Planned Workshops
September 19 1:00pm - Program: Schoolhouse Multiple stations teaching skills
September 20 (Friday) Sew a Rag Quilt Rug 9:00-3:00 SIGN UP LINK
We will not be using rags (ha!), but Sue M will have kits containing blocks and batting for you to sew. If you have never made a rag quilt, you might want to partner with someone. It is a very simple process and there is no need to quilt or bind when you are finished.
You will need your sewing machine, thread, pins, and a sharp pair of scissors.
Sue will collect the finished quilts and launder them before sending them to our charities. If you would like to attend but don't want to make a rag quilt, please bring another charity project to work on.
Please click on the LINK to sign up. Thank you and hope to see you there
We will not be using rags (ha!), but Sue M will have kits containing blocks and batting for you to sew. If you have never made a rag quilt, you might want to partner with someone. It is a very simple process and there is no need to quilt or bind when you are finished.
You will need your sewing machine, thread, pins, and a sharp pair of scissors.
Sue will collect the finished quilts and launder them before sending them to our charities. If you would like to attend but don't want to make a rag quilt, please bring another charity project to work on.
Please click on the LINK to sign up. Thank you and hope to see you there
Past Workshops
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April 18/19 2024- Program: Longarm Quilters
Workshop: Charity hosted a 'strippers' event to make items for charity. May 15/16 -2024 Program: Gretchen Lima trunk show Workshop: Make your own Spirit Doll June 20 - Program: Quilter's Bingo No workshop on Friday July 18 - Annual Charity Sew Day - no guild general meeting August 15, 16- Charity Work Days - no guild general meeting |
Step 1 : Sign Up
Whether you pay online or mail a check, or even if the program is free, please register for the event. This is important so the program chair can expect you and can send you a supply list. We use SignupGenius for all our signups. Look for the link for your workshop on the Home page and/or on the Program Page. Some workshops require payment. Please follow the instructions below to submit payment if required.
Step 2: Program Payment
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Thursday April 18, 2024 1pm at General Meeting
Your quilt top is finished. What’s next? Dianna Henderson and Sally Eagleman, professional long-arm quilters, will share their knowledge and experience. The topics will include: preparing your top, borders, backing, batting, and more. Come and learn best practices for getting your quilt finished whether you quilt it yourself or hire a professional quilter. Friday April 19th - 9:30 - 3pm at Risen Savior STRIPPING is on the docket for our next sew day in April. A tub of strips will be available as well as ideas for making quilts including foundation paper piecing. If you have ideas you would like to share, please bring them. IF YOU DON'T WANT TO STRIP, please work on something of your choice. Just come and have fun! SPIRIT DOLL WORKSHOP – Friday, May, 17, 2024
Class fee is waived; however, there is a kit fee of $25 per participant (cash or check made payable to Gretchen Lima. Pay at the workshop) Where: Church of Risen Savior Fellowship Hall, Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Our incoming guild president, Gretchen Lima, is the artist & maker of beautiful Spirit Dolls. She will be featured as our May, 2024, general program speaker and will also be teaching you how to make your very own Spirit Doll like the one below, using fabric of your choice for the body. For this workshop *early signup is encouraged* to allow you plenty of time to complete the pre-class prep and sewing that is required. Come and join in on the fun! To see more of Gretchen’s work, you can visit FEMININE MYSTIQUE ART GALLERY in Tubac, AZ, or check out her website at: www.gretchenlima.com Questions about her work? Email [email protected], |
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Thursday, March 21st Program: Scraptastic Scraps!
