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Our October program after the October 21st meeting will be by our very own Fran Elliot. She will be presenting a lecture about Quick Curve Rulers by Sew Kind Of Wonderful.
The free workshop will take place on Friday, October 22nd, 10am to 4pm via Zoom or in-person (to be decided later). Fran is giving this lecture and class at no cost. However, you will have to purchase the ruler and the pattern. You can get them both at AMAZON. See below. ALSO, please remember to SIGN UP online for the workshop. Click on the Button above or on the link. Because of the COVID rise, we are not sure if we will be meeting on ZOOM or in person in October. Things are just so up in the air. But, you can get the ruler on AMAZON. Search on the “Sew Kind of Wonderful, Mini Quick Curve Ruler”. I just bought one and it only took a few days to arrive. 
This is the piece she will teach, just in time for Christmas:
you can get the pattern on Amazon. Search for “Sew Kind Of Wonderful QCR Posh Santa Ptrn” It is $11.65 with free Prime shipping 
Fran Elliot's Biography
Fran is a retired Oncology Nurse, originally from Chicago, who joined our Guild about a year ago when she and her husband moved from the Phoenix area to Green Valley. Unfortunately for us, they have moved back to the Sun city area of Phoenix, however she has retained her membership in our Guild. “I love learning new arts. I have been quilting for about 20 years, and have enjoy learning new techniques. I am a Certified Quick Curve Ruler Instructor by Sew Kind of Wonderful. I find their technique and patterns really fun to put together. I also enjoy Judy Niemeyer's patterns and have put together 4 of her quilts. With 2 more waiting for me to start. I love to hand stitch and have incorporated hand stitched blocks into quilts. I have an embroidery machine that I really need to use at it's potential. So much to learn.” She is also a Certified Zentangle Teacher, and practices Zentangle for self enjoyment. Teaching has been put on hold for the last year due to Covid. She is an award winning gourd artist, and produce only a few pieces a year at this time, since she is focused on quilting as her primary art. |
Step 1 : Sign Up
Whether you pay online or mail a check, or even if the program is free, please fill out the Program Signup form. This information goes directly to the Program Chairs. You'll indicate whether you're paying by check or on Square. or if it's free. You'll get a confirmation email. Click on the LINK or the button. Here's the link spelled out: https://forms.gle/pZDbN9SpTTM5S6Bk7 Some workshops require payment. Please follow the instructions below to submit payment if required. Step 2: Program Payment (if needed)
If you have issues using the shopping or the form, please contact Karen Rainford at 651-454-5487 or email webmaster.gvqg@gmail.com. |
Past Workshops
September 16, 2021
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September 16th, 1pm- Post -Meeting Speaker- Christine Hager-Braun
Have you ever made “bad art” like a painting with the colors all wrong, a drawing with a poor composition, or a quilt with the seams not lining up? I have, more than just once! In this lecture we discuss the influence of talent and dedication on creativity and how creativity applies to different forms of expression, including (but not limited to) painting, fiber art, and quilting. While we all know that creative expression helps us to balance our lives, we often lack confidence in our pursuit of creativity. Together we explore the obstacles we face and how we can overcome them, individually, in one-on-one settings, or as a member of a group. This presentation is a mixture of practical steps, plenty of inspiration for a positive mindset, and some not so serious stories about my own creative journey. Of course, lots of images of my fiber art accompany this lecture. You will walk away with a clear understanding how you can develop more confidence in your creative process. |
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August 2021 Program
Aug. 19-Lecture- “Now You See It, Now You Don’t. The Magic of Disappearing Blocks. August 20th 10am-4:30pm, Workshop: Making Magic, a Disappearing Block Sampler Quilt |
What an exciting workshop we had today with Brita Nelson. Here’s my top so far. Will give it a border on another day.
