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
PROGRAM SCHEDULES FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR 2023
December: Christmas Party
November: Karen Bolan: Lecture: Learn with Every Quilt Workshop: Piece Curves and Play with Transparency (Modern Style)
October: Quilt Show: Anelie Belden as our Featured Artist
September: Laura Fogg: Lecture: TBD (Art Quilts) Workshop: TBD
August: Gretchen Moore: Trunk Show Workshop: Pat Dandy’s Stained Glass Sweatshirt
December: Christmas Party
November: Karen Bolan: Lecture: Learn with Every Quilt Workshop: Piece Curves and Play with Transparency (Modern Style)
October: Quilt Show: Anelie Belden as our Featured Artist
September: Laura Fogg: Lecture: TBD (Art Quilts) Workshop: TBD
August: Gretchen Moore: Trunk Show Workshop: Pat Dandy’s Stained Glass Sweatshirt
2023 - JULY: DORIE JAVIER
Lecture: My Quilting Then And Now
Dorie has been designing quilt and sashiko patterns for over 20 years. With her practical approach to quilting and her extensive experience Dorie has been instrumental in introducing many new and traditional quilters to the unlimited potential of quilt piecing and designs.
Workshop: Sashiko
"My students know me as an enthusiastic and patient teach, one who encourages trying new techniques and expanding their repertoire of skills." In the classroom, Dories' students are treated to the specific techniques and involved in their class, and also to precision piecing tricks as well as efficient shortcuts which help to streamline the pleasures of quilt making.
She also liked the idea of using her favorite Asian/oriental fabrics together with other blenders that makes her quilts exquisites and one of the kind. Fabric selection is discussed on every class as a result of her beautiful quilts and patterns. Dorie encourages quilters to enjoy the process, to gather as much knowledge as possible and to challenge themselves with new techniques and processes.
Lecture: My Quilting Then And Now
Dorie has been designing quilt and sashiko patterns for over 20 years. With her practical approach to quilting and her extensive experience Dorie has been instrumental in introducing many new and traditional quilters to the unlimited potential of quilt piecing and designs.
Workshop: Sashiko
"My students know me as an enthusiastic and patient teach, one who encourages trying new techniques and expanding their repertoire of skills." In the classroom, Dories' students are treated to the specific techniques and involved in their class, and also to precision piecing tricks as well as efficient shortcuts which help to streamline the pleasures of quilt making.
She also liked the idea of using her favorite Asian/oriental fabrics together with other blenders that makes her quilts exquisites and one of the kind. Fabric selection is discussed on every class as a result of her beautiful quilts and patterns. Dorie encourages quilters to enjoy the process, to gather as much knowledge as possible and to challenge themselves with new techniques and processes.
2023 - JUNE: BOOK SALE
2023 - MAY: YVONNE PHENICIE & OUR BIRTHDAY PARTY
Lecture: I LOVE A CHALLENGE
Yvonne has a passion for quilts and quilting. She has been quilting since 1990, but sewing much longer. In her spare time, she loves to travel and explore in their RV. Yvonne will share with us a grouping of 25-30 quilts that she hopes will inspire us to try our hand at a Round Robin or Challenge quilt. Maybe she’ll give us an idea for our next challenge.
Lecture: I LOVE A CHALLENGE
Yvonne has a passion for quilts and quilting. She has been quilting since 1990, but sewing much longer. In her spare time, she loves to travel and explore in their RV. Yvonne will share with us a grouping of 25-30 quilts that she hopes will inspire us to try our hand at a Round Robin or Challenge quilt. Maybe she’ll give us an idea for our next challenge.
2023 - april - Eileen milligan and daughter, melissa
Lecture: Starting Your Own Business
Eileen and Melissa, from Melissa and Mom Quilts will be visiting us. Eileen does a trunk show of their pattern collection and lectures on the ins and outs of starting your own business. Perhaps, you will start publishing patterns or begin lecturing and teaching classes after this presentation!
Melissa has been quilting since she was 8 or 9 years old. She started quilting with her grandmother and was given her first sewing machine by grandma on her 10th birthday. She designed her first quilt pattern for her college dorm bed, Star Bright, which is still in our pattern collection today. Melissa has lived in a lot of different places, most recently spending 5 years working on her PhD at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. She finds the inspiration for the quilts she designs in many different places. Along with designing for Melissa & Mom Quilts, she also designs for Villa Rosa Designs and most recently for Batik Textiles.
Eileen, "Mom", has been quilting for 45 years and sewing for longer than that. She loves a wide variety of fabric styles, especially batiks, and enjoys putting together the quilts that Melissa designs. Melissa is the inspiration for all the quilt designs and she writes the patterns. Mom proofs the instructions and the fabric requirements and makes up many of the samples. She also teaches classes on the construction of several of their patterns.
Workshop: None, it’s Easter! We could do an UFO class if enough people are interested or just Sit and Sew on Saturday. I probably won’t be here.
Eileen and Melissa, from Melissa and Mom Quilts will be visiting us. Eileen does a trunk show of their pattern collection and lectures on the ins and outs of starting your own business. Perhaps, you will start publishing patterns or begin lecturing and teaching classes after this presentation!