Cindy Cutsforth, Program Chair, will present a lecture that showcases organization techniques for scraps and small fabric pieces, as well as examples of stunning quilts that have been created from the scrap bins of other quilters. A trunk show of scrappy projects will also be presented. Prior to this program, all guild members will receive a Survey Monkey email blast so you can provide your thoughts on all things scrappy, so watch for that special email. Bring to the meeting:
Friday, March 22nd – Open Sew Day! Church Fellowship Hall 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. SIGNUP No cost to members. $5 for non-members. It’s been a while since we had a sew-your-own project day, so you are invited to bring your sewing machine to work on a project(s) of your choice. This event is FREE. Bring a lunch and settle in for a day of sewing with fellow guild members. Irons and ironing boards will be provided. |
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Feb General Meeting 1pm Speaker
Sierra Vista-based artist, Deb Deaton presented a lecture and trunk show featuring her stunning art and art quilts. She began quilting over 30 years ago and although she loves to create beautiful quilts, her love of art moved her into Fiber Arts, leading to her launch of DJ’s Fiber Arts. She is an award-winning fiber and multi-media artist, creating fiber art quilts, painting her own fabric, embellishing quilts with different fibers and media such as silk, wool, paints, beads and more. Today, Deb is a full-time fiber artist who enjoys sharing her knowledge through the unique and exciting classes she offers, introducing students to the amazing world of art quilts. Her motto is – “NO RULES, JUST ART” Learn more at: www.djsfiberarts.com Workshop Whether you have painted your own fabric or have a piece you love, lets add texture and fibers to you piece! WHEN: Friday, February 16 th , 9:30 am to 3:00 pm COST: $45 member, $50 non-member In this workshop, you will learn how to create your own art piece by adding texture with fibers. Deb will show you how to add different fibers like sari yarn, rattail, thread painting, and more to create your piece of art. The sky’s the limit to what you can embellish with. Common embellishments include: metallic threads, gemstones, feathers, cheesecloth, whatever you love. Many students may have painted their own fabric, then want to embellish it. That is great if you have a wonderful painted piece you want to bring. Otherwise, begin with a beautiful batik or hand dyed fabric. Your fabric could have words on it, then embellish around it. There really is no right or wrong in fabric choices. |
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January 18th Guild Program: Guest Speaker was Arizona quilter and designer, Heidi Pridemore, from The Whimsical Workshop
The Whimsical Workshop team has made over 1000 quilts for fabric companies, quilting magazines and their own retail website. Heidi will be sharing her tried and true insider tips, tricks and tools that she uses every day while running her business. Be prepared to learn how to get the most out of your tools and equipment, shortcuts to save time while cutting, and tips for construction and finishing projects. In this lecture, Heidi showcased some of her favorite projects with you! Website https://www.thewhimsicalworkshop.com/ Friday, January 19th Workshop: Color Play Lecture and Workshop with Heidi Pridemore Church Fellowship Hall 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The first part of this event was a trunk show as we went over Color, Value and Patterns of fabrics. We discussed strong combinations that make beautiful quilts. Students brought 5-10 fabrics from their stash that we reviewed as a group and made suggestions to make a stronger combo. (This was optional). In the workshop, Heidi guided us through her way of selecting fabrics and tips on how to pair up strong color combinations for your future quilt projects. She covered basic English Paper Piecing Techniques and tips while constructing this fun little pin cushion in class. Workshop fee: $50 guild member, $55 guest Note: Student Class Kit Cost $20.00 (This cost is not included in the workshop fee) Kit includes one spool of Aurifil 80wt gray thread, sewing needles, pre-cut fabric shapes, pre-cut paper pieces, fabric for pincushion side & backing, walnut shells, polyfil and glue stick. |
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Organic Machine Quilting Workshop – presented by Swan Sheridan
Friday, November 17th 9:30 – 2:30 (5 hours) in Risen Savior Fellowship Hall Cost: Member Workshop $45 Non-Member Workshop $50 In this class, students will learn to expand their free motion quilting skills. The basics of tools, sandwiching, and preparation will be covered. Class exercises will focus on using the three basic elements of free motion (lines, curves, and circles) to build a variety of designs. Prepare to take on the exciting world of modern machine quilting with a variety of simple techniques that will open the box to expanded concepts of machine quilting. |
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October 20 – 9:30-2:30 - "Sew Day" Church of the Risen Savior
“Sew Day”, featuring the popular container cactus class This Sew Day is a combination of general sewing and preparation for the upcoming craft bazaar at Historic Canoa Ranch in November. During the sew day guild member, Joan Fahning, will once again show attendees how to make those wonderful container garden cactuses. Bring: • Your sewing machine, sewing tools and thread. • Fabric – an assortment of yardage, fat quarters or scraps (at least 8x8 inches) you may have on hand in ‘cactus colors’ or think outside the box! Batiks work great for this project, as well as low volume prints. o It you have small containers that would work for a dish garden, you can bring those to donate too. • Your lunch and drink Irons, ironing boards and cutting mats will be available for use.
