Peggy Martin coming in February

This February at the guild, Peggy Martin will be treating us to a special trunk show and her lecture, Beyond Traditions: Using traditional blocks as inspiration for different variations and settings in quilts.

Peggy has been presenting programs and workshops at guilds and seminars since 1988. She has been nominated for Professional Quilter's Teacher of the Year. She has exhibited quilts in the San Diego Quilt Show, Road to California, the IQA show in Houston, AQS in Paducah, and Tactile Architecture IV. She lives in San Diego, California and is married with two grown sons.

For more information on Peggy, visit here website at: www.peggymartinquilts.com

Peggy will also be teaching a workshop to make a classic New York Beauty Quilt using her Quick-Strip Paper Piecing method. Don't miss this informative class!

Date: Saturday, February 14
Time: 10 -4
Place: To be determined
Cost: Member, $35 Non-member, $45

For more information on the workshop, click on this link: See workshop supply list

For more information, contact: Kathleen Papenhausen or Diane Sakamoto or email us at sjvquilters@gmail.com

Quilt in the City - Location Change!!!

*** ALERT!!! The location for QUILT IN THE CITY***
has been changed to:

Table Mountain Training Facility, Suite 104
8525 N. Cedar, Fresno (click here for a map)

This is your chance to get together with your friends, away from home, housework, phones, TV, or whatever your favorite distraction is and quilt till you wilt. Go home, sleep in your own bed, come back and do it all over again.

The Guild will provide tables and cutting/ironing stations. Also water, ice tea, coffee, treats and prizes! Lunch and dinner are on your own. There are many restaurants at River Park or you can bring your own (no kitchen available).

This is a great way to meet people in the Guild while doing what you love to do - quilt! Feel free to bring your own chair or a pillow for our folding chair, as well as a power strip and light. Show and Tell on Saturday night!

• When: Saturday, August 8th from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm and Sunday, August 9th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Where: Table Mountain Training Facility, Suite 104, 8525 N. Cedar, Fresno (map)
  
• Who: Space is limited to 30 attendees- first paid, first served
• What: Bring your own projects to work on. We will also have comfort quilt kits available if you wish to do your community service project.
• Rated: “R” for relaxing
• Cost: $40.00 for two days of fun!

Need more info?
Contact: Lynn Psaltis, Nancy Christian or Lor-Rae Raus

August Newsletter is now available!

Read it now by clicking here: Read the August Newsletter

November Program: Nadine Kirk & Reverse Applique

This November, award winning quilter Nadine Kirk will be treating us to a lecture and slide tour of contemporary and historic quilts that incorporate the technique of reverse applique. She'll also be sharing many of her show quilts from the Pacific International Quilt Show, American Quilting Society Show and the Road to California.

Nadine will also be teaching a class on her Reverse Machine Applique technique. Sign-up for this informative workshop today!

Date: Friday, November 13
Time: 10 -4
Place: D&J Sewing Center
2700 N. Clovis Ave. Suite 103
(Clovis Ave. and Gettysburg) Click here for map
Cost: Member, $35 Non-member, $45

For more information, contact: Kathleen Papenhausen or Diane Sakamoto or email us at sjvquilters@gmail.com

Block of the Month July 2009 “President’s Choice”

***Update:*** If you're looking for a great site for Crazy Quilt Ideas, check out Sharon B's blog on Crazy Quilting. She even has a block layout template. To see it click here: View blog on Crazy Quilting

This month we will all make blocks for Nancy’s President’s quilt. She has asked that we all make a crazy quilt block symbolizing our own journey as a quilter. She asked that the blocks be 9.5” unfinished, for a nine inch finished block. She also requested that every block be signed by it’s maker; and that all applied trims die in the seam allowance.

Since you will be furnishing all your own materials; there will be no charge this month.

For consistency we request that you foundation piece your block on a washed and machine dried piece of unbleached muslin or similar weight cotton. Washing and drying will hopefully eliminate shrinkage in the completed block.

Cut a generously sized piece of muslin and mark both the 9” completed block and the seam allowance in the center. Using your prettiest fabrics you can either turn under the edge of each patch as it is added or use the flip and sew method to cover the design area. If you choose to use fusible interfacing, please use a very light weight to preserve the drape of the finished block. Trims can be added in the seams, or you can embellish seams and patches with either hand or machine embroidery. Couching, ribbon work, beads and thread play are other options.

Let your creative juices flow in designing your little masterpiece, we will accept them at both the August and September meetings. Happy quilting!

We will be eagerly waiting to see the products of your creativity.

Ann and Jacki

September Program: Speed Dating with Kimberly Wulfert

Do you have old quilt blocks or quilt tops that you inherited from Grandma and don’t know what to do with ? If so you won't want to miss our September program featuring Kimberly Wulfert.

