November, 2017 - Quilt Qppraisals -
~ Judy Van Haecke
After recently having two of her quilts appraised by a certified AQS appraiser, Judy (active CVQ member) feels she learned a lot of information to share with members.
Why and when to get a quilt appraisal:
Did you add any special techniques to the original design, i.e. a flange, etc or change the pattern in any way, layout, borders, unique binding or borders? If so, the quilt could be considered an "original" design. Deviations of any kind add value.
Make sure to have a label or two or three. Very Important. The labels must give credit where appropriate and tell a story of the quilt.
Remember...it's just a blankiet unles you have it appraised.
See more helpful information HERE. . .
and also HERE. . .
Why and when to get a quilt appraisal:
- Insurance coverage - plain old blanket value if no appraisal
- Donations
- Settle an estate
- Ship a quilt or enter a contest, display at a show
- Selling your quilt
- Curiosity - you just want more information
- Establish legal ownership
Did you add any special techniques to the original design, i.e. a flange, etc or change the pattern in any way, layout, borders, unique binding or borders? If so, the quilt could be considered an "original" design. Deviations of any kind add value.
Make sure to have a label or two or three. Very Important. The labels must give credit where appropriate and tell a story of the quilt.
Remember...it's just a blankiet unles you have it appraised.
See more helpful information HERE. . .
and also HERE. . .
October - Comfort Quilt Sew-In - Comfort Quilt Committee Members
Liz Hart reminds members that the October meeting will be a Sew-In and they will need to bring machines supplies. Quilt kits will be pre-cut and ready to sew! Batting and backing material will be available as well as an ironing station.
Remember that since we donated 25 quilts to the Texas relief, we now must make up for those 25 quilts. Welcome to the sew-in and have a wonderful and fun time!
Remember that since we donated 25 quilts to the Texas relief, we now must make up for those 25 quilts. Welcome to the sew-in and have a wonderful and fun time!
September - All About Batting
~ Patsy Franko
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Patsy is a long time quilter and long arm quilter. She will explain everything she knows about choosing the correct batting for each type of job. Batting comes in so many different fibers such as cotton or polyester, but there is also wool, silk, bamboo or a poly-cotton blend. Don't forget about size, loft, brand, what is best for your machine, and etc.
Patsy handed out small sample packets with many different types of battings. She thoroughly went through each type explaining the pros and cons of each type. |
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August - Barn Quilt Workshop
~ Marci Meyer
Members had a great time at the Barn Quilt workshop at our August meeting. So much fun to pick a 12" x 12" quilt block pattern and transfer it to a 12" x 12" square of wood. Each member will paint two blocks. Now the fun part, painting the design. We thought taping around the design would be easy, but it took quite a while. Each time you painted one color and then dried it with a hairdryer, you needed to tape for the next color!
We taped, painted, taped, and then painted some more. Finally touch up for the finished block. They turned out beautifully and we are all so proud of our barn quilts.
Once the barn quilt blocks have been completed, members will proudly show them off at the September meeting.
We taped, painted, taped, and then painted some more. Finally touch up for the finished block. They turned out beautifully and we are all so proud of our barn quilts.
Once the barn quilt blocks have been completed, members will proudly show them off at the September meeting.
Note: Members signed up and paid a supply fee to participate in painting their own wooden 12" x 12" barn quilt. Marci Meyer (Chairperson) along with her husband, Tony, will gather supplies and cut the wood in advance. Members are to come ready to paint and have fun with a copy of their favorite quilt block. When completed these block will be a beautiful accent for a front/back porch, over the garage, or along a small yard fence; anywhere you want to welcome all!
We also encourage participants to just go ahead and make two of these 12"x 12" blocks; the extra one to be sold at our Quilt Show 2018 Marketplace. Generally, the barn quilts are much larger depending on building size; 8 ft x 8 ft, 4 ft x 4 ft or 2 ft x 2 ft.
To learn more about barn quilts and their history enter here. . .
And see more examples here. . .
We also encourage participants to just go ahead and make two of these 12"x 12" blocks; the extra one to be sold at our Quilt Show 2018 Marketplace. Generally, the barn quilts are much larger depending on building size; 8 ft x 8 ft, 4 ft x 4 ft or 2 ft x 2 ft.
To learn more about barn quilts and their history enter here. . .
And see more examples here. . .
July 2017 Program
Watch Your Feet!
~ Marci Meyer
Marci brought in her extensive collection of various sewing machine feet, from regular to custom. She thoroughly explained the features and benefits of each one and even had sewn examples of the end result for each foot.
June 2017 Program
"Comfort Quilt" Sew-In - Liz Hart, Chair
Comfort Quilt Chair, Liz Hart, passed around a sign up sheet for volunteers to bring sewing machines and supplies for the June Sew-In. We will be making more Comfort Quilts. Please come to help and sew as we do need greater participation. Sew-ins are always a fulfilling and fun time.
