Quilts on the Wall

2012-01-11T16:21:00.000-08:00

(Pat Blair's Winter Piece)

The Exhibit Schedule for Noble Seasons 2012
Noble Seasons - FALL
Oklahoma Winter Quilt Show
Oklahoma City, OK
January 12 - 14, 2012
Noble Seasons - WINTER
Road to California Quilter’s Conference and Showcase
Ontario Convention Center, Ontario CA
January 19-22, 2012
ALL Noble Seasons
The Quilt Fest of New Jersey VIII
March 1 - 4, 2012
Somerset, New Jersey
ALL Noble SeasonsDenver National Quilt Festival VII
May 3 - 6, 2012
Denver, Colorado
Noble Seasons - WINTERWestern Sew, Quilt & Textile Expo
Reno, NV
June 21 - 23, 2012
ALL Noble SeasonsPennsylvania National
Quilt Extravaganza XIX
September 13 - 16, 2012
Philadelphia Area, Pennsylvania
Noble Seasons - WINTERPacific International
Quilt Festival XXI
October 11 - 14, 2012
Santa Clara, California
Noble Seasons - WINTERSoft Expressions
Anaheim, CA
November and December 2012

(jo p. griffith's Winter piece)

Gates Debut!

2012-01-04T12:08:00.000-08:00

(Carolyn Winfield's 'Keepers of the Gate')

"Gates "

will debut at Quilting, Stitches, & Craft Expos in Oklahoma, from Jan 12 -14, 2012. The website is http://www.qscexpos.com/ and the category is quilt displays.

Rose Hughes Open Studio

2011-12-06T16:51:00.000-08:00

Convergence 2012 Long Beach Call For Entries

2011-11-18T09:11:00.001-08:00

Calls for entry and prospectus information are on HGA's website.

Additional information about HGA's Convergence® 2012 Long Beach conference.

Board Members for 2012

2011-11-14T09:33:00.001-08:00

First a heartfelt THANK YOU to those members who have graciously served their terms with tenacity, ddedication and self-sacrifice. As we say goodbye to David Charity:President, Deborah Stanley: Vice President, Cynthia Catlin:Exhibitions Patty Stewart: Secretary and Treasurer Eileen Wintemute we would like to give a warm welcome to our

Newly appointed Board for 2012~!

Congratulations to the following members who stepped up!

President: Annette Guerro

Vice President: Linda Stone

Secretary: Linda Friedman

Treasurer: Mary Beth Kile

We look forward to our new year and wish you all the best in fulfilling your commitment to volunteer your time and efforts to this fabulous art group! The membership supports you!

Sandra Hankins at Soft Expressions

2011-11-14T09:32:00.001-08:00

January 1st - February 29, 2012

Exhibit Reception January 7, 2012

from 1pm to 4pm

2011-11-14T09:31:00.001-08:00

Some eye candy from portrait artist, Deborah Stanley

Whittier Cultural Arts

2011-11-08T13:06:00.000-08:00

Jeanette Kelly is in an invitational show of 12 artists, which is being used as a fund raiser for the Whittier Cultural Arts Foundation. It is only up for two days. There is an evening reception wine and hors-d'oeuvres. The cost is $10 and it is tax deductible.

Gift Giving Opportunity

2011-10-27T11:48:00.000-07:00

Just in time for Christmas! David and I will be bringing our hand blown glass jewelry to the meeting to sell. Several people have asked about purchasing bracelets or other items. We have earrings, necklaces, eye glass leashes and book markers. All are hand blown glass, with sterling silver or gold vermeil spacers and Swarovski crystals.

I will be discounting them about 30% to the group. If anyone purchases multiple items I will give a larger discount. We no longer travel to jewelry show so I am depleting the inventory. Our jewelry will be available later on our website or Etsy but at or near the normal price.

We will try to arrive 9:30 at the library. If you are interested, you can view and purchase before the meeting. We take cash (of course) but also have the ability to accept credit cards.

Posted: Trish

Artistic License Fair

2011-10-24T16:49:00.000-07:00

Featuring QOTW member joanell Connolly
along with former member Cindy Rinne

Discovery at Soka University

2011-10-10T19:40:00.000-07:00

The touring "Discovery" quilts were on exhibit at the recent Flying Geese Quilters Guild Show in Aliso Viejo. Sally Wright, QOTW member, shared some of her photos with us.

Next stop for the collection will be Quilting, Stitches & Craft Exposition October 20 - 22 in Lincoln, NE.

