Old Church Gallery Quilters Guild --- Programs

January 16, 2012	Canceled due to inclement weather Cathy Maycock sent out our January Block of the Month via email The January Block of the Month is Quilter's Cache, Diamond Block
February 6, 2012	Business and Show and Tell In addition to a discussion of the proposed budget for 2012, business includes the introduction of some fun "challenges" throughout the year, plus voting on our Quilt Show challenge for 2012. A board meeting with follow the guild meeting The 2012 Guild Challenge is "Transform a Panel". February Block of the Month: Eight Pointed Star Variation
February 20, 2012	BINGO! Cancelled Due to inclement weather
March 5, 2012	Business and Show and Tell We began the UFO fun Challenge. To participate you need to bring a list of four UFO's that you would like to finish and two fat quarters to throw into the prize pot. Number the UFO's on your list from 1-4. Approximately every two months we pick a number and work on that project. Finish the project by its due date and you will be eligible for prizes. Fail to finish and you owe another Fat Quarter. UFO=UnFinished Object. The projects on the list should be "vintage" in other words you should not have done any work on the project for 6 months or more. March Block of the Month:Hunter's Star
March 19, 2012	Add a Jazzy New 'Green' Look to your Spring Wardrobe This presentation of Altered Garments with Ann Reardon, Marijke McNair and Jenna Penn will inspire everyone to refresh their spring outfits.
April 2, 2012	Field trip to Heartwood Heartwood is located on US 1 Business, Abingdon, VA, at exit 14 off I-81 south. It was decided to meet at 11:00 am at Heartwood. Please arrange your own carpools. Here is a link to their web site: www.heartwoodvirginia.org Directions: I-81 South, take exit 14 for VA-140 toward US-19/Abingdon. Turn right onto VA-140 N/Old Jonesboro Rd Turn Right onto VHCC Dr Here is a link to the google map: MAP (for the directional impaired) We will tour Heartwood and have lunch. On the way home there will be a stop at Batiks Etc. and Sew What Fabrics in Wytheville, VA (right off I-77) April Block of the Month:Friendship Star Variation
April 16, 2012	Love Quilt Workshop: Jelly Roll Race Bring a precut Jelly Roll or cut your own from your fabric stash. Sewing machine and Basic Sewing supplies required. To cut your own: Cut 2-1/2" strips from the width of your fabric. If you are cutting full fabric widths, cut 40 strips (suggested). For strips that are not a full 40" wide, cut more. It is suggested that you sew your strips end to end along the narrow edges before the workshop. This is done with a diagonal seam as if you were joining binding strips. Supplies: In addition to Jelley roll or pre-cut strips, bring a sewing machine, and basic sewing supplies, an iron and ironing surface is helpful, and may be shared. Don't forget your extension cords and /or strip outlets. Directions and Video and Another
May 7, 2012	Business and Show and Tell The first UFO project is due today. This is the UFO listed #3 on your list. We will pick the next number today.
May 21, 2012	Infinite Variety with Sallie McCauley String Quilt methods demo and trunk show.
June 4, 2012	Business and Show and Tell
June 18 2012	Picnic and Bingo! Pot Luck lunch --- bring one favorite pot luck dish to share. This can be a main dish, a side dish, a salad, dessert. Let's not all bring sweets and potato chips. We will be meeting at the Jacksonville Center, at the usual time, 10:00am. If you want to play BINGO, the price is a Fat Quarter for each block you play. You may "rent" a block to play for another FQ. If you don't want to pay the rent, make a block according to these directions Don't forget to bring some buttons to mark the squares as they are called.
Blue Ridge Quilt Festival June 21-23, 2012 Wed: 4 - 6 (Opening Night and Artist Reception) Thu & Fri: 10 - 6, Sat: 10 - 5 Daily: $7, Multiday: $10 Blacksburg, High School (same building, new name) 3109 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, Virginia www.BRQFestival.com The largest quilt show in SWVA offers an extensive quilt and wearable exhibit, two Special Exhibits ("The River Runs Through It" and "Vinescapes"), a large vendor mall, workshops and Friday night lecture. Featured Quilt Artist: Annette Kennedy from Colorado. Other instructors include Susan Brittingham, Debby Kratovil, Karen Dumont, Barbara Cline, and Paula Golden. Door prizes, Raffle quilt, Viewers Choice, and hand made ribbons round up a great show experience. For questions please contact Karin Tauber, BRQFest@aol.com
July 16, 2012	TBA
August 6, 2012	Business and Show and Tell The second finished UFO is due today
August 20, 2012	Boutique Workshop Bring your machine and make a doll quilt to sell at the boutique.
September 8, 2012	!!Warning Warning Will Robinson!! Quilt Show Registration Deadline Registration forms postmarked after this date will not be accepted.
September 17, 2012	Quilting, Creativity and Kid's Books" with Dalen and Mitzie Keys A fun look at the experiences and opportunites that opened up as a non-quilting writer and his quilting wife teamed up in the world of children's books. Pattern design and much more. We look at the importance of story and creativity in quilting and writing. During the min-trunk show, Mitzie will share stories about each quilt.
Quilt Show Week September 25, 2012: Quilt Show Registration Drop off Pre-registered quilts at the Jacksonville Center September 26-27 2012: Judging September 28, 2012: Hanging the Show We need lots of help here! September 29-30, 2012: Quilt Show Saturday 9-5 Sunday noon to 5 Floyd Elementary School, Floyd, VA Admission: $3.00
October 1, 2012	Business and Show and Tell Third UFO project is due
October 15, 2012	Adventures with Leaders and Enders with Bonnie Hunter of Quiltville.com Guest fee: $5.00
October 16, 2012	*All Day Workshop* Happy Scrappy Houses with Bonnie Hunter, Author, and founder of Quiltville.com Workshop fee: $55 for members of the Old Church Gallery Quilters Guild $65 for non-members Workshop will run from 10:00 to 4:30 Supply List *Your place in a workshop is reserved when you pay your fee.* There will be no refunds for the October workshops after September 1. If you cannot attend, you may sell your place in the workshop. If there is a waiting list, we may be able to help you do so.
November 5, 2012	Business and Show and Tell
November 19, 2012	Color Magic with Susan Brittingham Trunk Show and lecture about creating colorful effects in your quilts whether traditional block based quilts or contemporary pictorial quilts.
December 3, 2012	Christmas Party Pot Luck Luncheon

Guild Programs 2012