September's Presentation
English Paper Piecing Through History and Demo with Bea Byrne
EBHQ member Bea Byrne will take you back to the start of English paper piecing, it's journey to America and share some insights into how it is developing. She'll show quilts she has made using the technique and her current experiments in abstract piecing.
Bea is a former SFQG President. She runs QUILT2024.com online events, now known as Quilt n Learn. From the UK, Bea has lived in the Bay Area for almost 10 years.
Block Party: The block for June/July is Star. Feel free to make any variation, wonky or traditional. More info here
Postcard Exchange: Please Note: When registering for Quilters Gather, check “yes” to the postcard question ONLY if you want to make and send a fabric postcard in the two weeks following the program. Check “no” if you are not interested.
Questions?? Send them to EBHQuilters.Gather@gmail.com.
Show and Tell: Please share your current projects with us. Email photos to EBHQuilters.Gather@gmail.com at least one day before the next session. State the category: Block of the Month, Color Study, Postcard Exchange, Quilts. Include your full name, title of piece if any, dimensions of quilt or block, a brief story or information about the piece, and/or the postcard partner names. Please note: When you email your images to Quilters Gather you are automatically giving permission for EBHQ to display your work.
Virtual Open Studio: We would love to see where you make your beautiful projects - whether a studio, bedroom, dining room table. Help inspire others by sharing your space and organizational tips and ideas at a future Quilters Gather.
More details about our upcoming Quilters Gather click here.
Quilters Gather Hosts,
Valerie, Claire, Fredda & Vanina
