Upcoming Programs and Workshops
" Next Guild Meeting "
Tuesday January 28, 2025 7PM - Location: United Church of Los Alamos
Hungarian Fold Block
November will bring Deb McLin and Melodie Gustavsn giving a brief explanation of the slow stitching group they joined last year and lead us in a fabric folding/ hand stitching project called a “Hungarian Square." They ask that members bring sewing thread and needle, scissors, number 12 perl cotton in any color or DMC floss and embroidery needle and a few pins.
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2023
A NEW monthly activity is coming to LAP - the FQ Exchange. Everyone loves to collect FQs - So let's help each other out. Bring 4, 6 or 8 FQs to swap. After the meeting, we will get all those who brought FQs together to exchange. If you bring 4, you will leave with 4 new FQs for your collection! The theme for
Each meeting will have a different theme for FQs. (see http://www.losalamos.com/lap for list of monthly FQ Exchange color themes. March's theme is African/Aboriginal prints - so you can be on the lookout for some great fabrics to exchange!
2024 Upcoming Workshops
Saturday September 28, 2024 - 10am - 12:30pm at Graves Hall/United Church (2525 Canyon Rd)
Los Alamos Piecemakers are partnering with the Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) in September to present a Cyanotype workshop as part of their Mini Conference. You should have already received an email from me with this information.
The cost is $5 and if you are interested please send me an email at edeskutyb@gmail.com and I will send you the supply list, a photo of examples, and additional info regarding the workshop.
To sign up for the class, please use the following Mini Conference link and register under the Cyanotype event: Cyanotype event
We will head into fall with our annual Potluck meeting in October with fun and games TBD!
Happy Quilting Brenda and Shelly
Wednesday February 28, 2024 - 9am - TBD at the United Church in Los Alamos
A one day workshop learning Nicole’s technique for making fabric collages and trees.
The cost of the workshop is $50 for members and $60 for non-members.
I have pictures of her tree artwork. Unfortunately, the files are too large for me to attach.
If you would like to receive the pics - send me an email at edeskutyb at gmail.com and I will send to you.
Thanks! Brenda edeskutyb@gmail.com
Supplies:
This is a very flexible technique. You can create a whole forest or a single tree, up to you. Think of a simple landscape or tree that you’ve admired, and bring fabrics accordingly. I will have a bin of scraps you can use or you can bring your own. If you’ve never done something like this before I suggest you think of creating a small piece. Also, don’t be intimidated by the long list. I will be listing lots of options, but don’t feel you have to have everything. This class is fun and creative. You can choose realistic or completely crazy.
Required:
A background fabric-a fat quarter is great. Think sky colors, but don’t limit yourself to that.
Fabric for your trees. I like a darker (in value) fabric than your background. Have two to three options.
Fabric for your leaves. This can be bright spring colors, fall, snowy colors, up to you. More choices is better but you won’t need a ton!
Fabric for some hills or ground.
A piece of craft felt as big as your background fabric. Warm and Natural Batting works too.
Rotary cutter (it will truly make your life easier if you have a new blade) and self healing mat. You will need a ruler to trim and square your final piece.
Superior brand mono poly invisible thread in clear.
Neutral colored cotton thread for the bobbin.
Acid free glue such as Roxanne’s Baste it or Aleene’s fabric glue
Sewing machine with free motion capabilities
Sewing machine needles: 70/10 or 80/12 sharps
Free motion/darning/embroidery foot for your sewing machine
1 yard of Heat Away interfacing, or any heat soluble interfacing. I will have some for sale if you wish to purchase it from me.
An iron and ironing surface
Straight pins
Fabric scissors
Optional:
Some paper or old catalog to do glueing on.
One additional piece of batting the size of your piece and the fabric of your choice for backing to start quilting your piece.
Small piece of Tulle- color depends on your piece. I would recommend black or I’ve even used a grey. You want it to disappear.
Small pieces of fabric for a house, or whatever you want to add to your landscape.
Hand embroidery floss. I’ve used black for additional branches or multicolored for additional texture to applique down houses.
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2023 Upcoming Workshops
Wednesday January 28, 2023 - 10am - 12pm at the United Church in Los Alamos
Wednesday April 26, 2023 - 9am - NOON at the United Church in Los Alamos
For those that previously took the class, please bring your project for show and tell. Project not finished? The April workshop is an excellent opportunity for you to complete with Julie's guidance!
