Wendy Butler Berns Visits MVQU

Wendy Butler Berns

Visits Mt. Vernon QU

Wendy Butler Berns Workshops

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Wendy Butler Berns Workshops

Brave, Bold, Beckoning Borders

&

Texturning Tweety

**CLASSES ARE ALMOST FULL…ONLY 3 MORE SLOTS AVALIABLE IN EACH 1/2 DAY CLASS!**

$60 for both workshops ($35 each) payable to MVQU—checks only, please

$18 pattern & special supplies payable to Ms. Butler Berns day of workshop

Where: Hallmark Condo Party Room

               200 N. Pickett St., Alexandria, VA 22304

Date: Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Time: Borders—9:00 a.m. – Noon, Tweety—1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

To attend, please contact T Carter as soon as possible, 703.624.6201, t.carter08@comcast.net

~Lunch & beverages provided by your hosts, T Carter and Ruth Roush~

Directions to Hallmark Condominiums

200 N. Pickett St. #901

Alexandria, VA 22304

703-751-7591 or 703-624-6201 cell

From 495/The Capitol Beltway:

Take 395 North (Toward Washington)

Exit on Duke Street East. Exit 3A. (Toward Old Towne Alexandria)

You will see Landmark Mall on the left.

Drive approximately 1 mile on Duke.  

Turn left on North Pickett Street, between Honda & CVS Pharmacy. (If you drive past the new Alexandria Library, you’ve gone too far, as we are the turn before the Library)

Hallmark Condominiums is the first high-rise off Duke. It is brown brick with black balconies. Please park in front of the building or on the street. Dial 119 on the security phone at the front door, and we will buzz you in.

Textured Tweety Workshop Supply List

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Textured Tweety

Wendy loves texture in her quilts—the more texture the better. Numerous texturing techniques will be explored- Texture Magic, fold and tucking and outline appliqué. A portion of the workshop will be dedicated to show and tell and demonstrations of some new texture ideas to inspire future projects with an added discussion on specialty threads. We will then break out the sewing machines for some hands-on play, which will include the use of “Texture Magic,” and fold and tuck texturing to make Wendy’s “Textured Tweety.” You bring your favorite fabrics and Wendy will provide a kit of hard to find items.

Supply List "Textured Tweety" Workshop by Wendy Butler Berns

Finished size Approximately: 13” x 15” with optional border

Kit Fee: $18 texture kit prepared by Wendy of hard to find supplies and the pattern

(exact change appreciated)

Paper and fabric scissors

Straight pins

Microtex Sharp 80/12 sewing machine needle

Threads: Monofilament thread, clear-

     Wonder by YLI or Mono-Poly by Superior Threads (Wendy will have some for sale)

     A small collection of decorative threads, 40 wt. Rayons,

         metallics, verigated, cottons for optional embellishing

     Colored cotton thread for sun, branch and bird (dark and light value)

Sewing machine in good working order

2 bobbins -Bobbin wound with a neutral cotton thread 40/50 wt., empty bobbin

Darning foot and zig zag foot 

Small rotary mat, ruler and cutter

Fabric for Tiny Landscape:

    Sky:  Approx. 12” square light value, print or sky looking fabric

    Sun:  5” square yellow/yellow print medium dark- contrast with sky

    Bird:  6” square blue or red print in medium to medium dark

              value to contrast with sky (or whatever bird color you want)

    Branch:  11” x 6” Medium dark, dark brown print

Border Option 1-

    Border A Top- fat quarter medium/dark value Border B Bottom- fat quarter dark value

Or Border Option 2-

    One Border Fabric for all around- fat quarter medium dark, or dark value

Brave, Bold, Beckoning Borders Workshop Supply List

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Brave, Bold, Beckoning Borders

Inspiration is the key ingredient to charging up the creative energy within us!

This 1/2 day workshop will explore a variety of ideas for you to add to your quilt border repertoire. Sometimes taking the easiest route to bordering our quilts may not be the most effective. Wendy will offer you numerous brave and courageous ideas to consider to make your borders more bold and beckoning.