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In August we had a Lecture and workshop presented via ZOOM, by Brita Nelson. Brita Nelson is an award-winning quilt artist and teacher with over 35 years experience. She was a chemical engineer in her previous life and brought that passion for knowledge and improvement into her quilting endeavors. Since retiring from the corporate world she has devoted herself to sharing her love for quilting by writing, speaking, demonstrating and teaching. With her website: www.QuestioningQuilter.com she explores two of the most powerful words in the English language. “What If”. In this lecture, she does a deep dive into “What If” with a variety of disappearing blocks.
Workshop participants bought a downloadable copy of the pattern: Making Magic, A Disappearing Block Sampler Quilt”. The pattern includes a supply list and dozens of ideas for changing the disappearing block. This can be found on the shopping page of her website: https://questioningquilter.com/shop/
Brita created a coupon for 10% off the patterns on her website which can be used by anyone in our guild. When you go to check out, just type: greenvalley in the coupon code box. This coupon will be good until one week after the workshop.
There is a 3 minute video about the lecture and workshop.
https://youtu.be/hcGF5Gbd4pc
Workshop participants bought a downloadable copy of the pattern: Making Magic, A Disappearing Block Sampler Quilt”. The pattern includes a supply list and dozens of ideas for changing the disappearing block. This can be found on the shopping page of her website: https://questioningquilter.com/shop/
Brita created a coupon for 10% off the patterns on her website which can be used by anyone in our guild. When you go to check out, just type: greenvalley in the coupon code box. This coupon will be good until one week after the workshop.
There is a 3 minute video about the lecture and workshop.
https://youtu.be/hcGF5Gbd4pc
Christmas in July - July 16, 2021
I’m not sure about anyone else, but I sure enjoyed our “Christmas in July” sew day. It was so nice to
actually see everyone in person, hearing the buzz of sewing machines, and the laughter and voices.
We had 27 people that either stopped in, some with donations, or did some sewing, cutting, ironing,
or assembly. I went to the storage unit today and did an official count. With what we had in storage
and the stockings made on sew day, we have a total of 779. GREAT JOB EVERYONE! We will
have enough stockings to support Valley Assistance again this year! It would be fabulous though if we
could get some more stockings for a nice little stash for next year. So if you are not “stocked-out”,
give me a call and I will put out kits for you (quilt and tote kits available also). Thank you again for
your great job!
Janell Duncan, Charity Chairperson
actually see everyone in person, hearing the buzz of sewing machines, and the laughter and voices.
We had 27 people that either stopped in, some with donations, or did some sewing, cutting, ironing,
or assembly. I went to the storage unit today and did an official count. With what we had in storage
and the stockings made on sew day, we have a total of 779. GREAT JOB EVERYONE! We will
have enough stockings to support Valley Assistance again this year! It would be fabulous though if we
could get some more stockings for a nice little stash for next year. So if you are not “stocked-out”,
give me a call and I will put out kits for you (quilt and tote kits available also). Thank you again for
your great job!
Janell Duncan, Charity Chairperson
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JUNE 17, 2021- STUDIO CRAWL
No Workshop this month. The Studio Crawl was held after our main meeting on Thursday. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE YOUR SEWING ROOM? Ever wonder how other Quilters organize their supplies and work room? It's fun to see the space that artists use to create their art. The members who shared their quilt studios with us were: Palma Davis. Diane Johnson, Nancy Mosher, Cindy Cutsforth, and Janell Hurst. We were invited into their homes to see us how they set up their sewing spaces. What a great program. Thanks ladies. |
May 2021
MAY 20-LECTURE--A Journey to Paper Piecing. Free lecture at the 1pm Member Meeting via Zoom
MAY 21- Workshop - Paper Piecing Paradise
The May 2021 workshop featured our own Jane Smith. Her program was for beginners in paper piecing, but also benefits those who want to improve their skills. The Bird of Paradise pattern is her own design, Which she is very generously sharing with us for our workshop. Instructions included how to approach a paper piecing project, how to enlarge/shrink a pattern, and ideas on drafting your own pattern. Also included was a list of paper piecing pointers which is a distillation of what she has learned over the years.
Before COVID, when we thought this was going to be in person, she mentioned she has a selection of books on the topic, which she is willing to loan out to participants because "I know where you live". She will create a list of these books.