Julie will not be charging a fee, but asks participants to make a donation to LAP. If you would like to take the workshop and receive supply list, contact Brenda Edeskuty at edeskutyb@gmail.com.
Wednesday May 24, 2023 - 9am - TBD at the United Church in Los Alamos
Andrea developed the pattern to use Hoffman Dream Big floral panels, but any fabric will work. If you are interested in taking this class, please contact Brenda Edeskuty at edeskutyb@gmail.com.
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Wednesday August 19, 2023 - 9am - TBD at the United Church in Los Alamos
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Wednesday October 4, 2023 - 9am - TBD at the United Church in Los Alamos
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2022 Upcoming Workshops
Wednesday September 28, 2022 - 9am - 3pm at the United Church in Los Alamos
We will make an Indigo vat first thing in the morning, and then set to work on tying fabric for dyeing using a variety of fun and interesting techniques and objects.
Class Fee is $45 for LAP members and $55 for non-members.
There is an additional $25 supply fee. Prepared fabric or a scarf for dyeing will also be available for purchase at the workshop. Donna Smith has indicated she has a bolt of already prepared muslin for dyeing that she is willing to share.
If you are interested in taking this class contact Brenda Edeskuty at edeskutyb@gmail.com, and she will sign you up, and send you a more detailed supply/instruction list.
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022 - 9am - 3pm at the United Church in Los Alamos
Jenny Kae will be teaching a workshop titled "Dangerous Curves Piecing." Students will learn a technique to piece curves without using pins.
Class Fee is $45 for LAP members and $55 for non-members.
For the complete list of meetings/workshops please visit the LAP web page.
if you would like to sign up for a workshop please email me at edeskutyb@gmail.com.
Wednesday June 29, 2022 - 9am - 4pm at the United Church in Los Alamos
Michelle is teaching a stencil class using Paintstiks titled "It's Simple Stencil Class." Brenda hopes to have a supply list by the May meeting. Michelle has indicated students can use her Paintstiks during the class, and I believe the stencil is included in class fee.
Class Fee is $45 for LAP members and $55 for non-members.
Wednesday May 25, 2022 - 9am - 3pm at the United Church in Los Alamos
Julie will be giving a workshop on making landscape quilts using Batiks. Julie previously sent a supply list to class participants, and Brenda will resend.
Currently, the class is full, but Brenda has started a wait list. If you are interested, contact her at edeskutyb@gmail.com.
Julie is teaching the class for free, but there will be a $10 administrative fee, and you are welcome to make a donation to the guild.
Supply list and supplies for this class are available at Atomic City Quilts. Julie has batiks you can use, and the guild will also be supplying donated batik fabrics for use in the workshop. I have also spotted lovely Batiks at Atomic City Quilts.
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2021 Star Gazing Exchange
Last month when I exchanged boxes for the Star Exchange, I really enjoyed opening each box and seeing the beautiful stars our members created to start their box of stars. (It will be my “transportation fee” to take a peek at everyone’s stars as I move boxes between houses.) We’ll be having another exchange on February 23rd. I hope everyone is enjoying the challenge of working with other member’s choices of fabric and guidelines. This is an open exchange, so if anyone else would like to join, please contact me. (melodie.gustavsen@gmail.com)
Piecemaker's is having a block exchange this year. The Star Gazer's Exchange is starting this week (January) with 12 members who will be making a star block each month. This group is open to anyone who wants to join. If you join later in the year, you'll just have less completed blocks by the end of the exchange in November. Until we can meet in person, I'll be moving the boxes between houses. If you'd like more information or to join, please email me. Melodie.gustavsen@gmail.com
Thanks! Melodie
2020 Community Service Challenge
Are you ready for another challenge?? Flo, Melodie and I thought it would be a good way to keep members of the guild connected and at the same time contribute to our Community Service quilt stash.
Rules:
1. Each completed quilt will earn a $10 gift certificate from Atomic City Quilts. A) $5 to the person who completes the piecing and binding B) $5 for the person who does the quilting. If the quilter charges for the quilting, the person who pays for the quilting would get the $5.
2. The first 25 quilts would get prizes (25 * $10 = $250). Prizes are limited to $20 per person.
3. Each $5 gift certificate you earn entitles you to one entry for the Grand Prize.
4. You can continue to earn an entry for the Grand Prize after the $20 limit for each part that you complete (piecing and binding and/or quilting).
