DECEMBER 2020 Volume 12 Number 8 Zoom Video Conference - December 8, 2020 9:30am - 12:00pm Check your email for link to the meeting. Program - David Owen Hastings Exploring Nature with Paper and Stitch David Owen Hastings grew up in a household of creatives. At an early age, using his grandmother’s 1950’s Singer, he made clothes for his platoon of GI Joes. As an artist, he uses this same machine to stitch together the paper- based collages which he has created and shown in galleries for over 20 years. David noted in an interview in Creating Whimsey that he almost always stitches on paper during the collage process as it provides a structural function (no waiting for glue to dry) as well as a linear element. His work is abstract, inspired by the patterns, shapes, colors, and textures in nature. Plants and leaves, microorganisms, and weathered surfaces are influences as well as Japanese art and culture. His lecture, Exploring Nature with Paper and Stitch, will discuss his inspirations and creative process. He will show examples and include details for those who wish to try his techniques. With a life-long love of textiles, sewing, and knitting, it was almost inevitable that David would turn to quilting. He will talk about how his experience as a gallery artist led to the world of modern quilting. David Owen Hastings is a quilter, graphic designer, print and textile artist, and the 2020 President of the Seattle Modern Quilt Guild. Sharing knowledge, encouraging creativity, and teaching new skills are his personal passions. He also loves to travel, especially in Asia, and enjoys sharing his experiences and inspiration through travel photos and stories. For more, go to: davidowenhastings.com. Edward Degas Detail of Hato (Dove) by David Owen Hastings by David Owen Hastings 35.5x28.75" 66x48" Upcoming Programs ​January 12th, 2021 - Mary Tabar Lecture: Embellishment Techniques (Zoom) www.marytabar.com February 9, 2021 - Elizabeth Eastmond Abecedary Quilts (Zoom) Workshop: Merrion Square (more under Workshops) www.opquilt.com March 9, 2021 - Edyta Sitar Reasons for Quilts www.laundrybasketquilts.com President’s Corner - Mary Arter For the past few years, we have celebrated Christmas Day in Laguna Beach with my daughter, son-in-law, and their kids. One tradition is that my daughter insists that everyone must wear an ugly Christmas sweater. Since I did not own such a thing, I had to get one. I found this lovely example on Amazon—tomato red and lime green with stars, stripes, and other designs. I ordered it in my usual size, thinking that even if it was ugly, it should at least fit properly. However, the sweater I received was five sizes too large! I was going to return it but decided that its bagginess just adds to its ugliness. Now it is my go-to sweater on Christmas Day! Regardless of your faith, tradition, or how you celebrate this time of year, my wish is that you have a safe, healthy, and happy season and a good start to 2021. Membership - Vivien Hawker​ ​The November 10, 2020 Zoom general meeting: Members Present - 79 Guests - 0 New members - 0 Total at Zoom meeting - 79 Total current members - 182 Sandy Sullivan won attendance door prize; Monica Shafer won the Show & Tell fat quarter prize. Guest policy: A guest may attend one Zoom general meeting at no charge. If a guest wishes to attend additional meetings, we ask that they either join the guild or mail $5 to the guild's PO box for each meeting attended. (PO Box address is at the bottom of this newsletter.) Parliamentarian - Monica Shafer Needed: Nominating Committee for 2021-2022 ​Executive Board Positions December is here and 2020 is coming to a close. (Thank goodness!) In the new year, we will look forward to the board turnover in May. We need to begin to plan who will be nominated to fill these positions. During the December General Meeting, I will ask for five volunteers—not currently on the executive board—to help draw up a list of possible candidates. In April, membership will vote on the five nominees to fill the 2021-2022 executive board positions of President, 1st VP Programs, 2nd VP Membership, 3rd VP Facilities, Secretary, and Treasurer. Philanthropy - Linda Chiu & Nancy Pestal In October, a small group was given access to the church and was able to collect fabric for quilt backs as well as to cut batting. We also offered a fat quarter sale and made over $150. (Obviously, we all had cabin fever and needed to get out of the house.) Thank you for your support! We will provide pillowcases for military children but, sad to say, their Christmas event was cancelled. Thanks to those who made pillowcases; we collected over 50! In November, we delivered 35 quilts to Meals on Wheels in Dana Point. We had planned to have another fat quarter and magazine sale at the church but that had to be postponed. Please contact us if we can deliver any kits or fabric to you. We sure appreciate your help! Happy sewing! ​Block of the Month - Vickie Janis, Janis Toman BOM ​BLOCK 9 FLOWER FUN The ninth block of the month for 2020-2021 is the Spinning Daisy. Choose your favorite