September 10, 2019
General Meeting
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ... an ice cream social! Let’s have one last summer fling and enjoy an ice cream cone or sundae, created by you, while we renew our friendships, pick up the new Guild booklet and see the presentation on upcoming events. Sweet!
General Meeting
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ... an ice cream social! Let’s have one last summer fling and enjoy an ice cream cone or sundae, created by you, while we renew our friendships, pick up the new Guild booklet and see the presentation on upcoming events. Sweet!
October 8, 2019
Tag Sale
It’s amazing how much fabric and other quilting paraphernalia a quilter can gather in a year! If you missed it last year, you have another chance to go through your stash and other quilting supplies to find those items that you no longer want or don’t think you’ll ever use. Set up a table of your own to sell unwanted items (a small percentage of earnings will be donated to the Guild) or donate the items to the Guild’s sale table (all sale proceeds go to the Guild for upcoming programs).
Tag Sale
It’s amazing how much fabric and other quilting paraphernalia a quilter can gather in a year! If you missed it last year, you have another chance to go through your stash and other quilting supplies to find those items that you no longer want or don’t think you’ll ever use. Set up a table of your own to sell unwanted items (a small percentage of earnings will be donated to the Guild) or donate the items to the Guild’s sale table (all sale proceeds go to the Guild for upcoming programs).
November 12, 2019
Karen Griska – trunk show and creative quilting presentation.
Karen Griska will present a trunk show of the “Best of” her quilt collection including many you didn’t see at Brookside Quilting this year, and some interesting vintage quilts (purchased on eBay). Karen will share her approach to quilt-making and some thoughts on the creative process. There will be a drawing for “fabulous” prizes. We’re sure to have a good time.
Karen Griska – trunk show and creative quilting presentation.
Karen Griska will present a trunk show of the “Best of” her quilt collection including many you didn’t see at Brookside Quilting this year, and some interesting vintage quilts (purchased on eBay). Karen will share her approach to quilt-making and some thoughts on the creative process. There will be a drawing for “fabulous” prizes. We’re sure to have a good time.
November 16, 2019 (Saturday) Workshop
Improvisational quilting with Karen Griska – Ferris Wheel Quilt pattern
FERRIS WHEEL is the fast, fun way to make fan blocks in any size. No paper involved, no hassle. Fan blocks make a dazzling quilt, or can be used in other ways such as corner blocks to round-off a border. This pattern uses lots of 2” strips in a large variety of contrasting fabrics such as stripes, large prints and something wild, etc. This quilt may very well be your first in a long series of experiments with improvisational fans.
Improvisational quilting with Karen Griska – Ferris Wheel Quilt pattern
FERRIS WHEEL is the fast, fun way to make fan blocks in any size. No paper involved, no hassle. Fan blocks make a dazzling quilt, or can be used in other ways such as corner blocks to round-off a border. This pattern uses lots of 2” strips in a large variety of contrasting fabrics such as stripes, large prints and something wild, etc. This quilt may very well be your first in a long series of experiments with improvisational fans.
December 10, 2019
Join us for our traditional fun-filled Guild Holiday Party. Let us remember those less fortunate and bring an unwrapped gift for a needy child (infant to 12) and a “wrapped gift” for our gift exchange, keeping in mind to recycle, reuse or repurpose.
Join us for our traditional fun-filled Guild Holiday Party. Let us remember those less fortunate and bring an unwrapped gift for a needy child (infant to 12) and a “wrapped gift” for our gift exchange, keeping in mind to recycle, reuse or repurpose.
January 14, 2020
Catherine Kane “Strip Poker”
Strip poker is a party game and a variation of the traditional poker game where players remove clothing when they lose a round. Strip poker can be played by mixed groups in social situations and intended to generate an atmosphere of fun, and to lighten the social atmosphere. This form of strip poker involves fabric strips, cards (or dice) and a lot of fun, teasing, and laughter and fully clothed bodies!
