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SUMMARY:November Lecture - Dan Burke - The Love of Paper Piecing Trunk Show
DESCRIPTION:In keeping with our focus on Michigan talent\, Dan Burke from Lansing\, will be joining us and sharing his love of paper piecing!  He will show us how enjoyable\, rewarding and amazing foundation piecing can be! \nDan began quilting in 2004 as a craft he could do with his Mom.  Not having known how to use a sewing machine\, Dan took classes and found he enjoyed paper piecing or foundation piecing. \nDan will be showing us approximately 45 stunning quilts. He will include great information about different types of foundations he uses to make his award-winning quilts  Dan will have kits\, fabric and patterns available for sale before and after the lecture and Trunk Show. \nAs a special bonus\, Dan will be showing us two of his quilts which have been accepted in juried show of Quilts made by men. Don’t miss this special sneek peak! \n  \nVisit Dan’s web page at https://quiltingbytheriver.com/.
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/november-lecture-dan-burke-the-love-of-paper-piecing-trunk-show/
LOCATION:3500 Byron Center\, Wyoming\, MI 49509\, 3500 Byron Cente\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49509\, United States
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SUMMARY:November 16 Workshop with Coleen Merte - Pink Grapefruit
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, you will make this beautiful quilt.  Pink Grapefruit takes a traditional pattern\, but recreates it through a modern filter\, to make this stunning quilt. This is one of Coleen’s most requested workshops. \nFinished Size 72″ x 84″ \nSupply List \n4 1/4 yards white \n1 1/2 yards dark gray \n1/3 yard light gray \n1/3 yard solid coral \n1/4 yard coral print (pieced blocks) \n1/4 yard second coral print (pieced blocks) \n12 1/2″ square third coral print \n12 1/2″ square fourth coral print \n12 1/2″ square light gray print \n12 1/2″ square second light gray print \n5 1/2 yards backing \n2/3 yards binding \nSewing machine\, with all presser feet including zigzag foot \nThread to match fabric for curved pieces \nNeutral thread for piecing \nSpray starch \nFabric scissors and paper/plastic scissors \nPencil \nStraight pins \nRotary cutter\, mat and rulers \nIron \nCutting intructions will be emailed to you prior to class.  Coleen asks that cutting be done before class begins to save time. Do not cut curved piecing before class.  We willl do this together in class.
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/workshop-with-coleen-merte-pink-grapefruit/
LOCATION:3500 Byron Center\, Wyoming\, MI 49509\, 3500 Byron Cente\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49509\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:September Lecture - Pat Yamin - "Unfinished Business"
DESCRIPTION:Pat Yamin\, president and founder of Come Quilt With Me\, is well known in the quilting industry\, and has appeared on many television and radio quilt shows\, the most recent being The Quilt Show with Ricky Tims and Alex Anderson. Her company manufactures templates and other tools that assure accuracy and shorten the time necessary to make a quilt. \nThis lecture is a look at Pat’s collection of quilt tops and the stories they tell.  Pat began her love affair with old textiles at a Brimfield\, Massachusetts outdoor flee market. There were mountains of pillowcases\, dresser scarves\, doilies and tablecloths everywhere; quilt blocks and unfinished tops piled carelessly in baskets and on tables. Pat purchased her first quilt top (a late 19th century white and blue four patch) for $12.50. The history of these treasures is mostly unknown. What happened\, why were they unfinished and abandoned? Come see Pat’s fascinating treasures and hear her thoughts on what might have been. \nLearn more about Pat Yamin at https://www.comequiltwithme.com/. \nThis lecture will be held at the Calvalry Christian Reformed Church\, 3500 Byron Center\, Wyoming\, MI. Non members may attend for a small fee taken at the door. Or sign up for a membership with the link below! \nWMQG Membership Registration
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/september-lecture-pat-yamin-unfinished-business/
LOCATION:3500 Byron Center\, Wyoming\, MI 49509\, 3500 Byron Cente\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49509\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210928T160000
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SUMMARY:Workshop with Pat Yamin - Two Classes\, One Price!!!!