Melissa has been quilting since she was 8 or 9 years old. She started quilting with her grandmother and was given her first sewing machine by grandma on her 10th birthday. She designed her first quilt pattern for her college dorm bed, Star Bright, which is still in our pattern collection today. Melissa has lived in a lot of different places, most recently spending 5 years working on her PhD at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. She finds the inspiration for the quilts she designs in many different places. Along with designing for Melissa & Mom Quilts, she also designs for Villa Rosa Designs and most recently for Batik Textiles.
Eileen, "Mom", has been quilting for 45 years and sewing for longer than that. She loves a wide variety of fabric styles, especially batiks, and enjoys putting together the quilts that Melissa designs. Melissa is the inspiration for all the quilt designs and she writes the patterns. Mom proofs the instructions and the fabric requirements and makes up many of the samples. She also teaches classes on the construction of several of their patterns.
Workshop: None, it’s Easter! We could do an UFO class if enough people are interested or just Sit and Sew on Saturday. I probably won’t be here.
UFO CHALLEGE! Suzanne Lee
Let’s get some of those UnFinished Objects out of the way! This month, we’re working on number 5 on your list. I’ve got my first step done on the Mystery Quilt and am working on step 2. (Mystery Quilt is my #5.) Whoever completes the challenge for this month gets the satisfaction of a job well done, our congratulations and a prize!
Let’s get some of those UnFinished Objects out of the way! This month, we’re working on number 5 on your list. I’ve got my first step done on the Mystery Quilt and am working on step 2. (Mystery Quilt is my #5.) Whoever completes the challenge for this month gets the satisfaction of a job well done, our congratulations and a prize!
2023 - march - Kerri Hershey - Building our own crazy quilting program
Kerrie Hershey will give us a brief history of Crazy Quilting and demonstrate a modern Crazy Quilt method.
Then members with anything Crazy Quilt will share their items and stories . We have vintage quilts and a doll with a crazy quilted dress, vests, modern crazy quilts, blocks with amazing embroidery, or anything else with this theme that you would like to share! You’ll be the building blocks of this program! Tell us your story of the quilt.
Bring your sewing machines and scrap fabric and Barbara Haddon will get us started at Sit and Sew. If you have favorite embroidery books, bring them to share.
Then members with anything Crazy Quilt will share their items and stories . We have vintage quilts and a doll with a crazy quilted dress, vests, modern crazy quilts, blocks with amazing embroidery, or anything else with this theme that you would like to share! You’ll be the building blocks of this program! Tell us your story of the quilt.
Bring your sewing machines and scrap fabric and Barbara Haddon will get us started at Sit and Sew. If you have favorite embroidery books, bring them to share.
2023 - February - Dora cary
Dora Cary from Paso Robles, CA will be delighting us with her stories and trunk show. Dora is a Romanian-born engineer and designer who moved to the United States in 2001, discovered quilting in 2006, made her first quilt and became an American citizen in 2008, and wrote her first quilt pattern in 2013. I met her on my cruise to Alaska this year. She is a joy to work with!
Lecture: From Iron Curtain to Cotton Quilts is the story and trunk show of her journey from Romania as an engineer to California as a quilter, quilt shop owner, and quilt teacher.
Workshop: Only One THIS IS A TWO DAY WORKSHOP
Dora will show us her simplified stack-and-whack technique for making her “Only One” quilt. There is no waste with her technique. The workshop is a 2 day affair. She will bring fabrics with her to sell that are perfect for this technique, but you are welcome to bring your own as well. Don’t forget to take the supply list when you sign up.
After the meeting, we will be taking our large cutting mats, rotary cutters, long rulers and machines to SVWC to get started on our quilts. We can set up and leave the machines over night and continue on Sunday with no wasted time with setup. She has some great techniques that I think will apply to other projects as well!
Lecture: From Iron Curtain to Cotton Quilts is the story and trunk show of her journey from Romania as an engineer to California as a quilter, quilt shop owner, and quilt teacher.
Workshop: Only One THIS IS A TWO DAY WORKSHOP
Dora will show us her simplified stack-and-whack technique for making her “Only One” quilt. There is no waste with her technique. The workshop is a 2 day affair. She will bring fabrics with her to sell that are perfect for this technique, but you are welcome to bring your own as well. Don’t forget to take the supply list when you sign up.
After the meeting, we will be taking our large cutting mats, rotary cutters, long rulers and machines to SVWC to get started on our quilts. We can set up and leave the machines over night and continue on Sunday with no wasted time with setup. She has some great techniques that I think will apply to other projects as well!
2023 - January - Merri caywood
January brings us Merri Caywood from Orland, CA.
Her lecture is called, “Playing with Border Prints.” There are some lovely ones out there! It’ll be fun to see what she has done with them. There is no workshop this month.
Her lecture is called, “Playing with Border Prints.” There are some lovely ones out there! It’ll be fun to see what she has done with them. There is no workshop this month.
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.
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.