Catherine Kane “Strip Poker”
Strip poker is a party game and a variation of the traditional poker game where players remove clothing when they lose a round. Strip poker can be played by mixed groups in social situations and intended to generate an atmosphere of fun, and to lighten the social atmosphere. This form of strip poker involves fabric strips, cards (or dice) and a lot of fun, teasing, and laughter and fully clothed bodies!
February 11, 2020
Sue Arnholter - Disappearing Blocks
We’ve seen disappearing blocks starting with a traditional 9-patch and 4-patch. Sue will demonstrate how to make other disappearing blocks with more complex designs using strips, layer cakes, 5-inch squares and pinwheels to create a variety of alternate patterns.
Sue Arnholter - Disappearing Blocks
We’ve seen disappearing blocks starting with a traditional 9-patch and 4-patch. Sue will demonstrate how to make other disappearing blocks with more complex designs using strips, layer cakes, 5-inch squares and pinwheels to create a variety of alternate patterns.
March 10, 2020
Potpourri [pōpəˈrē] NOUN
mixture · assortment · collection · selection · assemblage · medley · miscellany · mélange · mix · variety · motley collection · mixed bag · patchwork ·
This month is open to all things quilting. May be a video, a demonstration, movie or more. You’ll have to attend to see what happens.
Potpourri [pōpəˈrē] NOUN
- a mixture of things, especially a musical or literary medley or quilting ideas.
mixture · assortment · collection · selection · assemblage · medley · miscellany · mélange · mix · variety · motley collection · mixed bag · patchwork ·
This month is open to all things quilting. May be a video, a demonstration, movie or more. You’ll have to attend to see what happens.
April 14, 2020
April is Childrens’ Quilt Month. All members are encouraged to make and bring a baby quilt to be donated to a local charity. Quilts will be displayed and a vote taken for members’ favorite.
Adrienne Bortell will present ideas on putting scraps together without a pattern while concentrating on pleasing color combinations … and not having to match seams! Also, she will present some ideas for borders using those scraps.
April is Childrens’ Quilt Month. All members are encouraged to make and bring a baby quilt to be donated to a local charity. Quilts will be displayed and a vote taken for members’ favorite.
Adrienne Bortell will present ideas on putting scraps together without a pattern while concentrating on pleasing color combinations … and not having to match seams! Also, she will present some ideas for borders using those scraps.
May 9, 2020 (Saturday) Workshop
Timna Tarr - Stitched Mosaics
Create photorealistic quilts one square at a time in this one-day workshop. Using a photo and kit provided in class, learn the process of making a fabric mosaic using turned edge machine applique. We will break down the construction process, explore color and value as design elements, and learn how to choose the right fabric for the right location.
Timna Tarr - Stitched Mosaics
Create photorealistic quilts one square at a time in this one-day workshop. Using a photo and kit provided in class, learn the process of making a fabric mosaic using turned edge machine applique. We will break down the construction process, explore color and value as design elements, and learn how to choose the right fabric for the right location.
May 12, 2020
Kathie Beltz - Trunk show and lecture “Secrets From the Judge’s Chambers“
Have you ever attended a quilt show, and been mystified why one quilt won a ribbon, while an equally wonderful quilt did not? What are the qualifications for first, second, and third place? What are the special awards? What is the process of evaluating and judging quilts? These questions, and more, will be answered when I reveal the secrets from the judging room. (Actually, there are no secrets. You probably already know the answers!)
Kathie Beltz - Trunk show and lecture “Secrets From the Judge’s Chambers“
Have you ever attended a quilt show, and been mystified why one quilt won a ribbon, while an equally wonderful quilt did not? What are the qualifications for first, second, and third place? What are the special awards? What is the process of evaluating and judging quilts? These questions, and more, will be answered when I reveal the secrets from the judging room. (Actually, there are no secrets. You probably already know the answers!)
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June 9, 2020
Berkshire Quilt Guild on Parade Annual potluck and celebration of the Berkshire Quilters’ Guild. Festivities start at 6:00pm. More details to follow. |
** There are no official Guild meetings during July or August. Member groups that may want to arrange their own informal meetings at the Senior Center on the second Tuesday of the month should contact Sue A. to arrange for the key and instructions.