applique technique to create your block (9.5"x9.5" unfinished). Patterns and yardage requirements are available on the SQG website. Treasurer's Report - Nancy Ota Workshops - Deanna Garcia & Gladys Sherman Zoom Workshops We are happy to welcome Pam Hadfield (now a SQG member) back to our guild for a Zoom workshop, Crazy Christmas Tree, in December. This class is for a table runner but gives you all the skills needed to make a full-sized quilt. There will be two sessions: December 9, 2020 - 9:30am- 12:30pm (three hours) December 10, 2020 - 12:30pm - 1:00pm (one hour) A ruler, Creatives Grids’ Spider Web Quilt Ruler CGRKA6, is required. It is available from Pam or on-line from Amazon (there is a button at the bottom of this newsletter that will take you directly to Amazon). This is a 45 degree ruler that needs to be at least 10 inches tall. The pattern is $5.00. Class is $45 (which includes the pattern which Pam will mail to you). See below to sign up. Check out Pam Hadfield at: mamaquilts.com. Brita Nelson - Making Magic - Disappearing Block Sampler Quilt Two parts: January 13, 2021 9:30am - 12:30pm January 15, 2021 9:30am - 12:30pm www.questioningquilter.com This is a six hour Zoom workshop (broken into two parts) and will be structured similar to a "sew along." There are nine blocks. Brita will demonstrate how to make the block along with tips on accurate piecing and pressing. Zoom allows her to answer questions immediately and to help anyone having trouble. The pattern is available on her website (www.questioningquilter.com) and is recommended, not required. It is $10; Brita will send a code for a 20% discount. In addition to the pattern, there is a three minute video covering the disappearing block technique on her website. Elizabeth Eastmond - Merrion Square Quilt Zoom Workshop Two parts: February 10, 2021- 9am - 2pm Follow up: February 16, 2021 - 12:30 - 1:30pm www.opquilt.com Pattern available through her website; you will need to download it beforehand. It is $10. More details on her flyer (below). Workshop sign-ups for Brita Nelson and Elizabeth Eastmond for Surfside members are $40 and non-members $50. For Pam Hadfield's workshop, price is $45 for members, $55 for nonmembers. To sign-up, email Deanna Garcia at [email protected]; checks should also be mailed to her. Please make checks payable to Surfside Quilters Guild (no abbreviations). For more information, contact Deanna or Vivien Hawker at [email protected]. Mary Arter's President's Quilt - Monica Shafer At the May 2021 general meeting, we will present a quilt to our President, Mary Arter. Now is the time to start planning. Mary and I will discuss her ideas then we will begin the process of making the heirloom she has earned. Be ready to start making blocks in January when I reveal the plan and block themes. Social Media - Monica Shafer Below is a list of the social media accounts I follow, mostly on Instagram. Some of them are traditional quilters, lots of them are modern quilters, and a couple are food and wellness related accounts, whose photos and recipes are too good not to share. I’ll sort them out into categories, so you can make informed choices about who you’d like to check out. Traditional Quilters @minickandsimpson Long-time fabric designing team @corianderquilts Amish country resident, pattern designer @gigis_thimble Author of Vintage Vibe @robinpickens Moda designer @quiltville_bonnie Queen of scraps! @graceerea Local art quilter extraordinaire @carinagardener Fabric & sewing pattern designer @lellaboutique Author of Charm School & Jelly Filled, quilt and fabric designer @diaryofaquilter Fabric and quilt pattern designer @beelori Pattern designer, host of PRIM QAL, Author of Farm Girl Vintage 1 &2 @olesyalebedenkodesign Author of Sewing Scrap Blocks With Character, paper-piecing @hollischatelain Gorgeous art quilts @brimfieldawakening EPP collab Modern Quilters @elisabew Local co-author of The Fussy Cut Sampler, AG dolls, Disney fan @melbeachquilts Free motion quilter, teacher, pattern designer @sassafraslane Mom & Daughter quilt pattern designers @rubystarsociety 5 woman collab of fabric and quilt designers: @missmake, @rashida_coleman_hale, @alexiamarcelleabeg, @wattalot, @kmelkight @makervalley Quilt pattern designer, Utah @statelytype Quilt tee shirt designer, husband too @makervalley @jaybirdquilts Quilt pattern designer, host of Journey 2 Nebula QAL and Nebula QAL @swimbikequilt Quilt pattern designer, one of the Summer Sampler QAL designers @lee.a.heinrich Quilt pattern designer, co-host Summer Sampler QALs @freshlemonsquilts Quilt pattern designer, co-host Summer Sampler QALs @victoriafindlaywolfe Author of 15 Minutes of Play, pattern and fabric designer @sandrajohnsondesigns Sashiko, embroidery, quilt pattern designer @modernhandcraft Quilt patterns, Snowflake Sew Along Food, Wellness, Photography @beckymartens4 Local photographer, quilter, teardrop camper @mariesaba Glorious pies and food puns @artisanbryan Sourdough bread awesomeness @lettuce.thrive Registered dietician nutritionist, vegetarian recipes, eating disorder specialist.