SOLD OUT – Hawaiian Appliqué – Invisible Machine Technique Workshop with Diane Fama

This class is SOLD OUT! If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please contact Stella Singleton via email.

We’re so excited to kick off our Member-Instructor Workshops with Diane Fama’s Hawaiian Appliqué -Invisible Machine Technique workshop!

About Diane
Diane started her quilting career by piecing by machine and quilting by hand, lap quilting-style so it was portable and could be done on the run. She joined her first guild in the 1980s where she learned a variety of techniques, including hand piecing and appliqué, by making blocks of the month to practice her skills and learn different methods. Diane has shown her quilts locally and nationally and has been honored with many ribbons and awards for her various fiber art works over the years.

Workshop Details
Remember folding paper several times as a kid and then cutting it into Snowflakes? This same concept is used for Hawaiian Applique to be appliquéd to a background in one of several techniques. We’ll explore the right way to fold and cut the freezer paper to make a perfect Hawaiian appliqué unit. We’ll discuss and perform invisible machine appliqué methods during class to be used to put your Hawaiian design onto the background fabric. Students should be able to complete one Hawaiian applique block during class. These can be made into a single design wall hanging, pillow, or be used as the first of several blocks for a table runner or wall hanging.


We’ll cover circles, curves, leaves, stems, points, inverted points, reverse peep holes.  Once you mastered these techniques, you will get the opportunity to try your hand at a simple Hawaiian style motif project that can be finished into a 20-inch square or pillow. If time allows, we will also review how to do machine button hole stitching for a completely different look and feel.

Date & Time: November 19, 2016 / 10a – 4p
Location: Cedar Grove Community Church
Cost: $25 NJMQG members / $35 non-members

Registration & Payment
You can register for the workshop by clicking this link, however your registration is not confirmed until payment is made. Once we receive your registration, a PayPal invoice will be sent to you to complete payment.
If you prefer to pay via check or cash, please contact Stella Singleton to make payment arrangements.
Workshop supply list will be emailed with your registration confirmation.

Stay tuned for more Member Workshops to be announced soon!

 

 

Reminder: August 2016 Meeting this Thursday!

• Our August meeting is this Thursday, August 18th, 2016 at 7:15pm at the Community Church of Cedar Grove, 65 Bowden Road, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009. Parking is located in the large lot in the back – use the side entrance to come in. Feel free to arrive about 15 minutes early.

• ** We will be in the sanctuary for this meeting which is air conditioned. The entrance is the same.**

Important: Check in at the registration table to sign in and pick up a raffle ticket for door prizes before finding a seat.


Backpacks and School Supplies Donations are due at this meeting. There is still time to make a backpack or pick up school supplies to donate! Click here for info and pattern.


QuiltCon Charity Quilt Survey for NJMQG Members Only: Have you taken our quick charity quilt survey yet? This information is needed to design the quilt. Please click here or on the Members Only tab above to participate.

The Members Only section is password protected. Please email njmqginfo at gmail dot com if you need the password.


• Call for Library assistance: Our librarian is unable to attend meetings for the next few months– we are in need of a temporary librarian to fill in while she is out. If interested, inquire with Vice President, Amy R. at the meeting on Thursday.


FREE table: Bring in the quilty items you no longer use and drop them on our FREE table at the beginning of the meeting. If your items are not taken, please bring them home with you.


Member Corner: Many of our members have their own creative businesses and services to offer. A designated table is provided for members to leave their business cards, class/workshop lists, postcards, etc. This is a great way to get the word out about what you have to offer!


Library: Have you have borrowed a book the NJMQG library? Books can be checked out for one month. If you borrowed a book from our library at the last meeting, remember to return it at this meeting.


• Refreshments: Consider bringing a light refreshment to share at the meeting. If you are able to do so, please comment below!


• Remember to bring your name tag! If you do not have a name tag, we can arrange a partner swap- ask any of the NJMQG Executive Board Officers (Daniela, Amy, Annette, Kourtney, or Stella). As always, please bring anything you may have for Show and Tell! 

See you on Thursday!

NJMQG Sew for the Gold Sew-In Starts now!

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Edited to add: Thank you for participating! We will announce and contact our winners tomorrow, Monday, August 15th!

Our virtual NJMQG Sew For The Gold Sew-In starts now and runs until 5pm! Stay inside, watch the Olympics and SEW!

We will be posting on Instagram using the hashtag #njmqgsewforthegold. Show us what you are working on! Use the following tags: #njmqgsewforthegold #njmqg @njmqg
You can also post on Facebook.

As an NJMQG member, you are eligible to win a prize if you post your sewing progress/projects/etc. and use the #njmqgsewforthegold hashtag! We have a gold, silver and bronze prize. Winner will be selected randomly.

Sew up a charity backpack for next week’s meeting! Read about it here. Links to the backpack pattern are here and free on Craftsy.

Members of other guilds or anyone who quilts/sews: please join us as well and use our tags. We want to see your beautiful work!