5. Please place your quilt in a bag. Include the name of the individuals who worked on the quilt and note if the quilt has been washed upon completion. Thank you! (*See Newsletter for Label)
6. Flo will distribute the gift certificates when you turn in the completed quilt.
7. Deadline: October 27, 2020
8. Los Alamos Drop off – Atomic City Quilts. Place the quilt in a bag labeled – “LAP Community Service Project” (*Shelley also collects quilts for Project Linus) Include the name(s) of the individual(s) who earned each $5 gift certificate. Also, note if the quilt has been washed upon completion. (*See Newsletter for Label)
Grand Prize: $50 Gift Certificate from Atomic City Quilts – Winner to be announced in October. If you don't have any previous community service projects hiding in your closet - Congratulations! You can get a new race track kit from Melodie. (Jo Ann Painter prepared these kits for us). We also have directions that you could use with your own fabric (Contact us for directions). Or you can create any pattern you choose with your own fabric. Melodie and I are also willing to help deliver kits or pick up finished quilts, as needed.
Contact:
Melodie - melodie.gustavsen@gmail.com
Clara - c.vigil0098@gmail.com
Flo - ks_carr@msn.com
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COVID-19 Face Mask Instructions
--> The effort below is on hold for now due to lack of need due to medical supplies have started arriving. There are other local groups making masks. Facebook groups: Making Masks for FRIENDS & FAMILY in Los Alamos, New Mexico and Los Alamos Mask Donations
We are working alongside Pamela Hundley and Diane Hammond to provide masks for our caregivers. Dianne is our liaison and is informing us what is needed. We’re hoping to get feedback from her as to what improvements we need to make, if any.
Our goal is to turn in this first request on Monday morning. Please turn in the masks you have made by Sunday 3pm.
If you are in White Rock & make a mask(s) - please email Clara Vigil ( c.vigil0098@gmail.com ) for my address or I can provide pickup.
If you are in Los Alamos & make a mask(s) - please email me ( shelly@atomiccityquilts.com ) for her address.
At this time we are making it without the filter, so I slim lined the pattern instructions. If you’re interested in the original design with the filter, please view the link below.
Jennifer Maker Full tutorial with the filter pocket: jennifermaker.com
Mask Step by Step Instruction VIDEO
Mask Pattern
Mask Step by Step Instructions
We are still making the rectangular mask.
Reminder:
1. Wash your fabric.
2. Wash your hands before you start handling the fabric.
3. After you make your mask, please steam iron it (gets rid of germs) and place in a plastic bag (several can go in one bag).
4. Please print the number of masks on your bag.
Please also put your name on the bag(s).
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2021 Upcoming Workshops
Wednesday September 29, 2021 - Time and Location TBD
Create your own painted quilt block.
Fee for class:
$40 LAP member (this fee applies, if you were a 2019 LAP guild member)
$50 non-member
Supply Fee: $35 (paid in cash to Suzi)
Other supplies needed for class can be found here: http://www.barnquiltinfo.com/index_htm_files/Barn Quilt painting.pdf or contact Clara Vigil: c.vigil0098@gmail.com
You may sign up for this class at the August LAP meeting or contact Clara Vigil: c.vigil0098@gmail.com
2020 Upcoming Workshops
Tuesday March 24, 2020 9AM - 3PM <-- NOTE: RESCHEDULED to 2022
Wednesday June 24, 2020 Time TBD <-- Cancelled
Thursday September 24, 2020 9AM - 3PM <-- NOTE: RESCHEDULED to 2022
2019 Upcoming Workshops
Saturday September 21, 2019 9AM - NOON
Fee $20 for LAP members
$30 for non-members
If you want to have a beautiful satin stitch, this is the workshop for you. Several years ago, Libby Lehman taught her Threadplay workshop for LAP. One of the topics was Satin Stitching. Her techniques and tips make a beautiful satin stitch. We will also touch on blanket stitching as part of the workshop.
This workshop will use Libby’s method and allow participants plenty of time to practice.
Bring your lunch or we will order from Daniel’s Café.
Contact Donna Smith to register for the workshop or if you have questions.
donna@glenda.com
Saturday September 21, 2019 9AM - 3PM
No Fee
Come and sew on your project and enjoy the company of fellow quilters. Bring your questions and answers and we will help each other. If you want to try a binding from the Binding lecture, bring your materials and Donna will be available to answer questions.
