Quilt Nebraska 2020/2021 July 22 – 25, 2021 Holiday Inn Kearney NE (308) 237-5971
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Registration Information Quilt Nebraska 2020/2021 July 22 – 25, 2021 Holiday Inn Kearney NE (308) 237-5971 Important Dates: Register by May 15th to be in the first drawing for classes Final registration deadline – June 26th The Highlights National Teachers: Julie Craig, Marjan Kluepfel, Jill Shaulis 19 Regional Teachers 34 class/lecture opportunities “Charm Delight” Friday Evening Quilt Presentation to Kearney Veterans Home Saturday Evening COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Table of Contents General Information ........................................................... 3 Schedule of Events .............................................................. 2 QNE 2020/2021 Quilt Challenge ........................................ 3 Friday Night – Charm Delight ............................................. 4 Saturday Night – Patriotic Party ......................................... 4 Classes/Lectures in detail ................................................... 5 National Teachers Biographies ......................................... 22 Regional Teachers Biographies ........................................ 23 QNE 2021 Shirts Friendship Block Exchange – Favorite Star Block ............ 21 Bella+Canvas® Navy and Red t-shirt style Registration ....................................................................... 27 with Logo Small, Medium, Large, XL - $17.00 XXL - $19.00; XXXL - $20.00 Quilt Nebraska 2020/2021 P a g e | 2 QNE 2021 – Schedule of Events Thursday, July 22 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Check-In at Younes Conference Center 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Merchant Mall Opens – Crystal Ballroom 4 Friday, July 23 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Breakfast – At Motel Where Registered 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Check-In at Younes Conference Center 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Merchant Mall Open – Crystal Ballroom 4 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Classes/Lectures at assigned rooms 12:00 Noon to 1:00 p.m. Lunch – Diamond Ballroom 1 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Classes/Lectures at assigned rooms 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Check-In at Younes Conference Center 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Social Time – Diamond Ballroom 1 6:00 p.m. Dinner – Diamond Ballroom 1 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Merchant Mall Open – Crystal Ballroom 4 8:45 p.m. Charm Delight Party – Diamond Ballroom 1 Saturday, July 24 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Breakfast – At Motel Where Registered 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Check-In at Younes Conference Center 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Merchant Mall Open – Crystal Ballroom 4 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Classes/Lectures at assigned rooms 12:00 Noon to 1:00 p.m. Lunch – Diamond Ballroom 1 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Classes/Lectures at assigned rooms 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Social Time – Diamond Ballroom 1 6:00 p.m. Dinner – Diamond Ballroom 1 Awards of Challenge Quilts Presentation of Challenge Quilts Award Announcements 2021 Raffle Quilt Drawing 2022 Raffle Quilt Unveiling 8:30 p.m. Show & Tell – Prairie Quilt Guild – Emcee – Diamond Ballroom 1 Sunday, July 26 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Breakfast – At Motel Where Registered 8:30 a.m. Annual Meeting – Diamond Ballroom 1 Breakfast comes with your motel reservation. Is not part of the Registration Fee. Quilt Nebraska 2020/2021 P a g e | 3 Quilt Nebraska 2021 General Information Location: Younes Conference Center, 416 Talmadge Road, Kearney NE Check-In at Younes Conference Center Fees: Full Package Registration Fee is $220.00 for NSQG members, $245.00 for non-members. This includes four units of classes/lectures, four meals, and entry to Thursday Vendor opening. The additional $25.00 charge for non-members covers a one-year NSQG membership. One day $140.00 for NSQG members or $165.00 for non-members. This includes two units of classes/lectures and two meals. Guest tickets for Friday or Saturday evening meals are $35.00 each. Refund Policy: Refunds for QNE 2021 registration, minus a $25.00 fee will be given if canceled by July 1, but the registration may be transferred to another NSQG member. Refunds do not include the $25.00 charge for NSQG membership. Registration: Completed forms should be mailed to: Barb Hinrichs, 921 W Cedar St, Lexington NE 68850. Registrations will not be accepted by phone or FAX. Registrations postmarked by May 15th will be in the first drawing for class assignments. Class assignments will be selected by June 15 and will be sent by email (if no email, by postcard). Supplies: See class