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Brave, Bold, Beckoning Borders Workshop by Wendy Butler Berns

There are several options available to you as you prepare for class.

Option 1: Bring sewing machine and create several sewn samples to take home

•   Machine in good working order, 1/4” presser foot

•   Rotary cutting supplies

•   General sewing supplies and neutral cotton piecing thread

•   Bring several UFO’s from home that are small- between 12” up to 36”

•   You could bring numerous single UFO blocks for bordering or one to two small pieced projects that have not been bordered yet.

•   Approx. 1/4 yard cuts of 5 to 7 fabrics. Fabrics that complement each other, but have some contrast too. The more fabric you have, the more choices available to you in class. Draw from your stash rather than purchasing new.

•   A wide variety of larger fabric scraps 5-10” That could be used for a scrap border. Be sure to include different values, different size scales etc.

•   1/2 yard muslin to use as a foundation for several of the border ideas

Option 2: No Sew Approach with glue stick and fabrics to create a take home reference

•   Rotary cutting supplies

•   Several glue sticks

•   1/2 yard of muslin to use as a foundation for your glue stick mockups or a handful of plain copy paper

•   A wide variety of larger fabric scraps 5-15” that could be used for your cut and paste samples. Be sure to include different values, different size scales etc.

EVERYONE who wishes, is invited to bring a UFO that is ready for bordering. After we have explored a variety of border ideas, the class will view the projects students bring and share bordering options together.

Gyleen X. Fitzgerald Workshop January 2016

Stripper’s Mystery Workshop

**CLASS IS ALMOST FULL…ONLY 2 MORE SLOTS AVALIABLE!**

So what do you get when you combine 20 strips of fabric with one absolutely fantastic focus fabric? You are the only one that knows and this is your mystery to solve. The layouts are fun, fast and endless. The quilts range from 25” to 50”. You can chose ½ square triangles, 16 patches, Chinese coins or pyramids (to name a few) to solve the mystery. So get out your Sherlock Homes attitude and begin the Stripper’s Mystery. 

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Directions to 2016 Workshop Location Hallmark Condominiums

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Directions to Hallmark Condominiums

                   200 N. Pickett St. #901

                   Alexandria, VA 22304

     703-751-7591  or   703-624-6201 cell

From 495/The Capitol Beltway:

Take 395 North (Toward Washington)

Exit on Duke Street East. Exit 3A.  (Toward Old Towne Alexandria)

You will see Landmark Mall on the left.

Drive approximately 1 mile on Duke.  

Turn left on North Pickett Street, between Honda & CVS Pharmacy. (If you drive past the new Alexandria Library, you’ve gone too far, as we are the turn before the Library)

Hallmark Condominiums is the first high-rise off Duke. It is brown brick with black balconies. Please park in front of the building or on the street. Dial 119 on the security phone at the front door, and I will buzz you in.

Workshop - Diane Hire

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DIANNE HIRE: Swirling Fan Centrifuge
Workshop Registration Form

Mt. Vernon Chapter Quilters Unlimited

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Name _____________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________
City/State/ Zip _______________________________________________
email _____________________________________________________

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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2013 Bus Trip Registration Form for Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza

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BUS TRIP REGISTRATION FORM

MT VERNON CHAPTER QUILTERS UNLIMITED

 THE PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL QUILT EXTRAVAGANZA

GREATER PHILADELPHIA AREA, PENNSYLVANIA

          THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

Name                           ____________________________________________________

Address                       ____________________________________________________

City/State/Zip             ____________________________________________________

                       

Home and cell phone ____________________________________________________

Numbers

E-Mail                         ____________________________________________________

Departure Place           Hollin Hall Senior Center

                             1500 Shenandoah Rd

                             Alexandria, VA 22308

Departure Time  6:30 am                                         Return Time    8:30 pm                   

Fee                        $60.00

Trip Policies

Payment in full must accompany this registration form.   If you must cancel for any reason the fee will not be refunded but you may sell your place.  If this happens please provide contact info for that person. In the event the trip is cancelled the entire fee will be refunded.

