San Joaquin Valley Quilters Guild

August Newsletter is now available!

noreply@blogger.com (SJVQG) — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:07:00 +0000

The August Newsletter has been posted. Read it by clicking here.

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In celebration of the 'Dog Days of Summer' we've included a picture of a new quilt pattern by Java House Quilts titled " Muchas Poochas".

July Workshop: Come Quilt with Jill

noreply@blogger.com (SJVQG) — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:55:00 +0000

Join Jill Schumacher, National Award Winning Quilt Artist, for a fun-filled 2 day workshop. Learn to mark your quilt and prepare it for machine quilting, then actually machine quilt your quilt with the help of Jill’s tips and techniques. Learn how to manage that “Bulk” and make it a fun and rewarding experience to create your heirlooms of tomorrow - all done on your home sewing machine.

Day 1 you will learn the proper way to design and mark your quilting motifs and borders on your completed quilt top.

Day 2 you will actually be able to layer your quilt and prepare it for machine quilting and begin the process of machine quilting your masterpiece.

When: Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, August 1
Where: Granville Homes, 1396 W. Herndon Ave, Fresno

Fee for 2-day class: members= $70.00, non-members=$90.00

Last year when Jill visited the guild her workshops were in high demand. Be sure to sign up early to reserve your seat! Contact Diane Sakamoto or Kathleen Papenhausen for more information.

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National Award winning machine quilter, Jill Schumacher began making her first quilt at the age of 12. In 1997 she learned to machine quilt her own work. Her first machine quilt won the Best of Show at the Siskiyou County Fair in 1998 and in 1999, won Second Place in the State Fair. This recognition started Jill’s journey in competitions and later, the inception of her business, Quiltmaker to the Queen. Visit Jill’s website at: www.quiltmakertothequeen.com

July Newsletter is now available!

noreply@blogger.com (SJVQG) — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:49:00 +0000

Read the July newsletter by clicking here.

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The quilt pictured is from the collection of the American Folkart Museum in New York.

Happy 4th of July!

Quilts for Veteran's Hospital

noreply@blogger.com (SJVQG) — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:14:00 +0000

The San Joaquin Valley Quilters Guild (SJVQG) members have made and donated over 60 quilts to the Veteran’s Administration Hospital Community Living Center in Fresno.

The SJVQG was contacted by the Veteran’s Administration in the fall of 2009 with a request to provide 60 bed-sized quilts to remain as furnishings for the Community Living Center in an effort to create a more home-like atmosphere for veterans. The quilts donated were all created by members who provided their own fabric for the quilt tops. No two quilts were created alike. Members with varied quilting skills got involved with the project for piecing the top, quilting the quilt layers, and binding the finished quilts.

A tour of hospital to see the quilts was held at the Veteran’s Community Living Center on Thursday, June 24, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. Photos from the tour taken by Anita Freede can be seen by clicking here.

July Program: Meet the Member

noreply@blogger.com (SJVQG) — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 17:03:00 +0000

Our July meeting will feature SJVQG member, Lynn Pslatis and all of her wonderful quilts.

Be sure to join us at our meeting on Thursday, July 8th to meet Lynn and see all her fantastic quilts!

2010/2011 SJVQG Raffle Quilt

noreply@blogger.com (SJVQG) — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:56:00 +0000

SJVQG proudly presents our Opportunity Quilt for 2010/2011.

The quilt, named 'Roses in Bloom' is approximately 80"x80" and includes sampler blocks from the 2008 Winter Patchwork Party by Marti Mitchell.

Guild members donating their time and talent to plan, piece and quilt this years raffle quilt include: Lor Rae Raus, Tanya Good, Lynn Psaltis, Nancy Christian, Pat Baker, Tina Cox and Vicki Young.

2010 Quilt Retreat at Wonder Valley Resort

noreply@blogger.com (SJVQG) — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:54:00 +0000

Join us at Wonder Valley this November 4th through 7th for our annual Quilt Retreat!

Our quilt retreat offers uninterrupted quilting (except for meals!), camaraderie with fellow quilters and opportunities to develop new friendships in a creative atmosphere. This weekend is just for you! Start a new project or finish an old one. We have a spacious sewing room with tables dedicated to cutting and pressing as well as coffee/tea service all day. The sewing room is open until the last person standing turns out the light.

For Registration Form and more information, click here.

For more photos of the 2009 Wonder Valley Retreat, click here.

June Newsletter is now available!

noreply@blogger.com (SJVQG) — Wed, 26 May 2010 22:30:00 +0000

Read the June Newsletter by clicking here.

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In honor of Father's Day this month we've included a block from 'Grandfather's Flower Garden' made entirely of recycled ties.