descriptions. Pay class fees to the teacher’s aide at the beginning of class. Children: Children are not permitted in the classroom or during events. Special Needs: We will do our best to accommodate special health needs or dietary requirements. Cell Phones: Set all electronic devices to silent mode during classes and events. Leave the room if you must take a call. QNE 2020/2021 Quilt Challenge & Alternate Challenge Participants already purchased the fabric at QNE 2019. Each entry must be the work of one or a group. Challenge quilt to be gifted to the Veterans Home in Kearney NE. Size is a small lap quilt (suggested size is 50 inches x 60 inches or could be a walker/wheelchair bag. There will be TWO contests – one for those that purchased the challenge fat quarter, and one for those that want to participate but that could not purchase the challenge fat quarter due to an overwhelming response. Prizes will be given in both contests. The quilt or project should contain a label with appropriate documentation and should also include that this project was for the QNE 2020/2021 Challenge. If you wish, you may include a 4 x 6 information card ready to display with your quilt. Quilt Nebraska 2020/2021 P a g e | 4 Friday Night – Charm Delight Join us Friday Night at 8:45 p.m. for Sue Brown’s entertaining game of Charm Delight. Bring 25 – 5-inch charm squares in Red, White and Blue. It should be a fun and rousing game. Prizes will be awarded. Saturday Night Dinner – Patriotic Party Join us Saturday Night for the Banquet dressed in your favorite “Patriotic” apparel. Show your Patriotic spirit as we gift our Challenge quilts to the Veteran’s Home in Kearney NE. WE WANT YOU! Looking for all NSQG veterans. At the convention in Kearney, we would like to honor all NSQG members who have served in the Armed Forces. If you are a veteran or know of any members who have served please let us know. Contact: Marty Kleppinger at (308) 325-0032 or [email protected] List of Vendors DLG Designs – Osceola NE Calico Cottage – Hastings NE Irene Bartos Designs – Urbandale IA Calico Annie’s Quilt Shop – Fullerton NE Bloomin’ Minds – Council Bluffs IA Friendship Star – Loup City NE Rustic Milling & Craft LLC – Eustis NE Among Friends – Topeka KS Quilt Nebraska 2020/2021 P a g e | 5 Basic Sewing Supplies: Sewing machine with manual, extra machine needles, extension cord, power strip, rotary cutter, cutting mat, and appropriate rulers. Also includes fabric, scissors, paper scissors, pins, seam ripper, thread, needles, thimble (if needed), pencil and paper. Two Day Class 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm 00FSAD – Sparkle – Patti Heintz This quilt literally sparkles! If you collect or love Fat Quarters, this is the quilt to make. It is a fabulous usage of Fat Quarters, and it is perfect for any color background. For the most sparkle, to with a high contrast between your background fabric and Fat Quarters. Select any accent color but try to use that accent color minimally within the Fat Quarters so that it pops! The class will be making a throw size 56 in X 56 in, although twin or queen can be made. Confident Beginner Supply List: • Background and Skinny Border – 3 yards • Assorted Bright Fat Quarters – 8 Fat Quarters • Accent and Binding – 3/4 yard • Backing – 3 1/4 yards • Sparkle Pattern by Michelle Hiatt • Studio 180 Design Tucker Trimmer I • Studio 180 Design V Block • Studio 180 Design Corner Pop • InvisiGrip (recommended) • Fabric marking pencil such as SewLine • Basic Sewing Supplies Quilt Nebraska 2020/2021 P a g e | 6 Friday All Day Classes 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm 01FAD – Shimmering and Sparkling Dragonflies – Marjan Kluepfel Angelina fibers are polyester iridescent fibers that will bond with themselves at relatively low temperatures to produce a non-woven type of fabric. Angelina comes in a wide range of colors. Learn about the many exciting ways you can use this unusual fiber: fuse or sew it to your quilt, fold it, stamp it, create your own lace or make a 3D object out of Angelina fiber. A kit with several colors of Angelina fibers is available for $5.00. Pattern for Dragonfly wall quilt: $10.00, two patterns to choose from. This is a fast project. You will finish the top, maybe even the quilt in this 6-hour workshop. See more of Marjan’s quilts at http://marjankluepfel.com. Supply List: • Background fabric 20 in X 25 in; 3/4 yard for border and binding; batting and backing 25 in X 30 in; fat quarters of “grass” and “cattail” fabric; small pieces for dragonflies • Applique pressing sheet • Fusible web such as Wonder Under (Pellon 805) or Steam-A-Seam • Basic sewing supplies • Sewing machine that the feed dogs can be lowered or covered 02FAD – Crazy Clutch Class – Julie Craig – Kit Fee: $45.00 A needlework clutch or stitching bag is a great way to show off your needlework skills. Students will begin with a pre-sewn clutch (included) and learn about design and placement with an eclectic mix of materials.