Old Town Artwalk

2011-10-06T08:51:00.000-07:00

LA Museum Walk

2011-09-29T17:03:00.000-07:00

EVENTS

FREE ADMISSION and FREE SHUTTLES for Pacific Standard Time on October 2:

FREE admission to more than 25 participating museums on October 2 with the support of presenting sponsor Bank of America. For a full list of museums participating in this Free Day, click here.

FREE shuttle buses, provided by South Coast Plaza, connect museums on the Pacific Standard Time circuit. For downloadable maps and schedules, click here.

FREE concert by Ozomatli at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ outdoor Arts Plaza at 5:00 PM. For a list of all the events and programs offered at the Pacific Standard Time institutions, click here.

EVEN MORE EXHIBITIONS TO EXPLORE IN OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER

The weekend of October 1-2 celebrates the opening of 35 exhibitions, with 17 more to open from mid-October through November. Be sure to check pacificstandardtime.org for the opening schedules, the latest videos, the buzz on the blogs, and a chance to design your personalized itineraries on MY TIME.

FIRST FOCUS WEEKEND October 21–23

The Santa Monica/Westside Focus Weekend on October 21-23 kicks off nine special weekends that will spotlight the Pacific Standard Time museums in a specific geographic area of Southern California. To check out special programs and promotions for the Santa Monica/Westside weekend, including a free shuttle between participating museums thanks to the Big Blue Bus and the City of Santa Monica, visit the website for more details.

SANTA MONICA/WESTSIDE

youtube.com/pacificstandardtime

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Art from Cloth Exhibit

2011-09-29T17:00:00.001-07:00

Visions Interpretations Update

2011-09-19T12:43:00.000-07:00

Another QOTW member, Annette Guerrero has had her quilt accepted into Visions "Interpretations 2011" . Join us for the reception on November 4th, 5 - 8p!

Annette Guerrero – Structures

57" x 58"

Commercial and hand-dyed cotton

Machine pieced and machine quilted

Trouble Logging into Members Area?

2011-09-16T15:56:00.001-07:00

If you are having trouble logging into the members area you will need to email me (Trish) and let me know. I will contact Heather and see if we can get this taken care of for everyone.

The best way to contact me is thru the QOTWall@gmail.com account.

I hope we can get this resolved for everyone.

Posted: Trish

Visions Interpretations 2011

2011-09-16T12:32:00.000-07:00

Visions Art Museum presents a biennial juried exhibition of quilts by Visions members running from November 4, 2011 through January 22, 2012. The Museum is located at 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92106. Several QOTW members have had quilts accepted into the exhibit, including Lisa Kijak and Linda Miller. Please join us for the reception on Friday, November 4th, 5p - 8p!


Lisa Kijak - Neon Schwinn Bicycle 23" x 35" Commercial and hand dyed cotton Raw edge applique, machine quilted

Linda Miller – Fluid Fissure

12” x 28”

Commercial and hand dyed cotton, appliqué, paint, oil sticks,

hand couched and embroidered, machine quilted

(Note: Any QOTW members not mentioned in this post, please contact me so that you may be included.)

Adding a Sleeve

2011-09-11T16:40:00.000-07:00

I posted this on the Textures blog first. If you have not seen it, there is good information for putting on a sleeve and gallery hanging requirements. (There is a 'page' on the blog with instructions on How To Make A Sleeve taken from IQA's website)
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AQS has a good video on YouTube for adding a sleeve to your quilt. It is features Bonnie Browning as the demonstrator. If you struggle with exactly the best way to hang your quilt or fiber art her instructions break down the steps and simplifies the process.

I have some recommendations that I use that are a little different from what Bonnie presents in her video.

* I always put my sleeve about 1 inch below the top edge instead of her recommended 1/2 inch. This still keeps the top edge from flopping over (if the sleeve is too low) but ensures that the sleeve will never show above the art piece when hanging.

* I recommend that the sleeve length is a minimum of 2-4 inches shorter that the width of the quilt. Be sure to center the sleeve on the quilt so the "pull back" from the sides is even. This allows the gallery or show to hang your quilt with out the "hanger" showing. The slat can be close to the outer edge of the quilt (1/2 inch) but the sleeve should leave ample room for accessing either the D-ring, drilled nail holes or the gallery's own preferred hanging method.

If slats are used in the sleeve, D-rings mounted towards the end or drilled holes in the end of the slats are easily accessed for nails or hooks. I currently make my sleeves about 4 inches shorter. This allows 2 inches per side and still gives support too the edges. I am then able to use multiple types of mounting systems on the slat if the gallery has a specific requirement.

