A CULTURE WITHIN: The Japanese American Experience through Art April 7 – May 28, 2012 Featuring Henry Sugimoto With Chiura Obata and Photographs of Heart Mountain internment camp by Hansel Mieth and Otto Hagel Paintings and Sculpture by Kay Sekimachi, Harry Nakamoto, David Kuraoka, Wendy Yoshimura, Chiyomi Teneike Longo and Pamina Traylor and others OPENING […]
From member, Sharon Mills My Daughter’s Quilt Guild had a wonderful speaker at their last meeting. Heather takes pictures for their website and has shared this with me. Thought those of you who love these old quilts might enjoy seeing the pictures. “Can’t wait to see the Civil War quilts that were presented by Betsy […]
Out of the Comfort Zone: New Directions in Quilting A juried exhibition of contemporary art quilts by Mendocino County Artists, March 3 – July 29, 2012 The Grace Hudson Museum takes prides each year to present a contemporary art show that displays the quality of our regional artists in a particular media. With our current […]
This was forwarded by our member, Judy Mathieson, as members may be interested in making these darling bears. Click on the link at the bottom of the email to go to the website that also has a photo of the bears. A very worthy cause. Thanks to Judy for passing it along. Judy, I am […]
At our meeting this past Thursday our Community Quilts Chairperson, Pam Beebe, asked if anyone would be willing to take a quilt or two to be TIED instead of quilted. Sometimes the fabric, batting, or backing in a quilt is extra heavy, dense, or fluffy making machine quilting difficult. While flipping through the May/June 2011 […]
Hi, SRQG Members – We finally have dates for our retreat! When: Aug 5-10 Where: Zephyr Point Presbyterian Conference Center, right on the lake (north of Stateline) Deposit: $200 Due by April 5 Who can attend: any SRQG member and his/her guest/family (guests need not be your roommates…) Cost: $425 per person, double occupancy (contact […]
Linda Morand had given me a heads-up to watch for the March/April 2012 issue of “Machine Quilting Unlimited.” When the magazine arrived yesterday I dropped everything to find the article on page 28 to read about the challenge project Linda coordinated for the Pointless Sisters Art Quilt Group of Sonoma County. All of the Pointless […]
The San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles has asked us to share this information with our membership. Insights into Quilt National ’11 Sunday, March 18, 2012, 1-2:30pm Nelda Warkentin, Quilt National ’11 juror and artist, will offer information and observations about the exhibition and the jury process. As a way of introducing herself, […]
Thought the guild would like to know this important announcement about TQS. A note from Gayleen Fitzgerald Quilt Artist. Big news here! In honor of International Quilt Day (March 17, 2012), The Quilt Show ( http://www.thequiltshow.com ), the web TV show hosted by Alex Anderson and Ricky Tims, will “open” all of its shows from […]
Regarding the treat in a mug … I know it’s not chocolate (is that forgivable?) but here is a healthy version that I’ve made … good to add raisins or some walnuts … I’m amazed at the versatility of ground flax seed … I used it instead of an egg in some meatballs the other […]