Fun with Wool ... and Roseann Kermes!

We celebrated our 30th Anniversary by having two "Quilt Rock Stars" visit and teach!  So we divided our participants into two groups!  Such a pleasure to have received instruction from them in a small sized group.  They were able to give each member individual assistance ... what a luxury!

Saturday

Roseann Kermes introduced herself and introduced our members to the world of wool applique'!  We immediately began our journey with a small "warm-up" project.

Members got right to work ...

... with giggles ...

... smiles ...

... and fun conversation!

In the afternoon ...

... we went to work ...

... on our holiday themed mats!

New stitches ...

... and new skills were learned and used!

Sunday

Roseann began Sunday with the same projects ...

... but new faces!

Loads of fun ...

... learning ...

... instruction ...

... and fun!

Most members were unfamiliar with wool applique'.  It was great to learn new skills from a master like Roseann!  The opportunity to learn from her individually was such a privilege!  And she made it fun!

Let's Get this Party Started!

The party began Friday (7/29) night ...

... with an amazing potluck dinner!

It wouldn't be a party without a game!  Marianne organized a Lego Sewing Machine kit for everyone present ...

... so fun to watch everyone put their machines together!  Special thanks to Marianne for all she did to make it possible ... and fun!

Our Gold Medalist ... Shannon!

Silver Medalist ... Denna!

Bronze Medalist ... Erica!

Photo by Diane U

The highlight of the evening was Sherri Falls' Trunk Show!

Photo by Diane U

We were introduced to her as a designer, quilter, wife and mother.

Photo by Diane U

Her talent was center stage as she shared 50+ items!

Photo by Diane U

Each quilt with a history behind it!

Photo by Diane U

All her quilts were passed around and held by every member ... sew inspiring!  Sherri's exceptional trunk show was the perfect way to begin our weekend celebration!  

30th Anniversary Quilt Show!

We were thrilled to celebrate our 30th Anniversary by including a quilt show!

Shannon had the courage to take on this task!  She assembled a committee and made it happen for all of Cordova to enjoy!  We are so grateful for her leadership!

Having a facility like the Cordova Center allows us the opportunity to display our quilts in a way that made them accessible to the entire community!

 City staff worked with our members to include every quilt that was submitted.

 Because this was our third quilt show in thirty years it was a bit crowded ...

 ... but an abundance of quilts is a good great thing!

It was fun to relive our past quilt experiences by viewing the quilts in public.

 We had too many quilts for the gallery ...

 ... so over spill filled the railing in the Atrium!

This ended up being a great way to display large quilts.

 Thanks again to Shannon, her committee, and the City of Cordova for making our 3rd Quilt Show possible!  It was a success in every way!  It was such a thrill to see the work of our members honored!

More Celebration Updates!

The Third Cordova Northwind Quilters' Guild Quilt Show

The party has started!  Make sure to drop by the City Center and see our celebratory Quilt Show!  Hats off to Shannon E. and her committee for a job well done!  Thanks to the city staff who worked hard to make this happen for us!  Be sure to visit the quilts in the gallery before Friday evening, as those quilts will be taken down to accommodate the classes held there over the weekend!

Membership Potluck and This n' That Trunk Show

Be sure to contact Diane U. about participating in the potluck dinner on Friday, July 29th at 6:30 pm in the Atrium.  Immediately following dinner, our national instructors will be introduced and Sherri Falls will present her trunk show!

Both of our instructors, Roseann Kermes and Sherri Falls will have items for purchase available after the trunk show.  They can accept credit cards, checks and cash (if it is the exact change).