“Sew Day”, featuring the popular container cactus class This Sew Day is a combination of general sewing and preparation for the upcoming craft bazaar at Historic Canoa Ranch in November. During the sew day guild member, Joan Fahning, will once again show attendees how to make those wonderful container garden cactuses. Bring: • Your sewing machine, sewing tools and thread. • Fabric – an assortment of yardage, fat quarters or scraps (at least 8x8 inches) you may have on hand in ‘cactus colors’ or think outside the box! Batiks work great for this project, as well as low volume prints. o It you have small containers that would work for a dish garden, you can bring those to donate too. • Your lunch and drink Irons, ironing boards and cutting mats will be available for use.
May 18th - Program - “Hopi Quilting: Stitched Traditions from an Ancient Community”.
We are fortunate to once again have Carolyn O’Bagy Davis as our featured speaker. She will present a program titled “Hopi Quilting: Stitched Traditions from an Ancient Community”. Carolyn is a fourth-generation descendant of Utah pioneers, who has written 15 books on the history of archaeology, quilting, and western history. She lectures extensively to history, archaeology, and quilting groups around the country and has curated many traveling museum exhibits. You can learn more about her at the meeting or you can read more about her impressive biography on her website: https://www.carolynobagydavis.com/authorbiography/
May 19th – Open Sew Day 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Take advantage of this opportunity to get together with fellow guild members to work on your own projects. Whether it is project prep, machine stitching, handwork, or just dropping by to chat and see what others are working on, everyone is welcome. Pick up a charity project at the general meeting if you do not have a current project underway. Ironing boards and irons will be available. Bring your own lunch/snack.
We are fortunate to once again have Carolyn O’Bagy Davis as our featured speaker. She will present a program titled “Hopi Quilting: Stitched Traditions from an Ancient Community”. Carolyn is a fourth-generation descendant of Utah pioneers, who has written 15 books on the history of archaeology, quilting, and western history. She lectures extensively to history, archaeology, and quilting groups around the country and has curated many traveling museum exhibits. You can learn more about her at the meeting or you can read more about her impressive biography on her website: https://www.carolynobagydavis.com/authorbiography/
May 19th – Open Sew Day 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Take advantage of this opportunity to get together with fellow guild members to work on your own projects. Whether it is project prep, machine stitching, handwork, or just dropping by to chat and see what others are working on, everyone is welcome. Pick up a charity project at the general meeting if you do not have a current project underway. Ironing boards and irons will be available. Bring your own lunch/snack.
Lecture, April 20th: by Karolyn “Nubin” Minerd.
Nubin will have a variety of quilts that have been separated into different techniques that she often uses. She will be describing and demonstrating some of the techniques and will hold a question and answer time as well as a time for you to come and take a closer look at the quilts. The techniques she will discuss in this lecture are Machine Applique, using wools, a couple different collage techniques and paper piecing. She has some new quilts to bring with her that were not part of the fall trunk show.
Machine Quilting Workshop, April 21st, 10-3:30pm, $30.00 and $10.00 kit fee. Hummingbird Appliqué.
LIMIT: 20 students. sign up EARLY.
A beginning approach to machine Applique will be taught in an all day workshop taught by Karolyn “Nubin” Minerd.
She has designed a hummingbird project especially for our guild here in Green Valley! The project will use basic shapes using her three favorite turned under (no raw edges) techniques and products for machine applique.
There is a kit fee of $10 that you will need to purchase from Nubin the day of class (cash only please). The kit includes the three different appliqué products you will be using in the class, glue, an Appliqué tool, written instructions on each technique, and the pattern for the hummer.
Nubin will have a variety of quilts that have been separated into different techniques that she often uses. She will be describing and demonstrating some of the techniques and will hold a question and answer time as well as a time for you to come and take a closer look at the quilts. The techniques she will discuss in this lecture are Machine Applique, using wools, a couple different collage techniques and paper piecing. She has some new quilts to bring with her that were not part of the fall trunk show.
Machine Quilting Workshop, April 21st, 10-3:30pm, $30.00 and $10.00 kit fee. Hummingbird Appliqué.
LIMIT: 20 students. sign up EARLY.
A beginning approach to machine Applique will be taught in an all day workshop taught by Karolyn “Nubin” Minerd.
