December Member News

 Deborah Boschert is published in two new magazines. The Winter 2009 Art Quilting Studio includes a profile of Deborah and several pictures from her studio. She also wrote an article about improvisational embroidery for the All By Hand section called "Composing Spontaneity." The Winter 2009 issue of Sew Somerset also includes Deborah's work. She wrote a how-to article titled "Mushroom Story Scrolls." Both of these new magazines include an inspiring variety of artists, styles and techniques for art quilters and fiber artists.

San Antonio/Austin Circle - November 21, 2009

The San Antonio and Austin Circles met at Laurie Brainerd's loft in San Antonio. After a delightful potluck lunch, we quickly got down to the business at hand.

We discussed the survey results, reiterating that we all must ask for what we want of the Circle. The combined Austin and San Antonio circles are meeting on the 2nd Saturday of the month. The January and March meetings have already been scheduled in Austin and will remain unchanged. In May, it will bounce to San Antonio. The host gets to decide the time the meeting starts.

We then went on to "Tells," which were more art business related. A lively discussion ensued. One of the outcomes is a plan to incorporate formal critique sessions into the meetings. It will start when we line up a facilitator hopefully for the March meeting, but knowing that logistics will have to remain flexible.

A group challenge was made for those that like having deadlines to keep them focused. The word that was randomly picked for inspiration is "covert."

Afterwards, we had our "Shows" and then ended the meeting with a quick tour of Laurie's studio.

It was wonderful to see the group, which has been meeting for a year now, really gelling and ready to take the group up a notch with more activities and articulating individuals' needs of the Circle.

Playdate in San Antonio - Quilted Cards

Laurie Brainerd is offering is offering a 3 hour class to make Quilted Cards.

You and your inner artist are invited to make quick and whimsical miniature quilted works of art on cardstock. Warning: quilting these all-in-one cards and gifts can become addictive. You will leave with cards and materials for six mini-masterpieces.

When: Saturday, Dec 5, 2009 9- noon
Where: Villa Finale Visitor Center located at
122 Madison San Antonio 78204
210.223.9800
Cost: $30 payable in advance to Villa Finale $10 Materials fee to instructor
Registration Deadline: November 28, 2009

More info can be found at www.lauriebrainerd.com.

Form, Not Function 2010

Wish You Were Here: Postcards From the Road, by Leslie Tucker Jenison & Frances Holliday Alford, has been juried into Form, Not Function 2010 at the Carnegie Center for Art & History, 201 East Spring St. in Albany, IN.

Congratulations - Gay Young Ousley

Gay Young Ousley's, of Abilene Texas, quilt LOGGERHEAD has been selected to hang in the Florida Museum of Natural History as part of Quilting Florida Natural II.

This show runs from February 6 through April 25, 2010.

Congratulations, Gay!

Baylor Contemporary Quilt Invitational

 
  Baylor University
  Oct. 20 - Nov. 14, 2009
  Gallery II

 

Baylor Contemporary Quilt Invitational
  Liz Axford, Ann Adams, Susie Monday, Jane Dunnewold, Sue Benner,
  Connie Scheele, and Jack Brockette

D/FW-North Texas Regional meeting-DATE CHANGE

Emanda Johnson will be the hostess for the meeting which will be held on November 21st (Saturday) at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church at 1200 North Elm Street in Denton, Texas.  The meeting will be from 10:00am to 2:00pm.  Brown Bag Lunch with beverages and a dessert provided.  For more information email Emanda at emandaj@yahoo.com.