WHAT’S HAPPENIN’
- Judy Momenzadeh, 2010 Program VP
I hope everyone enjoyed Rusty’s lecture as much
as I did. I loved her comment, “you don’t have to
marry the fabric, just date it”. Thank you Rusty, for
your insight and the lovely quilt show!
There are still openings in Debbie Jones’ classes
on Saturday and Sunday, April 10 and 11. I will
accept last minute sign ups but if you are
interested, let me know so I can send the supply
list to you. She will also give a lecture at next
month’s meeting so don’t miss that.
The program for May will be Member Demos.
Please contact me if you would like to demo your
special skill. This is always a popular program and
very informative. Bring your cameras to document
the techniques to review later.
We had a great response to the color challenge; I
gave out 20 fat quarters and had requests for
more. If you would like to join the challenge, use a
bright orange fat quarter of your own. I extended
the deadline to June, so everyone should have
plenty of time to work our something really
creative.
I’ve heard little snippets from some of you on what
your doing; it sounds very interesting!
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FABRIC EXCHANGE
2010
April : BLACK and WHITE
May: Batiks
June: Reds, White & Blue
July: Purples - solids, tone on tone or
prints.
August: Greens - solids, tone on tone or
prints.
September: Oranges - solids or Halloween
prints
October: Browns & Oranges - Autumn colors
November: Christmas prints
December: White on White
[Ed. Note: In a perfect world, you could
probably get 20-6”
squares from a ½ yard of fabric, but don’t
count on it. To
be on the safe side, purchase ¾ of a yard. You
wouldn't’t buy it if you didn’t like it, so err on
the side of stash building.]
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JOIN THE CELEBRATION!
The American Quilt Study Group (AQSG), a non-
profit organization dedicated to preserving the
history of quilts and quilt making, is turning 30!
We’re invited to join the in a nationwide block
challenge called “30s for 30” (see details
below). For every 30 blocks received, one
person’s name will be drawn to win those
blocks. To learn more about AQSG
and our annual Seminar, please visit their
website at ;
www.americanquiltstudygroup.org.
30s for 30 QUILT BLOCK CHALLENGE
• Blocks must be 12-1/2” square (to finish to a 12-
inch block) and made of either 1930s
reproduction fabrics or vintage 1930s fabrics.
Fabrics must be 100% cotton. Please pre-
wash/preshrink all fabrics.
• Blocks may be any design and any color
combination, in keeping with the 1930s fabrics.
• Send your blocks to the address below, along
with a donation of $3 for the first block, and $1
for each block thereafter sent at the same time.
Block donations from groups are welcome. Any
funds collected in excess of those needed to
complete the project will be donated to the
AQSG Endowment fund.
• The blocks will be photographed and the
photos will be posted on the AQSG website,
along with the maker’s name and state (or
country).
• Blocks will be compiled into sets of thirty. At
Seminar 2010 in Minneapolis (Oct. 14-17), we will
have a drawing for the various sets. For each
block that you send, your name will be entered
once into the drawing. You do not need to be
present to win.
• Deadline for submitting blocks is Oct. 1, 2010.
Send your blocks and payment (checks made
payable to AQSG) to: AQSG ’30s for 30 c/o Paula
Pahl, 9204 Sugarstone Circle, Highlands Ranch,
CO 80130. Be sure to include your name,
address and phone number.
Questions? Contact Paula at the address above
or email:
paulapahl@q.com; phone: 303-204-2821.
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