Additional interesting quilts and other items made from neckties can be seen on the 'Artful Ties' blog at: http://www.sewingwithneckties.blogspot.com/

June Program: Community Service Workshops & Food Drive

noreply@blogger.com (SJVQG) — Thu, 20 May 2010 22:25:00 +0000

For June, we will be having mini workshops showcasing our various community service projects. These workshops are designed to inspire you to become involved in guild projects which support our community.

The planned workshops include:

"Comfort Quilt How To’s,” by Sue Schara. Our comfort quilt guru will show us everything you need to know to complete a comfort quilt.
“Angel Baby Envelopes,” by Rebecca Wilson. This project provides a lovely keepsake in which mothers who have lost babies before or shortly after birth can place remembrances of their lost child. Rebecca will show us how to make these lovely keepsakes and decorate them with laces, buttons and other embellishments. Check out 'Norma Sews' for a great write-up on how to make Angel Baby Envelopes ( including patterns and pictures).
“Care & Comfort Bags,” by Pamm Kowertz. Want to know how to make those fabric bags for Operation Care & Comfort for the Troops? Pamm will show us how simple they are to make. Use your creativity and make some of these bags to show our service men and women that we appreciate their service to our country. Pat Swofford challenges you to meet (or beat) her goal of 100 bags a month!
“Hope Church Food Drive.” Did you know that Hope Lutheran Church has a food pantry to benefit those in need? This month (and every month) you can bring non-perishable food items to be donated to the food bank. Just place the food items in the collection bins located in the meeting hall.

Are you a Quilter for Hire?

noreply@blogger.com (SJVQG) — Thu, 20 May 2010 18:16:00 +0000

Some women who live at Harmony Bay Senior Apts, 750 West Alluvial in Clovis, would like to have a quilter finish their old quilt tops.

These ladies have had their tops for many years and are willing to pay all expenses.

Contact Yuri Okamoto at
298-1289 if you're interested and would like more information.
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The quilt pictured is from the Oh, My Stars Pattern by American Jane Patterns. This quilt was made using A Breath of Avignon fabric by American Jane for Moda.

May Program: Prizes, Potluck & Picking of Brains

noreply@blogger.com (SJVQG) — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 17:16:00 +0000

This May we will have an Open Forum, to discuss the guild.
Do you have questions about how the guild is run? Do you have suggestions to make it better or an idea for a fun event or fundraiser? Well, this is the time to ask, share, volunteer or (uh hum) complain. Officers and board members will be available, so come prepared to “pick their brains.”

We will also be having a salad and dessert potluck, so get out your best recipes and whip up something yummy to share!

If your last name starts with A to L, bring a salad.
If your last name starts with M to Z, bring a dessert.

We will chow down while brainstorming ideas and suggestions!
Oh, and there will be door prizes too!!

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The quilt pictured is made using the Chicken Salad Recipe (Pattern) from Country Threads.

May Newsletter is now available!

noreply@blogger.com (SJVQG) — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:28:00 +0000

Read the May Newsletter by clicking here. ---------------------------
In celebration of Mother's Day we've included a picture of a Grandmother's Flower Garden Quilt in the making. Visit www.womenfolk.com for more information about this historic pattern.

2010 Quilt Show Pictures

noreply@blogger.com (SJVQG) — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 20:07:00 +0000

Photos from the 2010 SJVQG Quilt Show, provided by guild member Mary S. Taylor, have been added to the Guild's Picture Archive.

View them by clicking here: 2010 Quilt Show photos

OOPS! Sorry we goofed!

noreply@blogger.com (SJVQG) — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:50:00 +0000

The April Newsletter mistakenly lists Carol Mercer as the winner for the Guild Challenge Wall Quilt Category. The correct winner is Carol Summers. Congratulations Carol! Our apologies for the mix-up.

New Member Coffee Chat

noreply@blogger.com (SJVQG) — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 19:36:00 +0000

New Guild members are invited to attend a Coffee Chat Saturday May 22nd. The purpose of the Chat is to introduce new members and share information about the Guild. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.

When: Saturday May 22nd, 2010
from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: 217 E. Brown, Fresno
(North of Clinton, West of Palm)

Please RSVP to Nancy Christian or sjvquilters@gmail.com if you would like to attend.

April Newsletter is now Avaliable!

noreply@blogger.com (SJVQG) — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:54:00 +0000

Read the April Newsletter by clicking here.
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The quilt pictured was made by one of our members and shown at the 2008 SJVQG Springtime in the Valley Quilt Show. Do you know the maker?

April Program & Workshop: Jan Steffen

noreply@blogger.com (SJVQG) — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:45:00 +0000

In April, Jan Steffen will present her program "It’s Hip to be Square" as well as teach a workshop the following Saturday on her Square-in-a-Square Technique.

