QNF Sew-in at our February Meeting at 6:30, 6:30, 6:30, EARLY

Come one, come all and it doesn’t matter if you didn’t sign up for a table, we will find a space for you and you might just make some new friends. WE NEED YOU!! We only had a small amount sign up but I think that was because the clipboard did not get around the room.

Kits for the tops will be distributed and mostly they will be the super fast 9 patch we did last year. Speaking of which, this would be a good time to bring any tops you may have done last year, but just couldn’t find the time to complete. Batting and backing will be available for those that want to take them home to finish.
Remember, we start early at 6:30, bring your sewing machine and supplies.
Nadine and Judy

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It’s party time, come on ladies (and Gil) let’s get together and have a good time.  Remember you will need to bring a few items to this party:

First Bring something yummy for the potluck…..nom nom nom.

Second, Bring something for Ways N Means to auction off.

Third, Bring a little something for the food shelter.

Fourth Bring your beautiful smile, because we are going to have a great time!!!!!

If you have any questions please call Beth Bastian.

See you there.

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Our guest speaker for September will be Eileen Alber, owner of Quilters Studio in Newbury Park.

Eileen Alber has transformed herself from Engineer to Entrepreneur and role model for quilters in Southern California. In 1999 she retired from a 27-year career in aerospace and dedicated herself to developing her artwork and developing The Quilters’ Studio. Eileen has been a quilter for 37 years and is passionate about every form of quilting from Reproductions and antiques to Art Quilts.  

In 2003 she was nominated for Quilt Teacher of the Year Award from The Professional Quilter magazine in recognition of the quality of her teaching and the enthusiasm she generates for the world of quilting.  Eileen’s dedication to the art of quilting has inspired her students to develop skills in surface design as well as hone their quilt making techniques. As the owner of The Quilters’ Studio she focuses on providing unique fabric, threads, surface design supplies and interesting classes for her customers to develop their own individual style.

Her quilts have been shown in So. California library galleries and college galleries coordinated by the group, Quilts on the Wall: Fiber Artists. Eileen’s work has also been exhibited at Quilt Festival in Houston, Quilt Expo V in Barcelona, Spain, Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival and Road to California Quilt Conference.

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We will be having Jake Finch (yes – our own Jake Finch!) as our featured speaker this month. Jake is a journalist, author, photographer, quilter, designer, teacher, wife and mother.

She describes herself as “a seasoned and sometimes demented fabric addict.” For more than 20 years Jake has made quilts and other fabric projects, designed quilts and taught others to make quilts. She says on her website, “There is nothing I like more than spreading this love of quilting and sewing crafts.”

Jake will be sharing her journey into this world of quilting at our August meeting. See you on August 12th.

Check out Jake’s website www.jakefinchdesigns.com

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I am sorry for getting this post out late but the information on the meeting change was in our July newsletter.

We had an opportunity to have the wonderfully talented quilter and lecturer, Melinda Bula, as our guest speaker at our July meeting. She was inspirational and entertaining. Please check out her website: www.melindabula.com

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“IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE A STORY QUILT TO TELL A STORY”

Vicki Valdez Green from Orange, California is our guest speaker for the June program.

This lecture includes a trunk show of Vickie’s quilts, plus hints on how to document our quilts with the goal that our stories will last a hundred years.

Because Vickie believes that “the story behind a quilt is like a fourth layer that gives it extra warmth” she uses her quilts as examples to illustrate the types of stories we can tell. She then gives us both low-tech and high-tech methods for making our stories last, and most importantly how to make them STAY WITH THE QUILT.

Vickie is a veterinarian in southern California. She had her own all cat practice for 13 years. Prior to veterinarian school she taught Arts and Crafts in adult education. In 1996 she discovered quilting. She considers this the ultimate Art and Craft. In 2000 she developed her “Drawing with Chenille” technique for her quilt “Procrastinator Rabbit.:”

Vickie’s website is www.ladygreensleeves.net

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The activities of my parents had a great influence over my development as a textile artist.  My father sold and repaired sewing machines in Israel and my mother sewed and knitted all our clothes.  As a very small child, I closely watched my mother as she worked with yarn, fabric and paper and my father as he created beautiful small figurines from spare parts. These early experiences infused me with a love and appreciation for textiles, colors, and beautiful handmade one of a kind art. While still a youngster, I moved with my family to the U.S. where I continued to study ART. I graduated from California State University Northridge with a degree in weaving and sculpture.  At the same time, I obtained a degree in Judaic studies from the University of Judaism.    These two passions, my love of art and my heritage, are incorporated in my work.

After painting with watercolors for a while, I discovered SILK ART and fell completely in love. Painting on silk is very much like painting on watercolor paper, except that you can wear what you create, and you can feel the sensual fabric against your skin. I now paint on silk almost exclusively. The brilliance of the dyes and the surfaces of the shimmering silk fabric captivate me. I continue to discover different ways to paint and enhance the fabrics. I hand paint on only the finest silks. The majority of the dyes I use are steam set to preserve their brilliance. My inspiration comes from Nature and the beauty all around us. My wearable one-of-a-kind art pieces include Chinese blouses, long and short vests, kimonos, scarves, capes and ties. I have also painted Judaic items, such as custom talit (see below), hallah covers and matzo covers. In recent years, non-wearable items such as wall art, Chinese screens and wall hangings, have been added to my repertoire. I have been painting on silk for quite a few years and my work has been seen in many art shows, exhibits and fashionable boutiques. Presently my pieces have appeared in Belle Armoire Art To Wear magazine.

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This month we are installing the new board, and revealing the quilt challenge!

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Come one, Come all to the
Quilts ‘n Force Sew-in March 11th at 6:30 If you were unable to sign up for a table, it is no biggy, just show up with your machine and we will find a place for you. This will be a night of sewing and having a great time with fellow quilters. Our goal is to get 100 quilt tops completed this night and all the small ones will go to the County of Ventura Neo-natal Unit for the little ones. Thanks in advance and hope to see you there. Come in your p.j.’s or comfy clothes.

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