Class Assignments

Everything was done to make sure that you were scheduled with the quilters you identified.  We have 20 participants and they have been divided into two groups.  The Green Group will begin Saturday with Sherri Falls and the Blue Group will be with Roseann Kermes.  On Sunday, the groups will rotate.  Class assignments are as follows:

Green Group-Patchwork/Wool             Blue Group-Wool/Patchwork

 Valerie Covel                                         Terri Stavig

 Barb Hanson                                         Diane Ujioka

 Terry Bonnell                                         Marianne Pitchford

 Susie Scutt                                            Lila Koplin

 Shannon Evans                                     Neva Nolan

 Sam Greenwood                                   Barb Cave

 Kay Adams                                            Erica Swenson

 Christina Schlegel                                 Cece Wiese

 Jackie Ladd                                           Tori Baker

 Kim Kiml                                                Denna Francischetti

Class Preparation and Schedule

This information can be found on this post.
A reminder that the Green Group should bring their sewing machine, equipment and supplies Friday evening in order to set up immediately following the evening program.  The classroom will have both a cutting and pressing station, so it is not necessary to bring irons, ironing boards and cutting mats. The Blue group needs to bring the same items on Saturday to set up after 4:00 while the first group is cleaning up.

Refreshments

Participants are encouraged to bring snacks to share.  Bring them to the kitchen each morning.  Barb H., Marianne P. and Lila K will see that each classroom has a well supplied snack table.  We made the decision to NOT make coffee every morning, as fresh coffee is available across the street or you are welcome to bring your own! We have a special prize for the quilter that brings the most snacks to share! ;-)

Instagram Users

We have created a hashtag ... it is ... #cnwq30 ... please use it as you prepare and participant in this event!  It is a way for us to create our own photo album!  How fun is that?

All for now!  See you soon!  Party on!

Anniversary Party Updates!

The fun begins in less than two weeks!  Members are excited to get this party started!

Schedule Details

Friday, July 29th - Cordova Center Atrium
   6:30 pm            Member Potluck (Guild Members only)
                            Meet and Greet with our national Instructors
                   
   7:30 pm            Formal Introductions (Open to the community)
                            Introduction of Roseann Kermes
                            Introduction of Sherri Falls
                            This n' That Trunk Show

   8:30 pm            Green Group sets up their sewing machines in the Gallery for Saturday

Saturday, July 30th - Cordova Center
   8:45                  Class Participants arrive.
                            Green Group in the Gallery, Blue Group in Community Room A

   9:00 -noon        Class in session

   Noon                 Lunch (on your own)

   1:00 - 4:00 pm  Class in session

   4:00 - 4:30 pm  Blue Group sets up their sewing machines in the Gallery for Sunday

Sunday, July 31st - Cordova Center
   8:45                  Class Participants arrive.
                            Blue Group in the Gallery, Green Group in Community Room A

   9:00 -noon        Class in session

   Noon                 Lunch (on your own)

   1:00 - 4:00 pm  Class in session

   4:00 - 4:30 pm  Clean-Up and Good-Byes

Potluck and Snacks

Diane Ujioka has volunteered to be in charge of the membership potluck dinner on Friday.  If you have questions or concerns please contact her via phone or email.

Marianne Pitchford, Barb Hanson and Lila Koplin will be organizing snacks for the classrooms.  We ask that if you donate snacks, bring enough for use in both classrooms.  Deliver snacks to the kitchen.  They will set them up on tables in each classroom.  Thanks in advance for contributing ... snacks make every event more fun!  During our Wrap-Up on Sunday, a special door prize will be given to our Party Snack Champion!

Class Preparation

Wool Applique' with Roseann Kermes

Participants need to bring the following:

• #9 embroidery needles
• small applique' pins
• small sharp scissors
• basting glue, such as Roxann's or Jilily
• $45.00 payment for kits  

Crafty Basket and Patchwork Fun with Sherri Falls

• Sherri suggests that participants have their projects cut out before class begins.  That way we can spend most of our time sewing!
• Bring all supplies and equipment listed for the patterns or design you've chosen.
• A cutting and pressing section will be set up for use in the room.
• Participants need to bring the usual equipment (rotary cutters, rulers, thread, etc) required for piecing.

We're celebrating 30 years of fun and creativity!

If you have further questions or concerns, please contact Terri Stavig at 5581 or tsdillydally81@gmail.com