Fidalgo Island Quilters http://fidalgoislandquilters.com "Our mission is to further the understanding of quilting as an intriguing and rewarding needlecraft and artistic medium; to educate and encourage people in the performance of quilting and patchwork art; to share our talents and knowledge within the organization as well as with the community; to provide opportunities to exhibit fine examples of quilts and patchwork; and to make charitable contributions to enrich the community." Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:55:13 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 New Library Book http://fidalgoislandquilters.com/2012/02/02/new-library-book/ http://fidalgoislandquilters.com/2012/02/02/new-library-book/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:48:44 +0000 Sue Trzcinski http://fidalgoislandquilters.com/?p=2318 Wonky One – Block Quilts by Marlous Carter 2011       63  pages

 Wonky One – Block Quilts   This book will show you how to make a traditional quilt, but with a WONKY twist.  In her book, Marlous gives you very easy to follow directions.   Following her method will add visual interest  and movement to your [...]]]> Wonky One – Block Quilts by Marlous Carter
2011       63  pages

 Wonky One – Block Quilts   This book will show you how to make a traditional quilt, but with a WONKY twist.  In her book, Marlous gives you very easy to follow directions.   Following her method will add visual interest  and movement to your quilt.  All you need is  your 12-1/2 X 12-1/2 “ ruler, no fancy templates or gadgets.  She has given helpful directions and  colored pictures for eight different projects.  Get those  batiks out of your stash,  and try one of her patterns!

 

]]> http://fidalgoislandquilters.com/2012/02/02/new-library-book/feed/ 0 FEBRUARY MEETING http://fidalgoislandquilters.com/2012/01/22/february-meeting-2/ http://fidalgoislandquilters.com/2012/01/22/february-meeting-2/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:04:35 +0000 Sue Trzcinski http://fidalgoislandquilters.com/?p=2301 HAND DYED FABRICS  At the February meeting we will be treated to the beautiful fabrics of Judy Robertson. She will be presenting a trunk show of quilts using her fabrics. But, don’t forget your pocketbook, she will also have her fabric for sale at the meeting if you want an early Valentine Day present!

]]> HAND DYED FABRICS  At the February meeting we will be treated to the beautiful fabrics of Judy Robertson. She will be presenting a trunk show of quilts using her fabrics. But, don’t forget your pocketbook, she will also have her fabric for sale at the meeting if you want an early Valentine Day present!

]]> http://fidalgoislandquilters.com/2012/01/22/february-meeting-2/feed/ 0 MARCH MEETING http://fidalgoislandquilters.com/2012/01/22/march-meeting/ http://fidalgoislandquilters.com/2012/01/22/march-meeting/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:58:30 +0000 Sue Trzcinski http://fidalgoislandquilters.com/?p=2295 During the March 5th meeting we will be hosting Susan Purney Mark. Susan is passionate about fabric, thread, texture, imagery, pattern and colour, and all their myriad possibilities. She explores innovative techniques, screen printing, dyeing and painting as well as mixed media and the use of text and lettering in her work, always open [...]]]> During the March 5th meeting we will be hosting Susan Purney Mark. Susan is passionate about fabric, thread, texture, imagery, pattern and colour, and all their myriad possibilities. She explores innovative techniques, screen printing, dyeing and painting as well as mixed media and the use of text and lettering in her work, always open to new challenges. Her lecture, “Just Do It – A Quilter’s Journey” will have lots of useful information. It’s said that the journey of a lifetime begins with a single step……find out how she fell off the cliff! From the humble beginnings making Barbie clothes (Ken went naked!) to designer, teacher and author, it’s been a fun filled bumpy road strewn with fabric, pins and thread. As quilters, we never tire of the journey….but where are we headed? You can follow Susan on her web page www.susanpm.com and check out her blog.

]]> http://fidalgoislandquilters.com/2012/01/22/march-meeting/feed/ 0 New Library Books http://fidalgoislandquilters.com/2012/01/12/new-library-books/ http://fidalgoislandquilters.com/2012/01/12/new-library-books/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:17:52 +0000 Sue Trzcinski http://fidalgoislandquilters.com/?p=2079 This is the eleventh book Kaffe has published with quilt patterns. This edition has a very good pattern (of course, using his fabrics!) with twists to the popular Pickle Dish and Hearts and Flowers, and many more . As always, his books are full of colored photographs to show off [...]]]> Quilt Romance by Kaffe Fassett.

This is the eleventh book Kaffe has published with quilt patterns. This edition has a very good pattern (of course, using his fabrics!) with twists to the popular Pickle Dish and Hearts and Flowers, and many more . As always, his books are full of colored photographs to show off not only his patterns , but his fabrics. The instructions are carefully written and easy to follow, and using his fabrics you are sure to get a beautiful, colorful quilt.

