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• ZOOM LECTURE: Magic Fabrics and Special Effects - Christine Barnes

  • When
    January 09, 2025
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    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Only

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  There are classic color concepts—and they work. Whether it’s choosing fabrics for a new quilt, fixing one that’s not working, or attempting an effect like transparency, it all boils down to the basics. What may look like magic is grounded in classic color theory. Put simply, “magic fabrics” lend light and vitality to a quilt. 

  Join us for this Zoom-only lecture and digital trunk show of fabrics, quilts, and wearables which will bring these color concepts to life. 

  To preview Christine's work, please visit: www.christinebarnes.com

  Zoom information will be sent automatically upon registration in a confirmation email. Reminders with the Zoom link will be sent to those who have registered for the event. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• ZOOM LECTURE: Your Mind Matters: More Joy, Less Overwhelm - Brandy Maslowski

  • When
    February 13, 2025
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    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Only

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  Brandy Maslowski is an art quilter and teacher known for her pursuit of more joy and less overwhelm in the classroom. She loves exploring the texture, colour and boundless possibilities of fabric and stitch. She travels the world to educate, speak and ignite creativity with the tag line More Joy, Less Overwhelm. Her weekly Quilter on Fire Podcast has explored the stories of creators on the quilting scene over the last 3 years and the feedback has overwhelmed her inbox with joy. She is also proud to be an Ambassador for BERNINA Canada and Madeira Threads.

  This lecture and trunk show provides a feature of quilts, textile art and processes that tell the story of Brandy’s path to healing. With consistent practices in self-care, learning, and creativity to live happy rather than searching for happiness, she discovered along the way that bringing joy to others through her podcasts, teaching and travel fills her cup every day.

  Her content is designed to bring more joy and less overwhelm to quilters in their studio and her dream is to build a thriving community of creative quilters who dive into their studios again and again as their creative reprieve.

  For a preview, check out her website: https://quilteronfire.com/

  Zoom information will be sent automatically upon registration in a confirmation email. Reminders with the Zoom link will be sent to those who have registered for the event. 

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• GLHQ Mystery Quilt 2025

  • When
    March 01, 2025
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    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Mystery Quilt Day is a cherished tradition in our guild! This fundraising event will take place entirely on Zoom and is open to all members and non-members! 

  A new clue will be emailed to registrants each Friday, beginning January 3, 2025. A chance to ask questions and sew-along with other Mystery Quilters via Zoom will be available Saturday mornings from 10am - noon, beginning January 4th.

  If you are a newer quilter, this is an excellent opportunity to learn from your friends in the guild!!  If you are new to the guild, come to the Zoom sessions to meet new friends!

  The completed project will be revealed on Mystery Quilt Day, on Saturday March 1, 2025. After the reveal in the morning, you will work with others to finish piecing your quilt top with a show and tell in the afternoon!  If you keep up with the weekly clues, you will assemble the quilt top and have it done on March 1!  

  Clues also will be posted in a Top-Secret MQD Participant-Only Area!  You can receive security clearance by enrolling in Mystery Quilt Day!  You won't want to miss out on the fun!

  A welcome letter with all the details on fabric selection, color choices, and yardage will be sent upon paid registration.  If you enroll after January 3rd, you will receive the welcome letter after you enroll.  Any clues that have been released up to that point will be available for download from our Top-Secret page! If you are viewing the clue documents on your phone, it MAY appear jumbled-looking, depending on your phone.  For best viewing, use a PC/laptop computer. 

  NEW this year! A separate Zoom Prep Event will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 4-6 pm.  Please register for the MQ Prep Event separately.  The Zoom link for 12/7 will be provided in your registration confirmation or is available on our website. 

  Please Note: If you are unable to join us on March 1st, you may still register for the Mystery Quilt and receive access to the weekly clues! If you would like to wait to see all the clues and the reveal on March 1st, you may also register and join us in a day of sewing!

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• ZOOM LECTURE: Make Extraordinary Scrap Quilts - Diane Harris

  • When
    March 13, 2025
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    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Only

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  How do you make a successful scrap quilt? Learn Diane Harris's best tips and top secrets during this trunk show of many scrappy quilts made over the years. What is a scrap quilt? Who can make one? Why would you create with scraps? How is it done?

  
  

  
  

  From the Stash Bandit herself, discover ways to pull your scraps together, strategies for using your stash and even what does not work. You may never make an ordinary quilt again!