Jan is a certified Square in a Square instructor. Her workshop will teach us this new technique for rotary cutting and strip piecing that allows quilters to achieve perfect points with improved accuracy, simplicity of construction, and speed.

The resulting blocks go together with great ease and lie very flat. Sound too good to be true? Well, attend this lecture and workshop and you will find out that it’s very TRUE! The technique encompasses 38 different “Options.” Using these options, you can make half-square triangles four at a time and flying geese blocks two at a time!

Don’t miss this workshop. Sign up now!

Date: Saturday, April 10, 2010
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: D&J Sewing Center, 2700 Clovis Ave.

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

Learn more about Jan by visiting her websites: www.janicesteffen.com or www.squareinasquare.com

March Newsletter is now Available!

noreply@blogger.com (SJVQG) — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:00:00 +0000

The March Newsletter is now available. To read it Click Here

The quilt pictured is the 2009 New Mexico Quilters' Association Raffle Quilt. Balloons shown on the quilt represent actual balloons that participate in the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

Fiber Arts Scholarships

noreply@blogger.com (SJVQG) — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:29:00 +0000

The San Joaquin Valley Quilters Guild is pleased to offer two (2) $250 scholarships to students interested in fiber arts.

Qualified applicants include those focusing on fiber as an art medium or those with skills in costume or clothing design, textiles or textile conservation. High school seniors and college students may apply.

Preference will be given to students enrolled at least half time in a Fresno County school.

Email us at: sjvquilters@gmail.com for more information. Entry must be postmarked by April 1, 2010.

Don't miss the 2010 SJVQG Quilt Show!

noreply@blogger.com (SJVQG) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:48:00 +0000

SJVQG Presents:
“Springtime in the Valley”
Over 200 quilts on display, vendors and more!

Saturday, March 6, 10 – 5
Sunday, March 7, 10 - 4
Clovis Veterans Memorial Building
453 Hughes Avenue
Clovis, California
Entry Fee $7 per person

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Friday Night Preview
March 5, 6:00-8:00
For members only (and a guest)
Entry Fee $5 per person

Guild members on TV!

noreply@blogger.com (SJVQG) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:47:00 +0000

Note: The date of the show has been changed from Wednesday to Thursday

Be sure and watch (or tape!) KSEE 24's Central Valley Today Show on Thursday, March 4th from 11-12.

On the show, Alex Delgado will be promoting the 2010 SJVQG Quilt Show and interview Guild members Gerri Pymm and Kathleen Papenhausen.

Don't miss it!

March Program: 'Meet the Member' featuring Sue Vildosola

noreply@blogger.com (SJVQG) — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:30:00 +0000

Our March meeting will feature SJVQG member, Sue Vildosola. Sue, originally from Oakland, lived in Mexico City for 13 years before moving to Fresno, where she's been for 37 years.

An avid fly fisher-woman, she has taken several fishing trips to New Zealand and Alaska. Her free time is spent serving as a docent at the Chaffee Zoo and a volunteer at the Holy Cross Center for Women.

Sue learned to sew from her mother and grandmother and has been quilting since 2002.
Be sure to join us at our meeting on Thursday, March 11th to meet Sue and see all her fantastic quilts!

Getting ready for the quilt show?

noreply@blogger.com (SJVQG) — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:44:00 +0000

Some important things to remember about showing your quilt:

All items for display must be completed by show time
Each quilt you turn in must have a 4”x 6” LABEL with your name, address and phone number securely sewn to it
Each quilt must have a HANGING SLEEVE 4 to 5 inches wide when finished and attached securely to the quilt
If you cannot personally pick up your quilt you must submit a written statement as to who is authorized to pick it up. The statement must be submitted at the time of DELIVERY on Thursday
Quilts must be delivered Thursday, March 4 between 3:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m to the Clovis Veterans Memorial Building (map), 453 Hughes in Clovis

Picking your quilt up after the show:

All quilts must be picked up at the Clovis Memorial Building on Sunday, March 7 between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m
If you cannot personally pick up your quilt you must submit a written statement as to who is authorized to pick it up. The statement must be submitted at the time of DELIVERY on Thursday. The person authorized to pick up the quilt must have a copy of the written statement, proper identification and must sign for each quilt received.
NO QUILTS WILL BE RETURNED BEFORE 5:00 PM AND ONLY COMMITTEE MEMBERS WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE MEMORIAL BUILDING BETWEEN 4:00 AND 5:00 PM.

More detailed information can be found by clicking here.

We're moving!

noreply@blogger.com (SJVQG) — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:00:00 +0000

(Click here to display a larger, printable map)

February Newsletter is now available!

noreply@blogger.com (SJVQG) — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:55:00 +0000

Read the February Newsletter by clicking here