Upcoming Guild Programs: 2009–2010 Season
We've scheduled an exciting lineup of speakers to discuss a great variety of topics during the 2009–2010 season. We hope you will plan to join us!
Special Program Note … Funding for programs comes from an annual $10,000 grant by a generous admirer and supporter of Empire Quilters. We are very grateful to this anonymous (and shy!) donor.
In addition to monthly meetings and programs, we have other activities throughout the year. For a complete list of guild events and activities, see the Calendar Page.
Next Program: Saturday, September 12, 2009
Landscape Quilts
- Date/Time: Saturday, September 12, 2009, 1:00 pm
- Speaker: David Taylor
- Location: Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.), David Dubinsky Center, 8th Floor, 27th Street & 8th Avenue, New York City (Guest Fee: $10.00 / $5.00 Senior). [ Map ]
David Taylor has been quilting since 1999, and is a true master of quilting art and craft. He is the recipient of many awards, including the Master Award for Contemporary Quilt Artistry from the International Quilt Association, the Brother Machine Workmanship Award from the American Quilters Society and is a multi-time winner of the Best in Show award at the Spring International Quilt Festival in Chicago. David lives and works in Colorado when he's not traveling around the world sharing his tips, techniques, and ideas. We're excited to welcome him to New York City!
For more information about David Taylor visit his website: www.davidtaylorquilts.com. Note that David Taylor will be conducting a day-long workshop on Sunday, September 13, 2009. See the Workshops page for more information — and mark your calendar to attend.
Future Programs
We will post details about these programs as the information is confirmed. Meanwhile mark the dates on your calendars — every program is guaranteed to be exciting, informative, entertaining, and inspiring!
Group Advantage
- Date/Time: Saturday, October 10, 2009, 1:00 pm
- Speaker: Gwyned Trefethen
- Location: Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.), David Dubinsky Center, 8th Floor, 27th Street & 8th Avenue, New York City (Guest Fee: $10.00 / $5.00 Senior). [ Map ]
Group Advantage addresses the question, "why group?" It explores the "group" of design principles that when followed help produce riveting quilt art. Work from three different series created by quilt artist Gwyned Trefethen are used to demonstrate design principles in action. This Power Point presentation provides a peek behind the making of Trefethen's intricate quilts, the design principles she uses and images of the quilts that result.
Gwyned Trefethen's passion for quilting has been gaining momentum for over 20 years. She began making simple traditional quilts from patterns for family members and has progressed to creating art quilts of her own design. Her artwork is regularly juried into shows both nationally and internationally. She is a member of Fiber Revolution, the founder and coordinator of The Power of the Quilt Project, was the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Representative for Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) from 2005 - May 2008, and served on the Board of the Rhododendron Needlers Quilt Guild in Massachusetts for 15 years.
For more information about Gwyned Trefethen and to see more examples of her work, visit her website: gwynedtrefethen.com. Note that Gwyned Trefethen will be conducting a day-long workshop on Sunday, October 11, 2009. See the Workshops page for more information.
My Quilts — My Art
Please note that the general guild meeting and program
takes place on a SUNDAY this month.
- Date/Time: Sunday, November 8, 2009, 1:00 pm
- Speaker: Sherry Shine
- Location: Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.), David Dubinsky Center, 8th Floor, 27th Street & 8th Avenue, New York City (Guest Fee: $10.00 / $5.00 Senior). [ Map ]
We will welcome internationally known quilt artist Sherry Shine to our November guild meeting. Sherry was an artist from the time she could hold a crayon. She was encouraged to develop her talent and one day she encountered quilt art. As Sherry reports: her "creativity and curiosity were ignited and her passion for art quilts was formed."
Sherry has a special love of portraits and the study of the face. Her quilts are stunning one-of-a-kind pieces, and her gifts of drawing, painting, and eye for color are evident in each quilt.
For more information about Sherry and her work, please visit her website: www.artbysshine.com
Program to be announced …
- Date/Time: Saturday, December 12, 2009, 1:00 pm
- Location: Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.), David Dubinsky Center, 8th Floor, 27th Street & 8th Avenue, New York City [ Map ]
Information about this program will be posted when available.
Quilting My Way
- Date/Time: Sat, Jan 9, 2010, 1:00 pm
- Speaker: Sharon Schamber
- Location: Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.), David Dubinsky Center, 8th Floor, 27th Street & 8th Avenue, New York City
(Guest Fee: $10.00 / $5.00 Senior). [ Map ]
Sharon Schamber has made a name for herself with her intricately designed and quilted show pieces. She has won many national awards. Those us us who saw her Best of Show quilt at the Paducah Museum can attest to her skills. The reversible quilt has a fantasy design on one side and a champagne colored reverse covered in crystals! She will speak to us how she started and continues to create her powerful quilts.
For more information about Sharon Schamber visit her website: www.sharonschamber.com.
Note that Sharon Schamber will be conducting two day-long workshops on Sunday, January 10, 2010 and Monday, January 11, 2010. Details are available on the Workshops page.