If you have a cell phone number, please provide it, in case of emergencies (i.e. so that we can call you if you haven’t shown up by departure time, etc.) 

The fee will cover your seat on the bus, admission to the show, the driver’s tip and refreshments on the bus, which will include a light breakfast and bottled water.

You may bring personal coolers that can be left on the bus.  We will be stopping for a quick no host dinner on the return trip. 

Please make check out to Mt. Vernon QU.  Send this registration form and payment to:

                             

                              Andrea Gribble

                              9349 Chestnut Knolls Dr.

                              Fairfax, VA  22032

                              703-764-9331

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WORKSHOP:  “Interlock, Revisited”

Wednesday, March 27, 2013   9:30 – 3:30

Teacher: Georgia Bonesteel

Spend the day learning from famed quilter Georgia Bonesteel, the creator and host of the long-running TV series “Lap Quilting”, produced by University of North Carolina Center for Public Television.  Georgia is the author of numerous books, and has taught a wide variety of styles and techniques throughout the world.  MVQU is honored to host Georgia’s workshop “Interlock, Revisited” on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 from 9:30 to 3:30.  Class maximum is 25.  Class location: Heritage Presbyterian Church, 8503 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, VA 22308.  

A longtime seamstress, Georgia attended Iowa State University and graduated from Northwestern University.  A Home Economics and Merchandizing degree enabled her to get a job in the Fashion Department of Marshall Field & Co. Marriage and three children took the Bonesteels to New Orleans where she renewed her love of sewing. There, she was a guest on a television series, Sewing Is Fun, sponsored by Sears and Roebuck & Co. where she learned valuable television skills.

Her first quilting venture was Cajun Quilters, located in the French Quarter.  She sold one-of-a-kind quilted patchwork evening bags that she made from necktie scraps.  After moving to North Carolina in 1972 she became interested in full-size quilts and began teaching at Blue Ridge Community College in Hendersonville. Soon after that her mother suggested she share her teaching skills on television. The rest is history. The “Lap Quilting” show is now in its 12th series. In 2003, Georgia became the 34th honoree inducted into the Quilters Hall of Fame.  For many years, Georgia and her husband, Pete, were the owners of Bonesteel’s Hardware and Quilt Corner, long a focus for quilters in the western Carolinas.  Their current home in Flat Rock includes the Lap Quilting TV-production studio.  Learn more about Georgia at www.georgiabonesteel.com.  

On Tuesday, March 26, 2013, Georgia will present a lecture to Mount Vernon QU entitled “Stitch By Stitch…Anything’s A Cinch.”  Starting from the beginning, follow the growth and development of The Lap Quilter.  Personal fabric and design pitfalls are revealed as the learning process is explored.  Follow this up on Wednesday, March 27, with a great day of stitching with Georgia.    

Early-Bird Special – Starting at the October 9, 2012 business meeting, you can sign up for the “Interlock, Revisited” workshop and take advantage of the Mount Vernon member “early-bird” special!  Get your member-only registration to Co-VPs Barbara Jones and Libby Dudley early and get $10 off the full price.  The full-day workshop is on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, from 9:30 – 3:30, full price is $60; “early-bird” is $50 through December 31, 2012.  Note:  Member registrations in hand or postmarked by “early-bird” closing date will receive the discount price.  Registrations will then open to all and will be full price for all.  

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WORKSHOP:  “Interlock, Revisited”

Wednesday, March 27, 2013   9:30 – 3:30

Teacher: Georgia Bonesteel  

Supply List (updated 12/30/12)

“Interlock, Revisited” is great for using light/dark scraps or for working in a distinct color contrast.  This is a piecing, re-piecing project geared for beginner to intermediate quilters.   

For examples of what can result, take a look at Georgia’s blog of September 7, 2011 [www.GeorgiaBonesteel.com; go to “Blog,” then go to September 2011 and scroll to September 7 to view “Nine Quarter Circle Ranch Workshop”].  Longhorns not required, but pattern available!

