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“New Quilts from Old Favorites” Big Sky Quilt Retreat & Show Shrine Auditorium 1125 Broadwater Ave Billings MT March 8-11, 2017

Instructors include: Nancy Eha Monique Kleinhans Rana Heredia Kathy Moorhead Johnson Connie Dilts Nancy Sasse

Featured Quilting Artist Barb Olson A “New Quilts from Old Favorites” Welcome

Welcome to the 2017 Big Sky Quilt Retreat—New Quilts from Old Favorites. For those who already have an addiction to fabric, we hope you find a class to improve or add a skill. For those whose goal is to use that “stash,” there are classes for you. Our committee has selected a variety of instructors who we feel will challenge all levels of quilters in traditional to modern quilting, beading, machine quilting techniques and thread play techniques. The evening mystery classes are meant to do the same. The Vendor Mall and Quilt Show will be part of the fun. Vendors were selected to provide you a wide range of merchandise. New categories have been added to the non-juried quilt show. We ask that you enter your quilt(s) and/or art pieces. Seeing others entries inspires everyone. The featured quilting artist is Barb Olson. Mark your calendars for March 8-11. Mail those registrations early and get those quilts and art pieces ready to enter in the quilt show. The welcome reception for the instructors is Wednesday, March 8, beginning at 6:30 pm. See you then! Alice Jagiello and Linda Owens, BSQR Co-Chairs

Registration Information Quilt Show & Vendor Mall  Register early but not too early. Mail no earlier than  Open 10 am—6 pm Thursday and Friday January 2, 2017; registrations with a postmark be- 9 am—4 pm Saturday fore that date will be returned for resubmission.  Free with registration; $5 for guests  First come, first served. Class size maximum is 20.  Shop at the Vendor Mall during the show  One form per participant; yes, you can make copies.  13 Quilt Show Categories to enter including a “New  Please include your email address on the registra- Quilts from old Favorites Challenge” Details on the tion form so your confirmation and supply list can be website emailed to you.  Enter you quilt(s) in the show—$5 for the first quilt  Select a 1st and 2nd choice of class for each day in and $10 for more than one. Entry forms and rules the event that a class has filled (some fill the first on our website: www.bigskyquiltassociation.com week.)  Featured quilt artist is Barb Olson  Workshops are full day classes with the exception of the two evening mystery classes  A special display of local art quilt group works Fees  Each day $60 for guild members/$70 non-members. Important Details  Mystery Class $30 for guild members/$35 non-  Lunch is available for only $13 daily. MUST be members. purchased on your registration and cannot be purchased at the Retreat. Location and Lodging  No full size irons; travel size irons only  Shrine Auditorium, 1125 Broadwater Ave, Billings,  Welcome Reception is Wednesday evening at 6:30 Montana pm; please join us for a reception with our instructors and view their projects for which they will in- Help available for unloading and loading sewing  struct us. machines and supplies at front door  Early Registration packet pick-up will be available Elevator and handicap accessible  immediately following the Welcome Reception.  Special room rates of $109 plus tax at the Spring Hill Suites, 1818 King Ave West. Each room sleeps 4+ people and includes a free breakfast, pool, hot tub, wireless internet and exercise room. Call 406-652- Visit www.bigskyquiltassociaon.com to view 9313 to reserve; mention you are will the Big Sky colored pictures of the projects. Quilt Retreat. 2 Thursday, March 9, Classes

Bead-Dazzling—Nancy Eha Discover how to replicate thread embroidery stitches with beads. You will learn beaded variations of the chain stitch, buttonhole, fly, cretan, and how to create beaded berries on fabric. A perfect addition to your next crazy quilt or art quilt project. No prior beading experience necessary. Sampler class, all experience levels, no sewing machines needed $28 materials fee: Course DVD, all beads, thread, needles, directions, patterns, color photo

Shanty Town—Rana Heredia This workshop is for the student who wants to bring a modern, scrappy twist to a traditional schoolhouse block. Students will learn foundation string piecing techniques while creating neighborhoods of color.

