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Meeting and Workshop Schedule 2007-2008

Meetings begin at 7PM
Sit and Sew beginning at 6PM

  • September 11
  • Show Prep
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  • EXPO 2007
  • September 29-30
  • Park School
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  • October 9
  • Barbara Brown, Esq
  • "Copyright Law for Quilters"
  • Barbara Brown is both a lawyer and a quilter- Learn what is and isn't legal when it comes to quilt patterns- What is borrowing, what is stealing, and what is against the law?
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  • November 13
  • Mary Kerr
  • "Out of the Trunk and Off the Tables"
  • Mary Kerr is an AQS certified appraiser who will present a trunk show and discussion about quilting with "found" fabrics. Includes many examples and ideas for working with vintage textiles, old ties, period clothing, feedsacks, and more.
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  • December 11
  • Holiday Party
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  • January 8
  • Robbyn Robinson
  • "Color for Quilters"
  • Snowed out last year, Robbyn will give her talk this January. Those whom Robbyn has helped chose fabrics at Seminole Sampler know about her knack with color. Those who have talked with her at any length, know that this will be a fun evening. In an interactive talk, she will share her color expertise.
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  • February 12
  • The Language of Longarm
  • Professional longarmers and guild supporters Beth Ridder, Marty Vint, and Claudia Chapman will give a presentation on longarm quilting. They will give pointers how to communicate effectively with your longarmer, to chose between pantograph, freehand and custom quilting, and discuss batting and thread choices. Beth, Marty and Claudia will also show samples of their work.
  • March 11
  • Lonni Rossi
  • Lecture and Trunk Show
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  • March 12, 10AM - 4:30PM
  • Lonni Rossi Workshop, Seminole Sampler, Catonsville, MD
    Lonni Rossi's Class is Full; no more registrations
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  • April 8
  • Pat Sloan
  • "From Then to Now"
  • We are very lucky to host Pat Sloan at our April Meeting when she will show more than 60 quilts and tops that she has made over her years of quilting. Pat runs her own design business in Fairfax County, Virginia, called Pat Sloan & Company. In addition to publishing her own patterns, she has designed patterns for many popular quilting magazines, published quilting books and designed several fabric lines for P&B Textiles. Pat will discuss how her designs have evolved over the years and talk about what inspires each of us in the creative process. After the lecture, Pat welcomes us to examine her quilts close-up and chat. She will have patterns and kits available for those who are interested. For more about Pat, please visit her website. I am certain this will be a fun and inspirational meeting!
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  • April 9
  • Pat's Machine Applique - the Folk Art Way
  • In this workshop we will make a fabulous folk art table runner and learn many of Pat tips on how to prepare designs for fusible work and utilize many stitches to enhance our runners the folk art way! Pat will share how she designs quilts and how to use color and fabric to create a folk art look. Best of all, we should be able to complete this entire top during our workshop! Note: Please bring your lunch. Beverages will be provided.
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  • May 13
  • Charity Quilts
  • June 10
  • Demos and Yard Sale
  • July 8
  • Sit and Sew
  • August 12
  • Sit and Sew
  • September 9
  • Summer Challenge
  • October 14
  • Diane Hire
  • "Oxymorons"
  • The nationally known author of Oxymorons and Playtime for Quilters will speak on the exhibit of "absurdly logical quilts" she originated.
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  • October 15
  • Diane Hire Workshop at Seminole Sampler
  • November 11
  • To be announced
  • December 9
  • Holiday Party