Cutting supply list for immediate class stitching:

SCRAPPY RENDITION:
1 – Four (4) 14” squares of background fabric (Suggest printed muslin or white)
2 – Cut 16 light scrap fabrics 22” long and 1½” wide
3 – Cut 16 dark scrap fabrics 22” long and 1½” wide
4 – Neutral sewing thread; sewing machine
5 – Rotary cutter, mat, rulers – at least 18”
6 – Small scissors

THEME RENDITION (i.e. Western with Longhorn borders)
1 – Choose print background fabric; cut four (4) 14” squares, plus bring ½ yard same fabric
2 – Select two contrasting colors; cut 16 strips from each 22” long and 1½” wide (32 strips total)
3 – Neutral sewing thread; sewing machine
4 – Rotary cutter, mat, rulers – at least 18”
5 – Small scissors

Basic sewing supplies for class: Sewing Machine in working order, Thread, Rulers, Pencils, Paper Scissors, Pins, Fabric Markers, Rotary Cutter and Mat, Indelible Pen (Sharpie)

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WORKSHOP:  “Patchwork Illusions”

Wednesday, May 29, 2013   9:30 – 3:30

Teacher: Karen Combs

Karen’s quilts often take a traditional pattern and give them a twist.  She is intrigued by quilts of illusion and has been designing quilts with a 3-D look for several years.  MVQU is pleased to host Karen’s workshop “Patchwork Illusions” on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 from 9:30 to 3:30. Come spend a day mastering a new perspective!  Class maximum is 25.  Class location: Heritage Presbyterian Church, 8503 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, VA 22308. 




A native of Michigan, now living in Tennessee, Karen Combs began quilting in 1973 while still in high school. With a degree in library science, she worked at many libraries before finding her calling as a professional quilting instructor, writer and designer.  Karen is the author of Optical Illusions for Quilters (AQS), among other books, including her latest, Celtic Pieced Illusions (AQS).  She has been a fabric designer for almost a decade and her current collection can be seen at her website and at your local quilt shop.   Karen's work has appeared in numerous challenges and magazines, including a quilt featured in recent issue of Quiltmaker Magazine.  Karen travels nationwide to teach her techniques and methods and has appeared on several TV quilting shows.   Learn more at www.karencombs.com




On Tuesday, May 28, 2013, Karen will present a lecture to Mount Vernon QU entitled “Quilts of Illusion.”  Karen will use slides and quilts to show us a world of optical illusions created by quilters.Follow this up on Wednesday, May 29, with a full day in another dimension with Karen.  Karen has developed a quick and easy rotary technique that allows you to make quilts with a 3-D look. In class, you will learn how to create her well-known Patchwork Illusions quilt.  Supply List below.

Note: There is a $16 Supply Fee for handouts and rotary templates, payable directly to teacher in class.
   
Early-Bird SpecialStarting at the October 9, 2012 business meeting, you can sign up for the “Patchwork Illusions” workshop and take advantage of the Mount Vernon member “early-bird” special!  Get your member-only registration to Co-VPs Barbara Jones and Libby Dudley early and get $10 off the full price.  The full-day workshop is on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, from 9:30 – 3:30, full price is $60; “early-bird” is $50 through December 31, 2012.  Note:  Member registrations in hand or postmarked by the “early-bird” closing date will receive the discount price.  Registrations will then open to all and will be full price for all. 

Supply List

 
Handouts: $16 - includes handouts and rotary templates. This will be collected by the teacher or teacher's aide at the beginning of class.

Tools:Rotary cutter; Rotary mat (medium size); Rotary ruler 6"x12 and 6"x24"Pencil; Paper scissors; Straight pins with heads; Tape or glue stick1/2 to 1 yard muslin or flannel to use as a design wallSewing machine (off white thread, bobbins, needles)Can of 505 Spray, if you have it on hand (optional, but helpful!) *Can of Magic Sizing or light spray sizing *Reducing Lens or Door Peephole (available in class)Red and Green Value tools (available in class)
 *NOTE: Workshop hosts will supply 505 Spray and spray sizing for student use.  