Gem 30 Twinkler—Kathy Moorhead Johnson The Gem 30 Twinkler uses simple strip sets of 2 1/2" strips cut into wedges sewn into one piece Gem 30 wedges. Surprisingly simple technique for a final project with the illu- sion of complexity. In other words, it looks like you've worked harder than you really had to! The project includes a template for the background pieces, although using a Gem 10 Tool makes it much easier. 44” X 46”

Machine Quilting—Monique Kleinhans

Discover the possibilities of machine quilting with your own machine. This is a skill building class where we will also discuss threads, needles, different battings and so much more. Take the next step to finishing your projects!

Mystery Class—Wanda Thomas No sewing machine required for this evening mystery project. The only sewing will be to apply the binding to the ﬁnished project which can easily be done at home. Just relax and come to a “cutting and pasting” class. Kits available for $20

3 Friday, March 10, Classes

Crazy Beading—Nancy Eha

Learn to replicate crazy quilt needlework embroidery stitches entirely with beads. Nancy Eha calls this Crazy Beading, as crazy quilts inspired her to develop these beading techniques. Three stitches: beaded fans, beaded feathers, and beaded backstitch vines will be covered. Then explore bead embellishment additions for these stitches including a variety of beaded flower and leaf options and beaded grapes. No prior beading experience necessary. Sampler class, all experience levels, no sewing machines needed $28 materials fee: Course DVD, all beads, thread, needles, directions, patterns, color photo

White Rose—Rana Heredia This workshop will focus on traditional string quilting. Stu- dents will learn basic string quilting techniques while creating their own set of quilt blocks. Additionally, students will learn basic machine applique techniques while constructing a French rose.

Intro to Thread Art—Monique Kleinhans

Give your projects added depth and dimension by using thread to embellish and emphasize, or even create an entire focus piece. This is a skill building class that will help you engage your creativity and drop your feed dogs.

Stacked 4-Patch in BQ Setting—Kathy Moorhead Johnson I love the BQ pattern from Maple Island Quilts but jazzed it up by making and using Stacked 4-Patch blocks instead of the plain blocks of fabric that the pattern calls for. This is a simple pattern to put together but there are so many possibilities for variations. And if you have not done any stacked patterns before you will fall in love with this technique. Playing with the stacked blocks is addicting! You can add sashing and/or borders if you choose too. We will concentrate on making the blocks and I will have lots of samples of variations.

Starburst—Nancy Sasse

This is a class where you design a spinning starburst that reflects your love of color & movement! Using a 10 degree ruler (which will be available in the classroom for a 35% discount), solids colors (or batiks) & an interesting background, you will create a gorgeous one-of-a- kind-quilt!

Mystery Quilt—Lauren Rogers It's a Mystery! Join Lauren and have fun making this project. You'll learn how to embellish with circles and what fun we can have. You will end up with a great home décor item while learning different techniques and cutting options. Bring your machine, ewing supplies and imagination! Kits available. 4 Saturday, March 11, Classes

Beaded Kaleidoscope—Nancy Eha Recreate your own dazzling kaleidoscope imagery with glass beads. Numerous design options will be presented as you explore Nancy’s elevated beading techniques. The kaleidoscope is created with elevated seed bead lines that do not rest on the fabric, but are supported above the fabric surface. The finished 3D kaleidoscope is 5-inches in diameter. The techniques covered in this workshop will give you new ideas for add sparkling beaded texture to your art quilts. Some prior beading experience helpful, no sewing machines needed Materials fee: $55 includes: Course DVD, all beads, Swarovrski crystals, thread, needles, and pattern.

The Finishing Edge - Kathy Moorhead Johnson In this class we will explore several ways of finishing the edge of your quilt instead of standard straight binding. These will just be practice samples so no project is required to be finished after class! Just some fun finishes to add a little more pizzaz to your quilts.

