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Quilters Gather DetailsNote: Starting in August Quilters Gather will start at 6:30 pm. and end at 8:00 pm September Presentation: Transmissions: Quilts for Trans People by Cordy Joan (they/them), lead artist of the Transmissions Quilts Project.
Transmissions is a quilt-making and oral-histories project making gift quilts for individually nominated trans and genderqueer recipients. The project includes oral histories, interviews, community workshops, quilting bees and various other forms of gathering, including a traveling national show. The project is comprised of 150 trans artists spread over 22 states and 4 countries. Block Party: The block for this month is Rail Fence. Feel free to make any variation, wonky or traditional. Much more info here. Postcard Exchange: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. 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. Questions?? Send them to EBHQuilters.Gather@gmail.com. Quilters Gather Hosts, Valerie, Claire, Fredda & Vanina | Sign Up NowPrior HighlightsPostcard ExchangeSample postcards by Nancy Wiilliams, Michelle Radcliffe, Michelle Leveler, Ellen Switkes, Nancy Cayton and Claire Sherman |
