Barn Quilt Painting September 23, 2023

Date: 9/23/23
Time:  10 am -  2 pm
Location:  Adams Farms, 69676 CR376 (44th Ave), Hartford MI 49057

A barn quilt takes the concept of a traditional quilt block and recreates it in paint on plywood. The plywood square is then displayed on a barn or other structure for passersby to enjoy.

Image credit: www.barnquiltheadquarters.com/patterns.  

You can find a lot of ideas at the site.

 

Come to Deb Adams' barn and paint with us! 

Deb will provide the plywood boards at cost (your choice of 12" square, approximately $10, or 24" square, approximately $20), and basic paint colors.

What to bring:

• Block pattern of your choice (ideas here: www.barnquiltheadquarters.com/patterns) 

• Straightedge to draw lines

• Cash for board (Estimated $10/$20, but bring extra because the cost will depend on lumber prices)

• Paint - optional if you want specific colors. You can get exterior satin latex samples mixed to order at most paint and home improvement stores.

• Hair dryer 

• Paint brushes 

• Painter's tape

• Snack to share

Registration Required

Space is limited! Please reserve your spot by the end of day Thursday,  9/21/2023.

August Workshop with Giucy Giuce

We are thrilled to welcome Giuseppe Ribaudo of Giucy Giuce who will lead our August workshop, "Winding Ways".

Winding Ways, also known as Wheel of Mystery, is a classic quilting pattern known for its dynamic movement. Join Giuseppe as he demonstrates how to utilize varying values to create your own kaleidoscopic rendition of this timeless quilt design. Gentle curves and dynamic color choices are all it takes to create a quilt that you'll cherish for years to come. 

Winding Ways
54" x 72"

When: August 26, 2023 10:30am

Where: Main Branch Kalamazoo Public Library, VanDeusen Room (3rd floor)

Registration: FULL (email glmodernquilter@gmail.com to be put on waitlist)

Supplies (for a 54" x 72" finished size):

• Winding Ways Pattern  (available for purchase at workshop, $10)
• Winding Ways Templates acrylic (available for purchase at workshop, $20) 
• Assortment of fat quarters in varying values (about 4 yards. Bundles will be available for purchase at workshop)
• 4 yards background fabric (white or low value fabric suggested)
• Rotary Cutter
• Sewing Machine
• Thread (Konfetti or Decobob by WonderFil are recommended. branded thread sets will be available for purchase at workshop) 
• Cutting mat
• Seam ripper
• Iron
• Pins
• Any other notions you may need to work on a quilt top

Giuseppe

 

June 2023 Meeting: Learn to paper piece a Judy Niemeyer pattern with Jodie Madison

 Hello Modern Quilters!

We have a really fun meeting planned for June! We are very happy to welcome Jodie Madison, a Judy Niemeyer certified instructor from Wisconsin, to Kalamazoo.  Jodie will teach us how to prepare for and make a Judy Niemeyerquilt  pattern!  I hope you are as excited as we are!

 

We will be making the Goodnight Star quilt pattern.

How cool is this?!  If you would like to see this quilt in real life, please come to our social meeting this Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 10:30 am.  We will be meeting at Pam's house.  Jodie was kind enough to send the quilt to Pam so you could all see it in real life. (The social meeting will be hybrid if you can't make it in person.)  The quilting thread is hot pink!

Here are details you need for our June meeting to participate in the workshop:

Date:  June 24, 2023

Time: Class starts at 10:30 am.  (Doors open at the library at 10:00 if you wish to come in and set up early.)

Location:  Oshtemo Branch of the Kalamazoo Public Library 

Format:  In person--this meeting will be held in person only.

Pattern:  You must purchase the pattern.  You can either do so from the link above or you can purchase directly from Jodie for an $8 discount (cost only $30 if purchased from her).

Reserve your seat:  If you are coming to the workshop, please reserve your seat here When you reserve your seat, you can indicate if you want to purchase a pattern the day of the workshop or if you already have one (or have purchased ahead of time).  Jodie will bring your pattern, and you can pay at the workshop, if you choose you want to purchase a pattern.

Preparation and Class Supplies:  Check your email.  You should have received a PDF with all the class supplies on it.  The only prep work that needs to be done is to cut your fabrics into 2.5" strips.  Please refer to the PDF for those instructions.  No other pre-class prep is required.

Concerned about this being a big quilt?  Consider just doing the center four blocks and making a pillow or table topper.  Consider making a table runner with some partial stars.  These could all be really cool options!

Finally, Jodie will be doing a trunk show of her quilts over the lunch hour.  So, bring your lunch and watch her trunk show while eating!  If you aren't coming for the workshop but want to see the trunk show, come on over around noon.  We'd love to see you.

Hope to see you all at the meeting.  This should be a really fun workshop.  I've waited years to learn from a Judy Niemeyer instructor, and we can't wait for Jodie to teach us.

See you soon!