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2017 Ultimate Challenge Quilts Revealed - June 7, 2017
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The American Quilt Society has issued the Ultimate Guild Challenge. They will accept quilts from guilds and select guilds who will participate in a special exhibit at the 2018 Grand Rapids Quilt Show. Raintree Quilters Guild passed along the challenge to its members. They need to submit 8 project quilts to the AQS challenge.
Nineteen Raintree members answered the challenge by creating a 30"x30" quilt with the theme of "'Tis a Gift". The quilts they created were revealed to guild members at the June 7 Raintree meeting. All these quilts will be exhibited at Raintree's Harvest of Quilts XII show in September, 2017. Raintree members selected the 8 quilts we'll send to AQS by vote along with 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. Be sure to press the button to the right to get a look at the revealed quilts. |
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2017 President's Quilt Presented to Irene Scheffler - June 7, 2017
Each year Raintree Vice Presidents are in charge of a project to make and present a quilt top to the Raintree President at the end of her term. The President's Quilt was presented at the June Raintree meeting.
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Service Project Quilts Given to Holly's House, Gilda's Club, SWIRCA and more
March, 2017
Starting February 4, 2017, several quilts from Raintree Quilters' Guild's Service Project committee were delivered to several charitable organizations. They included:
Gilda's Club - 2 quilts
Holly's House - 4 quilts
SWIRCA(SW Indiana Regional Council on Aging) - 1 large quilt
Albion Fellows Bacon Center
When Raintree met on March 1 at SWIRCA Ivy Room, we noted the quilt was on display. They had displayed posters all around the building about the raffle they will conduct as a fund-raiser. All the recipients of quilts were very enthusiastic and appreciative.
Gilda's Club - 2 quilts
Holly's House - 4 quilts
SWIRCA(SW Indiana Regional Council on Aging) - 1 large quilt
Albion Fellows Bacon Center
When Raintree met on March 1 at SWIRCA Ivy Room, we noted the quilt was on display. They had displayed posters all around the building about the raffle they will conduct as a fund-raiser. All the recipients of quilts were very enthusiastic and appreciative.
Recent Anne Zick Traveling Teacher Classes: English Paper Piecing
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In English Paper piecing you use a simple template made of paper or flexy plastic and temporarily fasten your fabric to it. Then you assemble the pieces with the templates still behind. Eventually you remove the templates from the back. Typically you use a bunch of the same shape and size pieces to make a quilt. Ann Zick is an expert teacher on English Paper Piecing. Class participants learned about the planning and techniques involved in creating an English Paper Pieced quilt. This technique is easy to take along anywhere for handwork and is said to be relaxing. The class was clearly having a great time and getting very nice resuilts when I went to take these photos.
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Quilt For The Cure Block Challenge -- 10/5/16
Raintree Quilters Guild has conducted a quilt block challenge to benefit Susan G. Komen Tri-State Evansville Affiliate. Guild members and quilters in the tri-state community submitted 140 complete quilt blocks. Those present at the Raintree meeting, 10/5/16, voted on their three favorite blocks for the Viewer's Choice Awards. Shiela Siler, Director of the Susan G. Komen Tri-State Evansville Affiliate selected her favorite for a Director's Choice Award. The Viewer's Choice and Director's Choice winners received ribbons and gift certificates from area quilt shops. In addition, the person who submitted the most blocks (Karen Hampton, 22 blocks) received chocolates, and other participants were selected by random drawing to receive chocolates.
The completed blocks will soon be assembled to make quilts which will then be raffled or auctioned for the benefit of the local Komen Affiliate.
On Wednesday, October 5, persons present at the Raintree Guild meeting voted for Viewer's Choice awards. Here are the rewarded blocks: (Float your arrow over the photo to see the caption.)
The completed blocks will soon be assembled to make quilts which will then be raffled or auctioned for the benefit of the local Komen Affiliate.
On Wednesday, October 5, persons present at the Raintree Guild meeting voted for Viewer's Choice awards. Here are the rewarded blocks: (Float your arrow over the photo to see the caption.)
Old Fashioned Bed Turning -- 9/18/16
Sharon Metzger Conducts Old Fashioned Bed Turning -- 9/18/16
Raintree's Sunday, 9/18/16 Old Fashioned Bed Turning was a delight and an eye-opener. Tea and sweets warmed us up to the event while volunteers were arranging and readying the quilts brought by audience members for the bed turning.
We were asked to bring quilts made before 1960. Some brought quilts that they inherited from family members, others brought quilts they had bought and believed to be antiques.
American Quilt Society (AQS) Certified Quilt Appraiser Sharon Metzger led the event and looked over each quilt to help identify the its age and give us an evaluation of the condition and rarity of the quilt.
Sharon told us that condition and rarity are both very important components of quilt value, especially condition. It was surprising how widely varied the quilts were. They ranged in age from 55 years old to 165 years old. The work on many of the quilts was excellent. Several of the quilts were pretty rare.
We learned how to care for old quilts:
The beauty and the stories of the quilts were amazing and inspiring.