Fabulous Felted Creations—Monique Kleinhans The world is full of beautiful fibers just waiting to be part of your next art quilt! In this class we explore the combination of needle-felting, couching and thread art, to make unique fiber creations, and discuss options of different quilted backgrounds on which to display them.

Extreme Strings—Rana Heredia This workshop is for extreme string piecers and scrap busters. Six different string blocks will be introduced as well as instruction on how to set blocks into a cohesive design. Additionally, students have the option of adding a word to their unique design.

Quilting My Quadrilaterals—Connie Dilts

Create your own small wall hanging or tablemat using batiks, scraps of wool and beads. You will learn an easy way to apply your wool pieces to fabric, use decorative embroidery stitches and then enjoy embellishing your squares with beads, decorative or memorable pins, (including your collection of quilting pins) or additional stitching. This pattern may be used to learn new stitches, create a sampler of stitches or beadwork, preserve memo- ries, or make a seasonal design. The class will introduce you to sewing with smaller pieces of wool using a variety of threads, hand sewing needles and other tools to make your work easier. There will be a small amount of preparation work prior to the class, including finding your materials and cutting your cotton background squares. Wool kit available from instructor (optional) $5.

5 Instructor Bios

Kathleen Moorhead Johnson started quilting in 1983 and teaching in 1987. She designs original patterns and also focuses on other designer’s patterns. She is a certified Angle Play Instructor and a Phillips Fiber Arts specialist. She has had many of her quilts published in books by well known authors. She has had 6 quilts in the AQS Quilt Art Calendars with the latest in the 2016 calendar and one in the upcoming 2018 edition. Kathleen is known for her upbeat and relaxed style of teaching. She lives in Alexander, ND with her husband Robert. They have 4 children and 4 grandchildren.

Nancy Eha has been exploring with beads and fabric for over 25 years. Most of what she teaches are new beading techniques she has developed. She has taught internationally, authored three beading books, and written numerous magazine articles. As a former classroom teacher, she breaks down all seemingly complex beading techniques onto manageable steps so that every student has a positive learning experience. Dubbed “The Beading Queen” by her students, she resides in Stillwater, Minnesota. Website: BeadCreative.com

Rana Heredia has been sewing since childhood when she specialized in designer outfits for both herself and her Barbie. In 1995, she took up the art of quilting and found a passion that has since filled her life. She finds her inspiration in color, nature, simplicity and the American way.

Connie Dilts was raised in a family of quilters. She began sewing her own clothes in junior high. She has taught for many years, beginning as a Home Economics teacher in Minnesota. She enjoys designing, handwork (especially working with wool), embroidery, and appliqué. Connie enjoys teaching techniques that make projects simple to make but at the same time look sharp and artistic. Her enthusiasm for doing hand work is contagious. She has her own pattern company, Magenta Rose, which she began in 2014. Connie and her husband, Steve, live in Billings. [email protected]

Monique Kleinhans is not your typical quilter. While her work includes traditional quilting techniques, she also incorporates appliqué, bobbin work and thread painting, along with her own hand-dyed and hand-painted fabrics. Many composi- tions include three-dimensional objects with a variety of fibers and textures. Living on the Swan River, she draws a lot of inspiration from the natural beauty around her; the constantly-changing seasons and the majestic animals that wander by daily. Her quilts express her love for nature, and for exploring fibers and textures.

Nancy Sasse—It all started with a pretty green gingham covered in flocked flowers! She sewed her first dress in 4-H and her love for all things sewing and fabric was started. Quilt- ing lessons through an adult education class opened new doors and she was fully hooked.

After years as a nurse and then as a restaurant owner, she knew her next adventure was going to involve fabric. Four Winds Quilting (Family, Friends, Faith & Fabric) was started in her home in 2008. After several years, she transitioned to her current location. She feels blessed to work with fabric, be creative and call her awesome customers her friends!

