San Joaquin Valley Quilters Guild

May Newsletter

2012-04-29T21:41:00.000-07:00

To read the May Newsletter click here.

April Newsletter

2012-03-27T18:27:00.000-07:00

To read the April Newsletter click here.

March Newsletter

2012-02-27T06:08:00.000-08:00

To read the March Newsletter click here.

Springtime in the Valley 2012 Quilt Show

2012-02-08T19:54:00.000-08:00

{Road Trip} Sisters, Oregon Quilt Show

2012-02-07T21:21:00.000-08:00

San Joaquin Valley Quilters’ Guild

Road Trip to the

Sisters, Oregon Outdoor Quilt Show
and Oregon Shop Hop

July 12-17, 2012

Join us for six fun-filled days/5 nights including the outdoor quilt show and activities on July 13^th and 14^th in Sisters, Oregon, and shopping at quilt shops in Oregon and California the 12^th, 15^th, 16^thand 17th. Shops include the Fabric Depot in Portland and Greenbaum’s Quilted Forest in Salem. We will visit the Mission Mill Museum in Salem.

We will travel by Classic Charter coach from Fresno on July 12^th and return on July 17^th.

Price Includes -Transportation, Lodging and Driver's Tip.

RATES: per person
                         Members                     Non-members
Single               $665                                   $690
Double             $455                                   $480
Triple                $380                                   $405
Quad                $345                                   $370

$100 deposit (only $50 refundable) Reservations due April meeting.
Full payment due June meeting.

Reservation form click here.

Questions and additional info please contact Sheryl Fogal.

February Newsletter

2012-01-26T20:42:00.000-08:00

To read the February Newsletter click here.

January Newsletter

2012-01-03T18:47:00.000-08:00

Your patience has been bountiful!!

Please accept our apology for the delay in posting the January newsletter and for any issues you may have encountered with reading last month’s newsletter.

We now are back on track and we’ll continue to provide the newsletter in a timely manner. Please do not be discouraged in receiving the eNewsletter. This form of delivery allows for huge savings to the guild in printing and postage costs, which in turn allows us to bring some amazing programs to you, our members.

Thank you for your continued support!

To read the January Newsletter click here.

If you have any issues with viewing this month’s newsletter please contact Norma Cecil at normasews@sbcglobal.net.

December Newsletter

2011-11-28T21:34:00.000-08:00

Please disregard the previous email you may have received regarding the December newsletter. We apologize for any inconvenience.

We hope you enjoy reading this month's issue.

To read the December Newsletter click here.

Quilt Show

2011-10-04T17:51:00.000-07:00

Quilt Show Registration by Diane Sakamoto

Well, ladies – it’s that time again. Time to get your quilt show registration forms in. This year we are offering some incentives for early registration. For those early birds who are the first entry of each month (October, November, December and January), you will receive a gift certificate! So don’t be procrastinating – do it now!! Don’t forget to attach a photograph. And remember, your quilts don’t have to be finished for registration. Prizes will be awarded as follows: October - $20.00 gift certificate for long-arm quilting donated by Sandy Gaines; November - $15.00 gift certificate from Quilter’s Paradise; December - $10.00 gift certificate from Cottage Quilts; January - $5.00 gift certificate from Cottage Quilts. Only complete registration forms with pictures attached and delivered to me or received by me via mail will be eligible for prizes. The registration form and rules are available for you to print from the Guild’s blog www.sjvqg.com. There will also be a supply of forms available at the membership table at each guild meeting.

Quilt Show App and Rules

Registration Form

September newsletter

2011-09-03T10:34:00.000-07:00

We hope you enjoy reading this month's issue.

To read the October Newsletter click here.

The annual membership drive begins in August. Please complete the 2011-2012 Membership Application and submit it along with the $35 membership fee to the Membership Committee. Memberships received by the September 8, 2011 meeting will be entered in a drawing for a fee membership for the year. The drawing will be held at the October meeting. Membership applications and fees must be received by the October 13, 2011 meeting in order to be included in the 2011-2012 Membership Directory.

Memership Application click here.

August Newsletter and Membership Application

2011-07-31T13:03:00.000-07:00

We hope you enjoy reading this month's issue.

To read the August Newsletter click here.