MAY 21- Workshop - Paper Piecing Paradise
The May 2021 workshop featured our own Jane Smith. Her program was for beginners in paper piecing, but also benefits those who want to improve their skills. The Bird of Paradise pattern is her own design, Which she is very generously sharing with us for our workshop. Instructions included how to approach a paper piecing project, how to enlarge/shrink a pattern, and ideas on drafting your own pattern. Also included was a list of paper piecing pointers which is a distillation of what she has learned over the years.
Before COVID, when we thought this was going to be in person, she mentioned she has a selection of books on the topic, which she is willing to loan out to participants because "I know where you live". She will create a list of these books.
April 2021 - Applipiecing
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April Lecture and Workshop with Karen McCarty Via Zoom--Applipiecing
Lecture on April 15th at 1:00. Workshop on April 16th, from 10:00 to 4:00 This class introduces the technique of Applipiecing, which can produce wonderful curved lines, and very sharp points with ease. It is a combination of freezer paper applique and paper piecing… with a twist. The use of ombres creates luminosity and movement in this fun, fast moving class. You’ll transfer the design to freezer paper, and iron fabric onto freezer paper pattern pieces. You will be able to see the design develop on the provided design board instantly. Finish by learning the unique way of sewing each piece together. A light box would be helpful if you have one, or you will have to trace the patterns up on your window. |
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March 2021: Little Landscapes
Our presenter for our February 18 Lecture and Feb 19 workshop was LeAnn Hileman, leannhilemanartquilts.com. LeAnn is an award winning landscape quilter from Glendale, AZ. In 2020 she won the Outstanding Artistry award at Road to California. She presented via Zoom.
Using Karen Eckmeier’s book Accidental Landscapes, we will create two little landscape quilts in our workshop. There are two very important principles we will stress: first, keep it simple (while we’re learning) and layering. This book was so instrumental in my learning process that I use it over and over to teach basic starting points in creating landscape quilts. No matter how complex my final landscape quilt might end up, it had to start at a beginning, preferably a simple one. And because these are little, no worries about wasting fabric!
- Lecture: From the Ground Up - Let’s Talk Landscape Quilts
Using Karen Eckmeier’s book Accidental Landscapes, we will create two little landscape quilts in our workshop. There are two very important principles we will stress: first, keep it simple (while we’re learning) and layering. This book was so instrumental in my learning process that I use it over and over to teach basic starting points in creating landscape quilts. No matter how complex my final landscape quilt might end up, it had to start at a beginning, preferably a simple one. And because these are little, no worries about wasting fabric!
Little Landscape Participant Quilts |
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February 2021- TEXTILE TOTEMS – Quilted Wall Sculptures
On January 22nd, 2021 we had our 1st Virtual Workshop. Michelle Watts was our teacher.
Friday January 22nd 10am - 4pm
Textile Totems are a fresh, new idea. The totems combine easy piecing techniques with your
favorite embellishments. Students will work on a one of a kind quilted wall sculpture. I will
share a variety of different creative design ideas. I will discuss and demonstrate the basic
layout and assembly process. I will share some of my favorite decora>ve embellishments,
including decora>ve machine stitches, quilting, beads, buttons, and yarns. I will
demonstrate how to finish your wall sculpture and get it ready to hang. I will have lots of
photos and examples to share with everyone. Students will work on a single totem during
class. Feel free to work on a small collec>on (3 or more) if you prefer.
Friday January 22nd 10am - 4pm
Textile Totems are a fresh, new idea. The totems combine easy piecing techniques with your
favorite embellishments. Students will work on a one of a kind quilted wall sculpture. I will
share a variety of different creative design ideas. I will discuss and demonstrate the basic
layout and assembly process. I will share some of my favorite decora>ve embellishments,
including decora>ve machine stitches, quilting, beads, buttons, and yarns. I will
demonstrate how to finish your wall sculpture and get it ready to hang. I will have lots of
photos and examples to share with everyone. Students will work on a single totem during
class. Feel free to work on a small collec>on (3 or more) if you prefer.
