If you would like to participate in the Fat Quarter Birthday Club, the sign-up sheet is now online. Forms are due back to Mickie by December 5, 2013. Her name and contact info are on the form. Click here to get the form:
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Annual Membership Meeting in November
Raise guest fees for guild meetings with outside speakers:
Choose ONE of the following options:
___ Keep the fee the same (currently $5.00)
___ Increase the fee to $7.50
___Increase the fee to $10.00
Our Nominating Committee has placed the following members on the ballot for the 2014 Evening Star Quilters Board. The nominees are:
| President: Anne Wohlfeil | Vice President: Janet Varner |
| Secretary: Rebecca Sasser | Treasurer: Shirley Dingman and Karen Forrest (sharing the position) |
If anyone else is interested in a board position, they will be placed on the ballot prior to a vote.
Endorsements
It is the practice of the Evening Star Quilters to share information with and about other guilds, events and shops in the State of Michigan. However, our guild does not endorse or have a preference for any specific shops or quilt professionals. Our Internet presence shall reflect this belief.
*A blog (a contraction of the words web log) is a discussion or informational website published on the World Wide Web and consisting of entries ("posts") typically displayed in reverse chronological order (the most recent post appears first).
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Reminders for October and November
Evening Star Quilters:
Don't forget the following:
- Raffle tickets are due at the October meeting!!! If you haven't yet sold yours, or haven't yet turned in your stubs and money, make sure you bring them with you to the October meeting.
- November is Membership Dues Month! Attached is a membership form for you to fill out and turn in to renew your membership for 2014.
If you have a friend in the guild who does not get email, please help remind them.
You can grab the membership form by clicking HERE.
Monday, July 1, 2013
Vikki Pignatelli: Improvisation: The Basics
Sponsored by the Evening Star Quilters
The workshop will be held at:
South Flint Church of the Nazarene
4075 East Atherton Rd., Burton, MI 48519
September 24, 2013
9:00 – 4:00
Students begin the class with a short demo to learn the basic concept of Vikki’s Crazy About Curves technique. Then with a play-as-you-go spirit, students apply the fundamental technique to create improvisational “blocks” of any shape (four-sided, circles, ovals, curvy rectangles or teardrops).
This class covers:
- Basic (limited) and improvisational construction technique concepts
- How to machine sew using the improvisational technique
- Painless mitering
- Splicing seams (using patterns or improvisation)
- How to finish using improvisational techniques and ideas
- Vikki’s whole-cloth finishing techniques
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***We are accepting registrations for this workshop on a “first-come” basis.***
Registration begins July 1, 2013 and will continue until the class is full, or until September 14th, whichever comes first. Non-member registrations will be accepted, dated and held until Sept 1, 2013, at which time seats will be filled based on receipt of registration.
Registration ends Sept. 14th, after which time registration fees are non- refundable.
Saturday, April 6, 2013
“Super Nova 2013” Travels!
"Super Nova" is in Fenton at Quilter's Garden through Thursday, April 11.
"Super Nova" then travels to the Quilt Expo in Elkton, Michigan April 18, 19, & 20.
Stay tuned for more updates!
To purchase a ticket, visit one of the locations or see a member of the guild.
Tickets are not available for purchase online.
Saturday, March 30, 2013
First Annual Quilt Expo
Sisters in Quilting and friends are proud to announce the first annual quilt expo. Featuring quilt stores from around the state – it will be a great opportunity to shop all of your favorite stores under one roof! Add to your fabric stash, learn new techniques, view beautiful quilts and mingle with fellow quilters.
April 18, 19 & 20
Thursday & Friday 10-6 ... * Saturday 10-3
16 different vendors – 3 days of pure quilting fun, demos & classes
$5.00 admission per day 3-day pass $12.00
• Special guest Kay Nickols will join us on April 18th for a book signing and demo of techniques used in her books.
• Margaret A. Rouleau, AQS Certified Quilt Appraiser will be available. Call 989-635-0300 to set up an appointment.
