San Antonio/Austin Circle Meeting - May 14, 2011

Saturday, May 14, 2011
at the home of Jackie Heupel.

She would appreciate RSVPs

The San Antonio/Austin Circle has changed its format. Each host(ess) is choosing a design principle on which we will focus at the meeting

Basics: Meeting will run from about 10-2. Jackie will start the meeting by leading a discussion on Monochromatic Color Schemes. Please bring a small collection (5-10 pieces) of fat quarters or other supplies in a single color family. We will break for lunch (Jackie will make a large bowl of lettuce and we can each bring something to add; Jackie will also supply dessert) and then have Show & Tell/Sharing Time.
Future Meetings:
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Hosted by Vou Best
Discussion on Drawing Inspiration from Around Us
Activity - Using Found Objects to create sun prints on fiber
Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011
Hosted by Susan Mayfield
Focus on line and space, using a thermofax machine to make screens

Touring SAQA.com

Have you seen the mini online gallery on SAQA.com called 'Opinion Piecers', curated by Mary Vaneecke?

Mary's description of this collection:

The quilt medium has a long and important history as a way for women to express their opinions. Whether they had the power to vote or not, American women used their needlework to express themselves on many important issues. Some marked a Revolutionary War victory with the quilt block Burgoyne Surrounded, others supported the temperance movement with Drunkard's Path quilts, and still others promoted their favorite political party.

In that spirit, this virtual gallery honors artists who continue that powerful political tradition, whether espousing a message of hope, or speaking truth to power. Some of these works are bright, some express anguish, and some make their point with humor. Each of these quilts is a visual 'Opinion Piece.' I hope you enjoy the medium and the messages.

Above is Linda Gass' After the Gold Rush, which has long been one of my favorite pieces personally.

Below is Competed by Jill Rumoshosky Werner, an incredible exploration of the games we artists play.



Go see for yourself!

SAQA Benefit Auction 2011

The 2011 SAQA Benefit Auction begins September 12. Kate Themel, Eileen Doughty and Pat Gould have set up a Picasa album of the 2011 Auction Quilts. There are currently 119 quilts in the album. More will be added as they come in. They are basically the same images you will see when you to SAQA's main website.

I quickly picked a few favorites.

“Autumn Aspen” Gay Ousley	"Waiting for Roasting" Catherine Whall Smith
"A Rivulet Runs Through It - Deconstructed Log Cabin #2" Ruan Robertson	“Study in Pink or is It Purple” Marilyn Wall

Visit the SAQA Benefit page for more information about how and when to bid.

We need to see more Texas quilts there.  You are invited to contribute.  Each quilt is 12" square, unless noted otherwise.To donate a quilt for the auction, please go to the Members Home page. 

MEMBER NEWS–April

Debbie Geistweidt currently has work at the Artisans of Rocky Hill Gallery on West Main in Fredericksburg. Please go visit this lovely gallery of fine crafts which Anne and Barry Bradley have created. Their website is: http://www.artisansatrockyhill.com/.

Please tell them that Debbie sent you!

SAQA Portfolio 18

Just a quick reminder that the on-line submission for Portfolio 18 will go live on April 1st. Are you ready? SAQA will be producing print and digital editions of the Portfolio again this year. Don't miss your opportunity to be included in this valuable resource. Entry guidelines, image guidelines, and entry form are all at: http://saqacallforentries2.com/ Thank you for your support of the Portfolio process. Sincerely, Cheryl Dineen Ferrin SAQA Marketing Director