The annual membership drive begins in August. Please complete the 2011-2012 Membership Application and submit it along with the $35 membership fee to the Membership Committee. Memberships received by the September 8, 2011 meeting will be entered in a drawing for a fee membership for the year. The drawing will be held at the October meeting. Membership applications and fees must be received by the October 13, 2011 meeting in order to be included in the 2011-2012 Membership Directory.

Memership Application click here.

July Newsletter is Now Posted!

2011-06-27T22:17:00.000-07:00

Please disregard any emails you may have received in the last couple of days. We are doing a little "house keeping" at our blog and inadvertently released some outdated information. We apologize for any confusion.

We hope you enjoy reading this month's issue.

To read the July Newsletter click here.

{Road Trip} Long Beach Quilt Show

2011-05-24T19:31:00.000-07:00

San Joaquin Valley Quilters’ Guild

Road Trip to the

Long Beach Quilt Show

at the Long Beach Convention Center

July 29-31, 2011

Accommodations will be at the Best Western Convention Center

Prices (driver gratuity included):

Bus only $65
Single person in room + bus $270
2 persons in a room + bus $190 per person
3 persons in a room + bus $150 per person
4 persons in a room + bus $130 per person

Full payment is due June 9^th.

Please contact Sheryl Fogal to reserve your spot before they’re all gone!

July Program & Workshop: Judy Sisneros presenting Circle Pizzazz

2011-05-11T18:16:00.000-07:00

At July's meeting, Judy Sisneros will present a lecture and trunk show about her 2009 trip to Cambodia to teach hand-quilting to young girls rescued from the sex slave trade.

Judy will be teaching her new "Circle Pizzazz" workshop on the following Saturday.

Her inspiration for this class began with the "Snake Trail" block - which she has taught for years as "Winding Paths". She wondered what would happen if she made the block and then recut it...made a change... and then remade the block. It was wonderful!! Plus, with the leftovers you have circles to make a second quilt.

Don’t miss this workshop. Sign up now!

Date: Saturday, July 16, 2011
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: $40

The supply list can be viewed and printed by clicking here.

Learn more about Judy by visiting her website: www.judysisneros.com

{WINNERS} Library Challenge

2011-05-02T20:39:00.000-07:00

The Library Committee would like to thank everyone for their participation in the Library Challenge, and the winners are:

First Prize - Jennifer Morgan
Jennifer was inspired by Fantastic Fabric Folding by Rebecca Wat

Second Prize - Deborah Gira

Deborah was inspired by Asian Elegance: Quilting With Japanese Fabric and More by Kitty Pippen and Sylvia Pippen

Third Prize - Willadene Dodd

Willadene was inspired by All About Machine Arts by Sew News and Creative Machine Embroidery

2009 QUILT RETREAT AT WONDER VALLEY

2009-10-20T10:08:00.000-07:00

Don't forget! The 2009 Quilt Retreat at Wonder Valley is just days away! November 5-8.

Check in time is at noon on Thursday. Those arriving on Friday will check in at noon also. Our rooms may not be ready until 4 in the afternoon, so just bring your stuff to the sewing room and start having a great time.

On Sunday we need to check out of our rooms by 11:00 AM and be out of the sewing room by 3:00 PM.

For additional information on the retreat, as well as Nancy's Challenge Block and Caddy instructions, click here.

For a map to Wonder Valley, click here.

Nadine Kirk Workshop Canceled

2009-10-19T09:48:00.000-07:00

The Nadine Kirk workshop scheduled for November 13th has been canceled.

If you signed up and paid for the class please contact Kathleen Papenhausen or Diane Sakamoto for a refund.

The good news is, Nadine will still be our program speaker at the guild meeting on November 14th.

November Program: Reverse Applique with Nadine Kirk

2009-10-13T11:48:00.000-07:00

This November, award winning quilter Nadine Kirk will be treating us to a lecture and slide tour of contemporary and historic quilts that incorporate the technique of reverse applique. She'll also be sharing many of her show quilts from the Pacific International Quilt Show, American Quilting Society Show and the Road to California.

October 2010 Quilt Show Meeting

2009-10-09T12:47:00.000-07:00

The 2010 Quilt Show Committee invites anyone interested in
helping with the 2010 quilt show to attend the next
organizational meeting on October 25th at 1:00 p.m

The meeting will be held at :

A-1 Vacuum & Sewing Center
1365 N. Willow Avenue
Suite # 190
Clovis, CA 93619

For further information contact Sue Sidebottom, Sandy
Gaines or Sheryl Paul.

