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Sharon’s Block Enlargement/Reduction Chart

Thursday, August 16th, 2012

At a recent guild meeting I mentioned that if someone liked a pattern but it was the wrong size it could easily be enlarged or reduced with the help of a copy machine. I am attaching a primitive chart that I made showing the “math” (a four-letter word for some). Examples: If you have a […]

About Color Catching Sheets & More…

Thursday, August 16th, 2012

There have been some emails about making color catchers and other hints for helping with running colors…. #1 – Here is a link to making your own “Color Catcher Sheets” as provided by Lori Platt. #2 – “So instead of reinventing the “wheel,” here is my suggestion: check out synthrapol in the washing machine with […]

Bishop’s Ranch Quilt Retreat – Feb 2013

Thursday, August 16th, 2012

Attached is a Flyer & Registration Form for a quilt retreat February 10-14, 2013 at The Bishop’s Ranch in Healdsburg

Petaluma Quilt Show – August 11, 2012

Wednesday, July 11th, 2012

Debbie Loewenthal, President of the Petaluma Quilt Guild, announced the Petaluma Quilt Show at our 7/5/12 meeting. This flyer explains it all. Quilt Show

Future Events

Wednesday, July 11th, 2012

Dear Members, The attachment is in regard to future quilt events being offered in the area. As always more information can be found in the basket behind the library table. For those of you traveling to Portland, Oregon in October or Marion, Indiana in July there is info. about these events as well. Janice Juul […]

Jonathan Shannon Fabric Stash Sale – Aug. 4th & 5th

Wednesday, July 11th, 2012

Please direct any of your questions to Linda Morand as she is the one who sent this flyer: Special Event – Jonathan Shannon Fabric Stash SALE! AUGUST 4 & 5, 2012. Jonathan Shannon is an award winning quiltmaker and the first man to win Best of Show at the American Quilt Society show in Paducah, […]

HUGE FABRIC EVENT – in Carmichael

Wednesday, July 11th, 2012

I am attaching flyer I found in Sacramento. All information in flyer. The event is put on by my step-daughter’s ovarian survivor group I Think the guild would be interested in it. Valeska Lattin Huge Fabric Event

High Fiber Under Five – San Jose Museum of Quilts

Wednesday, July 11th, 2012

Their 5th Annual “High Fiber Under Five” benefit from Oct. 20-Nov. 4th, 2012. High Fiber Under Five An announcement of construction from San Jose Museum of Quilts: Dear Friends, 1stACT Silicon Valley and the City of San Jose are partnering with the SoFA District to transform Parque De Los Pobladores (aka Gore Park), which is […]

A FIBER INVITATION

Monday, May 28th, 2012

“I would like to invite you to see a new show of four fiber artists. Please feel free to pass this on to anyone who may be interested. Note the Reception on the 3oth and the Panel Discussion on June 11. Hope to see you. Alex” FIBER FOURWARD ART WITHOUT PAINT JUDY CALDER EMILY DVORIN […]

San Jose Quilt Museum

Monday, May 28th, 2012

“Dear Friends, This week is our Anniversary: 35 years ago our Museum made its first steps into the world. In 1977, the Santa Clara Valley Quilt Association first opened the doors as the American Museum of Quilts and Related Arts in a storefront in Los Altos. Click here for more on our legacy. Share your […]