She has designed a hummingbird project especially for our guild here in Green Valley! The project will use basic shapes using her three favorite turned under (no raw edges) techniques and products for machine applique.
There is a kit fee of $10 that you will need to purchase from Nubin the day of class (cash only please). The kit includes the three different appliqué products you will be using in the class, glue, an Appliqué tool, written instructions on each technique, and the pattern for the hummer.
January 19, 2023 -- Nubin Jensen-Collage Quilting, Sweet Summer Watermelon
At our January meeting on the 19th, we will have a trunk show by Karolyn "Nubin" Jensen. She has many talents, one of which is Collage Quliting. Below is a piece she made.
Nubin's Story
I have been long arm quilting since 2005. We started out with a Gammill Optimum plus and then added a second machine, another Gammil Optimum plus in 2010. I do all of the custom quilting and my husband, Bob, does all of the edge to edge pantograph quilting. Read more about Bob below.
I am passionate about my art and what I do in my custom Quilting. I have always drawn and doodled on paper - now I draw with thread on quilts!
I enjoy teaching long arm classes, piecing classes, designing my own quilts, dyeing my own fabric and doing trunk shows
At our January meeting on the 19th, we will have a trunk show by Karolyn "Nubin" Jensen. She has many talents, one of which is Collage Quliting. Below is a piece she made.
Nubin's Story
I have been long arm quilting since 2005. We started out with a Gammill Optimum plus and then added a second machine, another Gammil Optimum plus in 2010. I do all of the custom quilting and my husband, Bob, does all of the edge to edge pantograph quilting. Read more about Bob below.
I am passionate about my art and what I do in my custom Quilting. I have always drawn and doodled on paper - now I draw with thread on quilts!
I enjoy teaching long arm classes, piecing classes, designing my own quilts, dyeing my own fabric and doing trunk shows
Nov 17- 2022 Quick Quilts at General Member Meeting
November Speaker - Karen Rainford -
Would you like to complete quilting projects more quickly? We'll explore a technique called Quick Column Quilting that minimizes seam matching and uses many other tricks to simplify design, layout, piecing, and assembling quilts based on column and bargello techniques.
November Speaker - Karen Rainford -
Would you like to complete quilting projects more quickly? We'll explore a technique called Quick Column Quilting that minimizes seam matching and uses many other tricks to simplify design, layout, piecing, and assembling quilts based on column and bargello techniques.
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November 18 Program - 10-3pm - FREE - Karen Rainford
Create a modern table runner in one day. You’ll use a simple, free pattern, and bargello techniques to piece the table runner. You’ll finish the runner with a flat binding, and embellish with straight-line or free motion quilting. Use your own fabrics and keep your runner, or choose fabrics from the Charity Quilting bins and we’ll donate the results. Quilters of all skill levels are welcome for an interactive day of fun and fellowship. Workshop Fabric Instructions |
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October 2022 -- MJ Kinman -- Lecture:Gems and Joy,
Bite-Size Gems Workshop, with MJ Kinman: 10am -4pm, ZOOM, Friday, October 21, Length of Workshop: 5-6 hours, Skill Level: Confident Beginner—MAX Students: 25 , COST: members:$45.00, non-members: $55.00. In this fast-paced workshop, participants will create their own singularly beautiful work of faceted light using the same single-foundation piecing techniques MJ uses to create her own “diamond quilts”. Participants will choose from one of several pre-selected abstract gem designs based on their skill level. They will then learn how to chart the design onto freezer paper; code each piece for color, location, and adjacency; position template pieces onto fabric to achieve the desired light effects; and ultimately create their own unique study in faceted color. Participants will leave the class with a small top that can later be hand- or machine-quilted at home If you have questions, please contact Gretchen Lima at [email protected] or phone 520-730-4117. You will receive a Supply list after you have signed up, and paid. |
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Aug 19 10-4pm Seminole patchwork
EXPLORING SEMINOLE PATCHWORK: A Seminole Sampler- Seminole Patchwork dates to the early 1900’s. Students will explore the magical techniques of Seminole piecing, as they piece a variety of different patchwork strips. I will show you several new and innovative ways to assemble the completed patchwork strips into a project that will suit any style, whether, traditional, modern or contemporary.