October Program: Mini Workshops

2009-09-03T09:33:00.000-07:00

This October we have the opportunity to enjoy the tips and talents of our wonderful guild members with mini workshops:

Gerri Pymm will be showing us how to make and keep a quilt journal as well as how to properly care for our beautiful creations

Susan Schara will show us the proper way to tie a quilt

Linda Easley and Rhea Wiens will tell us about the classes they teach

Vicky Young will give us some valuable information about how to prepare quilt tops and backs for long-arm quilting

2009/2010 Fat Quarter Exchange

2009-08-28T15:16:00.000-07:00

A Fat Quarter is a cotton piece of fabric 18 by 22 inches in size.

Bring one to five fat quarters for the theme of the month to the next Guild meeting and enter your name in the drawing for as many fat quarters as you bring.

This year's themes are as follows:

(click here to print the list)

September......Back to School
October...........Fall Colors
November......Shades of Brown
December.......Jolly Prints
January..........Winter Wonderland
February........Pink and Chocolate
March.............Birds and Bees
April................Country French
May................Garden Prints
June................Vacation Prints
July.................By the Sea
August.............Lavender Blue

September Program: Speed Dating with Kimberly Wulfert

2009-08-18T14:21:00.000-07:00

Do you have old quilt blocks or quilt tops that you inherited from Grandma and don’t know what to do with ? If so you won't want to miss our September program featuring Kimberly Wulfert.

For the program, Kimberly will be "Speed Dating" quilts.
Using antique quilts from her own collection as well as vintage quilts from our members, Kimberly will treat us to a quick lesson on dating each quilt by examining the fabrics, pattern and construction techniques used.

More info on Kimberly Wulfert can be found at: www.antiquequiltdating.com

Quilt in the City Retreat was Great!

2009-08-12T16:24:00.000-07:00

Thanks to all who participated, planned and played at our first Quilt in the City Retreat!
We certainly do have a wonderful group of talented women.

If you didn't get a chance to attend but are curious about the event, check out some of our photos by clicking this link: View pictures from Quilt in the City

Block of the Month July 2009 "President’s Choice"

2009-07-10T14:24:00.000-07:00

***Update:*** If you're looking for a great site for Crazy Quilt Ideas, check out Sharon B's blog on Crazy Quilting. She even has a block layout template. To see it click here: View blog on Crazy Quilting

This month we will all make blocks for Nancy’s President’s quilt. She has asked that we all make a crazy quilt block symbolizing our own journey as a quilter. She asked that the blocks be 9.5" unfinished, for a nine inch finished block. She also requested that every block be signed by it’s maker; and that all applied trims die in the seam allowance.

Since you will be furnishing all your own materials; there will be no charge this month.

For consistency we request that you foundation piece your block on a washed and machine dried piece of unbleached muslin or similar weight cotton. Washing and drying will hopefully eliminate shrinkage in the completed block.

Cut a generously sized piece of muslin and mark both the 9" completed block and the seam allowance in the center. Using your prettiest fabrics you can either turn under the edge of each patch as it is added or use the flip and sew method to cover the design area. If you choose to use fusible interfacing, please use a very light weight to preserve the drape of the finished block. Trims can be added in the seams, or you can embellish seams and patches with either hand or machine embroidery. Couching, ribbon work, beads and thread play are other options.

Let your creative juices flow in designing your little masterpiece, we will accept them at both the August and September meetings. Happy quilting!

We will be eagerly waiting to see the products of your creativity.

Ann and Jacki

Don't Miss the Road to California Bus Trip!

2009-07-09T11:32:00.000-07:00

Our annual Bus Trip to the Road to California Quilt Show at the Ontario Convention Center is scheduled for January 16th and 17th, 2010

We'll be staying at the Doubletree Hotel next door to the convention center and prices for the trip include:

Bus only $55
2 persons in a room + bus - $110 per person
3 persons in a room + bus - $100 per person
4 persons in a room + bus - $ 90 per person

There is a $35 non-refundable deposit for each person. No sign-ups without deposit. There are only 47 spaces on the bus and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be a waiting list if we go over that number.

For information contact Sheryl Fogal.