Sew-ins are always a great opportunity to meet other members and learn great tips on how to piece a quilt. Not only that, the quilts that are completed and given to our community fulfill a large part of our mission.
Many members participated with many new quilts to come! It was an interesting and fun couple of hours. Relaxed and fulfilling with good friends and good eats!
Sew-ins are always a great opportunity to meet other members and learn great tips on how to piece a quilt. Not only that, the quilts that are completed and given to our community fulfill a large part of our mission.
Many members participated with many new quilts to come! It was an interesting and fun couple of hours. Relaxed and fulfilling with good friends and good eats!
May 2017 Program
"Making Hand-Made Quilted Cards ~ Donna Nichols
This month’s program was presented by Donna Nichols, who taught the membership how to make Quilted Cards with just a few scraps of fabric and a lot of imagination.
Since Donna makes all the cards for the Guild’s Care Bear program, we thought it would be fitting to ask her to show us how she does it! First, she suggests we get an idea of what we want the card to look like, and then use our creativity to design the card. Donna shared many different styles of quilted cards, from simple and cute to very elaborate ones, which she either sewed on to the card, or glued.
She suggests using pre-made stamps and ink pads (which she finds at the second-hand shops) to create the inside message. She uses thread art, landscape techniques, and paint pens (to add flare for shading and extra color). She also uses buttons, bling, ribbons, etc. to embellish the cards.
Donna says to, “Bless people with your work!”
April, 2017 Spring Tea Happenings
Diane Grayson
This year’s theme was “Shabby Spring Chic”. Hostesses were the marvelous and extraordinary Pam Kidd and Marci Meyer, with a lot of help from Susan Joy Noyes.
Our special guest was Lulabelle (at right) auctioneer for our brown bag auction! Lulabelle, a.k.a. Diane Grayson did her usual outstanding job, er, performance that entertained us all! Thank you Lulabelle!
The tables, games, and food were all beautifully done and many, many members said this was the best tea party ever. Everyone is looking forward to next year's tea party.
Also, Charlene McCauley drew the name of our Spirit of Chino opportunity quilt at the April meeting. The winner was Norma Nordstrom of Prescott Valley. Congratulations, Norma!
Thank you to all involved in making this year's party a great success!
Read more here. . .
Our special guest was Lulabelle (at right) auctioneer for our brown bag auction! Lulabelle, a.k.a. Diane Grayson did her usual outstanding job, er, performance that entertained us all! Thank you Lulabelle!
The tables, games, and food were all beautifully done and many, many members said this was the best tea party ever. Everyone is looking forward to next year's tea party.
Also, Charlene McCauley drew the name of our Spirit of Chino opportunity quilt at the April meeting. The winner was Norma Nordstrom of Prescott Valley. Congratulations, Norma!
Thank you to all involved in making this year's party a great success!
Read more here. . .
March - Various techniques
~ Sandi White, Pat Lujan, Pat Smeaton
The March program was very informative and geared for beginners to advanced quilters. It was presented by three of our members.
Sandy White showed us how to piece and work with Fleece as backings for our quilts. She even explained a unique technique to sew the seam and flatten it at the same time. This brought up a discussion on an edge joining foot that many of our ladies had never heard of. Specialty feet will be a program in the near future. Sandy then passed samples around so all could see how the technique worked. She also sent around samples using the same technique and decorative stitches.
Mary Pat Lujan explained how to piece leftover batting together to make workable yardage. Mary Pat showed examples of straight edge as well as a long serpentine edge and many of the ladies interest in using this technique.
Pat Smeaton closed the program with "Pieced Backings". She explained the method of piecing both whole cloth as well as scrap fabrics together to create yardage large enough to create the baking for a quilt top. She displayed many examples that were works of art in their own right.
Thank you ladies for a wonderful and informative program.
Sandy White showed us how to piece and work with Fleece as backings for our quilts. She even explained a unique technique to sew the seam and flatten it at the same time. This brought up a discussion on an edge joining foot that many of our ladies had never heard of. Specialty feet will be a program in the near future. Sandy then passed samples around so all could see how the technique worked. She also sent around samples using the same technique and decorative stitches.
Mary Pat Lujan explained how to piece leftover batting together to make workable yardage. Mary Pat showed examples of straight edge as well as a long serpentine edge and many of the ladies interest in using this technique.
Pat Smeaton closed the program with "Pieced Backings". She explained the method of piecing both whole cloth as well as scrap fabrics together to create yardage large enough to create the baking for a quilt top. She displayed many examples that were works of art in their own right.
Thank you ladies for a wonderful and informative program.