JULY 17 1-4pm Twister Quilt
The following day, June 17th, our member, Elizabeth Heintz will give a workshop on the “Twister” quilt, using the 8x8 twister ruler. Below is a sample of what you can make using this technique. The rulers can be purchased in several different sizes and are available at the Quilt Central Studio in Green Valley or on Amazon. The price of the workshop is $10.00 for members, and $15 for non-members. Purchasing online is an extra $1 to cover the Square fee. Workshop is from 1pm to 4pm. A supply list and pre-workshop sewing, will be emailed to you upon signing up and paying on our web site. www.greenvalleyquiltguild.com
June 16- at our meeting
Lauri McAlpin, owner of the NEW "Quilt Central Studio” Fabric store in Green Valley, will be our program for June 16th after our business meeting. Lauri and a few of her instructors will be showing us some of the fabrics she has for sale in the shop and telling us about the workshops they offer in their classroom. She attended our May meeting and passed out a little green flyer showing the workshops for June and July, as well as some very good discounts on purchases in the store. Our meeting site is at the Lutheran Church of the Risen Savior, 555 South La Cañada Drive in Green Valley.
EXPLORING SEMINOLE PATCHWORK: A Seminole Sampler- Seminole Patchwork dates to the early 1900’s. Students will explore the magical techniques of Seminole piecing, as they piece a variety of different patchwork strips. I will show you several new and innovative ways to assemble the completed patchwork strips into a project that will suit any style, whether, traditional, modern or contemporary.
JULY 17 1-4pm Twister Quilt
The following day, June 17th, our member, Elizabeth Heintz will give a workshop on the “Twister” quilt, using the 8x8 twister ruler. Below is a sample of what you can make using this technique. The rulers can be purchased in several different sizes and are available at the Quilt Central Studio in Green Valley or on Amazon. The price of the workshop is $10.00 for members, and $15 for non-members. Purchasing online is an extra $1 to cover the Square fee. Workshop is from 1pm to 4pm. A supply list and pre-workshop sewing, will be emailed to you upon signing up and paying on our web site. www.greenvalleyquiltguild.com
June 16- at our meeting
Lauri McAlpin, owner of the NEW "Quilt Central Studio” Fabric store in Green Valley, will be our program for June 16th after our business meeting. Lauri and a few of her instructors will be showing us some of the fabrics she has for sale in the shop and telling us about the workshops they offer in their classroom. She attended our May meeting and passed out a little green flyer showing the workshops for June and July, as well as some very good discounts on purchases in the store. Our meeting site is at the Lutheran Church of the Risen Savior, 555 South La Cañada Drive in Green Valley.
May 2022
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Workshop May 20, - Make a Saguaro Cactus wall hanging.
For our workshop, on May 20th, Palma will show us how to make a cactus wall hanging using strips. Below is a picture of 3, but we will only be making one in the workshop. The workshop is from 10am to 1:30pm with a half hour to eat lunch. Palma is presenting the class free of charge, except for her pattern, which is $15.00, to be paid to her at the workshop. There will be a list of fabrics and supplies you will need, that I will email to you once you sign up on our web site, https://www.greenvalleyquiltguild.com |
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March 2022In March, our Program was given by Valerie Funk, from Tucson. This terrific program for beginner Quilters gave us a wonderful chance to learn how to use fusible web to create designs on fabric. It turns out it’s pretty simple and FUN! Her Lecture/trunk show on March 17th, was in person at our meeting, and was titled, Valerie Funk Quilt Artistry. The program was about her story and what led her to creative art quilting, and what drives her creative motivation. The workshop, in person as well, (at least as far as we know at the moment) on March 18th, 10-4pm, will be "Southwest Splendor". Below is from an email from Valerie: "I have published a few books that can be found on Amazon Big Star Beautiful by Valerie Funk A multi sized star block sampler pattern book) Valerie Funk Quilt Artistry 2018 (look book) I have had quilts travel with SAQA around the US I’ve had several quilts accepted into AQS shows I have have had several award winning quilts in SUGAR shows First place winner with Gammill Fall in my World challenge I’ve created patterns and quilts for Paintbrush Studio’s a division of Fabri-Quilt My work has been featured by Omni Thread and a few other publications. Although I am primarily an art quilter I am an artist of many mediums. My degree is in graphic art and photography. My favorite theme has been landscapes and mid century modern abstract art. I be am also a ten year Army veteran with three boys that have all served and I try to create something every few years that I can sell or raffle to help support our troops." |
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Lecture, JANUARY 20, 2022
From Inspiration to Art Process—PowerPoint lecture presentation on the topic of where she finds inspiration for her art: Other artists, photographs, influences from life experiences. She also discuss how to make effective quilts using art concepts such as limiting color palette, simplifying the background, using repetition of line, shapes, values and color throughout the work. |
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Workshop, via Zoom, January 21, 10-4pm
Keep it Simple, but Pack a Punch
A full day workshop working on choosing materials and designing works to showcase simple but effective quilts. We will discuss color, values and design concepts, then sketch out a rough design on paper, keeping in mind that “simple” often makes more of a powerful statement than “busy”. This class will involve mostly improv quilting without a ruler. Some simple fusing may be added. Bring your hand dyed or commercial fabrics: an interesting focal fabric and various values in other hand dyes, batiks, silks or prints. Gradient fabrics are always fun. We will cut and piece our quilts. Quilting and facing will be demonstrated and discussed. PDF supply list will be provided prior to class.
