October 9, 2018
Timna Tarr - Flying Colors - Timna Tarr is known for making fun, colorful, award-winning quilts. Join her for a trunk show of her quilting journey where she will show her first quilt, and those leading up to her current quilt-in-progress. Timna will speak about about her design and color choices, as well as the personal stories behind the quilts. She comes from a long line of quilters but did not begin quilting until after studying art history in college. She bought her first longarm in 2001 and started quilting clients’ quilts shortly thereafter Since then she has custom designed and quilted thousands of quilts.
Timna Tarr - Flying Colors - Timna Tarr is known for making fun, colorful, award-winning quilts. Join her for a trunk show of her quilting journey where she will show her first quilt, and those leading up to her current quilt-in-progress. Timna will speak about about her design and color choices, as well as the personal stories behind the quilts. She comes from a long line of quilters but did not begin quilting until after studying art history in college. She bought her first longarm in 2001 and started quilting clients’ quilts shortly thereafter Since then she has custom designed and quilted thousands of quilts.
November 9, 2018 Friday
David Sirota – What Makes a Quilter Tick?
A humorous look in the mirror
A fun-filled, interactive, eye-opening look at quilters and all the little quirks, passions and obsessions we all share. We’ll hold a mirror up to ourselves and see what others see when they look at us. Bring your friends and family along and maybe his presentation will help explain, to you and them, why they look at us the way they do. This program will be held at the Bushnell-Sage Library in Sheffield, Ma.
Nov. 10, 2018 (Saturday) - Storm at Sea Workshop
Storm at Sea is a very versatile pattern to learn from David’s “No More Tears” method of paper piecing. We will be able to finish at least one full block and acquire the tools needed to finish it at home in half the time you would expect from paper piecing. Don’t believe David? Then you will just have to come and see in the one day class. 20 spaces available and will be filled on a first come first served basis, $25 fee, $15 non-refundable deposit required at sign-up. This workshop will be held at the Claire Teague Senior Center, 917 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA.
David Sirota – What Makes a Quilter Tick?
A humorous look in the mirror
A fun-filled, interactive, eye-opening look at quilters and all the little quirks, passions and obsessions we all share. We’ll hold a mirror up to ourselves and see what others see when they look at us. Bring your friends and family along and maybe his presentation will help explain, to you and them, why they look at us the way they do. This program will be held at the Bushnell-Sage Library in Sheffield, Ma.
Nov. 10, 2018 (Saturday) - Storm at Sea Workshop
Storm at Sea is a very versatile pattern to learn from David’s “No More Tears” method of paper piecing. We will be able to finish at least one full block and acquire the tools needed to finish it at home in half the time you would expect from paper piecing. Don’t believe David? Then you will just have to come and see in the one day class. 20 spaces available and will be filled on a first come first served basis, $25 fee, $15 non-refundable deposit required at sign-up. This workshop will be held at the Claire Teague Senior Center, 917 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA.
December 11, 2018
Holiday Party-Join us for our traditional fun-filled holiday party hosted by the Guild officers. 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.
Holiday Party-Join us for our traditional fun-filled holiday party hosted by the Guild officers. 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 8, 2019
Sue Delmolino Ives – Yankee Ingenuity
What to do with all those fabric scraps
Yankee Ingenuity characterizes an attitude of make-do with materials on hand. It is inventive improvisation, adaptation and overcoming shortages of materials Since many quilters do not want to throw away anything that can be used to make something else, using every inch of scrap material can provide a sense of accomplishment. Sue Ives will describe ways to sort and organize fabric scraps. She will share numerous projects which can be made with your scraps.
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Sue Delmolino Ives – Yankee Ingenuity
What to do with all those fabric scraps
Yankee Ingenuity characterizes an attitude of make-do with materials on hand. It is inventive improvisation, adaptation and overcoming shortages of materials Since many quilters do not want to throw away anything that can be used to make something else, using every inch of scrap material can provide a sense of accomplishment. Sue Ives will describe ways to sort and organize fabric scraps. She will share numerous projects which can be made with your scraps.
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February 12, 2019
Stephen Rontandaro – Alternative Piecing Technique
Our well-liked presenter from 2018 is coming again to the guild. Stephen will be demonstrating an alternative piecing technique. This involves creating paper pattern pieces, tracing them on to fabric, cutting with the addition of seam allowance and stitching.
