Meetings, Programs, Workshops...Oh My!
Meetings & Programs
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Meetings are held the 2nd Saturday of the month at the Lakeport Senior Center with the exception of October when we feature our annual quilt show.
The central focus of monthly guild meetings are programs which may include an educational guest speaker, trunk show, technique demonstrations, slides, or movies. Just a few of the other activities during the general meeting are Show and Tell, Treasure Chest raffle and a pot luck buffet. There is no cost to attend. Members leave inspired and eager to pursue their quilting passion. Visitors are welcome for 2 meetings at no cost. General Meeting and Program
2nd Saturday Monthly Social Hour 9:00 a.m. Meeting Begins at 10:00 a.m. |
Lakeport Senior Center
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Programs
For questions or sign ups, please contact Program Chair Suzanne Lee directly or email by selecting the button below. The workshops really are geared towards all skill levels and are a lot of fun. Come for the sewing and the comradery, and you just might learn something new as well. Classes may be open to non-members if space is available.
SEE UPCOMING PROGRAMS BELOW
2022 - December - Christmas party
2022 - November - Anelie belden
Anelie Belden will be our speaker in November. She is a nationally known sewing instructor, quilt and pattern designer and author. She began sewing by constructing garments, which lead to her degree in Fashion Design.
While working in the fashion industry she began to explore the art of quilting which became her passion. She has taken the traditional Dresden quilt design and created new updated Dresden Designs, which are featured, in her book “Thoroughly Modern Dresden.” Anelie’s designs are modern and constructed using a breakthrough piecing technique to improve speed and accuracy. She has appeared on “The Quilt Show” with Alex Anderson and Ricky Tims and has taught at Empty Spools Seminar, the Houston Quilt Festival, quilt guilds throughout the USA and on cruises. Anelie is an accomplished quilter whose quilts have been featured in “Quiltmaker’s Magazine” and “The Art of the Quilt Calendar.” She loves sharing her passion with anyone interested in quilting and learning new ideas!
In Anelie’s lecture, Dresden Dance, we will learn the history of the Dresden Plate Design. This trunk show is a collection of quilts which represents traditional Dresden’s from years ago and includes Thoroughly Modern Dresden designs by Anelie Belden.
On Sunday, our workshop is Jellyroll Split Blade Dresden. This class will teach us the new Modern way to Piece a Dresden Plate Block using Anelie's piecing method of Stitch-n-Flip. This technique gives quilters a choice to appliqué or not and removes the difficulty of getting the Dresden to lay down flat. In addition, the designs made in class will incorporate the "Split Blade" design. Students will be surprised as to how easy the cutting and piecing technique is. Split Blades are one of the most popular designs from her patterns and book "Thoroughly Modern Dresden." We will also learn several Border techniques which includes Putting Borders on without measuring, Pieced Dresden Border, and "Peaked Top Dresden Border." Students will have a variety of design options to choose from. Even though the title says “Jellyroll”, the supply list also gives directions for cutting using fat quarters. Our project is a finished size of 19” x 19”.
While working in the fashion industry she began to explore the art of quilting which became her passion. She has taken the traditional Dresden quilt design and created new updated Dresden Designs, which are featured, in her book “Thoroughly Modern Dresden.” Anelie’s designs are modern and constructed using a breakthrough piecing technique to improve speed and accuracy. She has appeared on “The Quilt Show” with Alex Anderson and Ricky Tims and has taught at Empty Spools Seminar, the Houston Quilt Festival, quilt guilds throughout the USA and on cruises. Anelie is an accomplished quilter whose quilts have been featured in “Quiltmaker’s Magazine” and “The Art of the Quilt Calendar.” She loves sharing her passion with anyone interested in quilting and learning new ideas!
In Anelie’s lecture, Dresden Dance, we will learn the history of the Dresden Plate Design. This trunk show is a collection of quilts which represents traditional Dresden’s from years ago and includes Thoroughly Modern Dresden designs by Anelie Belden.