For the program, Kimberly will be "Speed Dating" quilts.
Using antique quilts from her own collection as well as vintage quilts from our members, Kimberly will treat us to a quick lesson on dating each quilt by examining the fabrics, pattern and construction techniques used.

On Saturday, September 12 Kimberly will be teaching a

workshop on how to work with vintage blocks, tops and fabrics to make authentic looking reproduction quilts that incorporate styles of the past with fabrics of today. Age appropriate quilt style, patterns, borders and colors will be discussed for each student's project. General guidelines on the care and cleaning of quilts is also covered, as well as specifics on working with fragile fabrics.

Sign-up for this informative workshop today!

Date: Saturday, September 12

Time: 10 -4

Place: D&J Sewing Center

2700 N. Clovis Ave. Suite 103

(Clovis Ave. and Gettysburg) Click here for map

Cost: Member, $35 Non-member, $45

Contact: Kathleen Papenhausen or Diane Sakamoto or email us at sjvquilters@gmail.com

More info on Kimberly Wulfert can be found at: www.antiquequiltdating.com

Don't Miss the Road to California Bus Trip!

Our annual Bus Trip to the Road to California Quilt Show at the Ontario Convention Center is scheduled for January 16th and 17th, 2010

We'll be staying at the Doubletree Hotel next door to the convention center and prices for the trip include:

Bus only $55
2 persons in a room + bus - $110 per person
3 persons in a room + bus - $100 per person
4 persons in a room + bus - $ 90 per person

There is a $35 non-refundable deposit for each person. No sign-ups without deposit. There are only 47 spaces on the bus and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be a waiting list if we go over that number.

For information contact Sheryl Fogal.

August Ice Cream Social

This August we’ll be having our annual Ice Cream Social. Join all your friends & quilting buddies for an evening of fun as we indulge our sweet tooth with ice cream and all the trimmings.

Along with the tasty treats, we’ll be having our Installation of Officers and Membership Drive Kick-Off. There will also be LOADS of prizes from local quilt stores in the area.

Be sure and join in the fun!

2009/2010 Guild Officers and Chairpersons

Learn how to do the "Dreaded Curve"

Join SJVQG member Kellie Shulruff and her friend Susan John as they teach a workshop this month on the “Many Moons” technique (pictured) . If you thought you could never do a curve, sign up for a workshop and see how easy it is!

Date: Workshops are held the week of July 28 through August 1 (email Kellie at Funquiltingclasses@yahoo.com to schedule a specific day)

Class fee: $25.00 plus $8.00 Template

Location: Home of Carolian Mooney in Clovis, CA

For more information or to schedule a class, please email Kellie at: Funquiltingclasses@yahoo.com

Comfort Quilt Challenge Results

Additional photos can be see at: View Challenge Quilts

Congratulations to the winners of our first Comfort Quilt Challenge!

Men's Quilt - Carol Summers

Women's Quilt - Gerri Pymm

Children's Quilt - Pat Rosander

There were 38 wonderful quilts entered in the contest and the special judges had tough decisions to make in choosing the one special winner in each category. Our judges deserve a very special “thank-you” for giving up their evening to help us with our contest. They are Linda Carter of Quilter’s Quarters, Hanford, Carolyn McCray of Cottage Quilts, Fresno and Kathy Beechinor of Quilters’ Paradise, Clovis. Be sure to say “hello” and “thanks” the next time you shop in their stores.

I also want to thank each and every quilter for the time, effort and talents displayed in these wonderful quilts; I hope you all know how much these quilts will mean to many less fortunate individuals.

Contest participants were:

• Men’s Quilts: Carol Summers, Sue Rosa, Jackie Schwarting Powers, Joanie Barker, Terrilyn Myers (2), JoAnn Crimi, Sue Vildosola (2)

• Child’s Quilts: Anna Chapman, Pat Rosander, Evelyn Hilton, Helena Pietro, Cathe Pietro, Lynn Psaltis, Carolyn Heins, Pat Baker, Vicki Young, Sandra Larson, Lyla MonPere, Carol Mercer
  

• Women’s Quilts: Barbara Friesen, Sheron Schiller, Carolyn Houck, Lisa Brannan, Lor-Rae Raus, Gerri Pymm, Teresa Orr (2), Sandy Woods, Shelia Ownsberg, Terrilyn Myers, Tammy Toomer, Nancy Lord, Jennifer Morgan, Judy Dunnigan, Janet Nuxoll, LaVerne Vidrio, Elena Ortiz, Jessi Ellis
  

Finally, I would like to thank my special volunteers Sue, Sheron, Barbara, Sandra, Carol, and Susan who helped assist the judges, get every quilt signed in, moved around and toted to Susan’s car at the end of the evening. Also thanks to two special ladies, Lor-Rae for running the raffle and Sue for manning the camera.

THANK-YOU, ONE AND ALL!

