tuesday)
Jill Shumacher, Rio Vista
Jill will talk about her Mastery of Machine Quilting and Trapunto on Whole Cloth Quilts.
- May 18, 2010 (Wednesday)
Beginning Free Motion Quilting
Using six mini quilts, Jill will patiently teach us how to learn the techniques for free motion quilting on any machine. With baby steps she guides you toward mastering this elusive skill that you have always wanted to achieve.
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- May 21, 2010 (Saturday)
Trapunto Workshop
An easy way to create those beautiful stuffed whole cloth wall hangings. For those of you that work, this is the first of two Saturday workshops, I hope you enjoy this Intermediate level technique class.
June 21, 2010 (Tuesday)
Community Service
A night to gather together in traditional Quilting Circles or as individuals to make quilts for our community. We help provide quilts to hospitals, receiving home, and support agencies who care for children.
July 20, 2010 (Tuesday)
Speaker
- July 21, 2010 (Wednesday)
Workshop
August 16, 2010 (Tuesday)
Marie Strait, Manteca
Success and Failure on a Fabric Diet, Marie shares her experience with the real world of stash reduction. She has many tips and ideas for a positive approach to this conundrum.. http://www.mariesquilts.com
- August 17, 2010 (Wednesday)
Going Around in Circles
Using squares, half square triangles, and machine appliqué circles you will have fun turning your scraps into a fun experience of quilt making. Machine required.
September 20, 2010 (Tuesday)
Speaker
- September 21, 2010 (Wednesday)
Workshop
October 18, 2010 (Tuesday)
Elizabeth Lonnquist, Colorado Springs
Beth returns to talk about her experiences as a Quilt Designer and Teacher. She has an enormous collection of patterns and handicrafts. So don’t miss this native daughter’s return to our Guild. Beth works at Ruth’s Stichery in Colorado Springs http://www.ruthsstitchery.com
- October 19, 2010 (Wednesday)
Two in One Day Workshop
For Xmas, learn an easy Xmas wall hanging. Then for a friend or yourself, learn to make a crafty Wild Gal pin from felt, yarn, beads. You need a kit in red, green, or blue containing all materials just bring your needles and scissors.
October 22, 2010 (Saturday)
Beginning Machine Free Motion Quilting Techniques
Beth will be supplying most of the fabric and batting in a repeat of her amazing workshop of Free Motion machine quilting class. This is another opportunity to learn the skills and experience more practice on a skill we can all use.
- This is our 2nd Saturday workshop for those members and non-members who work and can’t attend the Wed. Workshops.
November 16, 2010 (Tuesday)
UFO Night
Last chance to finish your Quilt Show entries at the Unitarian Church facilities. Quilt Show dates are November 18 throught the 20th, 2011.
December 21, 2010 (Tuesday)
Xmas Party
Our Annual Potluck dinner and Xmas ornament exchange.
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Workshop: Cathy Miller