Call for Entry SAQA-TX @ Houston 2011

The Call for Entry for the TX-Mini Quilt Exhibit/Sale at International Quilt Festival-Houston is now available for download from the SAQA Texas Regional Page.  I've included two file formats there for your convenience:

WORD document compatible with earlier versions of WORD. You can type in your information and submit by email.

PDF document, which you can print and complete. You may scan and submit by email.

We look forward to another exciting display at the SAQA booth.  In order to have an idea how many quilts will be coming, I would appreciate your sending me an email by October 1 with the number you intend to submit.

If you have any questions or cannot download from Regional Page, please contact me.

Mary Ann Littlejohn
Co-Rep Texas
Studio Art Quilt Associates
houstonsaqa@gmail.com

Dallas: Lecture & Workshop–Deborah Boschert

Quilters Guild of Dallas:  Program
Thursday, September 2 at 7:15 pm
Congregation Shearith Israel in Dallas

Twelve by Twelve: Inspirations and Adventures from the Art Quilt Challenge
Deborah is a member of “Twelve by Twelve” an international group of art quilters. Each artist created 12 small quilts on 12 different themes. The results are published in "Twelve by Twelve: The International Art Quilt Challenge." Deborah shares how the group came together and how other artists can create similar groups and challenges. She’ll share images, techniques, styles and inspiration from her own art and the work of the other "Twelves."

Quilters Guild of Dallas:  Workshop
Friday, September 3 from 9 am to 4 pm

Small Art Quilts: Designing a Series
Create a complete series of small art quilts incorporating common elements. Use the Elements and Principles of Design to direct improvisational compositions. Tons of ideas for completely busting through any creative blocks! No rules, just fun! Full of tips for easy construction and finishing.

Contact workshops@quiltersguildofdallas.org for more info.

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Deborah Boschert, Fiber Artist
www.DeborahsStudio.com
http://DeborahsJournal.blogspot.com
Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=28957

TMFA - Call for Entry

Y'all Come! TMFA is proud to announce its 2011 Call for Entries. The theme this year is "Texas by the Yard and Yarn - Texas a Fabrication." Texas' finest fiber arts have been exhibited in the past four years. This year promises to be the best ever in displaying Texas' resources and talent. We're excited about your participation in the exhibit located in a prominent downtown Austin venue. Regardless of the rompin' deadline, there ain't nothin' Texas artists can't do when called to rise to the challenge. So take off them spurs and that ten-gallon and get stitchin'. Enter artwork(s) for the theme prize and/or the non-theme prizes.  Please click application for the entry form and other important information. Ya'll come to the awards party and the exhibit! Carol Ikard Texas Museum of Fiber Arts 3806 Bailey, #2 Austin, Texas 78759 www.texasfiberarts.org

SAQA Benefit Auction 2011

The funds raised through the Auction are critical to supporting SAQA's exhibitions, catalogs and outreach programs.  You may view all the quilts online and pick your favorites.   Each quilt is 12" square, unless noted otherwise.

SAMPLER FOR THE DAY

Leslie A. Hall Gentle Eddy	Tommy Fitzsimmons Candyland	Linda Engstrom* Yucca Blossom
Christi Beckmann*** Cool Summer Graphic Garden (10.5 x 10.5 inches)	Janet Meyers Leftovers #2	Alison Muir Carbon Storage

This year's Auction will begin on Monday, September 12th at 2:00 pm Eastern and conclude on Sunday, October 2 at 2:00 pm Eastern. Price points will again be: $750, $550, $350, $250, $150 and $75. 

How the Auction Works

 

Member Info

We will be creating a blog page for sharing the teaching schedules of our members. Please let one of the reps know about any classes (live or online) you are teaching!

Is there a volunteer interested in helping us as a "link-checker"? Please email Kathy if you have a little spare time to periodically check the member blog, resource, and other links given on this site.

Hope everyone had a safe and happy Fourth!