Lighthouse Quilters Guild
Lighthouse Quilters Guild Programs
All programs are no charge to members. For more information,
call Ginger at 262-939-4808 or email gingerw1@att.net.
2018 Programs
April 30, 2018
LISA BINKLEY: Bead Embellishment Design on Quilts
"Bead Embellishment Design on Quilts" focuses on the wide variety of
approaches to planning bead embellishment designs on their quilts.
Will include value, contrast, balance, density, and line work. Will provide
information about bead and thread selection, beading needles, and stabilizer.
April 30, 2018 - FULL DAY WORKSHOP (same day as lecture)
"Bead and Button Embellishment: Simple to Spectacular" - Learn dozen different ways to embellish quilts, garments, and other fiber art using simple buttons and beads together. Also learn about variations on these 12 techniques to take home. Class is suitable for all levels of stitchers. There will be a kit included in the cost of the workshop.
May 21, 2018
JUDY HASHEIDER: Oh! The Possibilities - www.quiltwithjudy.com
Trunk show of approx. 40 quilts, emphasizing that a pattern is merely a suggestion. Will show quilts from a pattern and then show simple ways to change them…through changes in borders colors, size, etc.
June 25, 2018
WENDY BUTLER BERNS: Creating Captivating Colors in our Quilts
"Creating Captivating Colors in our Quilts" Wendy guides you through an eclectic collection of traditional and contemporary quilts. She offers ways of taking a few small steps or multiple bold ones in experimenting with color.
June 26, 2018 - FULL DAY WORKSHOP
"Captivating Coneflower" - learn process of creating simple pictorial quilts from photograph using Wendy's original design pattern and cover her how-to picture image applique steps.
July 30, 2018
Annual Picnic and Rummage Sale
Members bring dish to pass. Annual rummage sale.
August 27, 2018
MARY FONS: A Thirtysomething Quilter Tells All
A personal lecture, Mary shares the history of Fons & Porter, her own quilting journey, and how to ensure the next generation of American quiltmakers are taken care of.
August 27, 2018 - FULL DAY WORKSHOP (same day as lecture)
"The Itsy-Scrappy Spider" - This paper piecing class uses scraps and strips to make triangle wedges that require no Y-seams or partial seams. Beginners welcome!
September 24, 2018
PATRICIA SIMONS FROM QUILTER'S RULE: Useful Rulers and Templates
Unlocking Your Creativity - The Key is Templates - Learn how to use templates to create fabulous designs even if you are the most unimaginative person out there.
October 29, 2018
Schoolhouse Workshops
4 LHQ members present a "How to" for various projects".
November 26, 2018
Holiday Party
Programs