Jo Anne Krebs (SJVQG’s Brown Bag Lady)

P. S. If you took home a scrap bag, but were not able to finish the quilt for the contest, I hope you will be able to finish it and bring it in to be donated at a later time. Your quilts are always appreciated.

2009 Quilt Retreat at Wonder Valley Resort

Join us at Wonder Valley this November 5th through 8th for our annual Quilt Retreat!

Our quilt retreat offers uninterrupted quilting (except for meals!), camaraderie with fellow quilters and opportunities to develop new friendships in a creative atmosphere. This weekend is just for you! Start a new project or finish an old one. We have a spacious sewing room with tables dedicated to cutting and pressing as well as coffee/tea service all day. The sewing room is open until the last person standing turns out the light.

For Registration Form and more information, click here

July Newsletter is now available!

Read it now by clicking here: Read the July Newsletter

Jill Schumacher's Worshops:TIME CHANGE!

The time of Jill Schumacher's workshop's have changed and will now begin at 9 am instead of 10 am as previously indicated:

• Saturday workshop (9am-4pm, July 11th) - Introduction to Machine Quilting.
• Sunday workshop, (9am-4pm, July 12th) – Machine Trapunto.

Click on the following links to see supply lists for the workshops (note that there are four pages for the Intro to Machine Quilting Workshop and only one for the Trapunto):

Intro to Machine Quilting_1
Intro to Machine Quilting_2
Intro to Machine Quilting_3
Intro to Machine Quilting_4
Trapunto by Machine

The location of the workshops is at Granville Homes, doors will be open at 8 am.

July Workshops: Machine Quilting with Jill Schumacher

Last year when Jill visited the guild her workshops were in high demand. Be sure to sign up early to reserve your seat! Contact Kathleen Papenhausen for more information.

National Award winning machine quilter, Jill Schumacher began making her first quilt at the age of 12. In 1997 she learned to machine quilt her own work. Her first machine quilt won the Best of Show at the Siskiyou County Fair in 1998 and in 1999, won Second Place in the State Fair. This recognition started Jill’s journey in competitions and later, the inception of her business, Quiltmaker to the Queen.

Join award winning quilter Jill Schumacher on a quilt adventure and learn the art of creating tomorrow’s heirlooms with your home sewing machine. Learn to quilt like the masters. Come learn to create beautiful feathers and backgrounds that will enhance your quilt and create an heirloom of tomorrow. Visit Jill’s website at: www.quiltmakertothequeen.com

Saturday workshop (9am-4pm, July 11th) - Introduction to Machine Quilting. You will learn to control stitches, create simple continuous designs. Quilt a feathered wreath. Learn to stipple, Learn to ditch a quilt square and quilt a design motif.

Sunday workshop, (9am-4pm, July 12th) – Machine Trapunto. Learn the art of trapunto and give your quilting motifs another dimension by the art of double stuffing. Learn the quick and easy method that Jill teaches. It is so simple to learn that even a beginner with little quilting experience can accomplish this wonderful method of enhancing the beauty of any quilt.

Workshop Fee: members= $35.00 per day, non-members=$45.00 per day

“NAME THAT QUILT” QUILT CHALLENGE WINNERS

Congratulations to everyone who participated in the “Name That Quilt” challenge. It was amazing to see the creativeness used to bring songs and quilts together. Remember…all of the challenge quilts will be displayed at the 2010 quilt show.

Congratulations to Carol Summers the first place winner for her interpretation of The Lion Sleeps Tonight and to Jo Anne Krebs for her second place entry Great Balls of Fire.

Click here to see more photos of Challenge entries.

May Meeting for 2010 Quilt Show

The 2010 Quilt Show Committee invites anyone interested in
helping with the 2010 quilt show to attend an
organizational meeting May 31st at 1:00 p.m

The meeting will be held at :

A-1 Vacuum & Sewing Center
1365 N. Willow Avenue
Suite # 190
Clovis, CA 93619

For further information contact Sue Sidebottom, Sandy
Gaines or Sheryl Paul.

New Members: Join us for tea

New Guild members are invited to attend a tea Saturday May 30th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the home of Gerri Pymm. The purpose of the tea is to give the new members information about the Guild, how things work and what we do for the community. Light refreshments will be served.

Please RSVP to Nancy Christian by May, 24, 2009 if you plan to attend.

Comfort Quilts Needed for June Tie-In!

We're hoping every member will find the time this month to make a comfort quilt or wheelchair lap robe for the comfort quilt tie-in at the June meeting. You can use fabric and batting from your own stash or pick up a Comfort Quilt Kit from the Guild's stash upstairs at Quilters’ Paradise.

Need more info on making a Comfort Quilt?
Use this link to the see the Comfort Quilt instructions: Comfort Quilt Info

June Newsletter is now available!

The SJVQG Newsletter has been posted at SJVQG.com

Read it now by clicking here: Read the June Newsletter