WORKSHOP TIDBITS

All workshops for the Greater Houston Quilt Guild are held the third Wednesday of the month following the third Tuesday meeting.

Our exception in 2009 will be July when there will be no workshop due to the QGGH Show. Saturday workshops will be held in March, June, and September in 2009. All workshops are from 9 am until 4 pm located in the Summit Room unless change is noted.

The cost of a workshop is $25 for members and $35.00 for non-members. September and November, 2009 workshops will have the option of attending all day for previously stated cost, or 1/2 day for $15.00 member cost, $20.00 non-member cost. Please date checks the date of the workshop. Checks are not deposited until the day of the workshop.

Please arrive a few minutes before 9 am to set up so the instructor can begin promptly at 9 am. Please bring the required supplies from the supply list of the individual instructors along with basic sewing supplies and your machine in good working order.

We break for lunch around noon. You are welcome to have lunch in the church cafeteria or bring a sack lunch and join others in the cafeteria. Lunch cost at the church is from $5.50-8.00. Please bring a bottle water or drink of your choice as long as it has a lid so spills do not happen.

The most important ingredient – Have Fun!

Workshop Policy:

Members sign up in advance with the workshop chair.
Fee must be paid at sign-up time, but check is not cashed until day of workshop.
Refunds are not given unless another person can take your place.
Workshops are open to members 3 months before workshop date, and non-members 2 months before workshop date.
Members cost = $25.00
Non-members cost = $35.00
Providing payment for the workshop reserves your place in it.
All paid participants take priority over un-paid interested parties.

For more information or to register for workshops, please contact: Vicky Agee

Workshops

For more information on 2010 workshops contact:
Vicky Agee - ageeindex@aol.com

For this year the workshops will be held in the Summit Room of the church.

You are encouraged to put your name on the waiting list for classes. Many people sign up who find that they have to cancel and if your name is on the waiting list I can contact you. We don’t want to have empty seats in the classroom if you want to join us. I have had as many as 7-10 people who have indicated interest and then not been able to attend for various reasons.

February 17, 2010 - Debbie Caffrey

"Fabric Stir Fry" - Learn how to use traditional blocks, original ones, leftover parts of quilts, orphan blocks, and inherited pieces to make a one of a kind quilt. Class will emphasize making blocks or units in any size from
scratch (scraps), using template-free techniques when possible, and fitting together odd sizes of units to make fun, and sure to be cherished, unique and personal quilts.

Status: CLASS FULL, waiting list only. SUPPLY LIST

March 17, 2010 Edyta Sitar "Hand and Machine Applique"

This workshop is based on book Hop to It! Appliqued Blocks and Projects. Look forward to a good time with this accomplished applique quilt artist who also is introducing bees and guilds to the joy of working with paper-pieced two-inch triangle blocks. She will be designing a new block for this class. Kits will be provided for students at an additional cost of $20.00. You need only bring a sewing machine in good working order which can do a zigzag stitch.

Status: CLASS FULL: waiting list only.

Those of you who want to exchange "friendship triangles" with Edyta are encouraged to bring your triangle blocks to the workshop. Don't know what I'm talking about see Edyta's newest book Friendship Triangles on display at the workshop table.

There is no supply list because there will be a kit at an additional cost of $20.00. www.laundrybasketquilts.com

April 21, 2010 Larkin Van Horn "Embellishments a la Carte"

This workshop will encourage you to get creative and move "outside the box" to add that extra zing to your quilts. Whether for wall hangings or wearables, embellishments can add color, texture and dimension to your fabric art. Some of the techniques we will explore include: fabric collage and manipulation; wrapped, twisted and covered cords; faced shapes; couched fibers; water soluble stabilizers; beads and found objects. The class focuses on technique sampling, rather than the production of a finished project.

Kit Fee: $20, kit includes a variety of oddball objects to play with. Registration opens for members in February.

www.larkinart.com SUPPLY LIST

May 15, 2010 Tom Russell "Scrapbag Bouquet"

Tom will show you the techniques he used to create his entry for the Scrapbag Challenge show on Simply Quilts. You will learn how to turn your leftover scraps into an exciting bouquet that is sure to make you smile. No artistic skills required, but a willingness to have fun and a desire to try something new is a must. This class is great for beginners as well as advanced quilters. Students will learn fusible applique, basic beading techniques and how to identify value in fabric selection.