Subject: Challenge quilt

Hi Sharon. I must be having a bad day, but what is the challenge quilt? Is it the same as the Opportunity Quilt. I went into our website and couldn’t find it there.

Hi Guild Members ~~ especially newer members,
The Challenge is very different from the Opportunity Quilt. The Opportunity Quilt is what the guild makes each year and sells tickets to members and the public to raise funds to help balance our budget. Each member is asked to purchase $20 of tickets to keep for themselves or to sell. You can pick up your tickets from Glenda Ross, or at the Membership Table when you sign in at a meeting.

[Challenge Quilt] Each year a person (or a team) thinks up a theme and “challenges” the guild members to create a project. This is an optional event — do it if you choose. Sometimes there is a size restriction, sometimes a particular color is required, or a color that you would not usually choose, sometimes a piece of fabric is included, sometimes you are asked to use a certain technique or maybe choose a technique you have never tried before. Two years ago Phyllis Gallaway had us choose a paint swatch. One year I asked for a “play on words” (and was rewarded with “Its Raining Cats and Dogs,” “Spring Chicken,” “Angel Hare Pasta,” to name just a few — are you imagining what those quilts look like!?). Then there was “homonyms” (I did “Thai/Tie,” Linda Hooper did “Meat/Meet,” to name just a couple).
We are given several months to create our projects (usually quilts, but I have sometimes done wearables, some people have come up with other “quilterly” items ~~ the quilt police have not been called in yet to arrest those of us do not absolutely follow the rules).
There is a grand Show and Tell, and sometimes prizes are awarded (but that is up to the people in charge). The Challenge Show and Tell is my favorite of the entire year as I am very impressed with all of the ideas that my fellow quilters come up with.
Some of my very favorite projects have been the result of the challenge as I am forced to “go outside the box” and do things I would not normally do.
For more history about our challenges, along with photos, you can click on the CHALLENGE chapter on our Santa Rosa Quilt Guild DVD that we produced a year ago October. If you do not have a copy, let me know as there are a few left that are for sale.
I can’t wait to see what this year’s co-chairs, Diana Roberts and Janice Rodgers, come up with. They will present details to us soon.
Submittted by: Sharon ‘the Librarian AND Historian’ Fry

The 9th Annual Quilt Show will be held this year on Saturday and Sunday, March 17 & 18
at the Vintage House Senior Center. The Vintage House is located at 264 First Street East in Sonoma.
Hours are 10 to 4 and admission (to benefit Vintage House) is $5.00.
The show will feature quilts by Nancy Parmelee, a long time resident and former mayor of Sonoma.
Forms for entering a quilt in the show will be available at SRQG meetings.
For further information, please see Cheryl Duke or Mary Reder at Guild, or call Mary at 538-5514.

February 21, 2012
Subject: Announcing “SONOMA ROSE: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel”, by Jennifer Chiaverini

“Dear Elm Creek Readers,

Today is the official publication day for my nineteenth Elm Creek Quilts novel, SONOMA ROSE. I’m thrilled to share this exciting historical adventure with you, and I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I loved writing it!”

To read more, click here

East Bay Heritage Quilters Guild announced a change of location for their Quilt Show – “VOICES IN CLOTH 2012”

Plan your visit to EBHQ’s extraordinary quilt show, Voices in Cloth 2012. Our new location is the Craneway Pavilion at Ford Point, 1414 Harbour Way South, just off the I-580 Freeway in Richmond, California. On the waterfront and adjacent to the San Francisco Bay Trail, Craneway Pavilion is between the Richmond Marina, Rosie the Riveter Historic Park, and the Port of Richmond. Ample onsite event parking is available for $5/general and $10/VIP.
DATES FOR THE SHOW: March 17, 2012 10 am – 5 pm AND March 18, 2012 10 am – 4 pm

Click here to view their monthly Newletter http://www.ebhq.org/newsletter

Dear Members,
Note: attached is the flier for the Antique Quilt Road Show as well as the release form needed to enter your own quilts in the show.
FLYER
Quilt Show Release Form

Healdsburg Senior Living Community is hosting an Antique Quilt Road Show with Special Guest Speaker, Julie Silber
This will be held on Saturday March 3rd from 11 – 4 pm at the Healdsburg Senior Living Community, 725 Grove St. in Healdsburg. Admission $1.

You are INVITED to enter your own quilt or quilts in this show. They want 100 Quilts for showing.

The attachments include information about Julie Silber and information about showing your quilts at the show.
Contact: Tony Fisher 395-2302 tfisher@avalonhci.com

There are several Quilt Shows/Exihibits. I’ve listed the names, dates, and contacts below. The flyers/postcards will be in the Quilt Show basket in the back of the room for the next meeting.

Folsom Quilt and Fiber Guild’s Annual Quilt Show — 2/10 through 2/12
eileen.crawford33@yahoo.com.

