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2010-2011 PROGRAMS
CLASS POLICIES
- Please come early enough to be set up for the start of the class.
- Be prepared. This includes all items on the supply list, sewing machine in good working order, iron, and basic sewing supplies. It is also a good idea to bring an extension cord and power strip.
- Cell phones should be turned off. If you need to make or take a call, please exit the classroom.
- No visitors in class. It is very distracting to the teacher and other students.
- If you have to leave the class early, please sit in the back.
- If you need to cancel your attendance in a class, you will receive a full refund if we can fill your spot from a waiting list. Non-members may register for a class 30 days prior to the class, providing there is an opening.
- In consideration of others, please refrain from wearing perfumes.
- Lunch is on your own, brown bag or you may go out.
2010 EVENTS:
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December
2011 EVENTS:
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June
AUGUST 2010
Anelie Belden is known for her book, Thoroughly Modern Dresden. Stroll along memory lane and see the life of the Dresden Plate Design. Learn about its beginning, the variety of designs it has had, and venture into the future with a trunk show of Thoroughly Modern Dresden designs.
Lecture held at Concorde Banquets, Kildeer, IL ( see map)
Vendor for the night: Pieceful Gathering Fox River Grove, IL
Workshops held at the Barrington Library, Barrington, IL. ( see map)
| Date |
Event |
Name |
Supply List |
| Thurs, Aug 19 |
Lecture/Trunk Show 7:30pm |
Dresden Dance |
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| Fri, Aug 20 |
Workshop 10am-4pm |
Thoroughly Modern Dresden |
supply list |
| Sat, Aug 21 |
Workshop 10am-4pm |
Trapunto by Machine |
supply list |
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SEPTEMBER 2010
Mary Sorensen specializes in traditional hand applique from her original patterns. Her distinctive design style is characterized by elegant, formal lines and layering. Mary's entertaining lecture deals with the best part of quilt making - choosing fabric and how your choices impact the success of your quilt.
Lecture held at Concorde Banquets, Kildeer, IL ( see map)
Vendor for the night: The Quilt Merchant Winfield, IL
Friday's workshops held at the Barrington Library, Barrington, IL. ( see map)
Saturday's workshop held at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, Arlington Heights, IL. ( see map)
| Date |
Event |
Name |
Supply List |
| Thurs, Sept 16 |
Lecture/Trunk Show 7:30pm |
Buy Everything; A Practical Approach to Fabric Selection |
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| Fri, Sept 17 AM |
Workshop 9:30am-12:30pm |
Just A Little Bit |
supply list |
| Fri, Sept 17 PM |
Workshop 1pm-4pm |
Spectacular Blooms |
supply list |
| Sat, Sept 18 |
Workshop 10am-1pm |
Needleturn With a Twist |
supply list |
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OCTOBER 2010
Lori Allison has a degree in Textiles and Clothing. Lori's many quilt designs are bright and bold with emphasis on rotary cutting and speedy piecing. Her lecture will cover all of her tips and tricks for better quilting.
Lecture held at Concorde Banquets, Kildeer, IL ( see map)
Vendor for the night: Prairie Shop Quilts Batavia, IL
Friday's workshops held at the Schaumburg Township Library, Schaumburg, IL. ( see map)
Saturday's workshops held at the Palatine Public Library, Palatine, IL. ( see map)
| Date |
Event |
Name |
Supply List |
| Thurs, Oct 21 |
Lecture/Trunk Show 7:30pm |
101 Tips, Tricks & Techniques to Make Your Quilting Easier, Faster & Better |
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| Fri, Oct 22 |
Workshop 10am-4pm |
Candy is Dandy |
supply list |
| Sat, Oct 23 |
Workshop 10am-4pm |
Color My World |
supply list |
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NOVEMBER 2010
Karen McTavish is an award-winning longer quilter best known for her quilting technique that has been dubbed by the quilting industry as McTavishing. Karen will talk about her love of machine quilting, whole cloth quilt design followed by a trunk show of her quilts.
Lecture held at Concorde Banquets, Kildeer, IL ( see map)
Vendor for the night: Quilt in Joy Huntley, IL
There are no workshops scheduled for November due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.
| Date |
Event |
Name |
Supply List |
| Thurs, Nov 18 |
Lecture/Trunk Show 7:30pm |
TBA |
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DECEMBER 2010
There is no meeting in December. Enjoy your holidays!
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JANUARY 2011
Bill Kerr & Weeks Ringle of Fun Quilts are the authors of several books on quilting and color. The Modern Quilt Workshop is in its sixth printing and has inspired an international online quilting bee. They are regular contributors to American Patchwork & Quilting Magazine. They have designed more than 100 fabrics and their new book, Quilts Made Modern published by CT&T is due out in November 2010. Their lecture will show how great quilts use color to support a "Big Idea" or design intention.
