Prairie Star Quilters Guild

Programs & Workshops

Monday evening meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. and Tuesday morning meetings start at 9:30 a.m., unless otherwise noted.

2009-2010 PROGRAMS & WORKSHOPS

Registration guidelines for all Prairie Star Quilters Guild programs

PSQG policy for each workshop is: if we DO NOT REACH OUR MINIMUM ENROLLMENT NUMBER 30 DAYS PRIOR TO A SCHEDULED WORKSHOP, WE WILL HAVE TO CANCEL THE WORKSHOP– SO SIGN UP EARLY!
All supply lists may be found below in the information about each workshop as they are available. Also you may visit the referenced links in order to learn more about the workshop and the teacher.
All lectures/trunk shows take place during the regularly scheduled monthly guild meetings at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in St. Charles on the 4^th Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. and at 9:30 a.m. the following Tuesday morning, with exceptions as noted.
Unless otherwise noted, all workshops take place at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in St. Charles .
For workshops that occur over the lunch hour, lunch will be available for a small fee, aproximately $10.
Payment in full must be received at the time of registration.
Registration can be completed at monthly guild meetings, or by mailing a check, payable to Prairie Star Quilters Guild, to: Lynn Murphy, 3709 Ridge Pointe Drive , Geneva , IL 60134 .
Questions about workshops / speakers can be sent to
Lynn Murphy at drslm@sbcglobal.net (630-262-1966) or
Susan Jensen jensencbs@yahoo.com (630-232-9089)

FEBRUARY 2010

WORKSHOP:

“ENCORE” Presentation of Georgia Rodney's FIBONACCI Workshop

Do you wish you had taken Georgia Rodney's FIBONACCI Workshop last November?? Especially after seeing all

the Show-and-Tell items! That had to be a

record for the number of members who had made progress on their projects.

Georgia has agreed to do an “encore” presentation of her workshop in FEBRUARY!! This workshop will be held

after our Tuesday morning guild meeting, February 23, 1-4pm.

For more information or to register, please

contact Susan Jensen at (630) 232-9089

or jensencbs@yahoo.com. The class fee is $25, payable to Susan before the workshop by mail or at the February Guild

meetings. The class will be limited to 20

students.

Here's the supply list:

12-15 coordinating fat quarters (or 6”x9” scraps if you like a very “scrappy” look)

basic sewing kit

sewing machine

cutting mat, rotary cutter and rulers

Georgia will supply paper and pencils for

drafting blocks

MARCH 2010

Edyta Sitar

www.laundrybasketquilts.com

Talented quilter, Edyta Sitar, of Laundry Basket Quilts, will join us to talk about the “Reasons for Quilting” at both of the guild meetings. Edyta will reflect on quilters work and how they find inspiration to create, to express, and to mark milestones in their lives. The program includes historical information as well as personal stories that many quilters can relate to.

WORKSHOP:

“STARS IN QUILTS”

Monday, March 22, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church

This is a splendid workshop to honor one of the most common loved quilt designs - a Star. Edyta will help you to create beautiful star blocks and inspire you by sharing her thoughts, knowledge, and star quilts. The "Star in Quilts" workshop features 15 different star patterns. Through these patterns we will look at star blocks, layouts, sashing and different techniques to set stars in quilts.

Cost: $50.00 ($60.00 non-members) Plus $20.00 kit fee to be collected in class.

Supply List: Sewing machine and basic sewing supplies.

WORKSHOP:

“PAPER FOUNDATION PIECING: ON EAGLE’S WINGS”

Tuesday, March 23, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church

If you like precision sewing, this class is for you! During this class you will learn relationship of various colors, fabric designs, value of measuring and precutting all pattern pieces before sewing, and the precision of paper foundation sewing. Any level of quilter is welcome and a starter fabric kit will be provided.

Cost: Cost: $35.00 ($45.00 non-members) Plus $20.00 kit fee to be collected in class.

Supply List: Sewing machine and basic sewing supplies.

In the PROGRAMS section, please replace all the info under MAY 2010 with the following:

MAY 2010 – Guild Banquet, May 24, 2010

Suzanne Marshall

www.suzannequilts.com

Award-winning quilter, Suzanne Marshall, joins us in May for the banquet and two exciting workshop opportunities! Suzanne learned to quilt by checking out library books and making quilts for her children. As a self-taught quilter, she has made her quilts by trial and error. Suzanne will share quilting journey with us during our annual banquet.

Workshops:

“WACKY BIRD”

Monday, May 24, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church

Have you ever wondered how to applique a multi-pieced pattern without marking the background or using transparent overlays? This Wacky Bird will come together perfectly and without effort using the take-away applique method. Ideas for enhancing the block with patchwork will be illustrated and discussed. Picture available at www.prairiestar.net.

Cost: $50.00 ($60.00 non-members)

Supply list: To Be Provided

“QUILTING WITHOUT A HOOP OR FRAME”

Tuesday, May 25, 9:00 a.m. – Noon, Bethlehem Lutheran Church

YES, it is possible to quilt without a frame or a hoop! And wonderful results can be obtained, often with smaller stitches by using my quilting method. The class will include preparing the quilt for quilting, discussion of battings, demonstrations, and hands-on experience. This particular method is much less stressful on joints and allows more comfortable sitting positions. The class is suitable for beginners as well as for hand quilters who would like to learn a new way to quilt.

Cost: $40.00 ($50.00 non-members)

Supply List: To Be Provided

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