July General Meeting

We had great fun during our Christmas in July program.  Five members were gracious enough to give demos on making handmade Christmas ornaments.

Linda whipstitched pieces together for this elegant beauty while Lynne shared some of her paper pieced  creations.

Joan used folded fabric and trim for these wonderful ornaments and Sandra had a new take on Santa.

Our tireless Anita shared this woven hearts ornament/basket that could be used not just for Christmas but for Valentines Day or any number of things.

After the meeting Anita led our bravest members in a new Christmas challenge. The idea was to exchange names and fabrics, and by Christmas time have a beautiful Christmas item for the name that you chose. Can't wait to see what our members come up with.

Upcoming Programs and Workshops

February:  Susan Edmonson, “Creative Journey”

Susan Edmonson is an award winning quilt maker who started this journey in 1981 and today continues to wow her audiences with her unique artistry. She has designed quilt patterns and kits for two national stores as well as her own pattern line.

Her specialties have been folk art, crazy quilted purses and wall quilts, and “flower doodles.” Fabric collage books and mini art quilts are among her newest creations using mixed media techniques. All of her work is lavished with beading and embroidery. She loves working with vintage style fabrics and colors. The patterns she designs have evolved from original pieces inspired from vintage quilt designs and nature that showcase her own unique style. She will talk to us about her creative journey.

Wednesday, February 18th -- Twigs and Tweets workshop
We will make one block from this unique project.

Where: Creative Sewing Classroom
What time: 9:30 a.m. Classroom opens at 9:00 for set up.
Cost for this 6 hour class will be $40.00. There are 2 openings left.
www.susanedmonsondesigns.com

March:  Kimberly Einmo

The March monthly meeting, March 17^th, will feature Kimberly Einmo, an author, award winning quilter, designer, international instructor, and quilt judge. She has written five books, including her newest, Modern Quilts and More, plus Jelly Roll Quilts & More and Jelly Roll Magic. Kimberly has been referred to as “The Jelly Roll Lady.”

Wednesday, March 18th -- Lone Starburst Workshop
What time: 9:30 a.m. Classroom opens at 9:00 for          
Cost for this 6 hour class will be $45.00              
Supply list is available at the February meeting.
Where: Creative Sewing Classroom set up.
www.kimberlyeinmo.com                                                                                 

April:  Susan Lenz 

Fiber artist Susan Lenz will present a program on her ‘Last Words’ project.

Upcoming Challenges To Get Those Creative Juices Flowing! 

• Cowlumbia! Check out the Houston CowQuilts that have taken the pasture by storm. Mary Lou Weidman started a twist on words using the “Out of the Box With Easy Blocks” ideas. We will learn more about joining this herd, but google Houston Cow Quilts for your ideas!

• July’s Christmas fabric “exchange.” Buy your yard of beautiful Christmas fabric now and bring it to the July meeting. We will start our Christmas projects early with a bag of Christmas fabrics! Learn more at our meetings! Just buy the fabric now!! (And if you think you might forget where you put the fabric between now and then, let Anita know and she’ll remind you where you “hid” it for safe keeping!)

• A 6 part mystery quilt will start in April. This is an easy project that would be great to work on during our Sit and Sews or to make for a charity quilt. Cost will be $5.00.