June's Presentation: The Quilters of Gee’s Bend and the Civil Rights Movement in the Southern United States
Janet McDonald, current Membership Chair and a former EBHQ President, and quilter Judi Seip will present their experiences attending the Annual Airing of the Quilts Festival in Gee’s Bend, Alabama last fall.
Block Party: The block for June is Checkerboard. Feel free to make any variation, wonky or traditional. Much 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 Party, 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. Please note we are not meeting in July
Quilters Gather Hosts,
Valerie, Claire, Fredda & Vanina
