Thursday, March 14, 2013

Celebrate Worldwide Quilting Day




Worldwide Quilting Day is a worldwide celebration of of everything about quilting.
Meant to connect devoted quilters and the shops that support them,  Worldwide Quilting Day will be held on March 16, 2013 with special events, depending on your shop.
For more info visit: http://worldwidequiltingday.com/about/

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Call to Artists -- Submissions Due MAY 1, 2013


Show Your Quilt in Ghana with CE: Call to Artists -- Submissions Due MAY 1, 2013. SewJourn to Ghana "Contemporary Quilts from Traditional Textiles" Exhibit Dates: October 13-28, 2013
Opening Reception: Monday, October 13, 2013.Questions? Call 866-MUDCLOTH or email Lisa@lisa@culturedexpressions.com. Visit:
http://culturedexpressions.com/images/CTA-FormFinal.pdf




New book: DELIGHTFUL DIVA DESIGNS Wonderful Whimsical Wearables by Karen D. Boutte



DELIGHTFUL DIVA DESIGNS Wonderful Whimsical Wearables by Karen D. Boutte. This book provides instructions to create your own beautiful clothing including Diva Art Vest; Designer Collection Jacket; Sensational Diva Jacket; Short Story Vest and Stitch-a-Story Jacket.
$19.95. Make checks payable to Karen Boutté. Send your order to:
Karen D. Boutté, Quilt Diva
155 Panorama Drive
Benicia, CA.  94510.
Visit:http://www.karenboutte.com/Book1_order_form5.htm

Sunday, March 10, 2013

SQC’s members at Karen Boutte’s presentation, THE DELIGHTFUL DIVA


Karen Boutte

LECTURER, AUTHOR AND DESIGNER OF ORIGINAL QUILTS & GARMENTS



 Wednesday, March 6, 2013 members of SQC gathered to support Karen Boutte’s visit to Sacramento. Ms. Boutte’s presentation entitled “THE DELIGHTFUL DIVA” was fun and unique.   The evening was filled with lots of beautiful wearable art clothing such as her beautiful “Sweatshirt Jackets” vests and scarves and her quilts. Guests participated in a fashion of Karen's wearable art clothing.  SQC's members served as models. Yvonne Warren served as our host.  Enjoy the photos of the evening!!

Yvonne Warren
Yvonne Warren



Karen Boutte







Barbra Lord, SQC member modeling in the fashion show


Jan Hollins, SQC members modeling

 Fredi SQC member modeling
                                             Jan,   Yvonne and Gloria enjoying the evening 
SQC member Faye modeling a beautiful jacket
  

SCTA member modeling


SCTA member modeling





                                                Thank you Karen for a wonderful evening!!!

"THE DELIGHTFUL DIVA"