Start sewing when you want and quit when you’ve had enough fun.
Bring your lunch or we will order from Daniel’s Café.
2018 Upcoming Workshops
Wednesday October 24, 2018
Learn to join pre-quilted blocks using innovative techniques. The cost of the workshop is $40.00 for LAP members and $50.00 for non-members. Sign up at the guild meeting or e-mail Deb McLin damclin@gmail.com
Wednesday September 26, 2018
Graves Hall at the United Church The cost of the workshop is $40.00 for LAP members and $50.00 for non-members. If you are interested in participating in this workshop, please contact Sharon Kapple skapple@cybermesa.com
Check out the pattern at www.dragonflyquilts.com
2017 Upcoming Workshops
Saturday October 28th, 2017 Time TBD Location - White Rock Presbyterian Church
Trapunto is an Italian word meaning stuffed. Traditionally, this was accomplished by stuffing extra batting material into a piece after it was quilted.
This workshop will explore machine trapunto techniques to add a dimensional element to traditional quilts, wall-hangings or art quilts. With innovations such as wash-out thread machine trapunto is easy and creates dramatic effects.
Saturday September 16th, 2017 Time TBD Location - White Rock Presbyterian Church
Pick a pre-printed panel and have fun with threadpainting and embellishing. We will threadpaint parts of the panel to provide emphasis, definition and depth. We will not cover the entire panel with thread. This technique adds a richness and uniqueness to a printed piece of fabric. No threadpainting or free-motion quilting experience necessary.
This technique works really well on panels with birds, flowers, animals, fairies, fruit, and cartoon dinosaurs. OK, basically any panel will be more vibrant, rich and interesting when you are done.
Follow up the treadpainting with the Trapunto Workshop and add more dimension to your panel. Participants do not have to take both workshops, they can be independently.
Tuesday February 28th, 2017 9am - 3pm Location - United Church in Los Alamos.
Techniques for Raw-Edged Applique Workshop presented by Shannon Brinkley, author of "Scrappy Bits Applique." Cost - $50 (members) $60 (non-members) If you are interested, please e-mail Sharon Kapple ( skapple@cybermesa.com) or sign up at the January Guild meeting.
2016 Upcoming Workshops
Saturday March 19th AND Saturday March 22nd, 2016 9am - 1pm Location - United Church in Los Alamos.
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Color and Design with Melissa Bartlett
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The workshop is scheduled for two Saturdays, March 19th and 26th from 9-1. We are offering it at
$40.00 for members and $50.00 for non-members with an additional $20.00 for supplies. This is a bargain. If you were to take Melissa's class individually, it would cost about $180.00. Our class size is limited to a maximum of 10 participants to be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Anyone interested can sign up at the February Guild meeting, or send me (Sharon Kapple) an email at skapple@cybermesa.com.
2015 Upcoming Workshops
Wednesday November 18th, 2015 9am - 3:30pm Location - United Church in Los Alamos.
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Karla Alexander - Gentle Curved Piecing
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Participants choose their pattern ahead of time - check out the options at Karla's website!
saginawstreetquilts.com.com
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Saturday October 17th, 2015.
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Free Motion Quilting Workshop
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Donna Smith will hold a workshop to hone your free motion skills. Sign up sheet available at the guild meeting.
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Saturday April 25th - 9am - 3pm United Church in Los Alamos.
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Domestic Machine Quilting - Tips, Tricks, Techniques and Tools
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On Saturday April 25, 2015, Donna Smith and Nicole Dunn will lead a workshop for beginning/intermediate domestic machine quilting - no quilting experience required. This workshop is currently shown as full, but if you?d like to be put on a waiting list, call Donna Smith at 575-829-3883.
We will start with quilting design and work through fabric, thread and batting choices. The afternoon will be spent with practice exercises in four different quilting patterns. Supply list and signup sheet will be available from Donna Smith if you didn?t get one previously. Long-arm quilters are welcome, as much of the discussion is applicable to both long-arm and domestic machines.
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Wednesday March 25th - 9am - 3pm United Church in Los Alamos.
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All About Evolon
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Evolon is a new non woven material that is taking the mixed media art world by storm.
Soft, smooth and white, with a slightly sueded surface, it can be painted, cut, stamped
and stitched through. Best yet, it doesn't ravel, so applique can be done neatly without
any tedious edge turning.
