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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