DESCRIPTION:A LIMITED NUMBER OF SPOTS ARE LEFT!! SIGN UP TODAY!!!\nWe have a special treat this month\, Pat is going to teach two classes for the price of one!  This will be a one-day event. As an added bonus\, you will also receive Pat Yamin’s quilt book\, “One-Patch Scrap Quilts”!! \nWhat: Spinning Stars Quilt Class AND Diamonds and Squares Quilt Class \nWhen: Tuesday\, September 28\, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. \nWhere: Calvary Reformed Church\n3500 Byron Center\, Wyoming\, MI 49509 \n \nSpinning Stars Quilt \nThis traditional pattern gets a totally new look by adding a square to the patchwork pattern for an interesting visual quilt. In this class you will be able to use your scraps and\, at the same time\, improve your piecing skills. The pieces are sewn together with straight seams. It is a gentle cure of the rows that adds dimension to the quilt. This class will teach many different techniques. \nSupplies: \nBasic sewing supplies\nSewing machine with 1/4″ foot\nNeutral colored thread\n28 MM rotary cutter with new blade\nCutting mat (rotating mat if you have one)\nRuler 6″ x 24″\nSandpaper dots or Invisi=grip from Omnigrid \n  \nDiamond and Squares Quilt \nThis traditional pattern gets a totally new look by adding a square to the patchwork pattern for an interesting visual quilt. In this class you will be able to use your scraps and\, at the same time\, improve your piecing skills. The pieces are sewn together with straight seams. It is a gentle cure of the rows that adds dimension to the quilt. This class will teach many different techniques. \nSupplies: \nBasic sewing supplies\nSewing machine with 1/4″ foot\nNeutral colored thread\n28 MM rotary cutter with new blade\nCutting mat (rotating mat if you have one)\nRuler 6″ x 24″\nSandpaper dots or Invisi-grip from Omnigrid
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/diamonds-and-squares-workshop-with-pat-yamin/
LOCATION:3500 Byron Center\, Wyoming\, MI 49509\, 3500 Byron Cente\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49509\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210727T203000
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SUMMARY:July 2021 Summer Picnic - Tuesday\, July 27\, 5:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:Where: Hagar Park\, 8134 28th Ave\, Jenison\nGeorgetown Township\nMaple Shelter \nTime:\n5:00-5:30   Arrival\n5:30           Welcome\n5:30-6:15   Sack Lunch\n6:15-6:30   Know your neighbor Bingo\n7:30           Quilts presented\n8:00           Deserts/ smores’ \nWho: \n\nAll WMQG members\nAll GR Modern Quilters guild members\nAll friends who love quilting\n\nDetails: \n\nBring a pen or pencil ( For Quilter Friends Bingo w/ Prizes)\nWear your name tag\nBring magazine or board to write on\nBring your sack lunch/drink and a chair\nBring Mini Quilt 36″ or smaller\n\nTables will be set up for: \n\nprogram sign-ups\n2022 enrollment\nNICU quilts
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/july-2021-summer-picnic-tuesday-july-27-530-p-m/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:July 2021 Summer Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Where: Hagar Park\, 8134 28th Ave\, Jenison\nGeorgetown Township\nMaple Shelter \nTime:\n5:00-5:30   Arrival\n5:30           Welcome\n5:30-6:15   Sack Lunch\n6:15-6:30   Know your neighbor Bingo\n7:30           Quilts presented\n8:00           Deserts/ smores’ \nWho: \n\nAll WMQG members\nAll GR Modern Quilters guild members\nAll friends who love quilting\n\nDetails: \n\nBring a pen or pencil ( For Quilter Friends Bingo w/ Prizes)\nWear your name tag\nBring magazine or board to write on\nBring your sack lunch/drink and a chair\nBring Mini Quilt 36″ or smaller\n\nTables will be set up for: \n\nprogram sign-ups\n2022 enrollment\nNICU quilts
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/july-2021-summer-picnic/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210525T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210525T210000
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SUMMARY:Zoom Lecture - 400 Years of Quilts at the Click of a Mouse with Megan Cox
DESCRIPTION:As former president of the national nonprofit Quilt Alliance\, Meg often gives lectures about the amazing online resources of the Alliance and other quilt archives. These include an oral history project archived at the Library of Congress\, and the Quilt Index\, an online repository of more than 60\,000 quilts. \nDid you know that you can study every single quilt owned by the Metropolitan Museum online? Or that you can view every exhibit at the International Quilt Study Center Museum virtually? Meg gives audiences the story behind some amazing quilts and gives ideas for taking inspiration from online quilts without breaking copyright laws. \nThis will be a lecture only on May 25th at 7 PM. Members will receive an email with the link and password. \nMembers who sign in to this ZOOM will be given a user id and password that will give them access to tons of information provided by the International Quilt Museum in Lincoln\, NE.