On Sunday, our workshop is Jellyroll Split Blade Dresden. This class will teach us the new Modern way to Piece a Dresden Plate Block using Anelie's piecing method of Stitch-n-Flip. This technique gives quilters a choice to appliqué or not and removes the difficulty of getting the Dresden to lay down flat. In addition, the designs made in class will incorporate the "Split Blade" design. Students will be surprised as to how easy the cutting and piecing technique is. Split Blades are one of the most popular designs from her patterns and book "Thoroughly Modern Dresden." We will also learn several Border techniques which includes Putting Borders on without measuring, Pieced Dresden Border, and "Peaked Top Dresden Border." Students will have a variety of design options to choose from. Even though the title says “Jellyroll”, the supply list also gives directions for cutting using fat quarters. Our project is a finished size of 19” x 19”.
2022 - October - 20th falling leaves Quilt show
2022 - September - coleen pelfry
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September 10 &11:
Colleen Pelfrey will be our guest speaker in September. She is known to be a very animated and entertaining! She might even burst out in song!
In her lecture and trunk show called, Life With A Border Around It, Colleen shares an eclectic collection of quilts. She starts with a few made by her great grandmother, grandmother, and mom, and then moves on to her own quilting and designing journey. As she shares her quilts, she also shares stories about her quilts or stories that inspired her quilts.
On Sunday, our workshop is Taking Out the Dye. This workshop is a little different in that you don’t need to bring your sewing machine (unless you want to) and there isn’t a project you need to finish. Colleen starts with a little show and tell of quilts she has made using DeColourant in the design process. She then teaches a variety of techniques for using DeColourant on fabric and demonstrates how to use all the different tools she has acquired. Then she lets you play with her toys and gives you any assistance you might need or want for the rest of the workshop. Colleen provides all the DeColourant you need during the workshop, and sends you home with a small container at the end. Cost is $30.
Colleen Pelfrey will be our guest speaker in September. She is known to be a very animated and entertaining! She might even burst out in song!
In her lecture and trunk show called, Life With A Border Around It, Colleen shares an eclectic collection of quilts. She starts with a few made by her great grandmother, grandmother, and mom, and then moves on to her own quilting and designing journey. As she shares her quilts, she also shares stories about her quilts or stories that inspired her quilts.
On Sunday, our workshop is Taking Out the Dye. This workshop is a little different in that you don’t need to bring your sewing machine (unless you want to) and there isn’t a project you need to finish. Colleen starts with a little show and tell of quilts she has made using DeColourant in the design process. She then teaches a variety of techniques for using DeColourant on fabric and demonstrates how to use all the different tools she has acquired. Then she lets you play with her toys and gives you any assistance you might need or want for the rest of the workshop. Colleen provides all the DeColourant you need during the workshop, and sends you home with a small container at the end. Cost is $30.
2022 - August - carrie Fondi
August 13 & 14:
Carrie Fondi, our upcoming featured artist at our quilt show, is accomplished in the unique form of Hawaiian applique, which evolved in the islands in the early 1800's. She studied with many master Hawaiian quilters. The beauty of nature and her love for the islands inspires her designs.
In her lecture called, Hawaiian Quilting History and Method, we will learn the history and traditions of Hawaiian Quilting from the islands. Carrie will share the stories of how Hawaiian quilting began, the meanings behind the patterns, and the superstitions and kapu (taboos) in making them and of course her gorgeous quilts!
Our workshop called, Traditional Hawaiian Appliqué on Sunday is a 20” pillow. Learn the traditional art of Hawaiian appliqué with her symmetrical designs. This is a handwork class. No need to bring your machine. The cost is $40.
Carrie Fondi, our upcoming featured artist at our quilt show, is accomplished in the unique form of Hawaiian applique, which evolved in the islands in the early 1800's. She studied with many master Hawaiian quilters. The beauty of nature and her love for the islands inspires her designs.
