CALENDAR: 2012

General Meetings: Information / Location
Workshops: Information / Registration / Location
Other Quilt Related Events: See below

Diane Steele
As an active member of two quilt guilds, and two smaller quilting groups, Diane has been involved in numerous group projects over the years.  With her presentation Group Quilts: Block exchanges, Round Robins and Challenges, she will share her experiences of participating in groups projects. She will bring lots of examples from group projects she’s been part of, showing the different, interesting interpretations each quilter came up with.  She will provide a hand-out with many ideas for you to pursue with your own group, whether it’s five of your quilting buddies, or a larger Guild group. Website>

February 22, Wednesday (Workshop)

What's in the Box, Diane Steele
This is a fun way to use up the novelty fabric in your stash to make a popular "eye-spy" quilt or a theme quilt. Believe it or not, this quilt is made just the same way as the One-Fabric Kaleidoscope--with 60 degree triangles! You can choose to make it as small or as large as you want too. Supply List (PDF)

March 20, Tuesday (General Meeting)

Mentor Night
A variety of area quilt shop representatives and members of our Guild will be teaching tips and techniques during a round robin of workshops and demonstrations.  This is always a fun evening.  Come and be inspired to try something new!

April 17, Tuesday (General Meeting)

Jan Soules
Guild member and Featured Quilter for our 2011 Quilt Show, Jan Soules, will present a trunk show of her award-winning quilts and offer tips and tricks for making beautiful and interesting quilt borders.  Join us for an interesting and informative evening with this talented quilter! DETAILS>

April 21, Saturday (Workshop)

Curved Piecing Using Binding, Jan Soules
Jan will lead us in a workshop to create quilts with curved piecing using binding.  The technique is easy to learn and the results are stunning!
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May 15, Tuesday (General Meeting)

Linda Ballard
Once a quilt shop owner in Redding, CA, Linda now travels throughout the country and teaches at quilt guilds, camps, conferences, and even on cruise ships!  In her presentation, Discover the Possibilities, Linda will show us how she looks at blocks and how she pieces them together (not the normal way of doing things.)  You’ll enjoy the trunk show and Linda’s entertaining presentation!

May 16, Wednesday (Workshop)

Dancing With the Stars, Linda Ballard
In this workshop, Linda will help us to create quilts using a delightful pattern called Dancing With the Stars.  All workshop participants will receive a bound workbook.

June 19, Tuesday

Community Service Night (General Meeting)
An evening to gather together in the spirit of traditional quilting circles to make quilts for our community.  We will be creating quilts to be provided to area hospitals, the Children’s Receiving Home, and agencies that provide support to those in need.  So come and participate in this worthwhile community service AND enjoy a delicious ice cream sundae!

July 17, Tuesday (General Meeting)

Anelie Belden
Fiber artist Anelie Belden has taken the traditional Dresden Quilt design and created new updated Dresden Designs which are featured in her book Thoroughly Modern Dresden. In her presentation, Gadget Gal, Anelie will demonstrate the newest products that have proven to be “gotta haves.”  This fun and informative program will surprise and inspire you.

July 18, Wednesday (Workshop)

Thoroughly Modern Dresden, Anelie Belden
For this workshop, choose any quilt from Anelie’s book Thoroughly Modern Dresden.  The class will cover the modern technique of piecing, with instruction on how to construct all 5 of the top blade designs. There is a design for any level of quilting ability and students can choose to do a large quilt or a smaller project.

August 21, Tuesday (General Meeting)

Christine Barnes
Christine is well-known as a writer of books on color and decorating.  Her latest book, The Quilter’s Color Club, was released in the Spring of 2011.  Christine’s presentation, Buying Fabric with Color in Mind, is an eye-opening look at color in fabric, and will change the way you shop for fabric.  Learn to consider not only what you like when it comes to color, but also what you need to make quilts that you love.

August 22, Wednesday (Workshop)

Luminaria, Christine Barnes
This workshop will help you to achieve dazzling effects in your quilts by understanding three simple color concepts – value, visual temperature, and intensity.  The class begins with an evaluation of your fabrics to ensure success, followed by step-by-step directions for constructing and arranging the blocks and tips to make the process easier and more accurate.

September 18, Tuesday (General Meeting)

Flea Market / Sit-n-Sew.

October 16, Tuesday (General Meeting)

Information to follow!

UFO Night
Last chance to finish your Quilt Show entries!

December 18, Tuesday (General Meeting)

Guild Christmas Party
Come and celebrate the holidays at our annual potluck dinner.  In addition to enjoying the yummy feast, we’ll play Quilter’s Bingo, have an ornament exchange, reveal our Secret Pals, and swear in the 2013 Guild Officers.

Other websites to check for regional events:
- Quilt Guilds (Northern California)
- NCQC