Starlight Quilter's Guild

Are you participating in the Guild Group Project?  It's an exchange of 5" squares.  Read more about it in the latest newsletter.

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And don't forget to get started on the Guild Challenge.  We are making place mats for the Meals on Wheels program.  What a fun way to try out different fabrics, patterns, quilting styles, etc. and brighten someone's day at the same time.    Let's do ones that would be appropriate for a man and ones that would be for a women.  Size should be approximately 12-14 by 16-18 inches.  (No holiday themes or children's fabric, please).

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Quilt Retreat---Quilt Retreat

Don't forget to save September 17 - 19, 2010

It will be a fantastic time at our retreat at The Barn in Valley Falls, KS.

Check out their beautiful facilities at their web site.  Click here.

See the picture page for pictures from last year's retreat.

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OBAMA’S MOTHER’S BATIK COLLECTION SHOWN AT JCCC

MARCH 7-12

     An exhibit of Ann Dunham’s Indonesian Batik Collection will open with a reception from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, March 7, in the atrium of the Regnier Center. The exhibit will be on view through Friday, March 12, in room 270 of the Regnier Center. Exhibit hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, except for Wednesday, March 10, when exhibit hours will be 3-7 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.

     A lecture on the batik process by Jo Randolph, adjunct professor, interior design, JCCC, is scheduled at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, in room 270 of the Regnier Center.

     This exhibit has been shown in Chicago, Los Angeles, Houston, San Francisco, New York and the National Textile Museum in Washington, D.C.

     A resident of Indonesia and an anthropologist, Dunham, deceased mother of President Obama, was interested in and captivated by the traditional batik process. This exhibit of 22 unique textiles is sponsored by the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia, the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Chicago, the Indonesian Community of Greater Kansas City, St. Louis Artists' Guild Board of Governors, Art Dimensions, and JCCC’s International Education office.

     For more information, contact Carolyn Kadel, program facilitator, International Education, at ext. 3496, or ckadel@jccc.edu.

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The American Quilters Society is also celebrating 30 years.

Here is your chance to participate in their anniversary activity.

JOIN THE CELEBRATION!

The American Quilt Study Group (AQSG), a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of quilts and quiltmaking, is turning 30! We invite you to join the celebration by participating in a nationwide block challenge called “30s for 30” (see details below). For every 30 blocks received, one person’s name will be drawn to win those blocks. To learn more about AQSG and our annual Seminar, please visit our website at www.americanquiltstudygroup.org. Happy quilting!

30s for 30 QUILT BLOCK CHALLENGE

·         Blocks must be 12-1/2” square (to finish to a 12-inch block) and made of either 1930s reproduction fabrics or vintage 1930s fabrics. Fabrics must be 100% cotton. Please prewash/preshrink all fabrics.

·         Blocks may be any design and any color combination, in keeping with the 1930s fabrics.

·         Send your blocks to the address below, along with a donation of $3 for the first block, and $1 for each block thereafter sent at the same time. Block donations from groups are welcome. Any funds collected in excess of those needed to complete the project will be donated to the AQSG Endowment fund.

·         The blocks will be photographed and the photos will be posted on the AQSG website, along with the maker’s name and state (or country).

·         Blocks will be compiled into sets of thirty. At Seminar 2010 in Minneapolis (Oct. 14-17), we will have a drawing for the various sets.  For each block that you send, your name will be entered once into the drawing. You do not need to be present to win.

·         Deadline for submitting blocks is Oct. 1, 2010.

Send your blocks and payment (checks made payable to AQSG) to: AQSG ’30s for 30 c/o Paula Pahl, 9204 Sugarstone Circle, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130.  Be sure to include your name, address and phone number.

Questions? Contact Paula at the address above or email: paulapahl@q.com; phone: 303-204-2821.

Saturday, March 20

National Quilting Day!  

The International Quilt Study Center in Lincoln, NE, is offering FREE admission, thanks to the generosity of the Lincoln Quilter's Guild.  They have demonstrations planned from companies that include Handi-Quilter and Bernina!  The hours will be from 10am to 4:30pm.

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Shop Hop coming this Spring

The annual shop hop for our area  will be April 8-11, 2010.  This year's theme is "All that Jazz".

Hoffman Fabrics has designed a batik exclusively for the Kansas City area quilt stores participating in the shop hop. 

 Check the stores for more information about preording the fabric which will be available during the hop. 

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Sewing & Quilting Expo

 A sewing and quilting expo is coming to Springfield MO April 8-10, 2010. The Round Bobbin Quilting & Sewing Expo to be held at the Springfield Expo Center will feature quilting and sewing workshops and classes, fashion shows, quilt appraisals, stage demos, door prizes and quilt displays. Many well-known teachers and many trendy quilt shops and sewing stores in Missouri will be there!  Show details for those interested in attending can visit www.roundbobbin.com. To vend or sell your product at the show or to get discount coupon, contact Beth Vitiritto at 775-830-6566.

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Common Threads Quilt Show 2010

Presented by Prairie Quilt Guild

June 25-27, 2010

Wichita, Kansas

Century II Center

for more information go to:

http://www.gowichita.com

or http://www.wichitaquiltshow.com