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• October Guild Meeting - Color Theory Applied: Fabric Collecting and Usage with Swan Sheridan

  • When
    October 13, 2022
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    6:15 PM
  • Location
    online
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    47

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  AN EVENING WITH SWAN SHERIDAN
  

  Join us in this lecture with Swan which includes a showing of 30 or more quilts and focuses on building and utilizing a color stash in both modern and traditional quilting designs.  

  NOTE - Swan is offering all ACQ members a 20% discount on any purchases from her website from now until Saturday, October 22nd.  This discount is valid for any number or amount of purchases made during this time frame.  Use code ACQ20 when ordering.  Class signups are not included in this offer.

  About Swan Sheridan

  

  Swan Sheridan was born in Bend, Oregon and currently lives in Vail, Arizona with her husband and daughter.

  Swan's interest in all things textile related began when she was very young.  She tried everything from spinning wool to cross-stitch, and finally landed in the world of quilting during grad school.  She dabbled in applique with that first quilt in the interests of covering a mistake, and thus did necessity become the mother of invention.

  Applique took over Swan's quilting life in 2004 while she was pregnant with her daughter.  In 2009, with her daughter in preschool, Swan began to refine her applique skills with unique designs.  Shortly afterwards she took a job with Bella Quiltworks in Tucson, Arizona, which offered her the opportunity to be immersed in the quilting world in a whole new way.

  Swan began producing patterns for sale in early 2013 and regularly exhibits her work in local shows.  She teaches in Tucson, offering classes in applique, color, hand quilting, and decorative stitches.  

  Learn more about Swan:
  

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  Check out Swan's workshop on October 15.

  The Zoom meeting room will open at 6:15 and the meeting will begin at 6:30 Mountain time. Guests are also welcome to attend this meeting for $8.00.  Please register ahead of time and ensure that you know how to use Zoom prior to the meeting. The link will come by email when you register.
  

  ACQ Members: Please sign in and register for free—it's so helpful to know how many are coming AND you'll be eligible for door prizes when you register. You will find the Show & Tell submission form on the Members-only page.

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• November Guild Meeting - Modern Mosaic Quilts with Shelley Cavanna

  • When
    November 10, 2022
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    6:15 PM
  • Location
    online
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  AN EVENING WITH SHELLEY CAVANNA
  

  Shelley has a passion for intricate, mosaic-inspired quilts.  She loves creating designs with layer-upon-layer of elements that weave in and out of one another creating depth and movement.  Shelley loves to make quilts that can be viewed not only as a collection of beautiful blocks, but also as large-scale, cohesive pieces of art! 

  This lecture shares the story of Shelley's design evolution as a self-taught quilter, from drawing awkward templates with her third grade ruler to her current love for mosaic and knit inspired (and increasingly complex) projects.  The lecture shows the progression of how she developed her signature mosaic style and how she's helping quilters of all skill levels make their own stunning quilts....simply!

  
  

  
  

  
  

  About Shelley Cavanna
  

  Shelley is a quilter, teacher, author, and textile and quilt designer who resides near Sacramento, CA with her husband and two boys. Her love of crafting was passed on and lovingly fostered by her Mom and Granny.

  Shelley is a self-taught quilter who was bitten by the quilting bug in 2007 when she bought her first sewing machine.  She played around with classic quilt blocks and deciphered how to use pre-cuts to make them.  

  With degrees in English and History...and quite a lot of experience with technical writing during the seven years she spent on staff at her local university...stepping into writing quilt patterns was quite natural!  She opened her first independent design company under the banner of Poplun Designs (the Croatian word for quilt)  and in 2013 decided to re-brand and re-open as Cora's Quilts.

  So who is Cora, then?  In truth, no one!  Shelley has loved the name ever since she fell in love with The Last of the Mohicans in High School.  It's a lovely nod to her Irish heritage and love of historical novels!

  
  

  Learn more about Shelley:
  

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  Check out Shelley's workshop on November 12.

  
  

  The Zoom meeting room will open at 6:15 and the meeting will begin at 6:30 Mountain time. Guests are also welcome to attend this meeting for $8.00.  Please register ahead of time and ensure that you know how to use Zoom prior to the meeting. The link will come by email when you register.
  

  ACQ Members: Please sign in and register for free—it's so helpful to know how many are coming AND you'll be eligible for door prizes when you register. You will find the Show & Tell submission form on the Members-only page.

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• January Guild Meeting - Just Cut the Scrap with Michelle Crawford

  • When
    January 12, 2023
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    6:15 PM
  • Location
    online
  • Spaces left
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  JUST CUT THE SCRAPS WITH MICHELLE CRAWFORD

  

  What DO you do with all your scraps? Become a frugal and “green” quilter by using your scraps and making quilts!   Learn Michele’s “formula” – the more the merrier (fabric that is), to create quilts using Color Value to offer contrast, depth and movement in your quilts! Michele will present an informational and inspirational power point presentation of various types of scrap quilts along with a trunk show of her own original scrap quilts. Her mantra is “No scrap left behind”!

  About Michelle
  

  Michele writes: “I love to quilt and share my passion of quilting with my students and customers! I have the gift of being able to combine colors and fabrics together through the design process to create her quilts!