• Lecture by Carolyn Vagts, Editor of Quilters World “How to submit your quilt designs for publication”. Saturday, April 20th 10am
Elkton Missionary Church Community Center
220 North Main Street, Elkton, MI
For more information: Sisters in Quilting
Marlette, Michigan 989-635-0300
www.sistersinquilting.com
Hotel rooms available at the Holiday Inn Express, 55 Rapson Lane, Bad Axe MI
1-800-315-2621
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Hotels for the Ricky Tims Seminar, Rochester, Michigan
Options for hotels for the Ricky Tims Seminar in May:
The Courtyard Detroit in Auburn Hills : A block of rooms has been reserved at a reduced rate. The address is 2550 Aimee Lane, Auburn Hills, MI 48236.
They offer spacious guest rooms, a newly-redesigned bed from Courtyard features thicker mattresses and luxurious linens, complimentary high-speed internet access, heated indoor swimming and pool or whirlpool. It is approximately 7 miles away from the hotel. The many of the rooms have been newly renovated and they have a restaurant and a bar. If you would like a hotel room, please call Marriott Reservations at 1 (800) 321-2211 on or before Friday, April 12, 2013, to make your reservations. Please identify yourself as part of the Ricky Tims Super Quilt Seminar Room Block group. All reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card. The hotel will not hold any reservations unless secured by credit card.
The Ricky Tims Event Coordinator has also set up a block of hotel rooms. That information is as follows:
Group rates have been contracted with the following hotels. Please be sure to mention the Ricky Tims Seminar when registering and asking for the group rate:
- SpringHill Suites by Marriott, 4919 Interpark Drive, Orion, MI 48359
248-475-4700 (this hotel is about 4 miles away) - Hyatt Place Detroit/Auburn Hills, 1545 N. Opdyke Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
1-248-475-9393 ext 5104 (this hotel is about 6 miles away).
The schedule of events starts on Thursday, May 2, at 2:30 and ends on Saturday, May 4, at 5:30 pm.
Hope to see you at this wonderful event!! If you haven't signed up yet, there is still room. For more information about the event, go to www.rickytims.com and click on the seminar link at the top.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Board Members Throughout History
Have you ever wondered who has served on the Executive Board for the Evening Star Quilters? Take a look at this list of all our previous Board members... click here.
Serving on the Board is an opportunity to share your talents, learn more about how our guild operates, and become friends with some great like-minded people. We hope you will step up and volunteer your service on the Board in the future! Talk to any of our current or past members for more information.
Serving on the Board is an opportunity to share your talents, learn more about how our guild operates, and become friends with some great like-minded people. We hope you will step up and volunteer your service on the Board in the future! Talk to any of our current or past members for more information.
| 2013 Board Members | |
| President | Caron Mosey |
| Vice-President | Carolyn Hamilton |
| Secretary | Amy Petiprin |
| Treasurer | Rose Gotowicki |
| Past President | Lisa Burmann |
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
January 2013: Ami Simms Lecture
On Wednesday, January 30th Ami Simms will be hanging out with the Evening Star Quilters
Davison-Richfield Senior Center
10135 Lapeer Road, Davison, Michigan
The meeting starts at 6:30 PM, with doors opening at 6:00 PM. Visitors/guests are welcome to attend the meeting and Ami’s lecture, called “Living With Quilts: A Survival Guide.” A guest fee of $5 goes towards the cost of the speaker, and we look forward to having you join us! For questions, contact Caron Mosey, Guild President.
Living With Quilts: A Survival Guide:
Learn creative coping strategies for quilters, but not necessarily for their families. Topics include how to pad your house (quilt display and storage), appropriate more studio space (why stop with the spare bedroom?), eliminate pesky distractions (cooking and cleaning), increase storage capacity (batting goes in the oven), and the best way to deal with the guilt of UFOs (ignore it)!
For more information on Ami Simms, you can visit her website at http://amisimms.com, her blog at http://amisimms.wordpress.com/ and the website for the Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative
Saturday, December 8, 2012
The December meeting for the guild will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 19th. This is our annual holiday potluck dinner and Dirty Santa gift exchange. Don't forget to bring your table settings!
