BRQ Workshops, Retreats, and Events

Blooming Minds Workshop
Lynn Doyle
Sept. 28, 2010 10am-4pm

Fee - $25.00 which includes lunch and snacks

You will get to spend the day with Lynn of Blooming Minds. Lynn will have kits available for you to buy, or you can bring a Blooming Minds UFO and she can help you with it. No limit on the number of students, the more the merrier! Please sign up and pay at the August meeting so we can have lunch ready.
 

Supply List
Sewing machine and your normal sewing supplies
DMC floss to match their project
Lynn will have kits there. Her kits have buttons and floss in them.

 

Color Wheel Dyeing Workshop
Alice Cruz from DellaJane Hand Dyes     (click here for a printable handout)
October 26th, from 10am-4pm
Class Fee - $15.00, due by September 28th
Supply fee $35.00, due when you come to class

The 6 Hour workshop is aimed at the beginner who wants to find out what the fuss over hand dying is all about. During class you will learn the basics of color mixing as you dye a 12 step color wheel. You will dye another two yards of fabric during “play time”; which will be spent experimenting with color.

Supply List - Note: After using these items for dying, they CANNOT be used for food.

12 small plastic cups (not measuring cups). Clear is best.  The cups must hold at least ½ cup of liquid.

(1) Set of Measuring spoons (1/8 teaspoon to 1 Tablespoon)

(2) 1-cup measuring cups marked in ¼ cup increments.

(1) 2 -cup measuring cup or equivalent for water and soda ash solution.

(12) 1 -quart Ziploc baggies (extras in case of leakage are good!)

Sharpie-type marker

Large dish tub or similar sized tub

Paper towels

DO NOT bring your own fabric and other items to dye in class

Optional Items to be used during playtime: 

2 plastic shoebox-size tubs with lids OR (2) 1 -gallon size Ziploc baggies

Plastic gallon container with top opening big enough for your hand to fit into

Large garbage bag

Instructor Provided Items (what you get for your supply fee)

5 yards of PFD (prepared for dyeing) fabric

All dye and chemicals

Latex-free gloves

Towels and supplies for cleanup

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For more information go to www.dellajane.com  

For questions about this workshop call Melinda Armstrong

 

Eternal Spring Workshop
Kandi Gallup
Saturday, Nov 13, 2010; 9am - 3pm
Fee - $45.00, but if you
buy the Eternal Spring pattern through the guild you get 10% off and  this class is free!

Kandi will teach you her appliqué technique using her beautiful Rose block.

 

3D Star Burst Table Runner Workshop
Claus En Paus
February 22, 2011
Fee - $25.00 kits available

Come learn this technique for making a 3D star burst table runner.

 

Potholder Block Workshop
Don Beld
April 26, 2011
Fee - $25.00, includes kit, lunch, and snacks

This workshop will show you how to make Potholder blocks  with the hop that your block will be contributed to the National Iraq and Afghanistan Fallen Heroes Quilt.

 

Other Events

International Quilt Study Center Museum
October 9, 2010
Fee: $8.00
Mark your calendars for a road trip to the International Quilt Study Center Museum in Lincoln for a docent tour but we need a minimum of ten participants; carpooling is encouraged.
Contact:  Sissy Seyle and Carla Himler

BRQ  2nd Annual Retreat
Feb 25 – 27, 2011
Camp Calvin Crest in Fremont.  Please give Carla or Sissy $50 deposit as soon as possible. There will be the option of 2 or 3 per room; $115/ person for triple occupancy and $125/person for double occupancy.
Contact:  Sissy Seyle and Carla Himler