 | Palmetto Quilt Guild IncorporatedPROMOTING THE ART OF QUILTING IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA LOWCOUNTRY |
February PQG Membership Meeting Program: "Designing with Negative Space" Speaker: Sylvia Schaefer February 16, 2023 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Social hour starts at 12:00 PM HHI Beach & Tennis Resort 40 Folly Field Rd, HHI Many of us enjoy the modern aesthetic but are overwhelmed when considering designing our own quilt. This lecture gives us concrete step-by-step ideas on how to begin with a traditional quilt block and then alter it to incorporate negative space (also known as background areas). She gives suggestions on fabric and quilting choices for our designs, as well.
Sylvia Schaefer is from "Flying Parrot Quilts". She is a modern quilter with her own line of printed patterns that are sold in quilt shops around the world. ============================= Workshop: "Northern Lights" Leader: Sylvia Schaefer February 17th, 9:00 - 3:30 Location: Palmetto Electric Community Room - 1 Cooperative Way, Hardeeville We will learn to paper piece New York Beauty blocks in the morning and will focus on piecing curves in the afternoon. The result is a stunning, modern wallhanging. This is a double skill-builder class. Twice as much bang for your buck!
Member Cost: $40 Non-Member Cost: $48 Kit Fee: $30+ (Includes book with the pattern and the paper piecing templates) Workshop Registration Form.pdf | Upcoming events
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ABOUT PQG The Palmetto Quilt Guild, Incorporated is a South Carolina nonprofit corporation dedicated to promoting and preserving the art of quilting through our educational and charitable activities. Our Purpose: Promote and preserve the art of quilting; Educate the membership on the history of quilting, its intricacies and ongoing evolution, and provide the opportunity for education, communication and participation to enhance the member’s enjoyment in the art of quilting; Promote the art and craft of quilting to the general public by increasing awareness of quilt history, design, and preservation through education and exhibits. We have 10 membership meetings a year, which are open to the public, and feature nationally-known speakers who share their quilting knowledge and skills through our workshop program. Guests are welcome! Members get together more informally through our various Bees. To increase awareness in the quilting arts, the Guild presents a judged Quilt Festival with over 150 quilts on display every two years. The Palmetto Quilt Guild offers a wonderful opportunity for beginner to experienced quilters to share a common passion for the art of quilting. We welcome new members! | Learn moreThe Palmetto Quilt Guild is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. Become a member of the Palmetto quilt guildThe Palmetto Quilt Guild welcomes new members! Whether you want to learn to quilt, or you are an experienced quilter, membership in the Guild offers a wonderful opportunity to meet interesting and talented quilters who always are willing to share their knowledge, experience and passion for the art of quilting, as well as, an opportunity to support our Lowcountry nonprofit organizations through our Community Service and Outreach Programs. |