Program to be announced …
- Date/Time: Saturday, February 13, 2010, 1:00 pm
- Location: Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.), David Dubinsky Center, 8th Floor, 27th Street & 8th Avenue, New York City [ Map ]
Information about this program will be posted when available.
Charity Quilting Day
- Date/Time: Saturday, March 13, 2010, all day
- Location: Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.), David Dubinsky Center, 8th Floor, 27th Street & 8th Avenue, New York City (Guest Fee: no guest fee this month). [ Map ].
It's time for our annual Charity Quilting Day! Throughout the day we will be putting our efforts into making as many quilts as possible for the charities that the guild supports. The activities go on all day — beginning at approximately 10:00 am. Please come as early as you can.
Don't miss this opportunity to participate in one of the main activities of the Empire Quilters. You will learn, laugh and get to know your fellow guild members at this once-a-year activity. One of the quilts we made last year is pictured here, and you can see more of the quilts on the Charity Quilts page.
Bring your ideas, sewing machine (if you can), sewing supplies, fabric, quilt tops, quilt backings, and needles and yarn for tying. We can also use some large cutting mats and sharp rotary cutters. But most importantly — bring yourself! There are plenty of experienced quilters on hand who are able and willing to show everyone how to participate. Bring quilt tops you have for charity quilts. The charity committee saves large pieces of fabric from the scrap table, so we will do our best to match your quilt top with a quilt back. If you have fabric that you would like to donate for charity, please bring it with you. The more we have, the nicer the quilts will be.
If you want some ideas of how to make some easy charity projects, visit the Service page. The Service Page has quilt patterns, stuffed animal patterns, and some general guidelines for you to follow. There are also some easy quilt assembly suggestions.
Why I am a Crazy Quilter
- Date/Time: Saturday, April 10, 2010, 1:00 pm
- Speaker: Betty Pillsbury
- Location: Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.), David Dubinsky Center, 8th Floor, 27th Street & 8th Avenue, New York City
(Guest Fee: $10.00 / $5.00 Senior). [ Map ]
Welcome to the world of crazy quilting and embellishment. Betty Pillsbury is an award winning textile artist and accomplished instructor. She is perhaps best known as one of the foremost experts in Crazy Quilting and embellishments. She is the recipient of almost 200 awards for her pieces, and was the recipient of the Embroiderer's Guild of America Educator's Award of Excellence. Betty has written articles for many publications, and has lectured and taught all over the country.
Betty Pillsbury taught herself embroidery at the age of eight and continues to experiment with many techniques. Over the years she has stitched hardanger, pulled and drawn thread, silk and metal embroidery, needle lace, bobbin lace, stumpwork, silk ribbon embroidery, wired ribbon, Brazilian, heirloom sewing, surface embroidery, dyeing, beadwork and more.
It is a special treat to welcome Betty to New York City to talk to our guild about her work and the art of Crazy Quilting.
For more information about Betty Pillsbury visit her website: www.bettypillsbury.com
Note that Betty Pillsbury will be conducting a day-long workshop on Crazy Quilting Sunday, April 11, 2010. More information is available on the Workshops page.
The Legend of Freedom Quilts and the Underground Railroad
- Date/Time: Saturday, May 8, 2010, 1:00 pm
- Speaker: Trish Chambers
- Location: Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.), David Dubinsky Center, 8th Floor, 27th Street & 8th Avenue, New York City (Guest Fee: $10.00 / $5.00 Senior). [ Map ]
Guest speaker Trish Chambers will discuss the history, legends and personal stories that make up the rich
heritage associated with the Underground Railroad.
Trish's theatrical presentation explores how African traditions and the use of story cloths documented the history of tribes and set the stage for the slaves to learn the lessons needed for survival during their arduous journey to freedom. African slave songs and the lessons contained in them are also discussed.
Using a facsimile of a freedom quilt Trish's presentation also shares one family’s legend regarding the use of quilt patterns and the survival lessons associated with them.
Trish Chambers is a businesswoman, author and Civil War re-enactor. She has appeared on and consulted with the History Channel, appeared on local TV stations and radio and also participated in the making of the movie Gods and Generals. Trish has performed her professional and motivational presentations internationally for many businesses. For more information about Trish Chambers and her presentations about the history of America visit her production website: Trish Chambers Productions.
Making Color Strips Sing
- Date/Time: Saturday, June 12, 2010, 1:00 pm
- Speaker: Judith Larzelere
- Location: Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.), David Dubinsky Center, 8th Floor, 27th Street & 8th Avenue, New York City (Guest Fee: $10.00 / $5.00 Senior). [ Map ]
Guest speaker Judith Larzelere is well known for her color canvases of strips going in all directions. She is an expert in color interaction and there is a sense of movement and mood in all of her works. Judith liks vivid, active color, but has used all palettes for commissions to suit the client's needs. Through her presentation to Empire Quilters she will fill us in on her way of taking color and making it sing.
For more information about Judith Larzelere and to see more examples of her work, visit her website: www.judithlarzelere.com. Note that Judith will be conducting a day-long worksop on Sunday, June 13, 2010. More information about that workshop is available on the Workshops page.
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