Workshop - Diane Hire

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DIANNE HIRE: Swirling Fan Centrifuge
Workshop Registration Form

Mt. Vernon Chapter Quilters Unlimited

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

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Workshop Fee: $35.00

Class Policies: Payment must accompany this registration form to secure spot in class. If class is canceled payment will be refunded. If you find that you are unable to attend, no refunds will be given unless your spot is filled. Make checks out to MVQU.

Send this registration form and full payment to the following address:

Tammy Mannarino
1059 Dalebrook Dr.
Alexandria VA 22308

Swirling  Fan Centrifuge 

Dianne S. Hire

3 hr. workshop v Intermediate

FYI                                                                           

Windmill:  The swirling “fans” (poppers) are 4 different lilacs. For centers, 4 shades of yellow are used vs. B&W as in your Supply List.

Quilt:  Curvy Sunblaze ©2006 is the cover Vivacious Curvy Quilts

Description:  Create a 1-block Swirling Fan Centrifuge, made from a set of squared-up and inset CURVIES, intuitively created and template-free.  A fun technique and best yet:  no more fear of sewing curves! Never-you-mind knowing which is “concave or convex”.  For the 3-hour workshop, create a wall hanging made of 4 small units.  If you wish to begin a larger 6-block quilt, you may but will complete the blocks at home; and, if you’d like to see a quilt of 6-blocks, email and ask for a jpg.  Get ready to love curvies.

FYI: book, Vivacious Curvy Quilts, optional.  If you already own a copy, please bring (for personalization).  I will have copies available in class, should you wish to purchase.

Focus:  Design, Technique, Intuitive Color, Project   

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October 2014 Newsletter

To see or print a PDF of the October 2014 Newsletter  click HERE to access Google Drive.  If you desire to print the newsletter, once you have reached the document on Google Drive use the printer icon to print.

Our October 2014 Newsletter features articles by:

• President Andrea Gribble
• Vice Presidents Ro Coller and Tammy Mannarino
• Updates/Information for current activities
• Charity Workshop
• Minutes
• Retreat
• Quilts of Honor
• Vintage Block Challenge
• Girl Scouts
• Storybook

• Administrative Information
• 2014-2015 Executive Board Positions
• 2014- 2015 Committee Chair Positions (note vacancies)
• Birthday Reminders
• Upcoming Events
• Next Newsletter Deadline (October 28, 2014)

September 2014 Show & Tell

 Rosemary O'Brien  -- flannel baby quilt for charity

 Rosemary O'Brien -- Aunties Two Breezy Weave Bag

 Enrica Frost -- Yukata V

"I'm getting ready for the Jacksonville Quilt Show and am making samples of what can be done with vintage Japanese Yukata material."

 T Carter -- Kiss Kiss (X0X0) from pattern Kiss Kiss by Tula Pink

"Tula Pink fabric and ribbon: Acacia and the Birds and the Bees. Creative white/neutral-space fabric: Mixmasters Fizz by Robert Kaufmann"

 T Carter - label for Kiss Kiss (XOXO)

 Ann Marlin -- My Happy Quilt!! from pattern Cross Roads from Colorful Quilts for Fabric Lovers

 Ann Marlin -- Paisley Christmas from Flim Flam pattern by Quilt World

 Nanette Gibbs -- Customer Favorite

"My husband 'won' this customer favorite at the Quilt Show at Dulles in 2013.  When it came in the mail, it was this kit."

 Nanette Gibbs -- Diana's Gees

"Diana, my daughter,  just loved this quilt at the Corcoran Exhibit."

Andrea Gribble -- Counting Coins from original pattern Chinese Coins

Charity Workshop

      Charity Workshop – September 30, 2014

Our first charity workshop of the year will be held Tuesday, Sept. 30, at Hollin Hall Senior Center in our main floor meeting room from 11 a.m. till 3:30 p.m.  All MVQU members are welcome to attend, whether or not you are working on a charity quilt.  Our charity efforts this year will feature either fat quarters or pre-printed panels.  The first pattern I have found for us is a free pattern available from the Fat Quarter Shop website ( http://www.fatquartershop.com/free-quilt-patterns) and is called Fat Quarter Fizz.  The pattern is attached, or from the parent site above, and also available directly at:  

http://static.fatquartershop.com/media/wysiwyg/pdf/FQFizz.pdf 

A YouTube video tutorial for how to do the pattern  is at:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bNFkjKJKrU&feature=youtu.be  .   The pattern is available in multiple sizes, and I would recommend either the crib quilt (36 1/2" square; requires 6 fat quarters) or the small lap quilt (48 1/2" x 54 1/2"; requires 12 fat quarters).  

If you prefer to use a pre-printed panel, feel free to come with your quilt sandwich made, and practice machine quilting.  The guild will provide an ironing board and iron.  Please bring your own project and supplies to work on, as well as a bag lunch.  We look forward to seeing everyone, and an enjoyable day of stitching together.

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Click HERE to print the pattern from the Fat Quarter Shop 

2014 Vintage Block Challenge

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2014 Vintage Block Challenge Update!

Many of you joined the Vintage Block Challenge back in April.  I am extending the end date of our challenge so that everyone can finish up their projects. If any brave souls want to join in September, they can!  The new date for completion is the business meeting on October 14th.  For this challenge, we provide(d) you with a vintage quilt block which you will transform into your own piece of work.  Of course there are rules!  Please see the attachment for details.  I will be at the September Business meeting to answer any questions and provide challenge blocks for any fast-working inspired quilters! 

Tammy Mannarino

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2014 Vintage Block Challenge Rules

 The Challenge starts today, April 8, 2014 and ends at the first business meeting in October.

·        Quilters may start late (as long as blocks remain).

·        If you decide not to complete the challenge,  your block must be returned as soon as possible, so that others may participate.

·        Each participant will receive one vintage block.

·        This block must be used in its entirety on the front of the quilt, but the block does NOT have to remain intact.

·        It would be helpful if participants would take a photo of their block before beginning on the project (for before and after comparison).

·        The finished quilt may be any size as long as it is within the limits for our Quilt Show

·        Participants are highly encouraged to display their completed quilts in the 2015 QU Show.

·        Participants should provide their name and e-mail address in order to receive reminders and/or rule clarifications.

·        Please address any questions to Tammy Mannarino