The newsletter was sent out by email today, Dec. 8th. It will be mailed out sometime this week to those receiving it from their postal carrier. You can also download it by clicking on this link:
The newsletter was sent out by email today, Dec. 8th. It will be mailed out sometime this week to those receiving it from their postal carrier. You can also download it by clicking on this link:
Have a Merry Christmas!
Monday, December 3, 2012
November 2012 Meeting Update
We had a great meeting at our November 2012 gathering... we learned a lot about new templates and grids which are available through Checker Distributors. We also voted for new board members for 2013. Our new board members are:
- President: Caron Mosey
- Vice President: Carolyn Hamilton
- Past President: Lisa Burmann
- Secretary: Amy Petiprin
- Treasurer: Barb Downing
Anna shared information on quilt donations for victims of the Sandy storm on the Atlantic Coast:
- http://quiltinggallery.com/quilters-fun/sandy-quilt-block-drive/ QUILT BLOCKS for Quilting Gallery
- http://themodernquiltguild.com/2012/11/19/east-coast-sandy-quilt-relief/ Modern Quilt Guild LIST for donation sites ... addresses and needs list
The December meeting will be held earlier than usual due to the Christmas Holiday. The meeting will be at the regular time and place, but on December 19th.
Hope to see you then!
Monday, October 15, 2012
Fabric Sale!!!
From Sharon B.: On Wed Oct. 17 from 1pm to 6pm there will be a fabric sale at 660 Morningside Dr. in Grand Blanc off Perry Rd. east of Saginaw. Turn onto Francesca Dr, left on Boutell Rd. and left on to Morningside Rd. The mother in law was a quilter from Midland area and has had a stroke and in a nursing home. Her son and daughter in law are selling off her fabric, (Quilt shop quality) may also be other sewing things, (not sure about that. Her machines are sold already) Come with cash or checks and help clear this out. They will also be in Birch Run Sat. at the indoor Garage Sale at the Birch Run Expo Center. Fabric will be $5. A yard or less.
Saturday, October 6, 2012
October Meeting
The October newsletter is
online here.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
First Presbyterian Church Quilt Exhibit, Flint, Michigan
First
Presbyterian Church in Flint ,
Michigan Flint
First Presbyterian Church’s
Liturgical Arts Ministry has created space to display quilts. We are currently seeking quilters wishing to
display their work as an expression of faith, a shaper of faith, or an
inspiration to faith. This year’s theme
is “Fabrics of Life.”
*Liturgical Arts Ministry at First Presbyterian
Church Flint
PURPOSE
Created in God’s image, we
create. Among the things we know for
sure about God is that God is ceaselessly creative. And we know that God is a
very, very good artist.
Human beings are created in
the very image of God. God fashioned the
clay figures of a man and a woman. As
God blew breath into those figures that divine creative spirit was blown into
humanity and that spirit dwells in each of us. This aspect of divine breath is
engaged through the creative or artistic process.
Art
has the ability to connect us uniquely, incarnationally, with God’s spirit. In
the creative process we engage more deeply the deep meaning and mystery of our
faith.
The
Liturgical Arts Ministry hopes to encourage our congregation’s ability to engage
art as an expression of faith, a shaper of faith, and an inspiration to faith.
Saturday, July 28, 2012
2012 Raffle Quilt
It’s finished!!!
The 2012 raffle quilt for
The Evening Star Quilt Guild
Tickets are $1 each and are available from any guild member. The quilt will be raffled at our November, 2012 guild meeting.
This quilt was designed by: Lisa Burmann (drawn on EQ6), Lee Collins, Charlotte Coucher and Carolyn Mackaness. Custom quilted by guild president Lisa Burmann. It features invisible machine applique in the center blocks and hand applique in the outer borders. The pieced blocks in the center are by guild members. Measures as a Queen/King size.
For more information on the Evening Star Quilters, please contact:
- Lisa Burmann, President
- Caron Mosey, Vice President
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