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Speakers2010
January 19, 2010
Mike McNamara "Humor,
Meaning and Metaphor in Quilts"
Mac shows some of the big bed quilts he's made for special people in his life. He pieces personal messages, using symbols, visual puns and metaphors, into each quilt. He feels that any quilt of his will have its owner chuckling themselves to sleep under it.
February 16, 2010 Using a selection of her quilts as mile markers, she will trace her inner life journey from chaos and self destruction to inner peace, paralleling her quiltographical journey from a crazy-quilt in 1970 to sensational stars in 2009 .
March 15, 2010 Rami Kim the Quilted and Folded Excellence Rami Kim is a DNA scientist who turned in her lab coat to become a fabric artist, quilter, and teacher. She has distinguished herself as an innovative and award-winning designer. When Rami is not traveling, she lives with her husband and two daughters in California. April 19, 2010 Cathie Hoover Trunk Show - Quilts and Garments Quiltmaker and Wearable Art have been Cathie's passion since 1979. She is known for her sense of humor and strives to keep her work and teaching light, fun, and productive for her students. Cathie is equally knowledgeable in quilt and wearable art techniques, with experience in teaching and winning awards in both areas. She resides in "Dairy-Rich" Central Valley city of Moodesto with her husband and six grandchildren.
May 17, 2010 Colleen Grainger How'd You Do That? Answers Revealed Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Colleen Grainger, after living in Alaska for 25 years, now travels between both states as a full -time quilter. She learned to sew as a child and started quilting in 1998. Six months later she became a long arm quilter, and designed her first quilt pattern. She also began converting patterns into mysteries to meet customer's requests. Her new career was born and she loves what she's doing now .
, 2010 Jerry Fujimoto Journey as a Quilter
September 20, 2010 Judy Sisneros 2009 JANUARY 20, 2009 Mary Mashuta You Can Never Own Too Many Stripes (remember this is a Tuesday night meeting) Get more mileage per square inch. Stripes in blocks, sashing, bindings, and garments. Mary's latest book "Foolproof Machine Quilting" which teaches you how to "Create Beautiful Machine Quilting with Your Home Sewing Machine - No Free-Motion Required" will be on sale at the meeting. www.marymashuta.com
FEBRUARY 17, 2009 The Pixeladies Tempting Technology, Digital Delight and Creative Collaboration (remember this is a Tuesday night meeting) As the Pixeladies, Deb Cashatt and Kris Sazaki have merged the innovative nature of the digital with the traditional world of textiles to express their respect for the history of fiber as well as their fascination with technology. Join the Pixeladies as they demonstrate how they design fabric on the computer, their technical process for printing on fabric. And don't forget they have LOTS of stuff TO SELL! www.pixeladies.com
MARCH 16, 2009 Rachel Clark Clothing for the Body and Soul - Fashion Show Rachel D. K. Clark is a contemporary artist with a GREAT sense of humor, teacher and lecturer who comes from a long line of sewers, beginning with her Great Grandmother. While her garments and quilts can be whimsical, political or a personal statement it always reflects her LOVE of traditional quilt making. www.rdkc.com
APRIL 20, 2009 Lynda Wagner Games People Play Quilting was just a fun hobby-then after joining a quilt guild things got rapidly out of hand. Show and tell was my favorite part of the meeting and there were so many things to try. In short order I had over 80 UFO’s. This lecture is full of games that I play with myself; to get me motivated to finish things. Some games apply to specific projects. Lecture includes tips on how to avoid unfinished projects. No slides just garments and guilts!
MAY 18, 2009 Jean & Nancy UFO - Mystery Night It has come to our attention that there is a pervasive mystery unraveling in our Guild. Are YOU part of it??? Start checking now! Agatha Chrissee is around! Stay tuned for more information at meetings and on the website.
JUNE 15, 2009 Jody Ohrt Don’t Fear The Judge Jody Ohrt has been quilting since 1995. She has judged many quilting competitions including the Marin Quilt and Needle Arts Show and Pacific International Quilt Festival. An accomplished speaker, her focus is on the judging process, tips on preparing items for competition and understanding judges comments. She, also, teaches a class in Machine Trapunto. Heirloom machine quilting on antique linens has become the center of her quilting life. Her work is published in the AQS book Whole Cloth Linen Quilts, by Cindy Needham. She lives in Marysville California. Her Handout: Preparing Your Quilt for Judging
JULY 20, 2009 Cynthia Wheeler Quilts of Valor Sew-In We do not have as many quilt blocks completed and ready to be sewn into tops as we had last year, so we are asking that members make star or pinwheel blocks prior to the meeting so we can sew some tops. The blocks should be 12 ½” unfinished and have a white/off white background. Fabric will be available at the June meeting if you need it. We will also be making the blocks at the sew-in. We will still need people to cut fabric, organize blocks into tops and others to sew the blocks or tops. As always there will be snacks and drinks and wonderful people to sew with. Looking forward to seeing y’all at the meet’n place. Pattern for blocks to make for the Sew In: Ohio Star & Pinwheel Blocks
AUGUST 17, 2009 Nancy Brown Hand Appliqué Animal Quilts Nancy started making quilts over fifteen years ago after her mother took a quilting class. Nancy has always loved animals and found that she could create animal portraits with hand appliqué. Nancy makes these quilts because she feels that animals are important parts of this world and should be celebrated and preserved for future generations to witness. Patterns and note cards will be for sale. AUGUST 23, 2009 Nancy Brown Striped Cat Hand Appliqué WORKSHOP (Sunday 10 – 4) limit of 20 students, Cost $45.00 Start going through your stash! Come and learn the way that Nancy does hand appliqué while working on a striped cat pattern. The cat can be made with several stripes, one strip or in any colors you choose. Nancy will also show you how to change the pattern to make it look like your own cat.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2009 Julie Hirota It’s All About Color Julie takes you through the fundamentals of good design-and makes it simple and fun! Her playful slide show and lecture feature information on good design essentials including: balance, color, and texture. Take a look inside at how Julie creates her art glass quilts and her more recent fiber tile quilts. Julie has a new line of handbags and accessories and YES she will have items for sale. www.jhiro.com www.jhiro.etsy.com OCTOBER 19, 2009 Liz Piatt Quilts From Then to Now
Liz graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in
Fine Arts, and has lived in several places, mostly to accommodate her
husband's career. She has been juried into the Bedford Museum, the Museum
of American Folk Art (New York) fine arts and quilt shows. She has been
published in several national arts and quilt magazines, and is active
locally in quilt guilds and arts guilds. Her work has been chosen for
several calendars, and she has been featured by local newspapers. She is
also active in good causes.
Ailyn Ecob - Quilting Barbara Fors - Fearless Fusing Eyrlene Kammerer - Borders
DECEMBER 14, 2009 Hand made ornament exchange, games, sing along
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