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July 10th, 2018 Doris Hruska
www.forever-quilting.com
www.facebook.com/forever.quilting
How to prepare & Machine quilt continuously lecture and trunk show at Riverwalk Quilt Guild- nonmembers welcome with a lecture admission fee or join the guild, we’d love to have you! Dorie comes to you with 16 years of experience quilting for customers. Efficiency (and customer satisfaction) is the key to a successful business and essential to completing as many quilts as our hearts desire. We will discuss the basics of preparing and loading your quilt, so that it finishes square, flat and balanced, or almost. Then you will learn some basic strategies for custom machine quilting continuously across your quilt top for fast finish. Please visit her website https://www.forever-quilting.com/, Instagram for Doris Hruska, and her Facebook account for more information or photos of her work.
Workshop*: July 11th, 2018 Finding Your Path
In this drawing class you will learn the strategies Dorie uses to find the continuous path around pieced blocks. Then take it to the next level by connecting these free motion designs across the width of the quilt top. You will also learn how to quilt these designs in a square grid that has been marked with a stencil. Great for borders or sashing. Based on Dorie's book, Making Connections. Students are encouraged to bring quilt tops for design discussion. Fee is $45, supply list is pencil, notebook, erasure, unfinished quilt tops, disappearing pencil/chalk pencil, ruler, your creativity. Time is 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Woodridge, subject to space requirements of enrollment. Deliver checks to 640 Kendridge Ct, AURORA, IL 60502. You may pay up to two days prior to class for your spot.
August 14, 2018 Kathy Flowers
Please welcome Kathy Flowers, a Chicagoland quilter whose patriotic passion is palpable. Her lecture is “A Patriotic Journey” and her book, Oh Glory, is a funding source for military veterans in Illinois. As an Aurafil ambassador, some embroidery work with thicker threads are used in an artistic flare. Her quilting designs may help feature some items from the stash in the closet. Her work includes Quilts of Valor for veterans. https://www.piecesofdreams-kathy.com
September 11th, 2018 School House - You have heard of speed dating? School house tutorials is held in a similar rotating fashion through stations. Each station will provide a 15-20 minute learning opportunity to learn new techniques.
October 16th, 2018 Small Quilt Auction - See last year's page to see a sampling of the many creative items our guild members contribute to this event. It's an enjoyable evening and a wonderful opportunity to do some gift shopping!
November 13th, 2018 Karen K. Buckley - "Album of a Quilter"
Karen is a nationally known quilter who has published multiple books, patterns, and DVDs. She has designed her own line of notions including Perfect Circles, Perfect Scissors, and Perfect Adjustable Rulers. She has completed over 350 quilts which have received numerous awards at shows around the country, been published in magazines and calendars, and even displayed in the US Capitol building. Her specialty is appliqué, both by hand and by machine.
During the guild meeting, Karen will take us on a journey through her growth as a quilter. We will see how her passion began with her first quilt and how she developed her technique and style throughout her years of experience up to the present day. She will share the important things she has learned along the way. Also included in the presentation is a virtual tour of Karen’s home and quilt studio.
Workshop*: Join us for a one day hand appliqué workshop where Karen will teach her techniques for perfect points, curves, circles, and stems. You will work on her pattern Bluebird of Happiness which includes a little reverse appliqué for some added fun. The workshop will take place at NIU Naperville Campus on Wednesday, November 14th from 9 am to 4 pm. The cost is $70 per person which includes lunch. A $20 supply kit will be available for purchase from the instructor on the day of the workshop. See the supply list for more details. For more information or to register for the workshop, please contact Susan Akre at SusanAkre@gmail.com.
December 11th, 2018 We are changing things up with “Not your Grandmother’s Quilt” by Cheryl Sleboda. Cheryl is a fiber artist who "loves to manipulate fabric and also light up her work with LED lights. Whether it’s heirloom, dimensional fabric manipulations like smocking, pleating, or tucking, or cutting edge technology like LEDs, microprocessors, or circuitry, Cheryl's work combines design and innovation for unique fabric art."http://muppin.com/wordpress/.
Workshop*: December 12th. Please check back for workshop location and details.