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/zoom-lecture-400-years-of-quilts-at-the-click-of-a-mouse-with-megan-cox/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210525T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210525T160000
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CREATED:20210505T181343Z
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SUMMARY:Quilt of Valor Sew-In
DESCRIPTION:A QOV Sew-In will be held at the church during the day from 9-4 on May 25. The church is limiting us to just 20 people socially distanced. The last time we had a QOV sew-in we made two tops with 8 ladies. If we can get 20 sewers we could make 4 quilt tops to be used for presentations to veterans at the Quilts on the Grand in 2022. We ask that you either bring a yard or two of red\, white or blue fabric or donate $10.00 at the door for the purchase of quilting backing.  Register today and don’t miss out on visiting and sewing with your WMGQ friends.
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/quilt-of-valor-sew-in/
LOCATION:3500 Byron Center\, Wyoming\, MI 49509\, 3500 Byron Cente\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49509\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210323T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210323T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T211108
CREATED:20210126T201901Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom Lecture: Michelle Banton - If MacGyver was a Quilter
DESCRIPTION:Michelle takes you\, room by room\, through your home and show you quilting hacks from 75+ common household items.
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/zoom-lecture-michelle-banton-if-macgyver-was-a-quilter/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210323T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210323T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T211108
CREATED:20210126T201153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T201753Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom Workshop - Dresden Neighborhood with Michelle Banton
DESCRIPTION:Dresden Neighborhood – a fun class based on Persimmon Dreams’ Dresden Neighborhood pattern.  Make it your own – scrap friendly. You’ll finish the top in class. \nIf you have never watched a ZOOM class you may be pleasantly surprised. Everyone gets a front row seat\, you don’t have to lug your machine and supplies to another location and if you forgot something it will be right there in your sewing room
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/zoom-workshop-dresden-neighborhood-with-michelle-banton/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210223T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210223T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T211108
CREATED:20210209T220952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T202322Z
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SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/board-meeting-7/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Board
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210126T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210126T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T211108
CREATED:20210112T194215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210112T194637Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom Lecture - 7:30 pm Krista Moser  Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend
DESCRIPTION:Krista Moser is the designer of the Creative Grids 60 Degree Diamond Ruler. and has published more than 20 patterns with more on the way! She has been teaching sewing and quilting lessons for more than 25 years. Join us and learn all the tips and tricks for cutting and piecing diamonds\, triangles and hexagons in an easy and fast way. \nVisit Krista’s website at https://www.kristamoser.com/ \nActive Members will receive information by email on how to attend this ZOOM Lecture. If you are not a member\, you can join here . \nWMQG Membership Registration
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/zoom-lecture-730-krista-moser-diamonds-are-a-girls-best-friend/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200728T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200728T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T211108
CREATED:20200630T192336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200630T192555Z
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SUMMARY:WMQG PhD (Projects Half Done) Picnic Event
DESCRIPTION:Who:  West Michigan Quilters Guild Members AND GUESTS \nWhat:  PhD (Projects Half Done) Picnic Event \nWhere:  Hagar Park Maples Picnic Shelter (located in Georgetown Township on the corner of 28th and Bauer Road. Park entrance is on 28th Avenue) \nWhen:  Tuesday\, July 28\, 2020   6:00 p.m. \nWhy:  BECAUSE IT’S GOING TO BE FUN!!!  There will be surprises and prizes!! \n  \nWhat to Bring: \n\nYour mask\nYour own sack dinner\nLawn chair\nFRIENDS!!!\nFinished NICU quilts (our cupboards are empty and there is an urgent need)\n\nDue to our time of self isolation\, we all have completed our PhD’s (projects half done) and everyone wants to see them.  There will be tables/clothesline for hanging quilts. \nMembership sign-ups will be available.