We were asked to bring quilts made before 1960. Some brought quilts that they inherited from family members, others brought quilts they had bought and believed to be antiques.
American Quilt Society (AQS) Certified Quilt Appraiser Sharon Metzger led the event and looked over each quilt to help identify the its age and give us an evaluation of the condition and rarity of the quilt.
Sharon told us that condition and rarity are both very important components of quilt value, especially condition. It was surprising how widely varied the quilts were. They ranged in age from 55 years old to 165 years old. The work on many of the quilts was excellent. Several of the quilts were pretty rare.
We learned how to care for old quilts:
- how to carefully clean and spot-clean old quilts (don't if you can avoid it);
- not to keep them in cedar chests or in contact with wood(oils from the wood eventually stain the fabric);
- how restoration work is done(period fabric is important if value of quilt is to be preserved).
The beauty and the stories of the quilts were amazing and inspiring.
Press Release about Quilt for the Cure Challenge
7/28/16
Raintree Quilters Guild issues a Quilt For the Cure Quilt Block Challenge!
Calling All Quilters and Supporters of the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
The Raintree Quilters Guild has issued a quilt block challenge to the Tri-State to create quilt blocks using pink and white fabric. The best of the best blocks will be used to make a quilt that will be raffled off as a fundraiser after the 2017 Race for the Cure®. Additional blocks will be auctioned Sept 23, 2017 at the RQG Quilt Show at Old National Events Plaza.
How you can help:
1. Create a 5” or a 10” finished square (5 ½” or 10 ½” unfinished) using pink and white cotton fabrics that can be pieced, appliquéd or embroidered
2. Submit your block before September 30, 2016, and include your name, address, and the story behind your design
3. All blocks submitted to be exhibited and judged, with awards given at the October 5, 2016 RQG 6:30 pm meeting at SWIRCA in Evansville, IN
4. Send your finished quilt blocks to: Quilt for the Cure Quilt Block Challenge, c/o Raintree Quilters Guild, Inc., PO Box 4126, Evansville, IN 47724-0126
(The quilt blocks will not be returned)
Raintree Quilters Guild is partnering with Susan G. Komen Evansville Tri-State Affiliate for their 2016/2017 year, and is donating all net proceeds of the contest.
Email raintreequiltersguild@gmail.com with any questions.
ABOUT RAINTREE QUILTERS GUILD
Raintree Quilters Guild, a non-profit organization, was formed in 1986 to promote the art, craft, and legacy of quiltmaking. They strive to help others learn about quilting through education, preservation, and philanthropy within the community. They currently have approx. 120 members. Meetings are held at SWIRCA on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm located at 16 West Virginia St., Evansville, IN. Anyone is welcome. The quilters can be contacted at raintreequiltersguild@gmail.com or online at www.raintreequiltersguild.org.
ABOUT KOMEN EVANSVILLE TRI-STATE AFFILIATE
Since its inception in 1998, the Susan G. Komen® Evansville Tri-State Affiliate has granted over $7.8 million for education, screening and treatment programs in our community. In addition, over $2.8 million has been distributed to the national office to fund the Komen Breast Cancer Research Program. Komen is the largest non-profit provider of breast cancer research in the world; surpassing all other non-profits combined.
Raintree Quilters Guild issues a Quilt For the Cure Quilt Block Challenge!
Calling All Quilters and Supporters of the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
The Raintree Quilters Guild has issued a quilt block challenge to the Tri-State to create quilt blocks using pink and white fabric. The best of the best blocks will be used to make a quilt that will be raffled off as a fundraiser after the 2017 Race for the Cure®. Additional blocks will be auctioned Sept 23, 2017 at the RQG Quilt Show at Old National Events Plaza.
How you can help:
1. Create a 5” or a 10” finished square (5 ½” or 10 ½” unfinished) using pink and white cotton fabrics that can be pieced, appliquéd or embroidered
2. Submit your block before September 30, 2016, and include your name, address, and the story behind your design
3. All blocks submitted to be exhibited and judged, with awards given at the October 5, 2016 RQG 6:30 pm meeting at SWIRCA in Evansville, IN
4. Send your finished quilt blocks to: Quilt for the Cure Quilt Block Challenge, c/o Raintree Quilters Guild, Inc., PO Box 4126, Evansville, IN 47724-0126
(The quilt blocks will not be returned)
Raintree Quilters Guild is partnering with Susan G. Komen Evansville Tri-State Affiliate for their 2016/2017 year, and is donating all net proceeds of the contest.
Email raintreequiltersguild@gmail.com with any questions.
ABOUT RAINTREE QUILTERS GUILD
Raintree Quilters Guild, a non-profit organization, was formed in 1986 to promote the art, craft, and legacy of quiltmaking. They strive to help others learn about quilting through education, preservation, and philanthropy within the community. They currently have approx. 120 members. Meetings are held at SWIRCA on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm located at 16 West Virginia St., Evansville, IN. Anyone is welcome. The quilters can be contacted at raintreequiltersguild@gmail.com or online at www.raintreequiltersguild.org.
