July Program - Christmas in July
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For the July Christmas in July, please email or text Janelle Duncan, so she can plan for lunch and setup. There is no cost associated with this program.
Please refer to your directory in the password protected area of the website for Janelle's contact Info.
SIGN UP & Pay for the August workshop - Two Steps Step 1 : Sign Up Whether you pay online or mail a check, 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. Here's the link spelled out: https://forms.gle/pZDbN9SpTTM5S6Bk7 Step 2: Program Payment
If you have issues using the shopping or the form, please contact Karen Rainford at 651-454-5487 or email webmaster.gvqg@gmail.com. |
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August 2021 Program via Zoom
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 Cost:
$30 for members ($31 to pay online) and $35 for non-members ($37 to pay online) |
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In August we will have 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 will need to buy 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 has 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 will need to buy 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 has 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
PAST Workshops
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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.
