2019 Programs
January 15, 2019
Ruth Chandler
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Ruth Chandler grew up in Japan where the vibrant color and texture of Japanese fabric, combined with the simplicity of Japanese design, caught Ruth’s attention. Ruth learned basic Sashiko from an elderly neighbor and at the age of four, and began to create and sew her own clothes at the age of ten which became an outlet for her imagination and creativity. She made her first quilt in 1990, a queen size, hand-appliquéd and hand-quilted Hawaiian pineapple quilt, and she has never looked back. In her own unique style she loves to use new techniques mingled with the old and her work usually shows the influence of her years spent in Japan. Shibori, Boro, Sashiko, and indigo dying are her love, however she also teaches garment and other classes to children and adults.
Ruth has a line of bag patterns, from purses to lap top bags that are pretty but also functional.
Ruth teaches locally at Textiles West in Colorado Springs, and nationally at Art and Soul Retreats. Ruth has written several articles for Quilting Arts magazine and blog posts for Havels’ Sewing. Her work has been published in several books. She can also be found on her blog.
Ruth is one of the co-authors of the best-selling book, Fabric Embellishment-the Basics and Beyond. Ruth’s second book Modern Hand Stitching is in stores now.
Ruth may be contacted for nationwide classes at ruthachandler@ comcast.net.
Ruth lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado at the foot of Pikes Peak
with her husband of 38 years. She has a daughter and son, both married and 6 beautiful grandchildren.
See my latest book Modern Hand Stitching
Co-author of the best selling book Fabric Embellishing: the Basics and Beyond
Follow my stitch journey on my blog at Ruth Chandler | Fiber and stitch my way
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February 19, 2019
Liz Kettle - Textiles, Threads, Embellishment
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I tell tales that are personal as well as those that speak of relationship, humanity and the earth. I choose an untraditional palette of fabric and stitch because I believe they connect us and draw us closer in a way that cannot be achieved with traditional art materials alone. I use a variety of techniques drawing from the deep wells of quilting, mixed media collage and paint to tell and support each unique story.
I am the co-founder and director of Textiles West, a Textile Art Center that aims to inspire widespread awareness, participation and appreciation of textile and fiber arts.
I am passionate about teaching and am co-author of two books; Fabric Embellishing: the Basics and Beyond and Threads: the Basics and Beyond. I am also solo author of First Time Beading on Fabric and Know your Needles. I have articles published in Quilter’s Home, Quilting Arts, Quilting Arts In Stitches and Cloth Paper Scissors Studios. I have appeared in the PBS show Quilting Arts TV.
You can find me on the web at www.TextileEvolution.com.
Textiles West can be found at www.textileswest.org and visit us and take a class at Cottonwood Center for the Arts in Colorado Springs or Manitou Arts Center in Manitou Springs.
Workshop - February 27, 2019
It's A Mystery!?!?
Mystery Quilt, February 27th (Wednesday)
9 to 4 at the Kersey Fire House, Kersey.
Sign up starts at the next guild meeting. Cost is $20.00 which includes lunch. Please have your money at time of sign up and you will receive directions for the first clue. Fabric needed is 4 yards total: 2 yards for back ground and 1 yard each of two different fabrics.
9 to 4 at the Kersey Fire House, Kersey.
Sign up starts at the next guild meeting. Cost is $20.00 which includes lunch. Please have your money at time of sign up and you will receive directions for the first clue. Fabric needed is 4 yards total: 2 yards for back ground and 1 yard each of two different fabrics.
March 19, 2019.
Marci Baker - Top Secret Tips |
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Recognized internationally for her expertise in quilting, Marci enjoys sharing ideas that simplify the process of sewing and quilting. Her products and tools provide easy-to-follow solutions for common sewing and quilting problems. Most notably, she has developed strip-piecing techniques for tumbling blocks, six-pointed stars, and grandmother's flower garden making them accessible to more quilters. Enthusiasm and inspiration can be seen throughout her lectures, workshops, and books. Marci and her husband, Clint, live in Fort Collins, CO where they enjoy the outdoors and the beautiful mountains.
April 16, 2019
May 21, 2019
June 18, 2019
Suzy Parron - Following the Barn Quilt Trail
Suzy will have copies of her books for sale at the presentation
July 16, 2019
Alycia Carmin - Quilt Pattern and Design
I live in Kersey on a small family ranch, am a longarmer, and have been involved in Quilts of Valor since 2004. I sorta accidentally learned to quilt and immediately started teaching kids! I was the Colorado coordinator from 2004 to 2016. I am now a group leader, and help our state coordinator cover all of Northern Colorado. I have learned that I do have a favorite color - Plaid - and find myself drawn to them - and Red White and Blue - go figure. My favorite chocolate is dark chocolate - and I believe that you can quilt by chocolate and caffiene -
Alycia
QuiltyGirl.com
Alycia
QuiltyGirl.com
August 20, 2019
Birthday Party for the Guild!!!
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September 17, 2019
October 15, 2019
December 3, 2019
Guild Christmas Party
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