6 Schedule Mystery Class Instructors

Wednesday, March 8, 2017

 Welcome Recepon Party—6:30—7:30 pm Wanda Thomas, the owner of Quilt Lodge in Red Lodge, Montana.  Pre-Registraon—7:30 pm—8:30 pm Thursday, March 9, 2017

 Registraon—8 am—9 am

 Quilt Show and Vendor Mall—10 am—6 pm Lauren Rogers ‘ sewing obsession began at an early age with an involvement in the 4-H program  Classes—8:30 am—4:30 pm and parcipang in county fairs and style shows. She made the transion into quilng  Mystery Quilt Class—6:30 pm—9:30 pm approximately 26 years ago and hasn’t stopped since. Lauren graduated from MSU with a Home Friday, March 10, 2017 Economics degree and started her professional  Registraon—8 am—9 am career in retail at Hancock Fabrics. Aer the birth of her youngest son, she started a homebased busi-  Quilt Show and Vendor Mall—10 am—6 pm ness doing longarm quilng. Aer moving to Montana in 2002, Lau- ren opened Backdoor Quilt Shoppe with her mom. She has been  Classes—9 am—4:30 pm teaching classes and making samples using a variety of techniques since. Being a Cerﬁed Instructor for Quiltworx and Judy Niemeyer  Mystery Quilt Class—6:30 pm—9:30 pm Quilng allows her to share paper piecing techniques with students. Lauren enjoys sharing all aspects of the creave side of the Saturday, March 11, 2017 brain with machine embroidery, quilng, sewing and craing.  Registraon—8 am—9 am

 Quilt Show and Vendor Mall—9 am—4 pm  Classes—9 am—4:30 pm Barbara Olson  Pick up Quilts from Show—5 pm—6 pm Featured Quilter

Barbara Olson is a naonal and internaonal award-winning quilt arst, teacher, lecturer, and author. Her quilts have Lunch—Thursday, Friday and Saturday appeared in many publicaons and exhibits around the Noon—1:30 pm world. Barbara has wrien books, “Journey of an Art Quilter: Creave Strategies and Techniques” and “Singularly Dramac: Door prizes given away all 3 days during lunch. Creang Sensaonal Images with One Strong Focus.” Must be present to win! In The Beginning, one of Barbara's art quilts was chosen as one of The Tweneth Century's Best American Quilts. Many of her Submit your Quilt Show entry at art quilts are included in private and corporate collecons across the country. www.Bigskyquilt associaon.com For the last twenty-ﬁve years, Barbara has been developing Deadline is February 26! and giving workshops and lectures for those interested in Quilt Show informaon is included in the expanding their unique creave talents in the area of quilt brochure; however, you must use the website arts. Her classes are not only fun and dynamic, they are also ﬁlled with innovave techniques and opportunies to create to submit your entry form. If you do not have wonderfully unique art quilts. access to a computer to submit the form, contact Alice at 651.1930 and she will assist When Barbara is not on the road teaching or judging quilt shows, she you in submied your quilt show entry. is at her home and studio in Billings.

7 SCRAPtacular 2017 Big Sky Quilt Association Raffle Quilt

Quilt is 84” x 108” Pieced by Yellowstone Valley Quilt Guild and Quilt By Association Members Quilted by Tanith Daugherty

Tickets are available; $1 each or 6 for $5.

Don’t forget to visit BigSkyQuiltAssociaon.com to view the class samples in color!

Big Sky Quilt Association PO Box 22233 Billings MT 59102

Name Address City/State/Zip Phone: EMAIL (REQUIRED) (Class Confirmation & Supply Lists Will Be Delivered By Email Only so Please Print Legibly) I WOULD LIKE TO BE A “QUILT ANGEL” FOR MY CLASS (Yes or No)

1st Choice 2nd Choice BSQA Mbr Non-Mbr TOTAL * THURSDAY — MARCH 9th * Nancy Eha – Bead-Dazzling $ 60 $ 70 = Rana Heredia – Shanty Town $ 60 $ 70 = Kathy Moorhead Johnson – Gem 30 Twinkler $ 60 $ 70 = Monique Kleinhans – Machine Quilting $ 60 $70 = THURSDAY NIGHT MYSTERY – Wanda Thomas $ 30 $ 35 = THURSDAY LUNCH (not included in class fees) = $ 13