January 8th, 2019 Holiday Party & Rummage Sale
February 12, 2019 Catherine Redford Our very own Catherine Redford will share her eclectic style of quilting. Catherine is a member of the Fiber Art Divas, an art group that meets at Naperville Art League and of PAQA, the professional art quilt group. In 2012 Catherine co-founded the Naperville Modern Quilters Guild to further explore the modern quilt aesthetic. Catherine will share her lecture "Trip Around The World with Folk Stitches". Join us for an evening with Catherine, who provides a humorous, educational and interactive lecture including a game with prizes! Catherine will take us on a trip around the globe with quilts from her exhibit that debuted in April 2017 at the International Quilt Festival in Chicago and was at Houston in October that year.
March 12th, 2019 Christa Watson,Christa Quilts . Christa Watson “How Do I Quilt It?” Prize winning modern quilter, Bernina Ambassador, multiple book author, fabric and pattern designer, Quilt Las Vegas show and Points West Quilt show Las Vegas, in Australia and Tasmania, multiple years at QuiltCon, the modern quilt guild convention. Her sense of geometry and color usage will infuse energy into your quilting artistry.
Lecture description: Planning and preparation is key for fun, stress free quilting. Learn how I baste my quilts, make a quilting plan, choose thread colors, divide and conquer each task, and apply rich texture with little to no marking of the quilt.
Quilt gallery: https://christaquilts.com/gallery-of-quilts-from-my-books/
For our own RQG Quilt show, Christa Watson tutorial for hanging sleeves https://christaquilts.com/2015/01/07/tutorial-how-to-make-a-hanging-sleeve-for-your-quilt
Workshop*: March 13th: Christa Watson. “Modern Machine Quilting: Walking Foot and Free Motion” (6 hours plus lunch break). This nationally popular workshop will be taught at NIU Naperville Center on Diehl Rd in Naperville. 8:30a coffee, Class 9a to 4p, with lunch included. $70 “Modern Machine Quilting: Walking Foot and Free Motion” is for all levels, discussion on basting, tools, supplies that ease the job and completing a fabulous quilt! Take your quilts to the next level by adding depth and dimension to your designs. The secret is learning to let go of perfection by creating asymmetrical textures that require little to no marking of the quilt. Unleash the potential of your domestic machine by utilizing both freemotion quilting and walking foot techniques. Practice on pre-basted fabric and batting samples, or use up leftover quilt blocks.
Note: please be sure you know how to use your sewing machine and switch out your feet. Unfortunately, we won’t have time in class to trouble shoot your machine.
April 9th 2019, Riverwalk Quilter's Guild serves the needs of others in this yearly event. Philanthropy Sew-In
May 14, 2019 Kris Vierra,Lincoln, NE Quilter on the Run.
“The Evolution of an Accidental Quilt Designer". A lecture/trunk show, Kris shares stories about how she learned to quilt, the lessons and inspirations she learned along the way. See her award winning and not-so-award winning beginner quilts. Kris shares her enthusiasm for everyone to be inspired, not intimidated, by the quilts of others. Her website is: quilterontherun.com
Workshop*: “Kris Vierra Workshop” May 15th, consists of two parts on drawing topics.
1. Fillers 9:30-12:30p,
2. Mendhi 1p-4pm - Mendhi is a great artistic skill, used by henna tattoo artists. Train your brain to move your hands. Applicable to regular and long-arm sewing machines.
$50 total, includes lunch@Quilters Quest, in Woodridge. See Kris' website for examples of both classes.
June 11, 2019 Anniversary Party - Happy Birthday Riverwalk Quilters!!! Excitement is building, you don't want to miss this! Stay tuned for a rundown of events!
July, 2019 Pending
August 13th, 14th 2019 Rebecca Bryan @Bryan House Quilts
Bryan House Quilts – modern designs | classic inspiration | playful color.
MODERN DESIGNS | CLASSIC INSPIRATION | PLAYFUL COLOR. Rebecca is an international speaker with not your usual color combinations or patterns. Guild lecture: Playful Color Theory.
Workshop*: Playful Color Workshop. Please check back for more details.
* Note: Workshops are filled on a first come, first served basis. Bring your checkbook, credit/debit card to guild meetings for workshops. Sign up with payment early to ensure your participation and class availability. If a participant is unable to attend a workshop, the student must responsibly contact the workshop coordinator for a replacement student to attend from the existing waiting list. No refunds issued unless a workshop is cancelled. No attendees at 2 months prior to class may result in workshop cancellation. Thank you for your understanding, and keep learning to quilt!