Also, students often like to use Vicki Welsh’s gradients for this class:
https://www.colorwaysbyvicki.com/store/c11/Gradients.html#/
She has offered Rachel’s students a 10% discount. —Key code available to signed up and paid students.
Keep it Simple, but Pack a Punch
A full day workshop working on choosing materials and designing works to showcase simple but effective quilts. We will discuss color, values and design concepts, then sketch out a rough design on paper, keeping in mind that “simple” often makes more of a powerful statement than “busy”. This class will involve mostly improv quilting without a ruler. Some simple fusing may be added. Bring your hand dyed or commercial fabrics: an interesting focal fabric and various values in other hand dyes, batiks, silks or prints. Gradient fabrics are always fun. We will cut and piece our quilts. Quilting and facing will be demonstrated and discussed. PDF supply list will be provided prior to class.
Also, students often like to use Vicki Welsh’s gradients for this class:
https://www.colorwaysbyvicki.com/store/c11/Gradients.html#/
She has offered Rachel’s students a 10% discount. —Key code available to signed up and paid students.
Rachel Derstine is an award winning fiber artist living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her works are featured in invitational and juried gallery shows and fine art/craft shows throughout the country. She has had articles published in Machine Quilting Unlimited and Art Quilting Studio magazines. Her work has been purchased and installed in institutions such as Epic Corporation in Madison, WI, and the Milton Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA.Having grown up in Japan, this influence is evident in her style and use of kimonos, silks, ikats, hand dyed and batik fabrics. She includes traditional techniques of quilting as well as her own contemporary methods. She does all her piecing, applique and couching on a domestic sewing machine and her quilting on a long arm quilting machine.
You may find her artwork on https://rachelderstinedesigns.com. You may find her online and virtual live quilting classes on https://artfulquiltingandsewing.com,
Facebook Pages: Rachel Derstine Designs, Artful Quilting and Sewing
Facebook Group: Artful Quilting and Sewing Group,
Instagram: @derstinedesigns@artfulquiltsew
You may find her artwork on https://rachelderstinedesigns.com. You may find her online and virtual live quilting classes on https://artfulquiltingandsewing.com,
Facebook Pages: Rachel Derstine Designs, Artful Quilting and Sewing
Facebook Group: Artful Quilting and Sewing Group,
Instagram: @derstinedesigns@artfulquiltsew
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Our Speaker for November 2021 was Karen Fisher from Tucson at our in-person meeting.
Building Your Quilting Skill Set How many of you have a favorite quilting skill? How many of you try to avoid some construction techniques because you do not like or fully understand them? Learn the joy of expanding your own quilting ideas by adding to your own repertoire of quilting construction skills. |
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Our October workshop was led by our own Fran Elliot. We worked with the Sew Kind of Wonderful ruler- The Mini Quick Curve Ruler to create a Santa block.
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. 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. |
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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.
Textile Totem Participant Quilts
Green Valley Quilt Guild/Valley Quilters PO Box 1180 Green Valley, AZ 85622 www.greenvalleyquiltguild.com
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2025 Quilt Show - Splendor in the Desert, March 2025 contact [email protected]
.Contact the Technology team at: [email protected]
2025 Quilt Show - Splendor in the Desert, March 2025 contact [email protected]
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