News
Date Changes for November Meeting, Workshop
Posted May 3, 2013
Because the church has a conflict with our regular meeting date in November, SCVQA will meet a week earlier than we had planned. Cathie Hoover, our contracted speaker, was able to change her schedule to present her lecture on Monday, November 18, 2013 and teach a class on Tuesday, November 19. Please mark your calendars now. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause for our members.
How do you do that, Colleen?
Posted March 17, 2013
At our April 15th evening meeting, Colleen Granger will be answering that question and giving us a lot of tips, tricks and techniques that she uses to accomplish difficult looking designs in the easiest way possible. Colleen has evolved from an Air Force helicopter mechanic to a well-known quilter, lecturer and teacher since leaving school. And part of that adventure is dividing her time between Alaska and California when not traveling on her quilting adventure.
Still looking for volunteers for the quilt show!
Posted March 7, 2013
Jean Gillette and stepped forward to be out Volunteer Coordinator. Call her at 408-270-5723 or email her at jirishg@comcast.net. Most shifts are for only two hours and many require sitting!
SCVQA 2013 Quilt Show Committee
Web Site Changes
Posted February 25, 2013
There have been a lot of changes to the SCVQA website recently. The look has changed, this blog appeared, things have moved and more content has been added. Please take a look around and see what's new! Block Party, for instance, is now online. If you miss getting the block at the meeting, you can still get it here so you do not have to miss the party. If you have trouble finding anything or just like what you see, contact the webmaster.
Quilting in Three Dimensions with Susan Else
Posted on February 24, 2013
Susan Else will amaze and amuse us on the morning of May 20th with her lecture "Off the Wall: Quilting in Three Dimensions". She'll share her observations on art and her journey from quilt-maker to sculptor. Susan will be teaching her workshop "3D Adventures in the Garden" on Tuesday, May 21st. Students will learn to make trees, leaves, vines, and flowers that can be used to enhance their quilts or be used in three-dimensional settings.
2013 Quilt Show Vendors
Posted on February 24, 2013
There will be a lot of great vendors at the SCVQA 2013 Shower of Stars Quilt Show. Take a look at the vendors list on the quilt show website. While you are there, enter a quilt . . . or two!!
SCVQA 2013 Quilt Show Committee
Quilt Show Depots
Posted on February 24, 2013
Per the instructions on the entry receipt and label form, please make arrangements with the depot member to drop off and pick up your quilt. Remember, no quilts can be dropped off or picked up at the show!
SCVQA 2013 Quilt Show Committee
Upcoming Quilt Show - Volunteers Needed!
Posted on February 24, 2013
For those of you that signed up at the February meeting for volunteer jobs at the upcoming quilt show, THANK YOU!!!! However, there are still lots of opportunities to help and following are the areas in which volunteers would be appreciated. Most jobs only require only two hours of your time and most of those shifts involve quite a bit of sitting except for setup, takedown, quilt handling and white glove jobs. If you want to select something before the March meeting or have questions, email us at quiltshow@scvqa.org.
Treasure Chest sales - Robin Koenig and Martine Yingling
Treasure Chest setup on Friday - Robin and Martine
Entry Table and Ticket Sales - Pat Funke and Patty Hair
Setup and/or takedown quilt show racks - Mel Beach
Vendor help during setup and during the show - Janet Hagquist
Opportunity basket ticket sales/setup help/takedown help - Renee Rankin
Opportunity quilt ticket sales, pin sales, membership support- Roberta Pabst
Quilt handling for intake of quilts, sorting of the quilts, hanging the quilts and take down the quilts - Chris Koltermann
Children's area - Joan Spencer
Appraiser help - Joni Strother
Philanthropy table - Judi Wilson
White Glove - Roberta Pabst
We're counting on your help to make this an amazing celebration of our work as well as a truly successful fundraiser for our association!
SCVQA 2013 Quilt Show Committee
Make a Cute Bag!
Posted on February 11, 2013
Come to the workshop on February 26 from noon to 4pm at the WestGate Bible Church Theater. Learn to make an All You Need Bag. Make a few extra for donation to the SCVQA Quilt Show Treasure Chest or for gifts. Hope to see you there!
SCVQA 2013 Quilt Show: Treasure Chest Committee
Marcia Stein
Posted on January 13, 2013
Join us in March as Marcia Stein, award-winning textile artist will talk to us about combining her loves of photography and quilting. Marcia will teach her workshop "Picture This!" on Tuesday, March 25th. You will learn to machine appliqué a small quilt top using your own photo for inspiration. Choose among several methods of stitching - a narrow zigzag over raw, fused, or turned-under edges. We'll discuss how to achieve depth, when and how to add design elements, and how to simplify your design without sacrificing its essence. No drawing skills are required! This workshop is appropriate for the confident beginner and above!
