SAQA Houston November Meeting Report

There is nothing like the International Quilt Festival to get the creative juices flowing.  Although Festival ended just 5 days prior, 25 members and visitors of the the Houston SAQA Circle met on Saturday, November 8.  Mary Ann Littlejohn and Hope Wilmarth presented a workshop on monoprinting with a gelatin plate. It was great fun to try a new technique and create just for the joy of creating.  Thank you Mary Ann and Hope for a great workshop.

Mark your calendars now for the January 10, 2015 meeting.  Teresa Duryea Wong will tell us about her trip to Japan and research for her upcoming book "Japanese Quilts and Quilters".  I encourage you to visit her blog and learn more about her journey as a quilter. 

The Houston Circle meets every other month on the 2nd Saturday.  Next year's meeting dates are: January 10, March 14, May 9, July 11,September 12 and November 14.

See you in January!

Suzan Engler

Texas Co-Rep

North Texas Circle Meeting NOVEMBER 15TH

The  North Texas Circle will meet on November 15th at 10 am at

November 15, 10 am, at Petit Atelier, 2952 Commerce St, Dallas, Texas 75226

We will have a group discussion about Houston. We'll discuss our favorite (and least favorite!) quilts, how we were inspired and what other parts of the Festival experience we enjoyed.  We'll also look at the quilts chosen for SAQA's two new exhibits -- Redirecting the Ordinary and Celebrating Silver.

For those who went to International Quilt Festival, it's a chance to share your experiences.  For those who didn't, it's a chance to see some of the highlights.

And please bring your latest pieces for Show and Tell!

We'll got to lunch after the meeting at one of the great restaurants in Deep Ellum.

See you there!  
Heather

A Texas Experience at The Copper Shade Tree in Round Top Texas

SAQA Member Barbara Schneider Teaching Class in San Antonio

If you are at all interested in doing 3D work, take a look at Barbara's class:

2929 | Shape UP! Improvisational Fabric Forming

This unique two-day workshop explores various techniques for adding dimension to fiber work allowing for the play of light, shadow and texture. Learn how to use stiffeners, texture forming substrates, and heat sensitive materials among others. Come willing to experiment and play, as many samples will be made during the workshop rather than focusing on a specific project. The samples will guide you in exploring more on your own. Some supplies included, please see SSA website for a list of additional supplies. For more images of Schneider's work, visit her website, www.barbaraschneider-artist.com. Please bring a lunch both days. Please register by Oct 22. Level: Visiting Artist/Special Class | All Levels Instructor: Barbara Schneider Dates: Sat & Sun, 11/8/2014 to 11/9/2014 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Studio: Droste Design Studio | Campus: Navarro Tuition: $275 | Members: $260

The website for more info is https://www.swschool.org/community/visitingartist

SAQA Texas member exhibit at Austin Quilt Show

Kim Buchmann is at the Austin Quilt Show where "A Texas Experience," a touring exhibit of 12" x 12" quilts by Texas SAQA members, is currently on display.  If you are in Central Texas, go see them!  They are fabulous!