In her lecture called, Hawaiian Quilting History and Method, we will learn the history and traditions of Hawaiian Quilting from the islands. Carrie will share the stories of how Hawaiian quilting began, the meanings behind the patterns, and the superstitions and kapu (taboos) in making them and of course her gorgeous quilts!
Our workshop called, Traditional Hawaiian Appliqué on Sunday is a 20” pillow. Learn the traditional art of Hawaiian appliqué with her symmetrical designs. This is a handwork class. No need to bring your machine. The cost is $40.
2022 - July - Mel beach
July 9 &10:
Mel Beach, a quilt artist, teacher, and lecturer. She’s passionate about quilting and welcomes the opportunity to share her quilting journey with us.
Her lecture is called FREE MOTION CREA-TV AND REALITY Tune in as she shares her love of free motion quilting as it relates to her guilty pleasure of watching reality television!! She’ll share her own unscripted, real-life adventures of learning to free-motion quilt. You won’t want to change channels as she shares her confessionals about fear factors, extreme makeover story, myth busting tips and tricks for quilting on a domestic sewing machine, and “show”mance with some of her favorite tools and notions! Be sure to set your TiVo and DVR, as you won’t want to miss this humorous and inspirational presentation - complete with a trunk show finale!
Our workshop on Sunday, July 10th is canceled due to no sign ups.
Mel Beach, a quilt artist, teacher, and lecturer. She’s passionate about quilting and welcomes the opportunity to share her quilting journey with us.
Her lecture is called FREE MOTION CREA-TV AND REALITY Tune in as she shares her love of free motion quilting as it relates to her guilty pleasure of watching reality television!! She’ll share her own unscripted, real-life adventures of learning to free-motion quilt. You won’t want to change channels as she shares her confessionals about fear factors, extreme makeover story, myth busting tips and tricks for quilting on a domestic sewing machine, and “show”mance with some of her favorite tools and notions! Be sure to set your TiVo and DVR, as you won’t want to miss this humorous and inspirational presentation - complete with a trunk show finale!
Our workshop on Sunday, July 10th is canceled due to no sign ups.
2022 - june - Kim Bromwell
June 11 & 12:
Kim Brownell calls herself the “Wackydoodle Quilter” due to her easy-going, whimsical style. She says that she doesn’t always follow the rules and tends to ignore the “Quilting Police”.
Her work uses bright colors, animals and nature scenes. Kim blends fabric collage, free form art quilts, raw-edge applique and other techniques.
Her lecture is called, “Yes, you can put it on your quilt!” She will share with us how to put just about anything on our projects. In this lecture, we will learn ways to use adhesives in our projects. Kim will show us many samples in a trunk show, plus take home a handout for future reference.
Our workshop on Sunday, June 12th, uses a Quilted Jigsaw Puzzle Technique. We will be making a 22’ x 26” Sunrise/Sunset wall hanging. It is very much like piecing together a jigsaw puzzle. A raw-edge fusible applique is used leaving a negative space between each piece. The background fabric can be in any color, but if black is used the piece will have a wonderful stained glass look. This is a fun class for both beginner and experienced quilters.
($20 kit required, includes pattern, pre-traced black background, and #805 Wonder Under)
This is something that I think we could mostly finish in one afternoon. Most people get about 2/3 done with top. That's why you don't have to bring a machine to class! The nice thing is that the sewing and quilting are done at the same time.
Since we have no sign ups yet, please call or email me that you are interested and I’ll put you on the list and send you the supply list. (707-245-6007 or hawkscry53@gmail.com)
I’ll collect money on Saturday before the workshop. I will be offering this workshop to other guilds as we are not getting enough sign-ups to cover the cost. Price is $25 plus $20 required kit fee.
Kim Brownell calls herself the “Wackydoodle Quilter” due to her easy-going, whimsical style. She says that she doesn’t always follow the rules and tends to ignore the “Quilting Police”.
Her work uses bright colors, animals and nature scenes. Kim blends fabric collage, free form art quilts, raw-edge applique and other techniques.
