Member Notes & Events

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February 21st  Tuesday  Workshop: Layered Landscape Collage taught by Deborah Boschert, one of the artists included in Twelve by Twelve: Art Quilt Collaborative
Cost to guild members $40         Open to non-guild members  cost $50

Create a contemporary fabric collage inspired by landscape elements. Deborah will share a step-by-step formula that guides the composition and allows for your own artistic style. Explore using a variety of materials and techniques to add depth, texture and interesting details

Purchase $10 kit compiled by the teacher including
- all fabric for the collage, including some hand painted pieces
- felt for batting
- pre-cut fusible webbing
- paint, sponges, stencils and freezer paper
- a selection of unusual fabrics; and a selection of sheer fabrics
- embroidery floss

Students should bring
- cutting mat and rotary cutter (decorative blades if you have any)
- paper and fabric scissors
- pins
- sewing machine
- thread, neutrals and 3 - 4 colors you love- exacto knife
- hand embroidery needle
- one fat quarter of fabric for facing
- Creative Spirit!

February 27th, Monday.    Class on Clothesline Wrapped Bowls 9 - 2  p.m.
 (we'll join our regular meeting at noon).

 
February - April  First Monday of each month - Pat Brousil will conduct several demonstrations on creating a MYSTERY QUILT during February, March, April and May.  She'll incorporate teaching the use of specialty rulers and construction of the mystery quilt by using those rulers or not!

March 13-15th - Tuesday through Thursday.  The Milltown Quilters Retreat! at Hallowood Retreat Center in Dickerson, MD.  (Waiting List) 

March 16th Friday - Bus trip to the AQS Lancaster Quilt Show.  Cost is $42 and includes admission to the show and a bonus stop at the cookie outlet in York on the way home.  Non-members are welcome.     Please contact Lois H. or e-mail Milltown Quilters.

April 17th Tuesday - Workshop:  Back to Basics by Penny Haren, author of Pieced Applique.     Date Open to non-members if class is not yet filled:  March 31, 2012