 

 

]]> http://fidalgoislandquilters.com/2012/01/12/new-library-books/feed/ 0 Quilt Show 2012-My Stars! http://fidalgoislandquilters.com/2011/12/30/quilt-show-2012/ http://fidalgoislandquilters.com/2011/12/30/quilt-show-2012/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:12:28 +0000 Sue Trzcinski http://fidalgoislandquilters.com/?p=1632 Quilt Show dates are 6-7 April and the venue is the Anacortes Middle School. In a few months the show will be history! Time is flying, but nearly all key positions are filled and Featured Artists Joanne Ellsworth and Kathy Howe are busy planning their displays. We plan to allocate additional space to accommodate [...]]]> Quilt Show dates are 6-7 April and the venue is the Anacortes Middle School. In a few months the show will be history! Time is flying, but nearly all key positions are filled and Featured Artists Joanne Ellsworth and Kathy Howe are busy planning their displays. We plan to allocate additional space to accommodate more Information & Education opportunities for guild members and visitors.   Registration form and more details here . .

Style Show 2012 info and Entry Form here.

FIQ Members check here often for Quilt Show Member News.

Click here for Challenge Quilt info for 2012 Quilt Show.

Quilt Walk 2012 info here.

]]> http://fidalgoislandquilters.com/2011/12/30/quilt-show-2012/feed/ 0 New members Sept 2011 http://fidalgoislandquilters.com/2011/10/01/new-members-sept-2011/ http://fidalgoislandquilters.com/2011/10/01/new-members-sept-2011/#comments Sun, 02 Oct 2011 03:15:09 +0000 Sue Trzcinski http://fidalgoislandquilters.com/?p=2077 Welcome new and returning members! More info here…

]]> Welcome new and returning members! More info here…

]]> http://fidalgoislandquilters.com/2011/10/01/new-members-sept-2011/feed/ 0 Community Quilts photos http://fidalgoislandquilters.com/2011/10/01/community-quilts-photos/ http://fidalgoislandquilters.com/2011/10/01/community-quilts-photos/#comments Sun, 02 Oct 2011 02:39:15 +0000 Sue Trzcinski http://fidalgoislandquilters.com/?p=2067 Check out these Community Quilts Photos…

]]> Check out these Community Quilts Photos…

]]> http://fidalgoislandquilters.com/2011/10/01/community-quilts-photos/feed/ 0 Congrats to Janet Foster http://fidalgoislandquilters.com/2011/10/01/congrats-to-janet-foster/ http://fidalgoislandquilters.com/2011/10/01/congrats-to-janet-foster/#comments Sun, 02 Oct 2011 01:08:11 +0000 Sue Trzcinski http://fidalgoislandquilters.com/?p=2047 Congratulations are due to our own Janet Foster . She has two pieces of her work to be exhibited from October 5 to November 2, 2011 at the Enumclaw City Hall, 1339 Griffin Ave. Janet Foster Moon Viewing Janet Foster Moroccan Spice

]]> Congratulations are due to our own Janet Foster . She has two pieces
of her work to be exhibited from October 5 to November
2, 2011 at the Enumclaw City Hall, 1339 Griffin Ave.
Janet Foster Moon Viewing
Janet Foster Moroccan Spice

]]> http://fidalgoislandquilters.com/2011/10/01/congrats-to-janet-foster/feed/ 0 Quilt Fest LaConner winners http://fidalgoislandquilters.com/2011/10/01/quilt-fest-laconner-winners/ http://fidalgoislandquilters.com/2011/10/01/quilt-fest-laconner-winners/#comments Sun, 02 Oct 2011 00:59:33 +0000 Sue Trzcinski http://fidalgoislandquilters.com/?p=2043 Some of our own FIQ members and former members are on the winners list. Congrats to

Traditional Pieced: Honorable Mention Peggy Wilber Traditional Mixed: Honerable Mention Geri Parker, Kathy McNiel (former members) Wearable art: 1st place Susanne Staton Eco Green: 2nd place Anne Bussiere Judges choice: Peggy Wilber

]]> Some of our own FIQ members and former members are on the winners list. Congrats to

Traditional Pieced: Honorable Mention Peggy Wilber
Traditional Mixed: Honerable Mention Geri Parker, Kathy McNiel (former
members)
Wearable art: 1st place Susanne Staton
Eco Green: 2nd place Anne Bussiere
Judges choice: Peggy Wilber

]]> http://fidalgoislandquilters.com/2011/10/01/quilt-fest-laconner-winners/feed/ 0 La Conner Quilt Festival 2011 http://fidalgoislandquilters.com/2011/09/29/la-conner-quilt-festival-2011/ http://fidalgoislandquilters.com/2011/09/29/la-conner-quilt-festival-2011/#comments Fri, 30 Sep 2011 04:16:18 +0000 Sue Trzcinski http://fidalgoislandquilters.com/?p=2022 La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum 2011 Quilt Festival to be held September 30-October 2. More info here…

]]> La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum 2011 Quilt Festival to be held September 30-October 2. More info here…

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