* FRIDAY — MARCH 10th * Nancy Eha – Crazy Beading $ 60 $ 70 = Rana Heredia – White Rose $ 60 $ 70 = Monique Kleinhans – Intro To Thread Art $ 60 $ 70 = Kathy Moorhead Johnson – Stacked 4-Patch $ 60 $ 70 = Nancy Sasse – Starburst $ 60 $ 70 = FRIDAY NIGHT MYSTERY– Lauren Rogers $ 30 $ 35 = FRIDAY LUNCH (not included in class fees) = $ 13

* SATURDAY — MARCH 11th * Nancy Eha – Beaded Kaleidoscope $ 60 $ 70 = Kathy Moorhead Johnson – The Finishing Edge $ 60 $ 70 = Monique Kleinhans –Fabulous Felted Creations $ 60 $ 70 = Rana Heredia – Extreme Strings $ 60 $ 70 = Connie Dilts – Quilting My Quadrilaterals $ 60 $ 70 = SATURDAY LUNCH (not included in class fees) = $ 13

Lunches are purchased with registration & are automatically entered above. Please check here to opt out: REGISTRATION FEE (Non-Refundable) = $ 10 All Fees Are Due With Registration Form

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REFUNDS: Requests for refunds & changes must be in writing to BSQA Registrar, 19 36th Street W. #1, Billings, MT 59102 OR [email protected]. Refunds given only if your class space can be filled and at the discretion of the BSQA. All classes are subject to a minimum sign up. Classes will be cancelled on February 8th, 2017 if the minimums have not been met. Please Register Early!

Registrations must not be mailed before January 2, 2017. All registrations will be determined by postmarked date on a first-come first-serve basis. Make a copy for your records & mail to: Kristi Benfit 19 36th Street W. # 1 BILLINGS, MT 59102 59102 I will not hold the BSQA, YVQG, QBA, & Shrine Auditorium personnel, representatives or agents responsible for any loss or damage incurred while attending the BSQR. I agree to permit images of myself and my work to be taken at BSQR to be used in articles, ads, promotions, catalogs, books, websites, and multi-media productions for the BSQR. I understand that I may not be identified or credited in such instances and that there will be no compensation paid to me for any such use.

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Big Sky Quilt Association Quilt Show Rules and Regulations March 8 – 11, 2017 www.bigskyquiltassociation.com

Thank you for considering to enter your quilt in the Big Sky Quilt Association show. We would love to see your work!

To enter, go to www.bigskyquiltassociation.com and fill out the Big Sky Quilt Association Quilt Show Entry Form. Email the completed entry form to [email protected] on or before midnight on Sunday, February 26, 2017. A separate entry form is required for each quilt you are entering into the Big Sky Quilt Association show.

Once your completed entry is received, an entry number will be emailed to you. If you have any questions, contact Tanith Daugherty at [email protected] or 406-208-7755.

Following are the rules and regulations:

-Entries must remain in place during the entire show. Quilts will be on display at the Shrine Auditorium at 1125 Broadwater in Billings, MT from Thursday, March 9th through Saturday, March 11th, 2017. -Include a fee of $5.00 for one item; $10.00 for two or more. Make checks payable to Big Sky Quilt Association. -Other than quilts entered in the Vintage Category, entries must not have been entered in previous Big Sky Quilt Association quilt shows. -All quilts and wall hangings must have at least a 4” sleeve for hanging and be ready for exhibition: clean, complete, and undamaged. No cheater/pre-printed quilts. -No false backs. -All entries must have a label on the back with your name, address, and telephone number. -Big Sky Quilt Association reserves the right to refuse any entry including those deemed inappropriate for the show or that fail to follow the guidelines.