This one-day class will cover the basics of obtaining and using the material. We will paint it, fuse it, and explore using marker and watercolor pencils as well. A short slide show featuring the many pieces I have made using this material will be included, and sample quilts will be available in class for up- close discussion. Included in the class will be: sample size piece of Evolon, paints, watercolor pencils and markers.
Please contact me (Laura Erickson - rmllerickson@msn.com) to sign up for the class
and receive the supply list (no sewing machines needed)!
The UFO Challenge will stay open through our March meeting, so any projects that are
currently UFO's will still be eligible!
2014 Upcoming Workshops
Wednesday November 19th - 9am United Church in Los Alamos.
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Whirlpool with Virginia Walton
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We start at 9:00 AM so come earlier to set up. There is no parking on Rose St. You may park on Canyon Rd. and bring your machine and supplies up the ramp and take the elevator to the 2nd floor and walk to Graves Hall. We will supply some extension cords and feebies but if you have one to use please bring it. We will also have several ironing stations. We will have snacks in the morning and coffee, tea and water. We will order lunch out at Daniel's. No drink orders and bring small bills. You may of course bring your lunch.
If you have not paid for your workshop, Deb Claytor wants to remind you that two checks will be needed. LAP needs $40.00 for the workshop and if you are purchasing a kit ($35.00) and or ruler (2" $23.95 that goes with kit) or 3" (18.95 and bring your own fabric) that will be a separate check. Deb also wants to remind you that workshop participants need to select and bring your own back round fabric either dark or light. If you are choosing the 2" ruler you need 1 1/2 yards and if you want your stars to match your back round you will need 2 yards. If you are using the 3" ruler you need 2 yards back round and 2 1/2 yards to include the stars. If you want to prep before the workshop go to CreativeCurves.com and under categories find "instructional videos"-click on this link and watch Virginia using her ruler and making a curved block. I've watched it 3X and can't wait for this workshop.
Wednesday June 25th - 9am United Church in Los Alamos.
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Wonky Log Cabin Workshap with Milly Young
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Milly returns Wednesday, June 25, to teach a Wonky Log Cabin workshop at Graves Hall, 9am to 4pm. She says, "You have permission to be as wild or as tame as you like. You can embellish or not, quilt a lot or not, wild colors or not." This is a beginner friendly workshop so make a plan to join us. We will have liquid refreshments and goodies. We will take orders for sandwiches at lunch, but no drink orders at lunch. Please bring small bills to pay for take out orders. You are welcome to bring your own lunch.
The workshop is $40 for guild members and $50 for non-members. Supply list is available at registration. To register or ask questions, email Deb McLin at damclin@gmail.com or call 672-9811.
2013 Upcoming Workshops
Wednesday November 20th - 9am United Church in Los Alamos.
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Oopsie Daisy Workshop with Darlene Zimmerman
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Darlene is a nationally known quilt teacher from Belle Plaine, Minn.
She has published 12 books and designed many patterns.
She has designed fabrics for Robert Kaufman for 13 years and developed several quilting tools.
You can find out more about her at her web site: http://www.feedsacklady.com
Below is the supply list for the workshop.
Please take a quick look and see if you might want to join us for the workshop.
The cost is $50 for guild members.
We really need to fill this workshop if we want to get more national quilters to come to Los Alamos.
Saturday April 27 - 9am - 3pm - 1001 Oppenheimer, Los Alamos.
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Trapunto Workshop and LAP Fundraiser with Donna Smith
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Trapunto is the technique for adding extra batting to a quilted piece to make parts puff and standout.
Ever wanted to try trapunto or improve your skills? No previous trapunto or free-motion experience required. Beginners welcome.
Here's a Saturday workshop for easy machine trapunto.
Learn how to: quickly make setting blocks for traditional quilts. trapunto printed panels, appliqued pieces and non-traditional pieces. add trapunto effects to art quilts.
Fee - $50 ($40 of this goes to LAP for a fundraiser, the rest for patterns and some supplies).
Contact Joan Williams or Ann Daley
Wednesday May 22 - 9am - 4pm - White Rock Baptist Church.
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Wendy Mathson Workshop - Storm at Sea wall hanging
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You can get more information on Wendy at her web site http://www.quiltsbywendy.com/
For more information on Programs, see the most current Newsletter.
Post Office Box 261
Los Alamos, New Mexico 87544
www.losalamos.com/lap