News on upcoming programs. Program classes are normally $45 for members. You do have to be a member to participate. Membership is open to all for $25 annually.
There may be additional expenses based on the needs of the individual classes, e.g. some classes require purchase of kits, patterns, books, etc.
If you know someone that you would like to have come to our Guild, please let me know. If you would like to do a workshop, Lecture or Trunkshow, email me.
Judy Brown
Program Chairman
email: programs@rgvqg.com
There may be additional expenses based on the needs of the individual classes, e.g. some classes require purchase of kits, patterns, books, etc.
If you know someone that you would like to have come to our Guild, please let me know. If you would like to do a workshop, Lecture or Trunkshow, email me.
Judy Brown
Program Chairman
email: programs@rgvqg.com
Upcoming Programs
August 2019 - Kathe Letulle What to do with a Chameleon Block?
September 2019 - Friendship Day - Signup
October 2019 - Rummage Sale
November 2019 - Cynthia England
Cynthia England is a native Houstonian and graduate of the Art Institute of Houston and has been creating quilts for more than forty years. Experimentation with quilting techniques led her to develop her own unique style and technique called, “Picture Piecing”. Cynthia’s quilts have been honored with many awards, including three Best of Shows at the prestigious International Quilt Association, as well as Viewer’s Choice at the American Quilter’s Society. Her quilt, Piece and Quiet was distinguished as one of the Hundred Best Quilts of the 20th Century.
Cynthia teaches and lectures nationally and internationally. To date, she has shared her techniques at quilting events in South Africa, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Germany, Canada, Australia, Spain and Mexico. In addition, she is the designer and owner of England Design Studios which is a pub- lishing/pattern company which specializes in the “Picture Piecing technique. She has designed over 70 patterns that use her technique and written two books explaining the process. Visit her website at: www.englanddesign.com Saturday, November 9, 2019 Lecture - “Creating a Pictorial Quilt” An entertaining slide presentation showing the process of making pictorial quilts using Cynthia’s “Picture-piecing” technique.Enlarging the design, fabric selection, and organizational methods are discussed. 
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Thursday, November 7, 2019
Mr. Frosty or Santa Pooch Great beginner class! These designs are fun and easy. Learn a fast way to piece the traditional border on Mr. Frosty. Sewing machines and irons are required. Supply list 
Friday, November 8, 2019
Small Landscape - Choice of Field of Flowers or Smoky Mountains My most popular class…choose from two small landscapes. Both are 19” X 17”. No tracing involved; templates are preprinted onto freezer paper. Fabric selection, organizational skills and construction methods will be addressed in class. Sewing machines and irons required. Supply list |
December 2019 - Tina Hilton, Turtle Hand Batik
Falling in love makes us do crazy things. For Tina Hilton, the object of her affection was batik, Malaysian batik in particular. From 1997 -2000 Tina lived in Malaysia and was smitten with the traditional batik used for traditional Malaysian clothing and collected a vast quantity. Strangely, Tina did not sew and had a deep seated loathing of sewing rooted in a junior high Home EC class taught by a domestic arts tyrant! Luckily, a fellow expat introduced her to quilting and all the fantastic creations she made with Malaysian batik. Once back in the US, Tina embarked on a series of weekly beginner quilt classes spanning over three years. A marriage made in heaven - batik and quilting!
Serendipity relocated Tina and her husband back to Malaysia in 2010 and the passion was rekindled. This time with a determination to seek out the best and most unique batik to share with quilters in the US and around the world. Turtle Hand Batik was born in 2012 and has been sharing the beauty of Malaysian small batch batik ever since. Tina travels extensively to quilt shows all over the country and on her days off you’ll find her tending to her wooded acre homestead in Texas. Registration will open shortly |
Friday, December 13, 2019
Mini Instant Art Quilts There will be two 3-hour classes on Friday, December 13, with her “Turtle Hand Batik Workshop - Mini Instant Art Quilt.” Each $20 kit will be one of a kind with a batik art panel and various batik/hand dyed fabrics packaged in a reusable double zipper project bag. You can use the provided pattern or go improv. Choose: Morning session 9:00 - 12:00 or Afternoon session 1:00 - 4:00 We will have a sample at the October and November meetings. Supply list Saturday, December 14, 2019 Lecture - 'Malaysian Batik – The Hidden Textile Treasures of Southeast Asia What It Is, Who Makes It & Why It’s Important' Crafted in two meter lengths and one of a kind panels, Malaysian batik is an authentic textile tradition. Experience a behind the scenes look into the workshops of our home-based artisans and understand the intricacies of their process. Enjoy a private showing of amazing quilts, and apparel crafted with an exclusive collection of Turtle Hand fabrics. Each attendee will receive a unique piece of Malaysian batik for their collection. There will be door prizes and a pop-up store. |
January 2020 - Karen Combs
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February 2020 - Quilt Show
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March 2020 - Angela Walters
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