Time for a New Project!
Posted on December 3, 2012
Do you need a holiday project for the children in your life? Pass on the tradition of quilting to someone under the age of 18. These quilts, completed in the last two years and at least 70% completed by the young person, can be shown at our "Shower of Stars" quilt show in April. It's not too late! Winter break is a perfect time to start a wonderful memory with those special children in your life. For more information, contact Linda Dumanowski.
SCVQA 2013 Quilt Show Committee
Hurricane Sandy Quilts
Posted on November 26, 2012
Currently, SCVQA does not have a project for donating quilts to those affected by Hurricane Sandy. If you are interested in helping by donating a quilt, you might consider sending your quilt to Timeless Treasures for their donation drive. There is information about sending quilts to Timeless Treasures on eQuilter.com. Be sure to scroll down and read the guidelines, suggestions and FAQ.
SCVQA Board
Quilting 101 Kickoff!!
Posted on June 28, 2012
SCVQA kicked off its inaugural Quilting 101 program in June with Judy Grijalva demonstrating 3 important points for accurate quilting. New and experienced quilters all benefitted from the many tricks and tips Judy shared on accurate rotary cutting, pressing and sewing with a 1/4" seam. After the demonstration, participants had the opportunity to practice and refine their accuracy with Judy's guidance and support using fabrics that were generously donated by a fellow SCVQA member. While we everyone gained new skills for accurate quilting, one guest participant enjoyed her experience so much she went on to become an official SCVQA member! Many thanks to Judy and the Quilting 101 organizers for a fun and informative event.
In July, Carol Current will demonstrate needle-turn applique using Jeana Kimball's method. Kits including heart cutout, needle and thread will all be provided to participants---you just need to bring a thimble and a pair of scissors with a good point. To sign up, contact LaNelle. More...
Ileane Hassel, Quilting 101 Chair
Marin NatureBridge Retreat
Posted on June 5, 2012
The Marin Retreat has a slightly different name, but there is no change in the experience. The retreat will be held on September at the renamed Marin NatureBridge Conference Center. Don't miss your chance to experience this retreat. The registration form is now available on the website and will be in the July Newsletter. More...
Calling all Designers!
Posted on June 5, 2012
If you like to design quilts, SCVQA needs you. Consider submitting a design for SCVQA's 2013 Opportunity Quilt! Tickets for the quilt will be sold at the SCVQA 2013 Quilt Show. More...
Oh, My Stars Challenge, SCVQA 2013 Quilt Show
Posted on May 23, 2012
As you've heard, the 2013 SCVQA Quilt Show is being planned. Once again there will be a quilt show challenge. Kits for the new challenge, Oh My Stars, will be on sale at the June and July 2012 SCVQA General Meetings. The price of the kits will be $8.00 each. Kits include 4 pieces of fabric, challenge rules, and an entry form. These small challenge quilts will be due for turn-in at the January 2013 meeting. They will be on display at the February and March 2013 SCVQA General Meetings for guild members to view and vote for their favorites. The winners will be announced at the quilt show, Shower of Stars in April 2013. Join in! Have some fun! And, think stars!!
SCVQA 2013 Quilt Show Committee
Children's Quilts Featured, SCVQA 2013 Quilt Show
Posted on May 23, 2012
The upcoming quilt show will again exhibit quilts made by the next generation, quilts made by young people ages 18 and under that have been completed within the past 2 years. To qualify, these young people must be sponsored by a SCVQA member. At least 70% of the quilt entered must have been made by the child. Please consider mentoring a young person and encourage them to enter a quilt in the April 2013 quilt show. Summer vacation is the perfect time to begin!
SCVQA 2013 Quilt Show Committee
Volunteer Opportunity, Snuggle Blankets
Posted on May 23, 2012
As announced at the May 2012 SCVQA General Meeting, Cancer CAREpoint, programs and services of Samaritan Cancer Foundation are in need of 3000 Snuggle Bundles for adult cancer treatment patients. These Snuggle Bundles are quick and easy to make, no-sew, fringed, fleece blanket and pillow cover sets made from 1.5 yards of fleece fabric, appropriate for adults. If you are interested in creating and donating one of these Snuggle Bundles, Cancer CAREpoint has instructions for download. This is not an official SCVQA Philanthropy project. Snuggle Bundles should be delivered directly to the Samaritan Cancer Foundation as instructed on the instructions sheet.