ABOUT KOMEN EVANSVILLE TRI-STATE AFFILIATE
Since its inception in 1998, the Susan G. Komen® Evansville Tri-State Affiliate has granted over $7.8 million for education, screening and treatment programs in our community. In addition, over $2.8 million has been distributed to the national office to fund the Komen Breast Cancer Research Program. Komen is the largest non-profit provider of breast cancer research in the world; surpassing all other non-profits combined.
PRESS RELEASE 7/11/16
Raintree Quilters Guild sponsors Old-Fashioned Bed-Turning
WHAT’s IN GRANDMA’S ATTIC, an old-fashioned bed turning…
Hear stories of antique quilts, talk to the quiltmakers, see the intricate stitched handwork, and learn their value from a certified quilt appraiser.
WHEN: 2:00 pm, September 18, 2016 social with tea & cookies, followed by bed turning lecture.
WHERE: Eykamp Scout Center, 3501 E Lloyd Expy., Evansville, IN
WHAT:
- Old-fashioned quilt bed turning lecture by certified quilt appraiser Sharon Metzger
- Enter for a chance to get a free written certified quilt appraisal (Must bring quilts for eligibility)
- Document your own piece of history by getting a certified written quilt appraisal for $50 (If interested contact raintreequiltersguild@gmail.com prior to Sept 18.)
COST: Free to the public.
ABOUT RAINTREE QUILTERS GUILD
Raintree Quilters Guild, a non-profit organization, was formed in 1986 to promote the art, craft, and legacy of quiltmaking. They strive to help others learn about quilting through education, preservation, and philanthropy within the community. They currently have approx. 120 members.
Meetings are held at SWIRCA on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm located at 16 West Virginia St., Evansville, IN. Anyone is welcome.
The quilters can be contacted at raintreequiltersguild@gmail.com or online at www.raintreequiltersguild.org.
Raintree Quilters Guild sponsors Old-Fashioned Bed-Turning
WHAT’s IN GRANDMA’S ATTIC, an old-fashioned bed turning…
Hear stories of antique quilts, talk to the quiltmakers, see the intricate stitched handwork, and learn their value from a certified quilt appraiser.
WHEN: 2:00 pm, September 18, 2016 social with tea & cookies, followed by bed turning lecture.
WHERE: Eykamp Scout Center, 3501 E Lloyd Expy., Evansville, IN
WHAT:
- Old-fashioned quilt bed turning lecture by certified quilt appraiser Sharon Metzger
- Enter for a chance to get a free written certified quilt appraisal (Must bring quilts for eligibility)
- Document your own piece of history by getting a certified written quilt appraisal for $50 (If interested contact raintreequiltersguild@gmail.com prior to Sept 18.)
COST: Free to the public.
ABOUT RAINTREE QUILTERS GUILD
Raintree Quilters Guild, a non-profit organization, was formed in 1986 to promote the art, craft, and legacy of quiltmaking. They strive to help others learn about quilting through education, preservation, and philanthropy within the community. They currently have approx. 120 members.
Meetings are held at SWIRCA on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm located at 16 West Virginia St., Evansville, IN. Anyone is welcome.
The quilters can be contacted at raintreequiltersguild@gmail.com or online at www.raintreequiltersguild.org.
Evansville Public Library Centennial Quilt Project
To celebrate Indiana’s Bicentennial the Evansville Public Library System is sponsoring two Community Quilts. One will be made by adults, the other for children.
Adult Quilt
The design submitted by Olivia Tenbarge was selected for the adult quilt. Her plan is to use Judit Hajdu’s Log Cabin Carpenter’s Star design with some appliqué added around the edge. The appliqué’ may be nixed as difficult for the participants to do. See below for photos from the first session.
Five workshops are scheduled at Vanderburgh libraries to assemble the quilt. Area quilters, sewists, and novices are all invited to participate to complete this quilt at these workshops. See the Events/Calendar page for dates and times.
Children’s Quilt
Stacy Jensen designed the kids quilt. It will be a checkerboard design with one type of check consisting of a 4-patch of charm squares and the other will be kids drawings using fabric markers on a 9” square. The blocks will be colored and hand-stitched together by kids. See the Events/Calendar page for dates and times.
Adult Quilt
The design submitted by Olivia Tenbarge was selected for the adult quilt. Her plan is to use Judit Hajdu’s Log Cabin Carpenter’s Star design with some appliqué added around the edge. The appliqué’ may be nixed as difficult for the participants to do. See below for photos from the first session.
Five workshops are scheduled at Vanderburgh libraries to assemble the quilt. Area quilters, sewists, and novices are all invited to participate to complete this quilt at these workshops. See the Events/Calendar page for dates and times.
Children’s Quilt
Stacy Jensen designed the kids quilt. It will be a checkerboard design with one type of check consisting of a 4-patch of charm squares and the other will be kids drawings using fabric markers on a 9” square. The blocks will be colored and hand-stitched together by kids. See the Events/Calendar page for dates and times.