* The preferred sleeve style for a large or heavy piece is a 2 piece sleeve with a space of about 2-4 inches between. This allows for a center support if the gallery deems it necessary.

David and I attended the SAQA meeting at the Front Porch Gallery. Several tips were given by Julie Weaverling, Assistant Director, for hanging in galleries. It was a great meeting with lots of tips and information. The Front Porch Gallery preference is for the D-rings but she reminded all the artists to check with the gallery they are working with for specific hanging requirements.

Posted: Trish Charity

Carol Henke presents~

2011-08-23T19:17:00.000-07:00

Fullerton College Art Department presents Line and Pattern:

Selections from The Fullerton College Permanent Art Collection

Wednesday August 24 - Wednesday, September 14, 2011

This Biennial Exhibition presents selections from the Fullerton College Art Collection.

Opening Reception: Wednesday August 24, 2011 from 5pm - 7pm

Gallery Hours:

Monday - Thursdays, 9am - 11am and 12pm - 2pm

Location: Fullerton College Quad, 321 E. Chapman Ave. Fullerton, 92832

Directions to Fullerton College Campus Art Gallery:

91 Fwy to Harbor Blvd. North on Harbor to Chapman Ave. East to
Lemon St. Public parking available for $2.00 per day in the tiered
parking structure on the Southwest corner of Lemon and Chapman.
Proceed one block East to the Fullerton College Art Gallery in the 1000
Building, room 1004.

Visit http://finearts.fullcoll.edu/season for more information.

Jeanette Kelly

2011-08-23T19:14:00.000-07:00

Some snaps of Long Beach 2011

2011-07-30T21:13:00.000-07:00

Hey Guys!

I'm so pathetic; only had my camera phone the day we hung the show. Trish will post her much better photos later on. But in case you haven't made it down, here are some.

Our intrepid hangin crew~

jo Griffth and Trish & Dave Charity

(and me)

before the lighting was all installed

Love the greens in this section!

and now for the blues!

see ya soon!

Long Beach Here We Come!

2011-07-26T19:57:00.000-07:00

For all those members attending Long Beach, we will have a business card rack available. Please feel free to bring your business cards and put them on display!

For members working the table: the doors to the Convention Center open at 8:00am, so if you want to get your name tag early, you can. You will need to show the guard your name tag to get down to the exhibit floor before the show opens to the public. Please go straight to the exhibit, and avoid the vendor area when the show is not open.

A last minute note of importance!

(Borrowed from SAQA BLOG)

For people coming from Orange County and San Diego, the main highway from the 405 Freeway - the 7th Street exit is closed.

MAP AND PARKING INFO:

FROM LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
Take the San Diego Freeway (405) south to the Long Beach Freeway (710). Go south on the Long Beach Freeway to the Downtown Exits. (710 then becomes Shoreline Drive). Follow Shoreline Drive to Linden Avenue and into the parking lot, or as advised by directional signage.

FROM LONG BEACH AIRPORT:
Take Lakewood Boulevard south to the San Diego Freeway (405). Take the San Diego Freeway (405) north to the Long Beach Freeway (710). Go south on the Long Beach Freeway to the Downtown Exits. (710 then becomes Shoreline Drive). Follow Shoreline Drive to Linden Avenue and into the parking lot, or as advised by directional signage.

FROM THE JOHN WAYNE (ORANGE COUNTY) AIRPORT:
Take the San Diego Freeway (405) north to the Long Beach Freeway (710). Go south on the Long Beach Freeway to the Downtown Exits. (710 then becomes Shoreline Drive). Follow Shoreline Drive to Linden Avenue and into the parking lot or as advised by directional signage.

FROM SOUTHERN ORANGE COUNTY:
Take the Santa Ana Freeway (5) north to the San Diego Freeway (405). Take the San Diego Freeway (405) north to the Long Beach Freeway (710). Go south on the Long Beach Freeway to the Downtown Exits. (710 then becomes Shoreline Drive). Follow Shoreline Drive to Linden Avenue and into the parking lot or as advised by directional signage.

FROM NORTH ORANGE COUNTY AND THE VALLEYS:
San Gabriel & Pomona Valleys take the Orange Freeway (57) or San Gabriel Freeway (605) to the Riverside Freeway (91) to the Long Beach Freeway (710). Go south on the Long Beach Freeway to the Downtown Exits. (710 then becomes Shoreline Drive). Follow Shoreline Drive to Linden Avenue and into the parking lot or as advised by directional signage.