  As a quilt teacher, students will find my classes jam packed with cutting, piecing plus pressing tips and techniques; enthusiasm; and encouragement! I want my students to have FUN, “step out of their box” to try something new, and work at their own pace as there isn’t a “quilt police” in my classes.”

  Michele has taught at: AQS Paducah; Home Machine Quilting Show (HMQS); Northwest QuiltingExpo; Houston Quilt Festival; Quilt Expo Reno; Road to California; Rocky Mountain Quilt Festival; Sewing and Stitchery Expo; and various quilt guilds.
  

  Learn more about Michelle:
  

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  Michelle is doing 2 half day workshops for us on January 11th.  In the morning will be Crumb Quilting.   In the afternoon Spontaneous Log Cabins.   
  

  The Zoom meeting room will open at 6:15 and the meeting will begin at 6:30 Mountain time. Guests are also welcome to attend this meeting for $8.00.  Please register ahead of time and ensure that you know how to use Zoom prior to the meeting. The link will come by email when you register.
  

  ACQ Members: Please sign in and register for free—it's so helpful to know how many are coming AND you'll be eligible for door prizes when you register. You will find the Show & Tell submission form on the Members-only page.

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• Febuary Guild Meeting - Memory Quilts with Beth Sullivan

  • When
    February 09, 2023
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    6:15 PM
  • Location
    online
  • Spaces left
    99
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  QUILTS TO A TEE:   USING T-SHIRTS AND UNIQUE CLOTHING IN QUILTS WITH BETH SULLIVAN

  This lecture is designed to provide inspiration and guidance for quilters who are thinking about tackling a T-shirt or memory quilt. Quilt samples and photos are used to show how quilters can expand the possibilities of the conventional T-shirt quilt to include anything that can be washed, sewn and made to lie flat. Using interesting items is a focal point of the lecture. In addition, the design and construction of a variable layout quilt is discussed as well as the use of partial seams in construction of unique quilt designs. 
  

  About Beth Sullivan

  Beth specializes in creating custom T-shirt quilts, memory quilts and memory pillows. Most everyone has a box of clothes at the back of their closet that they no longer wear but can’t bear to throw out. I take these special clothing items and turn them into a quilt so the memories can be preserved and enjoyed.

  I am known for using unique items. I like to say that I can use anything that can be sewn, washed and made to lie flat. In addition to the normal T-shirts and sweatshirts, I have used pants, sweaters, bathing suits, pajamas, ties, tote bags, socks, bibs, scarves, ribbons, underwear and many other interesting things.

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  Check out the workshop with Beth on February 11.

  
  

  The Zoom meeting room will open at 6:15 and the meeting will begin at 6:30 Mountain time. Guests are also welcome to attend this meeting for $8.00.  Please register ahead of time and ensure that you know how to use Zoom prior to the meeting. The link will come by email when you register.
  

  ACQ Members: Please sign in and register for free—it's so helpful to know how many are coming AND you'll be eligible for door prizes when you register. You will find the Show & Tell submission form on the Members-only page.

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• March Guild Meeting - Approaching Quilting as a Graphic Designer with Sheri Cifaldi-Morrill

  • When
    March 09, 2023
  •  
    6:15 PM
  • Location
    online
  • Spaces left
    99
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   APPROACHING QUILTING AS A GRAPHIC DESIGNER WITH SHERI CIFALDI-MORRILL OF WHOLE CIRCLE STUDIO

  
  

  Our own life experiences can play a big role in our work as quilters. In this presentation and trunk show, Sheri will share how she applies her graphic design training and practices to design quilts while showing a selection of her award-winning quilts. Come hear, see and be inspired as Sheri describes her creative journey and process.

  About Sheri Cifaldi-Morrill

  Sheri is a designer, quilt pattern publisher, award-winning quilter, educator, and creative entrepreneur. With the help of books and the Internet, she taught herself how to sew and discovered her love of designing and making quilts. As a trained and practicing graphic designer, her quilts start with a concept and research shapes the design. Her work is inspired by her everyday life and experiences.

  Sheri’s quilts have gained international recognition, including awards from QuiltCon, International Quilt Festival, Quilt Week/Paducah, the Quilt Alliance, and the Modern Quilt Guild. Additionally, her work has been featured at art centers and galleries around the country. Her work has been included in books and publications such as Modern Quilts: Designs of the New Century, Modern Patchwork and International Quilt Festival Scene. She self-publishes and distributes her quilt patterns, which can be found at quilt shops worldwide and online. Sheri enjoys giving presentations and teaching nationally.
  

  Learn more about Sheri:
  

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   Please check out the class with Sherri  on March 11.

  The Zoom meeting room will open at 6:15 and the meeting will begin at 6:30 Mountain time. Guests are also welcome to attend this meeting for $8.00.  Please register ahead of time and ensure that you know how to use Zoom prior to the meeting. The link will come by email when you register.
  

  ACQ Members: Please sign in and register for free—it's so helpful to know how many are coming AND you'll be eligible for door prizes when you register. You will find the Show & Tell submission form on the Members-only page.

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