Important: Some lectures may look the same on paper, but each presenter is unique in their approach, artistic and teaching style, tips, tricks, and space-solving approaches. Learn something whatever your style, ability level and interest to apply to your own projects. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from some recognized talents coming to our own backyard.
www.forever-quilting.com
www.facebook.com/forever.quilting
How to prepare & Machine quilt continuously lecture and trunk show at Riverwalk Quilt Guild- nonmembers welcome with a lecture admission fee or join the guild, we’d love to have you! Dorie comes to you with 16 years of experience quilting for customers. Efficiency (and customer satisfaction) is the key to a successful business and essential to completing as many quilts as our hearts desire. We will discuss the basics of preparing and loading your quilt, so that it finishes square, flat and balanced, or almost. Then you will learn some basic strategies for custom machine quilting continuously across your quilt top for fast finish. Please visit her website https://www.forever-quilting.com/, Instagram for Doris Hruska, and her Facebook account for more information or photos of her work.
Workshop*: July 11th, 2018 Finding Your Path
In this drawing class you will learn the strategies Dorie uses to find the continuous path around pieced blocks. Then take it to the next level by connecting these free motion designs across the width of the quilt top. You will also learn how to quilt these designs in a square grid that has been marked with a stencil. Great for borders or sashing. Based on Dorie's book, Making Connections. Students are encouraged to bring quilt tops for design discussion. Fee is $45, supply list is pencil, notebook, erasure, unfinished quilt tops, disappearing pencil/chalk pencil, ruler, your creativity. Time is 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Woodridge, subject to space requirements of enrollment. Deliver checks to 640 Kendridge Ct, AURORA, IL 60502. You may pay up to two days prior to class for your spot.
August 14, 2018 Kathy Flowers
Please welcome Kathy Flowers, a Chicagoland quilter whose patriotic passion is palpable. Her lecture is “A Patriotic Journey” and her book, Oh Glory, is a funding source for military veterans in Illinois. As an Aurafil ambassador, some embroidery work with thicker threads are used in an artistic flare. Her quilting designs may help feature some items from the stash in the closet. Her work includes Quilts of Valor for veterans. https://www.piecesofdreams-kathy.com
September 11th, 2018 School House - You have heard of speed dating? School house tutorials is held in a similar rotating fashion through stations. Each station will provide a 15-20 minute learning opportunity to learn new techniques.
October 16th, 2018 Small Quilt Auction - See last year's page to see a sampling of the many creative items our guild members contribute to this event. It's an enjoyable evening and a wonderful opportunity to do some gift shopping!
November 13th, 2018 Karen K. Buckley - "Album of a Quilter"
Karen is a nationally known quilter who has published multiple books, patterns, and DVDs. She has designed her own line of notions including Perfect Circles, Perfect Scissors, and Perfect Adjustable Rulers. She has completed over 350 quilts which have received numerous awards at shows around the country, been published in magazines and calendars, and even displayed in the US Capitol building. Her specialty is appliqué, both by hand and by machine.
During the guild meeting, Karen will take us on a journey through her growth as a quilter. We will see how her passion began with her first quilt and how she developed her technique and style throughout her years of experience up to the present day. She will share the important things she has learned along the way. Also included in the presentation is a virtual tour of Karen’s home and quilt studio.
Workshop*: Join us for a one day hand appliqué workshop where Karen will teach her techniques for perfect points, curves, circles, and stems. You will work on her pattern Bluebird of Happiness which includes a little reverse appliqué for some added fun. The workshop will take place at NIU Naperville Campus on Wednesday, November 14th from 9 am to 4 pm. The cost is $70 per person which includes lunch. A $20 supply kit will be available for purchase from the instructor on the day of the workshop. See the supply list for more details. For more information or to register for the workshop, please contact Susan Akre at SusanAkre@gmail.com.
December 11th, 2018 We are changing things up with “Not your Grandmother’s Quilt” by Cheryl Sleboda. Cheryl is a fiber artist who "loves to manipulate fabric and also light up her work with LED lights. Whether it’s heirloom, dimensional fabric manipulations like smocking, pleating, or tucking, or cutting edge technology like LEDs, microprocessors, or circuitry, Cheryl's work combines design and innovation for unique fabric art."http://muppin.com/wordpress/.
Workshop*: December 12th. Please check back for workshop location and details.