Stephen Rontandaro – Alternative Piecing Technique
Our well-liked presenter from 2018 is coming again to the guild. Stephen will be demonstrating an alternative piecing technique. This involves creating paper pattern pieces, tracing them on to fabric, cutting with the addition of seam allowance and stitching.
March 12, 2019
Catherine Kane and Sue Ives: Layer Cakes, Jelly Rolls, and Charms
Do you love looking at precuts like jelly rolls, layer cakes and charm packs, but wonder what to do with them? So many projects, so little time…Do you love looking at precuts like jelly rolls, layer cakes and charm packs, but wonder what to do with them? These precuts take so much of the cutting work out of your way. You will be guaranteed a good look because all of the fabrics in them work together. Imagine how much yardage you would have to buy to make one yourself. Let us show you fast and easy ways to use these precut pieces.
Catherine Kane and Sue Ives: Layer Cakes, Jelly Rolls, and Charms
Do you love looking at precuts like jelly rolls, layer cakes and charm packs, but wonder what to do with them? So many projects, so little time…Do you love looking at precuts like jelly rolls, layer cakes and charm packs, but wonder what to do with them? These precuts take so much of the cutting work out of your way. You will be guaranteed a good look because all of the fabrics in them work together. Imagine how much yardage you would have to buy to make one yourself. Let us show you fast and easy ways to use these precut pieces.
April 9, 2019
General Meeting and Open Forum
Anything can happen at this meeting. New projects/blocks introduced, new quilt stores identified and updated quilting methods revealed. Have a question that has been on you mind but weren’t sure who to ask…this may be your opportunity. Share short cuts you’ve discovered to make everyone’s quilting easier.
April is children’s quilt month. All member should make and bring a baby quilt to be donated to a local charity. Quilts will be displayed and a vote taken for members’ favorite.
General Meeting and Open Forum
Anything can happen at this meeting. New projects/blocks introduced, new quilt stores identified and updated quilting methods revealed. Have a question that has been on you mind but weren’t sure who to ask…this may be your opportunity. Share short cuts you’ve discovered to make everyone’s quilting easier.
April is children’s quilt month. All member should make and bring a baby quilt to be donated to a local charity. Quilts will be displayed and a vote taken for members’ favorite.
May 10, 2019 (Friday)
David Taylor – Artistry through Applique
David Taylor is an internationally recognized art quilter from Henniker, NH. He has won numerous awards for his gorgeous art quilts. He teaches machine and hand applique as well as machine quilting. This evening he will be telling us about who he is as a quilter and how he began quilting. The program starts at 6:30pm. Everyone who attends one of his presentations talk about it for a long time after. He is very funny and entertaining. All are welcome. $5 non-member fee due at door.
David Taylor – Artistry through Applique
David Taylor is an internationally recognized art quilter from Henniker, NH. He has won numerous awards for his gorgeous art quilts. He teaches machine and hand applique as well as machine quilting. This evening he will be telling us about who he is as a quilter and how he began quilting. The program starts at 6:30pm. Everyone who attends one of his presentations talk about it for a long time after. He is very funny and entertaining. All are welcome. $5 non-member fee due at door.
May 11, 2019 (Saturday)
David Taylor Workshop “Summer Gardener”
This workshop will demonstrate David’s layered hand-applique techniques with simple shapes, freezer paper and liquid starch. He will also discuss how he builds his award-winning pictorial quilts and how to let fabric work to the quilter’s advantage. You will go home with a lovely picture of a hummingbird to be added to a larger quilt or framed as is.
There are 40 spaces available and will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Fee is $30, plus a $30 kit fee. A $20 non-refundable deposit due at sign-up. This workshop will be held at the Claire Teague Senior Center, 917 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA.
David Taylor Workshop “Summer Gardener”
This workshop will demonstrate David’s layered hand-applique techniques with simple shapes, freezer paper and liquid starch. He will also discuss how he builds his award-winning pictorial quilts and how to let fabric work to the quilter’s advantage. You will go home with a lovely picture of a hummingbird to be added to a larger quilt or framed as is.
There are 40 spaces available and will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Fee is $30, plus a $30 kit fee. A $20 non-refundable deposit due at sign-up. This workshop will be held at the Claire Teague Senior Center, 917 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA.
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June 11, 2019
Berkshire Quilt Guild on Parade Annual potluck and celebration 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.
