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The Fine Art of Fiber (FAOF) is one of the oldest and most prestigious needle art shows in the Midwest. FAOF is the combined efforts of Illinois Quilters Inc., North Suburban NeedleArts Guild and Weavers Guild of the North Shore. The combined show and sale is an outgrowth of earlier exhibits and sales that date back to 1981.
See the Fine Art of Fiber web site for full information.
What exactly is an art quilt? What can you look for in the art quilt category at a quilt show? Deborah will share an overview of art quilting materials and techniques. This is a great program for guilds who want to get a taste of the art quilting world… even if they make mostly traditional quilts.
Deborah Boschert is an artist, author and teacher. She creates art quilts with layers of fabric, paint and stitching. The personal symbols and details in her work reflect her experiences and feelings about places she’s lived and the things she’s done. In her art quilts, the tiny details are as important as the over-all design. As in life, every-day little joys complement the bigger adventures. Deborah also serves on the board of Studio Art Quilt Associates. She lives near Dallas, TX with her husband and two kids. She loves to travel, do crossword puzzles, drink coffee, practice yoga and listen to podcasts.
For more information see:
https://www.deborahsstudio.com/
Explore eight design guides that get the creative juices flowing. Look at examples of captivating compositions from fine art and the quilt world. Create a “sketch” for each of the design guides using fused fabrics. Learn to edit, audition and improvise using a super helpful design checklist. Consider adding details with machine and hand stitching. Your completed set of fabric sketches can be used for reference and inspiration for future art quilts.
The hotel will provide a light dinner Friday night, three meals Saturday, and a buffet brunch on Sunday morning. Go to bed early or stay up sewing all night. Each of us will have a 6-foot work table, but cutting and ironing stations are shared. And bring your show-and-tell! We'd love to see your work. We plan at least two workshops to help you improve your quilting techniques. A freebie table will also be offered. In addition, a Fat Quarter Swap will provide just the right touch for a bit of socializing. Registration fees are $350 (double occupancy, shared room) or $450 (single occupancy). Return your registration form with a $150 deposit to hold your spot. You can do the complete registration on the website, or print the form and hand it in with a check at the meeting or send to the IQI mailbox. (Illinois Quilters, Inc., P.O. Box 39, Wilmette, IL 60091) We prefer that you use the web-based payment system as it sends a complete report to the treasurer and event registrar.
The hotel will provide a light dinner Friday night, three meals Saturday, and a buffet brunch on Sunday morning. Go to bed early or stay up sewing all night. Each of us will have a 6-foot work table, but cutting and ironing stations are shared. And bring your show-and-tell! We'd love to see your work. We plan at least two workshops to help you improve your quilting techniques. A freebie table will also be offered. In addition, a Fat Quarter Swap will provide just the right touch for a bit of socializing.
Registration fees are $350 (double occupancy, shared room) or $450 (single occupancy). Return your registration form with a $150 deposit to hold your spot. You can do the complete registration on the website, or print the form and hand it in with a check at the meeting or send to the IQI mailbox. (Illinois Quilters, Inc., P.O. Box 39, Wilmette, IL 60091)
We prefer that you use the web-based payment system as it sends a complete report to the treasurer and event registrar.
My Kaleidoscope Journey or 14 years of Show and Tell
A longtime exhibitor at FAOF, Edrene Heiss has developed a special affinity for kaleidoscope quilts. Her work elicits "oohs" and "ahs" from FAOF visitors and raises the question "How does she do that?"
At our February meeting, Edrene will present a trunk show of her kaleidoscope work and explain exactly how she achieves visual complexity using simple construction techniques. Spoiler alert: It's done with mirror images!
Join Edrene Heiss on Saturday for a playdate to make a lovely kaleidoscopic fan wall hanging. Taking inspiration from your favorite background fabric, you can explore Edrene's extensive collection of bilaterally symmetric fabrics to create unique fan shapes for your art piece. The workshop fee includes enough gridded fusible webbing and fabrics to make 3 fans.
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(Lutheran church of the Ascension)
A humorous, educational and interactive lecture including a game with prizes! I’ll take you on a trip around the globe with the quilts from my exhibit that debuted in April 2017 at International Quilt Festival in Chicago and was at Houston in October that year. Learn how I found my inspiration, the stitches I used and the finishing techniques I employed.
About Catherine:
Catherine was born and raised in the northwest of England and now lives in Naperville, IL.
She believes we all have an innate need to create in some sphere of our lives, being made in the image of a creator God. Quilting is her outlet of choice. She shares her love of quilting as an inspiration to others. She has found that as she passes on the knowledgeshe has gained on her journey she learns more tips and techniques that take here still further.
She has contributed to several magazines , has 2 books, and has appeared on Quilting Arts TV.
Use Catherine’s pre printed design to learn your choice of embroidery stitches. The class can be tailored to fit the skill level of the group. Everyone welcome!
Learn to make a beautiful bowl or table runner from clothes line and fabric on the sewing machine. We’ll start with the basic no fuss techniques, then choose your project and start stitching. Go home with the skills necessary to start your next fabulous piece.
Imagine a world where every seam you stitch is perfect...every block true to size. Can you also imagine precisely matching stripes, accurately piecing circles (with ease!), and eliminating bias stretch forever? Wanna dream even more? Imagine never having to rip again! Sue Heinz guarantees you will achieve your wildest piecing dreams when you use this simple technique that requires no pins, clips, or gadgets. A MUST-SEE lecture that will ROCK your piecing world! Sue will have books and notions to sell after the lecture.
Sue Heinz has brewed up energy-infused, organic designs that will look stunning on your next quilt! Based on her book by the same name, this class will leave you filled to the brim with new grid, block, and linear designs that are easy to master – especially with Sue’s one-on-one teaching style. So, what are you waiting for? Come play – leave caffeinated! Handouts will be provided at a cost of $5 per student.
Meetings and Workshops:
Lutheran Church of the Ascension
460 Sunset Ridge Road
Northfield, IL 60093
Contact Information:
Info@illinoisquilters.org
Illinois Quilters, Inc.
P.O. Box 39
Wilmette, IL 60091
Service Quilting:
Immanuel Lutheran Church
School Building (2nd driveway)
1850 Chestnut Avenue
Glenview, IL 60025
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