  
  

  
  

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• ZOOM WORKSHOP: Ahead of the Curve - Improvising Curves

  • When
    March 15, 2025
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    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    ZOOM
  • Spaces left
    18

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  Improvisational curves are fun and easy! Diane Harris, the Stash Bandit, will teach you how to cut and sew large, gentle curves while paying attention to value and scale for smashing results.

  Diane will cover lots of ideas for adding machine quilting details and hand stitched embellishments, and she’ll show you how to finish it off with a facing as an alternative to binding. We'll make a four-section piece as shown; the size will vary depending on your choices. Later you can create more sections if you want a larger quilt.

  This full-day workshop will be held entirely on Zoom so that you can sew from the comfort of your own sewing space and the link will be provided closer to the class date. 

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• LECTURE: Member Spotlight - Mandy Manno on Laura Heine Collage Quilting

  • When
    April 10, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Birmingham Unitarian Church

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  Every year, Great Lakes Heritage Quilters features one of our own for the annual Member Spotlight!  This year, we are pleased to feature Mandy Manno!

  Join us for a lecture and trunk show to learn collage quilting the Laura Heine way. Learn the simple techniques that create a big wow factor. Mandy will bring a variety of completed projects for you to look at up close, as well as projects in various stages of completion to better see the process.  She will have a variety of finishing ideas on display, including a completely no-sew canvas mounted project. She will walk us through a project from start to finish, so bring a notepad and your camera.

  Sign up to bring a snack: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090A4DAFA72FA13-50135840-glhq#/

  Zoom and in-person information will be sent automatically upon registration in a confirmation email. Reminders will be sent to those who have registered for the event.

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• WORKSHOP: Collage Quilting - Seed Pods

  • When
    April 12, 2025
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    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Troy
  • Spaces left
    16

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  Join me in creating your own version of my favorite Laura Heine pattern, Seed pods.  This pattern is easily created from your own stash and can made in any color palette. Class participants will learn the entire process from start to finish, so other than gathering supplies, no prep work is needed. 

  This will be a stand alone project in which we make a portion of the pattern to allow participants to leave with a completed top ready to quilt and bind. 

  Laura Heine projects are doable for beginners and fun for advanced sewists who would like to learn a new technique!  As an added bonus, a demo on using Inktense pencils to enhance your projects will be given (Inktense pencils are not necessary for the class and participants can use mine during class if they would like to try them out).  I will also demo how to add words or sayings to your collage project for those that would like to.  All necessary supplies (including fabric kits) will be available for purchase during the trunk show/lecture as well as the day of class.

  This full-day workshop will be held at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church located at 5500 N Adams Rd, Troy, MI 48098.  Click here for map.

  St. Stephen's is in a residential area, so there are no restaurants nearby.  It's highly recommended that you bring your lunch.  Microwave and fridge are available. 

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• LECTURE: Folded Improv: Kawandi Quilting - Jennifer Stauser

  • When
    May 08, 2025
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    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Birmingham Unitarian Church

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  Join us for a discussion of the traditions of Kawandi Quilting in India, along with samples of Indian Kawandi. Jennifer will talk about her introduction into Kawandi, and what made it so special to her. She will share about a dozen Kawandi she has made herself. She'll talk about what Kawandi has done for her, and how she uses her experience to give back to the community that has inspired her.

  
  

  Preview Jennifer's website: https://dizzyquilter.com/about/ 

  Sign up to bring a snack: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090A4DAFA72FA13-glhq7#/

  Zoom and in-person information will be sent automatically upon registration in a confirmation email. Reminders will be sent to those who have registered for the event.

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• WORKSHOP: Folded Improv - Kawandi-Style Quilting

  • When
    May 09, 2025
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    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
  • Spaces left
    20

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  Learn about the African/West Indian tradition of Kawandi quilting. During this class we will work on an unique mini quilt, working from the outside in to the middle. GLHQ has arranged for  a custom class where both hand and machine techniques will be taught. Jen will lead you through everything you need to know, from selecting fabrics and tools to finishing your Kawandi style quilt.  

  Blast through a pile of precious scraps and make a mini or baby quilt in a single afternoon. We will focus on the best parts of Kawandi making – using fabrics in an improvisational manner without piecing, and quilting from the outside in. You can choose to use your machine and skip the slow stitching, or relish the relaxation that comes from slow stitching by hand.

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• Year-End Potluck

  • When
    June 12, 2025
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    6:30 PM
  • Location
    Birmingham Unitarian Church

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  Join us for the year end potluck and meeting!

  In-person event only.

  Make sure you sign up to bring a dish to pass!  See the SignUp Genius link to bring your favorite dish!

  
  

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