Lecture held at Concorde Banquets, Kildeer, IL ( see map)
Vendor for the night: Quilter's Destination Arlington Heights, IL
Friday workshop held at the Barrington Library, Barrington, IL. ( see map)
Saturday workshop held at the Elk Grove Library, Elk Grove Village, IL. ( see map)
| Date |
Event |
Name |
Supply List |
| Thurs, Jan 20 |
Lecture/Trunk Show 7:30pm |
Color in a Supporting Role |
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| Fri, Jan 21 |
Workshop 10am-4pm |
Flower Show |
supply list |
| Sat, Jan 22 |
Workshop 10am-4pm |
Improvisational Piecing |
supply list |
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FEBRUARY 2011
Mattie Rhoades is the president of Quiltsmart, Inc. which specializes in quilt patterns that use printed interfacing foundations. Mattie's goal is to eliminate the tedious and frustrating sewing methods of the past and still have fun making classic quilts.
Lecture held at Concorde Banquets, Kildeer, IL ( see map)
Vendor for the night: Harvest House Quilts Plainfield, IL
Friday workshop tentatively held at the Rolling Meadows Library, Rolling Meadows, IL. ( see map)
Saturday workshop location TBD.
| Date |
Event |
Name |
Supply List |
| Thurs, Feb 17 |
Lecture/Trunk Show 7:30pm |
Be Quiltsmart |
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| Fri, Feb 18 |
Workshop 10am-4pm |
Applique Way |
supply list |
| Sat, Feb 19 |
Workshop 10am-4pm |
Flip 'N Sew Way |
supply list |
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MARCH 2011
Linda Halpin explores the wide range of possibilities for border treatments and what to do in the corners. How you frame your quilt can be more than just four strips of fabric added to the edges. Linda urges you to be sure and bring your camera.
Lecture held at Concorde Banquets, Kildeer, IL ( see map)
Vendor for the night: Pieceful Gathering Fox River Grove, IL
Workshops held at the Barrington Library, Barrington, IL. ( see map)
| Date |
Event |
Name |
Supply List |
| Thurs, Mar 17 |
Lecture/Trunk Show 7:30pm |
Borders on Parade |
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| Fri, Mar 18 |
Workshop 9:30am-4pm |
Basket Manipulations |
supply list |
| Sat, Mar 19 |
Workshop 9:30am-4pm |
Quilt Pattern Design |
supply list |
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APRIL 2011
Sandy Schweitzer is a lecturer, quilt historian and an American Quilt Society (AQS) Certified Quilt Appraiser and will share information on how you can protect your old and newly-made quilts.
Carrie Quinn is owner of Pieceful Gathering, a small independent quilt shop located in Fox River Grove, IL, specializing in reproduction fabrics.
Lecture held at Concorde Banquets, Kildeer, IL ( see map)
Vendor for the night: Quilters Heaven Rockford, IL
There are no workshops scheduled for April.
| Date |
Event |
Name |
Supply List |
| Thurs, Apr 21 |
Lecture 7:30pm |
TBA |
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MAY 2011
Melinda Bula has worked as a fabric and wallpaper designer for 15 years. Her designs have been on the cover of Better Home and Garden magazine. Melinda is known for her "Fabulous Fusible Flower" quilts. These can be seen in the book Cutting Garden Quilts. Her quilt designs have the look of painting but they are "fabulous and fusible".
Lecture held at Concorde Banquets, Kildeer, IL ( see map)
Vendor for the night: TBD
Workshops held at the Barrington Library, Barrington, IL. ( see map)
| Date |
Event |
Name |
Supply List |
| Thurs, May 19 |
Lecture/Trunk Show 7:30pm |
Discovering the Artist Within |
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| Fri, May 20 |
Workshop 10am-4pm |
Fabulous Fusible Flower - Coneflower |
supply list |
| Sat, May 21 |
Workshop 10am-4pm |
Fabulous Fusible Flower - Rose |
supply list |
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JUNE 2011
Karen Combs is a quilt designer and teacher known for her "Quilts of Illusions". Karen has been teaching since 1989 and has written many books. She has been published in Quilters Newsletter Magazine, Traditional Quilters and American Quilter. Karen will discuss tricks to create the illusion of transparency in your quilts.
Lecture held at Concorde Banquets, Kildeer, IL ( see map)
Vendor for the night: Judy's Quilt n' Sew Hampshire, IL
Friday workshop held at the Elk Grove Library, Elk Grove Village, IL. ( see map)
Saturday workshop location TBD
| Date |
Event |
Name |
Supply List |
| Thurs, June 16 |
Lecture/Trunk Show 7:30pm |
Transparency |
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| Fri, June 17 |
Workshop 10am-4pm |
Patchwork Illusions |
supply list |
| Sat, June 18 |
Workshop 10am-4pm |
Crystal Star |
supply list |
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