Her lecture is called, “Yes, you can put it on your quilt!” She will share with us how to put just about anything on our projects. In this lecture, we will learn ways to use adhesives in our projects. Kim will show us many samples in a trunk show, plus take home a handout for future reference.
Our workshop on Sunday, June 12th, uses a Quilted Jigsaw Puzzle Technique. We will be making a 22’ x 26” Sunrise/Sunset wall hanging. It is very much like piecing together a jigsaw puzzle. A raw-edge fusible applique is used leaving a negative space between each piece. The background fabric can be in any color, but if black is used the piece will have a wonderful stained glass look. This is a fun class for both beginner and experienced quilters.
($20 kit required, includes pattern, pre-traced black background, and #805 Wonder Under)
This is something that I think we could mostly finish in one afternoon. Most people get about 2/3 done with top. That's why you don't have to bring a machine to class! The nice thing is that the sewing and quilting are done at the same time.
Since we have no sign ups yet, please call or email me that you are interested and I’ll put you on the list and send you the supply list. (707-245-6007 or hawkscry53@gmail.com)
I’ll collect money on Saturday before the workshop. I will be offering this workshop to other guilds as we are not getting enough sign-ups to cover the cost. Price is $25 plus $20 required kit fee.
2022 - May - Coleen Granger
Lecture: Playing with Strips Colleen Granger will be celebrating our guild’s Birthday Party with us. Colleen is a fun and inspiring innovator. She will have us laughing in no time.
Class: Ninja Star + other Granger UFO’s
Ninja Star is a paper-pieced project that is created into sections. The sections then create rings. The rings are layered to make the final circle...NO set in seams! You can choose 2, 9, or 18 fabrics to create your unique design. Leave the design as a circle or topstitch it onto a background to create a medallion quilt.
Class: Ninja Star + other Granger UFO’s
Ninja Star is a paper-pieced project that is created into sections. The sections then create rings. The rings are layered to make the final circle...NO set in seams! You can choose 2, 9, or 18 fabrics to create your unique design. Leave the design as a circle or topstitch it onto a background to create a medallion quilt.
2022 - April - Scrappy pineapple ft Julie curry
Lecture: Scrappy Pineapple
Julie Curry will be coming to town. Julie’s specialty is creating and teaching happy, scrappy stash quilts. Julie will share her colorful journey as a scrappy quilter and describe various types/styles of scrappy quilts. She will share her special secrets to success, which she has learned over the decades. Useful tips for organization of your scraps will be provided.
Class: Scrappy Pineapple
Many quilters have “pined away” to make a traditional Pineapple quilt but have been intimidated by the complex piecing involved. Now any quilter can create this classic beauty. Using 2 1/2” strips and simple, precise piecing instructions, students will be guided to certain success. Whether you choose to use a specific color palette or an “anything goes” scrappy approach, you are sure to fall in love with this Perfect Pineapple Project
Julie Curry will be coming to town. Julie’s specialty is creating and teaching happy, scrappy stash quilts. Julie will share her colorful journey as a scrappy quilter and describe various types/styles of scrappy quilts. She will share her special secrets to success, which she has learned over the decades. Useful tips for organization of your scraps will be provided.
Class: Scrappy Pineapple
Many quilters have “pined away” to make a traditional Pineapple quilt but have been intimidated by the complex piecing involved. Now any quilter can create this classic beauty. Using 2 1/2” strips and simple, precise piecing instructions, students will be guided to certain success. Whether you choose to use a specific color palette or an “anything goes” scrappy approach, you are sure to fall in love with this Perfect Pineapple Project
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2022 - March - Kerry Hershey
Lecture/ Trunk Show: Kerry Hershey will dazzle us with her beautiful quilts and give insights into each one.
Class: No class as SVWC isn’t available.
Class: No class as SVWC isn’t available.
2022 - Feb 12th & 13th - Round Robin Demonstrations
Lecture: We will be having four 15-20 minute demonstrations on appliqué with starch with Renee Schultz-Hein, perfect 90 degree corners on your bindings with Jane Alameda, face bindings with Marj Sweeney, and a simple 3-D Flowers demonstration with Gretchen Moore.