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/wmqg-phd-projects-half-done-picnic-event/
LOCATION:Hagar Park\, 8212 28th Ave\, Georgetown Township\, MI\, 49428\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191125T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191125T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T211108
CREATED:20190517T194731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190926T172005Z
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SUMMARY:Weeks Ringle - Fabric Smackdown
DESCRIPTION:Fabric Smackdown\nYou’ll learn to analyze and understand fabrics then apply what you’ve learned to create palettes for future projects. Learn how a variety of illustration styles\, scales and patterns in fabric make for a more interesting quilt while expanding the range of fabrics you can use with confidence. \n\nStudent supplies needed: Rotary cutting equipment\, journal or sketchbook\, glue stick\, a wide assortment of cotton quilting fabrics from tone-on-tones\, solids\, plaids\, batiks and hand-dyes to large-scale prints. Also bring fabrics that you love but have perplexed you.\nFacility equipment needed: Tables and chairs\nSkill level: Beginner to advanced\nSize limit: 25 students\nNote: This class is a no-sew workshop. It is about the process of understanding and selecting fabrics. Students can document palettes they create by gluing swatches in journals.
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/weeks-ringle-fabric-smackdown/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190924T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T211108
CREATED:20171108T204729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190315T191939Z
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SUMMARY:Pam Buda Lecture - Secrets of Professional Quilters Revealed!
DESCRIPTION:This Power Point presentation is packed full of very useful information that will teach you to use alternative piecing methods for making units\, as well as tips and hints relating to every aspect of quilting. Pam also shares secrets she’s gathered over years of trial & error\, taking classes\, and learning from what fellow designers and national teachers have shared with her. \nThe lesson begins with learning the “Make it larger – Trim it down” techniques.  Pam demonstrates step-by-step techniques for making units (such as Half Square Triangles\, Quarter Square Triangles\, Square-in-a-Square units\, and Flying Geese) larger than they need to be so they can be trimmed down to be squared and the correct size.  These perfectly squared units go on to be perfectly squared blocks\, then squared quilts that lay flat and go together easily!! Many\, many designers and award winning quilters use these techniques and you can too! \nThere are also plenty of tips on a variety of subjects such as general pressing tips\, pressing Four Patches and Pinwheels to lay perfectly flat\, and how to correctly sew Connector Corners\, accurate 1/4 inch seams\, alternate sewing methods for the Corner Square Triangle units\, how to hide flaws and errors\, and so much more! \nAfter watching the Power Point presentation\, Pam will show more than 50 quilts to view up close and personal\, all made with the techniques shown in the presentation. \nYou can see Pam’s artistry at heartspunquilts.blogspot.com \nMembers – Free\nGeneral Admission – $7
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/pam-buda-lecture/
LOCATION:Calvary CRC\, 3500 Byron Center Ave\, SW\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49509\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190924T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190924T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T211108
CREATED:20190315T193523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190814T171508Z
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SUMMARY:Pam Buda - Practice What I Preach Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This is a hands-on lesson of the techniques covered in my lecture Secrets of Professional Quilters ~ Revealed!. The skills taught in this class will be used each and every time you quilt!! Here’s an opportunity for each student to try many new techniques including the “Make It Larger ~ Trim It Down” technique for Half and Quarter Square Triangles\, Flying Geese\, and Square in a square units.  We’ll also cover alternate piecing techniques for the ever popular Corner Square Triangle units.  Students then practice what I demonstrate using my tools and notions to see how they like the technique. \nWe go over a variety of pressing techniques as well.  I can help a quilter struggling with accuracy by working with them to improve the accuracy of their 1/4 inch seam by watching the student and/or have them watch me\, and offer several helpful options. We will cover how best to handle Connector Corners for perfect results\, how to hide flaws and imperfections in the seam allowance\, and so much more!  If any student would like help with general quilting problems such as those described here\, this is an opportunity for one-on-one assistance! \nParticipants prepare and cut the fabrics to make the Practice What I Preach quilt.  They are making the units for the quilt during the workshop. Quilt size: 43″ x 43″ \nThe Heartspun Quilts book of Quilting Hints\, Tips\, Secrets and How-To’s is required for each participant.  It also contains the Practice What I Preach quilt pattern.  Book cost for workshop participants only is $12 (regularly $18)  and will be available the day of class.  (It is not needed prior to class.) \nSupply List for “Practice What I Preach” Workshop
