Monthly Guild meeting. Hope to see you there!
We meet in the main church building.
9:30 am - Meet, sign in, social visiting
10:00 - Business meeting, Program, Show and Tell, Door Prizes
KATHERINE ZIMMERMAN - Award Winning Quilts - How to make the judges take a second look!
Katherine will take us on a journey featuring several styles of quilting with an emphasis on award winners and various styles of applique.
FRAN MORGAN - Fabric Cafe
Fran Morgan, nationally known author, designer, teacher and co-owner of Fabric Café, has been professionally active in the creative industry for over 30 years. Fran spent her first years in the creative industry working with a large needlecraft publishing company as resident designer and Design Acquisition Director.
In January 2001, Fran co-founded Fabric Café, a publishing company in the sewing and quilting industry. She has an upbeat, fun designing style that quilters have come to love.
Fran has been featured in numerous quilting magazines, and has published over 100 books and dozens of individual patterns for the creative industry. Her newest book Go Bold With 3-Yard Quilts, released in January 2024.
Fran recently directed her creative talent to fabric design. Her first line, Flower Power, is available from Blank Textiles. Her second line, Color Burst, also from Blank Textiles will be available in stores June 2024.
Find out more about Fabric Cafe at the following links.
3 Yard Quilts | Quilt Patterns & Books | Fabric Cafe
http://www.youtube.com/fabriccafe
Cuddle Quilts "Panel Quilt" Challenge and Fourth of July Picnic
The “Panel Quilt” Challenge is a wonderful opportunity for you to showcase your skills and contribute to community service. You may pick up a kit at our next meeting or use a panel from your own stash. Finished quilts will be turned in at our July guild meeting to be voted on by our members. Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 places!
We are so excited to see all the finished quilts! This challenge is a great way to get involved in our Community Service efforts and we thank you so much!
At the conclusion of the business meeting, we will have an indoor picnic.
PATRICIA BELYEA - Spirit Quilts: When a Quilt is More Than a Quilt
Creating Spirit Quilts for families who are celebrating a life or mourning a loss brings joy to Patricia. Listening to their stories and incorporating the clothes of a loved one, she has learned how stitching memories into quilts completely transforms their meaning and power.
More about Patricia Belyea
A creative quilt maker, speaker and teacher, Patricia co-owns Okan Arts with her daughter Victoria. The small family business imports vintage Japanese textiles for adventuresome quilters. Patricia is the author of East-Meets-West Quilts, a book about making improv quilts with Japanese fabrics. These days, Patricia and Victoria are busy leading textile tours to Japan!
OkanArts.com
"Family Guy" A quilt by Patricia Belyea incorporating the clothes of 16 family members.
KRISTA MOSER - Diamonds are a Quilter's Best Friend
Krista is the creative force and inspiration behind Krista Moser, The Quilted Life. A sewing enthusiast and quilt pattern designer, she has published more than thirty patterns since 2016 with more in development. She is the designer of the Creative Grids 60 Degree Diamond Rulers and has been teaching sewing and quilting lessons for more than 25 years.
For more information about Krista see the following links.
KristaMoser.com
Krista's Blog
Krista's YouTube Channel
CYNTHIA ENGLAND - Creating a Pictoral Quilt
Cynthia's contribution to the world of fiber art is truly remarkable. Her innovative "Picture Piecing" technique has not only earned her international acclaim but also revolutionized the way pictorial quilts are created. Her lecture on this technique offers a deep dive into the creative process, from design enlargement to fabric selection and organization. Following the presentation, Cynthia will answer your questions.
Check out Cynthia's gallery at the following link. EnglandDesign.com
Quilters Guild of East Texas is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. PO Box 130773, Tyler, TX 75713-0773
