Events & Happenings At BVQG
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July 31 and Aug 7 -MASK CLASS
Fantastic opportunity for 2 day workshop with Marla Jackson. She is an
extraordinary art quilter who has had her work featured in Threads of
Faith by Carolyn Mazloomi and has had exhibits at Spencer, Watkins and
the Smithsonian. She is passionate about her story quilts. She will teach
this class step by step but will allow the creativity of the participants
to flow.
Class will be offered in Lawrence, Kansas
Tuition is $75 for guild or non guild members
Class will be held on consecutive Saturdays on July 31st and August 7th
9:30 a.m. to ????
class capacity more than 50
Lunch may be ordered out
You will need to bring:
Sewing machine, 3 fat quarters of coordinating yet contrasting batiks,
2 colors of machine embroidery thread and a glue gun if you have one.
Marla will supply:
All the embellishments, batting, pre cut shapes of fabric for the eyes,
mouth, nose etc. and patterns from which to choose.
Optionally, you may bring any beads, shells , feathers or stones that
you want to use on your mask.
Marla has made arrangements for those in the class to have a "show" at the Lawrence Public Library... anyone participating in the class will be able to display their masks during the show from Mar 1st though Mar 31 2011.
Check out Marla's webpage at:
www.marlaqults.com
Please contact Jean Ayres if you are interested in this class.
ayresjean@gmail.com
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August 3 - Marla Jackson - Lecture and trunk show. Marla is a resident of Lawrence, KS, She uses quilts to share historical stories that capture the pride, spirit, pain, and joy of the African American experience. One of her qults is hanging in the Smithsonian Institue.
August 11 - Sit and Stitch Time at the church The
Charity Quilt Committee would like to make this a day for work and socializing,
in which we will lead a workshop on string pieced blocks (like those done
at the meeting
in February).
Participants can, as always, work on their own projects or other charity quilt tasks, if they want.
September- We have a Road Trip planned!! We will be going to Parkville, Mo. to the quilt shop, Peddler's Wagon, and the Florilegium, a delightful shop specializing in needle art, fibers, yarns, trims, buttons and ribbons with floral theme. - More details coming.
October 5- We will have a work day to finish up all the tasks for the quilt show.
October 15 -16, 2010- BVQG Quilt Show
Presbyterian Church of Stanley
14895 Antioch Road
Overland Park, KS 66221
For more information, contact Lynn Droege at 913-897-2557or on the web at Lmdrdh1@aol.com
Watch for the BVQG Boutique at the Quit Show
Every year the BVQG quilt show features a boutique that is unique and fun. Shop for gifts, patterns, supplies. While this year's boutique will continue to carry traditional items that have been requested by members, a major focus will be on new and unique items. Several never-seen-before patterns and items will be for sale. Features of this year's shopping will include wearables and craft items similar to those in the trendy expensive shops. So be sure to stop in during the show. There will something there for you and those on your holiday gift list!
November 2 -Judy Lyons of MeadowLyon Designs will share inspirational stories of her quilting experiences and present an overflowing trunk show of her specialty quilts.
December 7 - We will celebrate the holiday season with our traditional Christmas party and potluck lunch.
Events in the Area
Now Through Aug 29 - Quilting Time & Space - Summer Exhibition at the Spencer Museum - www.spencerartku.edu - Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Mississippi St. , Lawrence, KS 66045
Sept. 18 - Quilt Show - Heritage Needle Network, Applejack Festivities, 2400 Central AVe, Nebraska City, NE
Sept. 18, 19 - 25th Annual Quilt Show - Silver Threads & Golden Memories - The Women's Club, 5221 SW West Dr., Topeka, KS
Sept. 23, 24, 25 - 2010 Quilting Celebration - Ozark Piecemakers, Springfield Expo Center, 6325 E. St. Louis St., Springfield, MO - kjones519@centurytel.net
Sept 25, 26 - Country Patchwork Quilt Guild - "Home Sweet Home" Quilt Show. Featuring appliqued quilts by Suzanne Marshall, the Hoffman Challenge Traveling Exhibit and the God Bless America Patriotic Touring Quilts. Salt Fork YMCA, 740 East Yerby, Marshall, MO 65340. www.countrypatchworkquilters.com
Oct. 15, 16 - "Coming Home" Quilt Show - Blue Valley Quilter's Guild - Presbyterian Church of Stanley - 14895 Antioch Rd. Overland Park KS