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/pam-buda-practice-what-i-preach/
LOCATION:Calvary Reformed Church\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190923T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190923T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T211108
CREATED:20190315T192824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190814T171228Z
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SUMMARY:Pam Buda - Star String Pin Cushion Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This scrappy pin cushion features a scrappy Sawtooth Star block\, featuring a string paper pieced center!  This adds a little more twinkle to each star! \nThe fundamentals of paper piecing are covered\, as well as tips for choosing just the right fabrics so each student can make their own quilt! \nStar Strings quilt pattern is required.  Pattern price for workshop participants is $5 (regularly $9)  and is available the day of class. \nSupply List for String Star Pin Cushion Workshop
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/pam-buda-star-string-pin-cushion-workshop/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190528T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190528T193000
DTSTAMP:20260609T211108
CREATED:20190107T213024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190107T214854Z
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SUMMARY:Cindy Grisdela Lecture - Journey of An Art Quilter
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered about how to make the transition from traditional quilter to artist? \nCindy Grisdela started out over 25 years ago making quilts using traditional patterns and techniques. With examples from her own quilts\, she will describe how her work evolved into a unique contemporary style that has won awards and is juried into at fine art and craft shows all over the country.
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/cindy-grisdela-lecture-journey-of-an-art-quilter/
LOCATION:Calvary CRC\, 3500 Byron Center Ave\, SW\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49509\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190528T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190528T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T211108
CREATED:20190107T213751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190306T184224Z
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SUMMARY:Cindy Grisdela Workshop - Fire and Ice Bargello-Style Wall Hanging
DESCRIPTION:This is one of my most popular patterns. Combine your favorite black and white fabrics with a trio of brights to make a bargello-style wall hanging that pops with color! You will create “strata” of 2″ strips and then cut them into varying widths to create your design. The finished size is 34″ w x 39″ h. \nBasic sewing skills and a sewing machine in good working order necessary. Confident beginner to advanced level. \nClick here for class supply list.
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/cindy-grisdela-workshop-fire-and-ice-bargello-style-wall-hanging/
LOCATION:Calvary CRC\, 3500 Byron Center Ave\, SW\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49509\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190122T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190122T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T211108
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190123T024943Z
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SUMMARY:Sue Cortese LECTURE
DESCRIPTION:Jan. 22\, 2019:  Tonight’s WMQG Meeting and Lecture have been canceled due to weather.\n\n“My Quilting Journey”\nIn this lecture\, Sue will take people through the quilts that she has made. From some of her first quilts to some of her most recent quilts. \nWhen she started quilting\, her quest was to make a quilt from every pattern and technique. This challenge has led her to take classes from some of the top national educators and create a diverse and varied stockpile of quilts. \nSue will talk about what she has learned about color\, pattern\, balance\, and variety. Originality has also been a big thing for her. When she started out\, she was following patterns\, but tried to find a way to put her own touch into each quilt. During the lecture\, Sue will go through some of her milestone quilts:  her first ribbon winner\, her first original design\, her first published quilt\, etc. She will talk about what was successful and what was not.
