As the Guild enters 2021, there are still a lot of unknowns regarding the COVID pandemic and our ability to meet in-person. Since we are not able to book programs with national speakers in advance, we are going to plan ahead as much as we can and keep our members updated as soon as we have firm information. Thanks for your patience as we all work through this together.
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January 21 - "Organization" is the theme for this month's meeting!
1: What questions do you as a member have about the upcoming year? Or what suggestions do you have for topics for the programs? We want to hear what is on you mind. 2: The second topic will be a short video which gives some ideas on how to organize your fabric scraps. But — as you know — there are many ways to organize your fabric stash or your sewing room. If you have an idea, we’ll have a show and tell so you can share. Please inspire us! Join us via Zoom! Watch for an email with a link to the meeting. February 18 - Stitch Meditations
The last 12 months have taken all of us out of our routine. With the events going on around us, we often just wanted – or needed – to stay safe at home. We may not have felt comfortable going into a crowded store or to a meeting with other people. So what can we do with the materials we have at home to keep us busy, use our skills and create a work of art? Our February program features Liz Kettle, a textile artist based in Colorado Springs. She will introduce us to Stitch Meditations. It is a way for us to create art and relieve stress at the same time! Don’t worry … it’s not another project that will take money and extensive time to complete. Instead, it’s a way to use what we have in materials (fabric, thread, embellishments) combined with the skills we’ve developed over the years to complete a piece of art in less than 45 minutes! Come join us….and learn about Stitch Meditations from Liz Kettle. Join us via Zoom! Watch for an email with a link to the meeting. March 18 - From Trash to Treasure with Laura Winckel
The saying, “One Man’s Trash is Another Man’s Treasure” couldn’t be more true for Laura Winckel. During this amazing lecture “From Trash to Treasure” she explores the various ways she has rescued quilts from places such as trash filled dumpsters,
cluttered closets, and cobwebbed attics (just to name a few). Listeners will be fascinated as she reveals the refurbishing and creation of the collection she has built over the years; each piece possessing its own unique story. The assortment of artwork includes an array of 1930s feed sacks and fabrics to feed sack quilts. Quilts dating back from the 1800s to present day, Laura’s gift brings the past to the here and now. From stained to stunning, and incomplete to incredible, Laura’s journey of transforming homeless fabric into priceless treasures is a story of talent and magic that shouldn’t be missed. April 15 - Sew-In
The Sew-In will begin via Zoom at 3:00PM and members will choose to work on any Comfort Quilt pattern. The regular Guild meeting will begin at 6:45PM. A Show and Tell from the Sew-In will be followed by a a presentation of Show and Tell from two Guild members. Watch for Zoom links in your inbox via MailChimp.
The specific details are listed in the April newsletter. 
May 20 - Donna Jordan
The Carpenter's Wheel The Carpenter’s Wheel pattern will be demonstrated from start to finish in our May program. The instructor, Donna Jordan, will guide us from the first step of choosing the fabrics, cutting the pieces and finally stitching them together. Her guidance makes this traditional quilt pattern (which is also known as Star of Bethlehem and Carpenter’s Star) a breeze to make by using half-square triangles. The end product will be a full-size quilt which can be as colorful as you wish! As an added bonus, Donna has developed instructions for the pattern and assembly which can be downloaded for free. So….no note-taking required during the program. Come join us and learn tips and tricks for this classic pattern. 
June 17 - BRITA NELSON Live -via Zoom
The Magic of Disappearing Blocks Brita Nelson joins us live on June 17th (via Zoom) to present her program “Now You See It, Now You Don’t. The Magic of Disappearing Blocks”. She 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. In her own words, Brita describes below how she demonstrates turning simple blocks into a beautiful quilt during her program and follow-up workshop. Click here for the brochure. |
July 15 - IN-PERSON MEETING begins. Since this will be the first time we meet in-person in a very long time, we will have a Member Show & Tell. We ask that members bring only two items. We will have time to socialize and visit!
We look forward to seeing you again! August 19: AUCTION PREP - TRICKS AND TIPS
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December 16 - Guild Christmas Party
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