January 8th, 2019 Holiday Party & Rummage Sale
February 12, 2019 Catherine Redford Our very own Catherine Redford will share her eclectic style of quilting. Catherine is a member of the Fiber Art Divas, an art group that meets at Naperville Art League and of PAQA, the professional art quilt group. In 2012 Catherine co-founded the Naperville Modern Quilters Guild to further explore the modern quilt aesthetic. Catherine will share her lecture "Trip Around The World with Folk Stitches". Join us for an evening with Catherine, who provides a humorous, educational and interactive lecture including a game with prizes! Catherine will take us on a trip around the globe with quilts from her exhibit that debuted in April 2017 at the International Quilt Festival in Chicago and was at Houston in October that year.
March 12th, 2019 Christa Watson,Christa Quilts . Christa Watson “How Do I Quilt It?” Prize winning modern quilter, Bernina Ambassador, multiple book author, fabric and pattern designer, Quilt Las Vegas show and Points West Quilt show Las Vegas, in Australia and Tasmania, multiple years at QuiltCon, the modern quilt guild convention. Her sense of geometry and color usage will infuse energy into your quilting artistry.
Lecture description: Planning and preparation is key for fun, stress free quilting. Learn how I baste my quilts, make a quilting plan, choose thread colors, divide and conquer each task, and apply rich texture with little to no marking of the quilt.
Quilt gallery: https://christaquilts.com/gallery-of-quilts-from-my-books/
For our own RQG Quilt show, Christa Watson tutorial for hanging sleeves https://christaquilts.com/2015/01/07/tutorial-how-to-make-a-hanging-sleeve-for-your-quilt
Workshop*: March 13th: Christa Watson. “Modern Machine Quilting: Walking Foot and Free Motion” (6 hours plus lunch break). This nationally popular workshop will be taught at NIU Naperville Center on Diehl Rd in Naperville. 8:30a coffee, Class 9a to 4p, with lunch included. $70 “Modern Machine Quilting: Walking Foot and Free Motion” is for all levels, discussion on basting, tools, supplies that ease the job and completing a fabulous quilt! Take your quilts to the next level by adding depth and dimension to your designs. The secret is learning to let go of perfection by creating asymmetrical textures that require little to no marking of the quilt. Unleash the potential of your domestic machine by utilizing both freemotion quilting and walking foot techniques. Practice on pre-basted fabric and batting samples, or use up leftover quilt blocks.
Note: please be sure you know how to use your sewing machine and switch out your feet. Unfortunately, we won’t have time in class to trouble shoot your machine.
April 9th 2019, Riverwalk Quilter's Guild serves the needs of others in this yearly event. Philanthropy Sew-In
May 14, 2019 Kris Vierra,Lincoln, NE Quilter on the Run.
“The Evolution of an Accidental Quilt Designer". A lecture/trunk show, Kris shares stories about how she learned to quilt, the lessons and inspirations she learned along the way. See her award winning and not-so-award winning beginner quilts. Kris shares her enthusiasm for everyone to be inspired, not intimidated, by the quilts of others. Her website is: quilterontherun.com
Workshop*: “Kris Vierra Workshop” May 15th, consists of two parts on drawing topics.
1. Fillers 9:30-12:30p,
2. Mendhi 1p-4pm - Mendhi is a great artistic skill, used by henna tattoo artists. Train your brain to move your hands. Applicable to regular and long-arm sewing machines.
$50 total, includes lunch@Quilters Quest, in Woodridge. See Kris' website for examples of both classes.
June 11, 2019 Anniversary Party - Happy Birthday Riverwalk Quilters!!! Excitement is building, you don't want to miss this! Stay tuned for a rundown of events!
July, 2019 Pending
August 13th, 14th 2019 Rebecca Bryan @Bryan House Quilts
Bryan House Quilts – modern designs | classic inspiration | playful color.
MODERN DESIGNS | CLASSIC INSPIRATION | PLAYFUL COLOR. Rebecca is an international speaker with not your usual color combinations or patterns. Guild lecture: Playful Color Theory.
Workshop*: Playful Color Workshop. Please check back for more details.
* Note: Workshops are filled on a first come, first served basis. Bring your checkbook, credit/debit card to guild meetings for workshops. Sign up with payment early to ensure your participation and class availability. If a participant is unable to attend a workshop, the student must responsibly contact the workshop coordinator for a replacement student to attend from the existing waiting list. No refunds issued unless a workshop is cancelled. No attendees at 2 months prior to class may result in workshop cancellation. Thank you for your understanding, and keep learning to quilt!
Important: Some lectures may look the same on paper, but each presenter is unique in their approach, artistic and teaching style, tips, tricks, and space-solving approaches. Learn something whatever your style, ability level and interest to apply to your own projects. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from some recognized talents coming to our own backyard.