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/sue-cortese-lecture/
LOCATION:Calvary CRC\, 3500 Byron Center Ave\, SW\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49509\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190122T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T211108
CREATED:20181129T220720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190114T215319Z
UID:1098-1548147600-1548172800@wmqg.org
SUMMARY:Sue Cortese Workshop - Hawaiian Applique'
DESCRIPTION:In this class\, you will be creating our own unique appliqué piece\, combining a unique snow dyed background with a solid color applied piece.  We will work on creating our own paper folded design\, however\, there will be Hawaiian patterns to work from or trace.  The back ground pieces may be made in a separate class or can be purchased from the instructor.  We will walk through the process alignment\, basting\, and needle turn appliqué (sewing around curves\, point and crotches). \nClass length: 6 hours. \nLevel: Intermediate \nSupply List – Hawaiian Applique’ \n 
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/sue-cortese-workshop-hawaiian-applique/
LOCATION:Calvary CRC\, 3500 Byron Center Ave\, SW\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49509\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190121T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T211108
CREATED:20181129T214351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190114T214936Z
UID:1089-1548093600-1548104400@wmqg.org
SUMMARY:Sue Cortese Workshop - Snow/Ice Dyeing
DESCRIPTION:In this class\, we will explore the serendipity that is snow/ice dyeing.  We will be using Procion MX Fiber Reactive dyes and either snow or ice to help disperse and distribute the dyes onto the fabric.  We will explore different folding and scrunching techniques to see the textures that they create in the dyeing process.  This dyeing technique gives the fabric a watercolor type effect.  When snow is not available\, ice can be used as a substitute.  This process is not for the control freak…the person who wants to controlled outcomes or doesn’t handle a bit of messiness.  Dyes\, auxiliary chemicals and supplies are provided as part of a kit fee.  Fabric can provided upon request prior to class.  Students will still need to provide containers and other supplies.  Samples of snow dyed fabric are below. \nClass length: 3 hours. \nLevel:  Beginner \nSupply List: Ice/Snow Dyeing
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/sue-cortese-workshop-snow-ice-dyeing/
LOCATION:Calvary CRC\, 3500 Byron Center Ave\, SW\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49509\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181128T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181128T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T211108
CREATED:20180430T221836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181121T184606Z
UID:919-1543395600-1543420800@wmqg.org
SUMMARY:Kari Schell WORKSHOP - Pictoral Foundations Using Electric Quilt
DESCRIPTION:Pictoral Foundations Using Electric Quilt\nTake your favorite photo (or even an applique block) and convert it to a pieced block that can be foundation pieced! This class will cover how to draft one of a kind foundation patterns. We will start with the basics of foundation piecing and graduate to some of the more complex design possibilities. \nLevel: intermediate \nFee:  $50 for members.\n$60 for non-members.
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/kari-schell-workshop-pictoral-foundations-using-electric-quilt/
LOCATION:Calvary CRC\, 3500 Byron Center Ave\, SW\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49509\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181127T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181127T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T211108
CREATED:20180430T214902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180806T190534Z
UID:904-1543345200-1543352400@wmqg.org
SUMMARY:Kari Schell LECTURE
DESCRIPTION:Trunk Show plus Using Specialty Rulers for enhanced Speed & Accuracy\nPrepare to be educated as Kari describes her design process\, shows beautiful quilts\, and demonstrate useful tools. During this lecture\, you will see several quilts from her current designs and sneak peeks at new projects. \nMany of Kari’s projects utilize over-sized piecing and subsequent trim-downs with rulers from Deb Tucker’s Studio 180 Design. She will share tips for effectively using these rulers. \nVisit her webiste:  www.onpointquilter.com
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/kari-schell-lecture/
LOCATION:Calvary CRC\, 3500 Byron Center Ave\, SW\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49509\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181127T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181127T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T211108
CREATED:20180430T221625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181121T184649Z
UID:917-1543309200-1543334400@wmqg.org
SUMMARY:Kari Schell WORKSHOP - Introduction to Electric Quilt 8
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Electric Quilt 8\nFull Day Workshop\nElectric Quilt has just released EQ8 (the first release in over 7 years). This version has an entirely new look and feel which Kari thinks you are really going to enjoy learning. \nThis class will cover basic navigation of the software\, creating a new project\, using the libraries\, using Quick Quilts for fast projects\, adding borders\, coloring tools/fabrics\, creating quilt labels and printing quilts\, blocks\, fabric yardage estimates\, rotary cutting\, and foundation patterns. By the end of class\, you will be comfortable working with the program and be able to explore additional features on your own. \nUsers of all levels are welcome\, with special emphasis on beginners. \nFee:  $50 for members.\n$60 for non-members.