Class: UFO’s at Scott’s Valley Women’s Club: Bring something you’re working on and Jane Alameda and Marj Sweeney will be there to help us if we get stuck! If anyone wants to make 3-D flowers, Gretchen will come to
help. Cost $10.
Class: UFO’s at Scott’s Valley Women’s Club: Bring something you’re working on and Jane Alameda and Marj Sweeney will be there to help us if we get stuck! If anyone wants to make 3-D flowers, Gretchen will come to
help. Cost $10.
2022 - Jan 8th & 9th - Sandra Mollon
Sandra Mollon comes to us from Valley Springs, California. She is a textile artist, instructor, author and designer. With a long love of textiles, she spent many years working in traditional hand appliqué. She has had many quilts juried into large international and regional shows. If you attended PIQF this year, you may have seen Sandra’s, “In Perfect Harmony” which won Best Wall Quilt. The subject was polar bears and was hung showing both sides of the quilt with magnificent thread painting! Her lecture will be, “Adapting an Image for an Art Quilt.” She took classes in photography in college and as interest in art quilts increased, her interests
merged. Her presentation will be part trunk show and part power point lecture showing how to choose photos to work from, posterization of images (we’ll have to find out what that is), and finally the nuts and bolts of assembly and quilting. The class will be “Thread Painting.” Participants will be given a choice of images printed on fabric, and using free motion thread play, the image is covered in stitches to make a wonderful thread painted art project suitable for framing or other sewing projects. She will bring lots of professional embroidery thread to share, but it doesn’t hurt to bring your own if you have it. The class workshop is suitable for all levels of quilters. Yes, even beginners. She says it looks more difficult than it is and is an excellent way
for beginners to support skills in free motion quilting. All you need to know is how to put the feed dogs down on your machine! Cost $45 and a $5 materials fee to Sandra.
merged. Her presentation will be part trunk show and part power point lecture showing how to choose photos to work from, posterization of images (we’ll have to find out what that is), and finally the nuts and bolts of assembly and quilting. The class will be “Thread Painting.” Participants will be given a choice of images printed on fabric, and using free motion thread play, the image is covered in stitches to make a wonderful thread painted art project suitable for framing or other sewing projects. She will bring lots of professional embroidery thread to share, but it doesn’t hurt to bring your own if you have it. The class workshop is suitable for all levels of quilters. Yes, even beginners. She says it looks more difficult than it is and is an excellent way
for beginners to support skills in free motion quilting. All you need to know is how to put the feed dogs down on your machine! Cost $45 and a $5 materials fee to Sandra.
Workshops & Classes
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Sometimes a guest speaker may offer a workshop or class. Workshops or classes are typically offered the day following the general meeting. There is generally a fee to attend and attendance could be limited. Pre-registration is required.
Join us for a full day of skill building, inspiration, friendship and fun! Don't forget to bring a lunch. Held at the Scotts Valley Women's Center
Door opens at 9:00 a.m. Workshops begins at 10:00 a.m. |
Scotts Valley Women's Center
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Skills Day
Skills Day was created for guild members to share their skills, talents and abilities with other guild members. We are so lucky to have such talented members willing to teach various quilting techniques!
It's held once a quarter on a Saturday at the Scotts Valley Women's Center (see map above for directions). Door opens at 9:00 am and sewing fun begins at 10:00 am.
Sign up at any general meeting along with a refundable $10 deposit to reserve your space. Bring your lunch and plan on a day of fun and friendship while you hone your skills.
Contact Skills Day Chairman Suzanne Lee for further information.
It's held once a quarter on a Saturday at the Scotts Valley Women's Center (see map above for directions). Door opens at 9:00 am and sewing fun begins at 10:00 am.
Sign up at any general meeting along with a refundable $10 deposit to reserve your space. Bring your lunch and plan on a day of fun and friendship while you hone your skills.
Contact Skills Day Chairman Suzanne Lee for further information.