July Speaker, Terry Waldron
Posted on May 23, 2012
Terry Waldron became passionate about quilting as soon as she took her first class! Although she is constantly getting ideas for new quilts, Terry has taken a pledge to treat every piece of her work like it might be the last one she does and attempts to give equal attention to each phase of her quilts from design to binding.
On Tuesday, July 17, the workshop will be YOU by You: A Self Portrait. This is Terry... who are YOU? In this workshop you just MUST have a sense of humor and some cloth you LOVE! By the way, that is not a headband on her forehead... it's her eyebrows if she forgets to pluck! Can you tell she was an English teacher? But why no nose? There's a story there, too. In this workshop you will sift through your life and pick out ONLY what you want to show the world - both who you are and who you'd like to be! It's a fun way to start an art quilt. After all, you're bringing your own live model with you! Oh, and your portrait will have a new name when you are finished... the name that you always WISHED your mom had named you... Just call her Elizabeth... the one with the headband!!!
Sue Bianchi, Programs Co-Chair
In June, Anelie Belden
Posted on May 9, 2012
Anelie's love of quilting began at the age or 13 she saw a log cabin scrap quilt in a magazine and began to collect fabrics and sew the quilt for her parents. As a junior in High School she had the privilege of attending a school in Germany, which taught her beginning pattern making, and sparked her desire to create with fabric. She went on to major in fashion design, has worked in the clothing industry and, for the last 15 years, she has been teaching all levels of quilting. Specializing in beginning quilting classes, applique, machine quilting, and much more.
The past few years has taken her from teaching quilts to designing quilts and, in June of 2009, her very successful book, "Thorougly Modern Dresden" was released. In this book, Anelie has developed a new way to use the traditional Dresden pattern.
At our June 25th evening meeting, Anelie will be shoring with us tips and a trunk show titled "Dresden Dance".
We will be offering two very different workshops in which Anelie will be sharing some of her amazing talents. On Sunday, June 24th she will be teaching "Free Motion Feathering", an intermediate class. Then on Tuesday, June 26th she will teach patterns from her book, "Thoroughly Modern Dresden".
Sharon McElligott, Programs Co-Chair
Quilting 101
Posted on May 4, 2012
Quilting 101 is set to begin in June with informative demos to help new and experienced quilters learn new techniques or expand their knowledge. The classes will be held in conjunction with Sew In at Scrapbook Island on the second Wednesday of the month. More...
You Asked, Sonya Lee Barrington Provided!
Posted on February 22, 2012
After seeing Sonya's trunk show last month, many of you asked if she had her gingko pattern available for sale. Sonya heard your requests and has come up with this beautiful pattern. The price of the pattern, tax and shipping included is $10.00. Mail your check along with your return address to: Sonya Lee Barrington, Gingko Pattern, 837 47th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121.
Sue Bianchi, Programs Co-Chair
Coming this Spring - Additional Classes on Sundays
Posted on January 13, 2012
Many of you have not been able to take advantage of classes offered by SCVQA because Tuesday, the usual class day, is not a good day for you because of work, children's schedules or other conflicts. Sue and I have been looking for a classroom that would meet our criteria and be available on the Sunday prior to our general meeting. Well, we found one! Although it will not be available to us every month, we have made arrangements with Scrapbook Island, at the Princeton Plaza Mall, to occasionally use their classroom. Starting in April, with Karla Alexander, we will be offering a Sunday class in addition to the regular Tuesday class. So far, we have also contracted for Sunday classes in May with Rosemary Eichorn and in June with Anelie Beldon. We hope to be adding even more to the schedule as we get into the year and that they are successful so we can continue to provide them to members.
Sharon McElligott, Programs co-Chair
April Speaker and Teacher - Karla Alexander
Posted on January 13, 2012
Karla Alexander, well-known author of five books, featured artist in many quilt magazines and quilt calendars, and pattern designer will be our featured speaker at our April 16th evening meeting. Her lecture, Lift the Quilts out of Your Stash, will surely be meaningful to all of us! On Sunday, April 15th, the day before our general meeting, Karla will be teaching her Creative Grid Ruler Design class. In this class you will have a choice of eight of her patterns featuring using curves for squares and rectangles to give our quilt a totally new look. On Tuesday, April 17th, the class will be Gentle Curved Piecing, again focusing on nine different patterns created by Karla. This class will explore a variety of spontaneous piecing and cutting techniques while creating one-of-a-kind quilt blocks. Please visit her web site to see the many opportunities that will be presented in these two classes: www.saginawstreetquilts.com.
Sharon McElligott, Programs co-Chair