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• June Board Meeting

  • When
    Mon, June 12, 2023
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Platform Online

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  SCVQA Board Meeting. All members are welcome to attend board meetings. If you have an agenda item you would like added, please email president@scvqa.org. 

  After registering you will be provided a link to join the Zoom meeting that will come in an email. 

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• June Zoom Sew-In

  • When
    Thu, June 15, 2023
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    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Platform Online

  Join us for a casual Zoom get together. Online Sew-Ins are a time to chat while you quilt, you can show off projects, ask questions, or just listen. Feel free to arrive or leave whenever you like. Guests are welcome. 

  Topic: SCVQA Sew-in Zoom Meeting

  Time: Jun 15, 2023 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

  Every month on the Third Thu, until Nov 16, 2023, 6 occurrence(s)

  Jun 15, 2023 07:00 PM

  Jul 20, 2023 07:00 PM

  Aug 17, 2023 07:00 PM

  Sep 21, 2023 07:00 PM

  Oct 19, 2023 07:00 PM

  Nov 16, 2023 07:00 PM

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• June Meeting with Rachel Derstine - From Inspiration to Art Process

  • When
    Mon, June 26, 2023
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    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Platform Online

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  Rachel is an art quilter living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Her works have been featured in invitational and juried gallery shows and fine art/craft shows throughout the country.  Her work has been purchased and installed in institutions such as Epic Corporation in Madison, WI, and the Milton Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA.  She has done commissioned works for Salford Mennonite Meetinghouse in Harleysville, PA, Souderton Mennonite Homes in Souderton, PA, Garden Spot Village in New Holland, PA, and Penn Foundation in Sellersville, PA. 
  

  Rachel's lecture presentation explores where she finds inspiration for her art: other artists, photographs, influences from life experiences.  She also discusses how to make effective quilts using art concepts such as limiting color palette, simplifying the background, using repetition of line, shapes, values and color throughout the work.

   
  

  Learn more about Rachel at her website: rachelderstinedesigns.com

      

  
  

  
  

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• Workshop: Rachel Derstine: Easy Landscape Quilt

  • When
    Tue, June 27, 2023
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    ZOOM
  • Spaces left
    16

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  A full day workshop on easy landscape quilting using fused applique techniques.  Students will design a landscape from a simple photo or drawing.  Some sample landscape designs will be provided.  Students will finish or nearly finish the quilt top during the class.  Quilting and facing will be demonstrated and discussed.  PDF supply list will be provided prior to class.

  • Session: June 27, 2023, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
  • Fee: $50 (members)  (must  be a member both at sign-up time and day of workshop), $70 (non-members)
  • Location: Zoom online platform
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  Questions can be directed to Patty Hair, patty.hair@comcast.net

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• July Board Meeting

  • When
    Mon, July 10, 2023
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Platform Online

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  SCVQA Board Meeting. All members are welcome to attend board meetings. If you have an agenda item you would like added, please email president@scvqa.org. 

  After registering you will be provided a link to join the Zoom meeting that will come in an email. 

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• July Meeting with Trudy Cleveland - Shoot Your Quilt

  • When
    Mon, July 24, 2023
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    9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    First Congregational Church, 1980 Hamilton Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

  Trudy's lecture covers the topic of quilt photography. Using only your smartphone, she will discuss how to get professional looking images. Why you should photograph your quilts, how to photograph them, and how to store and organize your photographs. The lecture is followed by a trunk show of Trudy's quilts.

  
  

  Learn more about Trudy at her website: https://trudycleveland.com

  
  

  
  

      

  
  

  
  

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• Workshop: Trudy Cleveland: Photograph your Quilts Like a Pro

  • When
    Tue, July 25, 2023
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA
  • Spaces left
    15

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  Tracy calls this a “Fun-Shop.” You will learn to photograph the whole quilt view, close-up, portrait view, quilt back, and label. Then we will edit your quilt photos with your smartphone: selecting the best images from the first part of the workshop, adjusting the crop, exposure, contrast, saturation and brilliance.

  At the completion of workshop you will be able to shoot an image and to make adjustments to make your image POP!

  • Session: July 25, 2023, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm 
  • Fee: 
  • • Members: $50 (must  be a member both at sign-up time and day of workshop), 
    • Non-membes: $70
  • Location: Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA
    

  • Supply list: TBS

    
  

  Questions can be directed to Sandra Woodard, woodard_sandra@yahoo.com

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• Aug Meeting with Jennifer Holden-Creating Contrast in Your Quilts

  • When
    Mon, August 28, 2023
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Platform Online

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  One of the keys to great art work and quilts is colour and contrast. This trunk show explores the effective use of contrast to create dimension, movement and visual harmony while supporting the initial attraction of colour in great quilt designs.

  Using contrast in the form of fabrics with different textures, patterns and value is one of the first steps to creating contrast in quilts and textile art. Adding embellishments such as thread play, couching, beading, painting, and other mixed media can also create contrast by adding dimension and texture within the piece. Most importantly a design or concept is needed to expand on. Using some or all of these different techniques - the ideas will be never ending.

  Join Jen as she explores the world of contrast and learn a few tips, tricks and techniques that you can incorporate into your quilt making and art to boost the contrast in your work. And learn how you can achieve that WOW factor in your quilts.

    
  

  Learn more about Jennifer at her website: quiltsbyjen.ca

      

  
  

  
  

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• Workshop: Jennifer Holden-Mini Bargello Sunflower

  • When
    Tue, August 29, 2023
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    ZOOM
  • Spaces left
    20

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  No need to worry about perfect precision – it’s just going to be cut up!

  In this class we will explore the world of colour to create a colour run using light, medium and dark valued fabrics. The key to creatin movement within the flower is the colour run and the placement of the fabrics within the Bargello.

  Working with colour runs and strip sets you will create a Bargello run for the appliqué pieces rather than using just one piece of fabric for the appliqué. The Bargello with its movement and colour placement will give depth and dimension to the sunflower. Learn how to finish off the flower and add detail to each petal by using the technique of free motion zigzag.

  The focus of this workshop is to create a stress free and relaxed environment to have fun, learn new techniques and create a gorgeous sunflower. The project may look difficult but it is in fact uncomplicated and easy to create. No need to worry about perfect precision for sewing the Bargello as it’s just going to be cut up.

  Along with the colour run, Bargello and appliqué, there are bonus materials for creating a interesting centre and a couple of different borders.

  This workshop is suitable for all levels of quilters. The pattern and all templates will be provided by Jennifer.

  
  

  • Session: August 29, 2023, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
  • Fee: $50 (members), $70 (non-members)
  • Location: Zoom online platform
  • Supply list: TBS  

  Questions can be directed to Patty Hair, patty.hair@comcast.net

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