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/kari-schell-workshop-introduction-to-electric-quilt-8/
LOCATION:Calvary CRC\, 3500 Byron Center Ave\, SW\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49509\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181023T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181023T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T211108
CREATED:20171108T204817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180525T113826Z
UID:638-1540319400-1540328400@wmqg.org
SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/board-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Calvary CRC\, 3500 Byron Center Ave\, SW\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49509\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181007
DTSTAMP:20260609T211108
CREATED:20180613T012448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180613T012448Z
UID:960-1538697600-1538870399@wmqg.org
SUMMARY:Quilts on the Grand Quilt Show
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/quilts-on-the-grand-quilt-show/
LOCATION:Delta Plex
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180925T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180925T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T211108
CREATED:20180430T221152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180627T192727Z
UID:915-1537866000-1537891200@wmqg.org
SUMMARY:Lenore Crawford WORKSHOP - Blended Fabric Collages
DESCRIPTION:Blended Fabric Collages\nAll Day Workshop\nUsing tiny pieces of fabric\, about ½” in size\, each student will create blended fabric collages to take home and frame. \nDesigning will focus on value to create depth and texture. Fabric paints are used to enhance trees. Finished size of projects are 4.5″ X 6.5″ and are glued to an 8″ X 10″ mat board to be framed later by the student. \nA $15 supplies fee required. \nSupplies List \nI will have some of the tools available for purchase if students aren’t able to find them: \n\n18 mm and 28 mm rotary cutters\ncraft knife like X-Acto\nsmall scissors\nlarge tweezers\npaintbrushes\nfabric paint sets\npermanent glue\n\nI supply the following: \n\nAll fabric for the design\nmuslin to fuse to\nFusible web (Misty Fuse)\nFabric paints\nParchment paper\nPaper plate and cup\n\nStudents should bring: \n\nLarge tweezers like beading tweezers\nParchment paper or Teflon ironing sheet\nIron/ironing pad\nSmall Elmer’s Glue\nRotary cutter (28 mm is a very functional size) and cutting mat at least 12″ X 12″ or larger\nSmall angular paintbrushes for detail painting: ½” angular\, ¼” angular\, 1/8″ angular\, 0 liner. (Brushes will be available for purchase in class if preferred. I do not loan brushes.)\nWaste sack (this is a very messy technique!)\nZiploc bag in which to take leftovers home
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/lenore-crawford-workshop-blended-fabric-collages/
LOCATION:Calvary CRC\, 3500 Byron Center Ave\, SW\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49509\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180924T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T211108
CREATED:20180430T220106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180604T190051Z
UID:908-1537812000-1537822800@wmqg.org
SUMMARY:Lenore Crawford WORKSHOP - Fusing & Fabric Painting to Create Realistic Fabric Art
DESCRIPTION:Fusing and Fabric Painting to Create Realistic Fabric Art\nThree-hour Workshop\nIn this lecture/demo\, Lenore’s fusing technique will be shown through lecture slides and demonstration. She will demonstrate how to create a small fused project working from a photo transferred to freezer paper and then muslin. Her fusing technique using Misty Fuse™ will be shown along with her fabric painting on the finished design which adds depth and detail to the piece. She then finishes the piece with batting\, backing\, and free-motion sewing\, changing threads constantly to add even more depth to the finished piece.
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/lenore-crawford-workshop-fusing-fabric-painting-to-create-realistic-fabric-art/
LOCATION:Calvary CRC\, 3500 Byron Center Ave\, SW\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49509\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180828T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180828T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T211108
CREATED:20171108T204150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180525T114038Z
UID:633-1535481000-1535486400@wmqg.org
SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/board-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Calvary CRC\, 3500 Byron Center Ave\, SW\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49509\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board
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