by Nancy Mathew & Barb Eagle
Greetings!
What a busy and eventful summer! Our first class was the much-awaited Storm at Sea, taught by Pam Ventgen, July 25 & 26. It was well attended and Pam helped each of us make at least one (1) block. Wow, they are all beautiful! We appreciate Pam and her technique for making the Storm at Sea block seem easy. In fact, there will be many stunning quilts forthcoming!
Back by popular demand was Deb Tucker, teaching Lemoyne Stars to a full class, August 15 & 16. On Friday we learned three (3) new techniques: Lemoynes as Triangles, Strip Pieced Lemoynes, and Blazing Lemoynes. Deb’s excitement continued Saturday as we started the Lucky Lemoynes Quilt, which included the Shaded Four Patch block. Everyone’s blocks are beautiful! We look forward to seeing quilts during Show/Share!
On the docket for September 5 & 6 will be Kris Rutledge, teaching paper piecing. Students have had the opportunity to select either Wolf Abstractions OR Floral Fun, Kris’s own design. It’s a full class with about half and half selecting each design. We are sure looking forward to seeing beautiful creations!
The Education Committee has been busy. We have three (3) teachers lined up for next summer, 2026:
- Peggy Gelbrich, Yellow House Quilter, Oregon, will be teaching a two (2) day class in June. This will involve Irish Snails (no special rulers required) one day AND Crossed Canoes (foundation piecing with freezer paper) the other day.
- Pam Ventgen, Anchorage, is excited about teaching Green Glass Door, a fat quarter/scrap friendly quilt with multiple size options available. Pam’s two (2) day class will be in August.
- Shonda Powell, North Beach Quilting, Kenai, has been selected to teach Metro Rings Quilt, Sew Kind of Wonderful. You will learn to use the Quick Curve Ruler and with a Jelly Roll, you’re on your way! Shonda’s two (2) day class will be in September.
We are excited about the three (3) classes and plan to have a picture/pattern of each quilt at the October meeting. We hope to have sign-up sheets as well.
Speaking of the October 4th meeting, an Education Presentation (Gift Ideas) will take place after the meeting and prior to Show/Share. Patrice Krant will be teaching pillowcases using panels. You will NOT want to miss this demo!
We appreciate all your support.
See you soon!
Nancy and Barb