This guy looks very familiar.
I have to wonder if he belongs to an IHQ member…
Art Quilts on Display
What a fun-packed time at IHQ today!
A short Quarterly Business Meeting, then on to a special trunk show by Sandra Mollon, an International professional instructor, and author.
Sandra lives in our own Calaveras County and is not a stranger to our guild. We look forward to her teaching a class in May on her art quilt technique. Students in her class will be working on photographic images transformed into art quilts.
We will be working on an appliqued Lily similar to this one:
The walls of the main room were covered with gorgeous artwork At first glance, many looked like photographs. Until you took a closer look and could see the intricate piecing and quilting.
 Entire Landscape |
 Somewhat Closer |
 Really Close Up |
Since Sandra was here today we were able to book a different class for 2021. She will teach her Thread Painting technique that she used while making this artwork:
Thank you so much for sharing your art, Sandra! We will see you back in May.
♥ TTFN ♥
Photos of Sandra Mollon’s art were taken with her expressed permission.
Preview of Monday’s Sale
On Monday, February 3rd, at 9:00 am sharp, the sale of Millie Arieta’s sewing room will begin. Millie has to move and must part with her fabrics, notions, and machines.
Those who know Millie will tell you that her fabrics are of quality & she has a lot of them. To help finance her move, she is offering to sell them to us.
A sneak preview of the merchandise:
IHQ does not get involved with politics or any controversial causes. However, with the Super Bowl occurring this Sunday, I can’t help myself…
GO NINER’S!
See y’all on Monday!
♥ TTFN ♥
What is Going On Here?
Yes, these are the wonderful women of IHQ. Today they are taking a class. So, why are there no sewing machines, or fabrics around?
Quilters learn new techniques every year, from professional teachers and talented members. Monday’s class is both professional & member taught. Our scheduled instructor, Terrie Kygar, fell ill and could not travel last year. Candy Gutierrez was taught by Terrie Kygar and became qualified to teach the technique.
The technique? Crayon Applique. Ms. Kygar, and now our Candy, does a no-iron version called “Brush & Blend”. I haven’t been able to take either class, but I have seen these breathtaking images created by everyone.
Aren’t they luscious with color?
Candy stands, supervising the coloring. I wonder if she ever taught Kindergarten?
Concentration and focus this class is commanding. Not the usual banter or giggles are heard in the room. Yet, each student I spoke with assured me they were having a lot of fun. Some were even smiling as they colored – like Kindergarteners’ do.
♥ TTFN ♥
Written by Jodi Lea G.
Photos taken by same.
Renewal of the Quiltesses
It’s January, so that means membership renewal starts today. $40.00 and a completed form will renew your membership in our fabulous Quilt Guild. If you have not joined yet… what are you waiting for?
For y’all who doubt that Quiltesses is a word – it is. According to The Book of Words that Should Exist, 5th Edition, this is the definition:
Quiltesses [‘kwilt-ess-es] noun. 1. Members of a Quilt Guild 2. Goddesses of quilting.
I really like the second choice.
No photos today, due to my drive-by to register and go back home to jammies and a warm fire. Maybe a nap if I can.
♥ TTFN ♥