Fabric:Choose three or four color families, such as blue, pink, green, yellow or purple. Any colors will work, so don't worry about "matching" the color families to each other.  Bring 2 to 8 lights, 2 to 8 medium and 2 to 8 darks in that family.  Make sure your fabric is not busy prints.  A fat quarter of each is fine. You may bring more color families or more values if you wish. (Fabric will be available for purchase in class).  What is a busy print? Any high contrast print such as white over a dark color, a small calico print or a "loud" print.   The fabric "Fossil Fern" is a good example of a non-busy print.You can also use Karen Combs' Shade Cascade fabric, available on her webpage (www.karencombs.com).  If you use Karen's fabrics, select 2 or 3 colors you enjoy working with. 

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MOUNT VERNON IN-HOUSE WORKSHOP:  “Tessellation Techniques”

Wednesday, February 27, 2013   10:00 am – 3:30 pm

Teachers: Ro Coller and Lynn Eccleston

 

Do you have a stash of nickel squares and haven’t figured out what to do with them?  Then, this class is for you!!  MVQU members Ro Coller and Lynn Eccleston will conduct a workshop on Wednesday, February 27, 2013, from 10 am to 3:30 pm to show you how to magically turn a simple checkerboard of five-inch squares with a three-inch border into a tessellating pinwheel quilt. 
Instructors Ro and Lynn say they believe this technique was pioneered by Martha Thompson in her book, Square Dance, which was long out of print, but has been recently rereleased.  Ro has used a modification of Thompson’s method to make a tessellating pinwheel quilt and will be demonstrating that method.  Lynn will be demonstrating how to make a pinwheel quilt using acrylic templates commercially available from Country Schoolhouse (The Lil’ Twister) and June Tailor (Twist ‘n Stitch).  Class maximum is 15.  Class location: Heritage Presbyterian Church, 8503 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, VA 22308.

MVQU FEBRUARY 27, 2013 TESSELLATION WORKSHOP

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Lynn E. and Ro C. will be showing class participants how to construct a tessellating pinwheel quilt.

All class participants will need to bring an already prepared quilt top consisting of a checkerboard of 5" squares and a border. We would suggest a piece using 30 squares, with 5 across and 6 down. Add a 3" wide border all around to complete your pre-class work. Just be careful to use fairly high contrast fabrics and don't place two matching squares together. Diagonal placement is OK. Press seams in alternate directions across the rows. (Pressing the seams open between the rows reduces bulk when you subcut and resew.)

Please bring a sewing machine in good working order, neutral thread, and all other sewing supplies you would ordinarily use for piecing on your machine. There will be ironing stations and enough room to lay out your rows.

The additional supplies you need will depend on the technique you decide to use.

· Lynn will be demonstrating how to make the quilt using acrylic templates commercially available from Country Schoolhouse (The Li'l Twister) or June Taylor (Twist and Stitch). These are also available at many quilt shops and on the web from Amazon or Nancy's Notions, among others. You can also use a generic 4" acrylic template and Lynn will show you how to mark it for use with this technique. If you wish to cut your pinwheels using a rotary cutter, please purchase your acrylic template and bring your mat and cutter to class.

· Ro will be showing the method used in the book Square Dance (books for your perusal will be available during the class). If you wish to use this method, which is basically marking around a template and cutting out the new squares with scissors, you will need to bring a piece of template plastic, a pair of sharp scissors, and a marking pencil (or pencils) which will show up on the fabric you have used in your quilt top.

You will probably finish this portion of your new quilt top in class, so you can bring additional border fabric and add it at the class. Take home a completed top at the end of the day.

See you on February 27. If you have any questions not answered above, please call Ro ( 301-630-3243).

RegistrationStarting at the October 9, 2012 business meeting, you can sign up for the “Tessellation Techniques” workshop.  This special workshop for Mount Vernon members will have a $5.00 registration fee.  Registration forms will be at the MVQU Workshops Desk and then can also be found on the website.  Contacts:  Co-VPs Barbara Jones and Libby Dudley     * Lynn’s charming quilt (shown) was made using the Lil' Twister template and Cherrywood hand-dyed fabrics.