Quilt Description Label: Type your information into the Big Sky Quilt Association Quilt Show Entry Form. The entry form is available at www.bigskyquiltassociation.com. This label will describe your quilt during the show. Please type. You may want to retain a copy of the entry form for your records.

Deadlines: Email typed entry form(s) to Tanith Daugherty at [email protected] before midnight Sunday, February 26, 2017. Preregistered quilt entry(s) must be delivered to the Shrine Auditorium at 1125 Broadwater in Billings, Montana on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM in order to be included in the Big Sky Quilt Association show.

Drop Of Location: Drop off your preregistered quilts at the Shrine Auditorium at 1125 Broadwater in Billings, Montana on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. A quilt show representative will be at this location to receive your entry(s).

Pick Up: Pick up entry(s) in person at the Shrine Auditorium at 1125 Broadwater in Billings, Montana from 4:45 PM to 6:15 PM on Saturday, March 11, 2017. If you plan to have someone else pick up your entry(s), be sure to fill out the authorization area of the Big Sky Quilt Assocaation Quilt Show Entry Form. If you need your entry(s) shipped, you must enclose return shipping and insurance costs, along with complete mailing instructions, with your entry form. 2017 Quilt Show Categories and be able to withstand hanging in the show for the designated number of days. Vintage

quilts may have been displayed in a Big Sky Art Quilt Quilt Association show in the past due to the An art quilt is an original exploration of a passage of time. concept or idea rather than the handing down of a “pattern”. It experiments with textile Large Quilt manipulation, color, texture and/or diversity of If your entry does not fit into any other mixed media. An Art Quilt often category, consider the size of the quilt. For the pushes quilt world boundaries. Large Quilt Category, total outside measurement should be 350 inches or larger. Quilt Among Friends This category is suitable for guild quilts, round Medium Large Quilt robins, group quilts, and charitable quilts with If your entry does not fit into any other more than three persons participating. category, consider the size of the quilt. For the Minimum size is 190 perimeter inches. Medium Large Quilt Category, total outside measurement should be between 276 inches Handwork and 349 inches. Much of the creation on the quilt top was done by hand rather than machine. Example Medium Quilt techniques could include hand embroidery, If your entry does not fit into any other hand quilting, hand applique, or hand piecing. category, consider the size of the quilt. For the Medium Quilt Category, total outside Youth Quilt measurement should be between 193 inches Quilt made by a person 18 years or younger. and 275 inches. No entry fee required. Small Quilt Challenge Quilt If your entry does not fit into any other New Quilts from Old Favorites category, consider the size of the quilt. For the “Everything old is new again….” Small Quilt Category, total outside Create a new quilt using an old pattern (one measurements should be between 73 inches which originated at least 20 years ago – and 192 inches. reference pattern in description on Big Sky Quilt Association Quilt Show Entry Form). The Miniature Quilt original block pattern must appear at least A miniature quilt is a scaled down version of a once in the quilt, but can evolve into a new larger quilt. In other words, all elements of interpretation by tweaking the pattern, layout a miniature quilt (blocks, borders, sashing, etc.) and/or coloration. See Challenge Quilt Rules should be reduced in size to a proportion that for full details. matches the size of the quilt. If the quilt contains pieced blocks, blocks shall not Machine Quilting measure more than 4 inches on any side. Quilts entered in the Machine Quilting Quilts may be pieced, appliquéd, embroidered, Category will focus on the overall machine or wholecloth. Quilts must consist of three quilting (stitching used to sandwich the top, layers and have visible machine quilting. Total batting, and backing together). If you opt to perimeter of the quilt shall not exceed 96 enter your quilt in the Machine Quilting inches and no single side shall be more than Category, it will not be included in other 24 inches in length. categories. Miscellaneous Vintage A quilted item that does not fit into any other Vintage items are to be 30 years or older. category would be considered in the Quilts must consist of three layers and be Miscellaneous Category. This could include machine quilted. Perimeter to be not less than bags, purses, wearable fashion, placemats, 96 inches. Quilts must have a hanging sleeve etc.