San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles
Quilt National 11 from 2/14 through 4/29, contact caroline@sjquiltmuseum.org.

San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles
Mark Adams from 5/15 – July 29, contact caroline@sjquiltmuseum.org.

Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2011 1:12 PM

Sharon,
At our meeting today a number of people asked about the pattern that I used for the batik quilt that I showed.
It is featured on the cover of Christine Porter’s book Tesselation Quilts. It is called Strip Stacks from G.E. designs.
Thanks,
Kathy Rathbun

P. S. from Sharon ‘the Librarian’ Fry — Kathy’s quilt is indeed beautiful. I have placed an order for a copy of this book for our library!

Phyllis picked me up at 8:30. The rain was falling and the wind was blowing and the sky was dark. Like a well-oiled machine, Mark and Phyllis were a choreographed team. Before I knew it my ride and supplies were secure, my buns were being warmed in the comfy seat of Phyllis’ car, and we were on our way to Sherry Werum’s workshop at LBA&GC.*
Before I get started on the faboo workshop (a new favorite) -’Mosaics and Motifs Table Runner’ with this really neat weaving technique -I want to give “props” (proper respect) to our northern contingent Madame Morrissey, our “Lady Carolle Lemonade” from Cloverdale, and Lori Platt from Redwood Valley for braving the elements to be with us on this very wet and blustery day. Sherry’s worth the journey. The workshop was, imho, AWESOME! As is usually the case we learned from each other, too. A day well spent whatever the weather.
When we arrived the room was warm. Our P&W mavens Linda H, Linda Z, and Barbara C had the room set up and ready to rock. I tried three different seats. I felt a little like Goldilocks, eventually ending up in the perfect place. Lady Hooper, having finished her portion of the program, left us in the very capable, warm, and soft wings of our Mama Hens, Linda Z and Barbara C. We were checked on and doted over and when things went askew they were on it. Ask Chris about bloody fingers.
Sherry called us together for an overview of the project then sent us on our way to identify the parts and pieces to the kits and required materials. In some ways this was the hardest part for me. Fortunately, one of Sherry’s tips is to identify parts with little sticky notes (which she supplied). She was very good about assisting and supplying needs. I found that the students who made their own kits were much more familiar and were ahead of the class in just about every phase. The kit I selected came in creams and greens and blues that blend together, making the tumbling blocks “blendy.” Georgiann had an amazing contrast (that makes me want to make this project again) batiks in brown, lavender, and burgundy…stunning!
Sherry shared with us her preferred method of applique. Finally, I found a method I feel adept in. Linda Thomas shared this during one of our Rosehips mini group meetings. In retrospect, Linda had put together the exact same glue stick scenario that Sherry was using. So, nearly a year ago, my applique could have improved overnight had I just made Linda’s well-planned block. The glue stick made all the difference. No more burned fingertips trying to finish the edges with my hot-flash-inducing iron. Once the applique was gently glued it was allowed to dry while the weaving portion of the project began.
Sherry had excellent templates and good instructions. With a wee tutorial from Phyllis on finding 30 degrees, I was on my way. Chris N, Eva C, and I were short on the required straight pins (100) for this tumbling block pattern, but Sherry had plenty. Sometimes the workshop was dead quiet while we focused – ‘over one, under two’ – and other times we would burst into conversation. One very interesting development, Janice R was redressing the ironing boards in a cover of matte-silver, sticky- back Teflon over a foam pad (with a one year guarantee) when Sherry came by saying, “Hey, that’s the ironing board cover I use!”, and gave it rave reviews. I go through ironing board covers several times a year. This new cover is a good, better, best thing.
Sherry helped me with some weaving issues and kept me on track. It seemed as if in a blink of an eye it was 3:10. My ride was 15 minutes away and I still had 100 things to do (including getting Sherry back her pins). Barbara toted my heavy bag and machine into the kitchen. I said my good byes, went into the kitchen to exit the back door, and encountered water flowing in. The deluge of rain was more than the troubled drain just outside the door could handle. Linda Z grabbed up P&W’s Pink Binder to find the emergency contact number. I put a black plastic bag over my head to act as raincoat. When I left at 3:30 the room was still packed with working students, a sign of a very good workshop. We have the building until 4:00, after all…
On a personal note, I want to thank SRQG for life-changing positive influences such as workshops and relationships and over-the-top generosity. Thank you, good people, for the personal enrichment, freely given and so gratefully received.

Yours,
Rollin Rho

*LBA&GC: Luther Burbank Art and Garden Center on Hoen Ave
IMHO: In my humble opinion
P&W: Programs and Workshops
Pink Binder: Job descriptions and instructions to perform one’s duties.

Click on the links to download handout for Tube Turning (TSW 1/5/2012)

Handout

Click on the links to download handout for Fancy Prairie Points(TSW 4/7/2011) There is also a link to some idea photos.

Handout

Photos