“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 pur- chased 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 instruc- tors 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 bead- ed 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 tech- niques 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 tech- niques. 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 creat- ing 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 em- bellish 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 kalei- doscope 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 bead- ed 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 de- sign. 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.