Sewcials

Sewcials held at the Police Academy, 350 Amber Drive, San Francisco.

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Sewcials are an important part of SFQG. Here’s where we learn new techniques, and relearn those old techniques (I don’t remember how we do…), share our creativity with each other and just have fun. We’re going to try something different – alternate quilting classes and open studio. Sometimes that’s just what we need -- an extra month to finish what we learned in class last month. If you have any ideas of what you might like to learn at a Sewcial, or would like to share your expertise in teaching a Sewcial feel free to contact Jay Beatty at (415) 647-1283 or email him at jay875@sbcglobal.net.

Please pay when you sign up in advance for Sewcials, or contact Jay Beatty (415) 647-1283. A supply list will be provided when you sign up. Arrive about 15 minutes before the start of the workshop (9:45 am) to set up and get directions so that we can begin on time. Please remember that there are no refunds for cancellations.
For the comfort of all, please attend Sewcials “fragrance-free.”

General Supply List:
In addition to Supply List for each Sewcial, please bring: extension cord, cutting board,rRotary cutter, sewing machine, rulers, fabric, etc.

Bring your lunch or there are several places to purchase within walking distance.


Upcoming Sewcials

Saturday May 18, 2013  - 10 am – 4 pm
1st Annual Opportunity Quilt
Instructor:  Catherine Sherman
Fee:  Free.  

Please come to our Saturday Sewcial at the Police Academy on Saturday, May 18 from 10 - 3. We will make more blocks and begin assembling our quilt top. Bring your machine and scraps of fabric in saturated colors to make more blocks. Our color palette is red-purple and blue-green. We will have more gold/black half square triangles for making more blocks. You are welcome to bring another project to keep you busy once you've made a block (or two!)
Over 40 block kits were distributed at our April Meeting. This is fantastic! If you've made a block, please bring it to the Sewcial on May 18 or mail it to Catherine Sherman, 690 Hearst Ave., SF, CA 94112. The block will fit (folded) into a regular envelope and needs 66 cents postage. Hopefully we will have at least part of the quilt top ready to hold up at the May SFQG meeting on May 21. If you have any questions, please email:  catherinecsherman@gmail.com


Saturday, June 22, 2013  - 10 am - 4 pm
Pattern: Tree Of Life
Instructors: Tish Chung
Fee:  $25.00
This “Tree of Life” is a contemporary tree that you can easily make using any applique technique: fusible, machine or hand applique. Your finished panel can then be used in a quilt, made into a pillow, or incorporated into a tote bag. 


Saturday, July 20, 2013   - 10am – 4pm
Instructor: Judy Woodfill
Fee:  $25.00
We all “collect” theme fabrics, don’t we? Cats, dogs, flowers, bugs, vegetables, zoo animals, etc. Here’s a way to present them in a whole new “light.” What do windows let in? Light and sunshine. Using half-square triangles we will create the illusion of light filtering through windows on your chosen subject. It could be anything . . . here’s a couple of suggestions: Windows on the backyard (bugs), Windows on the Nursery (baby quilt), Windows on the Jungle, on the Bouquets, on the Zoo – whatever you can imagine! In 2005, Judy won a blue ribbon for her quilt: Underwater Windows featuring whales, dolphins, fish, otters, and turtles to name a few.  


Saturday, August  24, 2013   - 10am – 4pm
Cut, Sew, Done !!    
Instructors: Tish Chung
Fee:  $25.00
CUT, SEW, DONE! is easy piecing, no binding and your quilt will be done in no time! This faux cathedral windows is perfect for a variety of themes and fabrics (ie: batiks, ethnic fabrics, children’s themes, holidays, etc), is a great stash-buster, and wonderful to make for gifts. And, you can make it any size you want!


We have a tremendous amount of Quilting knowledge and experience within our membership. We're always looking for instructors to share their expertise and secrets. It's great to have instructors from outside the guild,  but it's very rewarding to take classes from our own members. The Sewcial Committee is beginning to schedule Saturday Sewcials 2013. We'd love to hear your ideas for the Sewcials.  Whether it's something you'd like to learn or something you'd like to teach please let us know:

Jay Beatty / Doris Atkinson / Nancy Clock / Sheila Salomon / Zannah Martin / Corinne Cadon

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SEWCIALS AT THE POLICE ACADEMY

SF Police Academy, 350 Amber Drive (near Duncan), near Diamond Heights Safeway.
Sewcials are generally held the Saturday or Sunday following the guild meeting, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Take SF Muni bus #52 or drive your car, parking is free.

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