San Diego Qult Show

The San Diego Quilt Show (SDQS) is one of the favorite quilt shows among quilters in Southern California. It is also a popular reason, for those that do not live in Southern California, to come vacation in Southern California.

From my perspective, whether you live in Southern California or you live far away, this is a delightful quilt show that you'll not want to miss.




























Plus, there is so much going on in the quilting world in Southern California, during the SDQS, that this is a show you'll not want to miss. Many local quilt stores hold specials during the SDQS, and there is so much to do for the entire family, that this is really a great place to visit.


This delightful show will be held at the San Diego Convention Center, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, September 17th - 19th, 2009.

San Diego Convention Center, 111 West Harbor Drive Hall A
Thursday & Friday 10am-6pm; Saturday: 10am to 5pm
Admission: 11 years old & up: Single day pass $8
Three day pass $12 4-10 years old: $5

The Guest Artist this year is Shirley Greenhoe.















Shirley was actually the first machine quilter in San Diego, back in 1986. She is a professional Machine Quilter that is originally from San Diego (born & raised). But she moved around the country, to support her husband Greg's work with The Forstry Service. While Greg is now retired, they call Missoula, Montana their home. Over the years, Shirley has gained a vast amount of experience and created a unique style. At the upcoming SDQS some of Shirley's early work, as well as her current work, will be on display.

Shirley will also be available during the Charity Preview, as well as during show hours to meet and greet show attendees to discuss her methods and techniques.

This year's show includes special exhibits and over 400 quilts on display.




















Special exhibits include the 2009 SDQS Fashion Chalenge, Quilting Bee, IOLCC (Cloth Doll Exhibit), Opportunity Quilts, and a Charity Auction benefiting Michaelle House.

I highly recommend attending the Preview Party, which benefits Michaelle House.




















This event allows a limited number of participants to have a first look at the quilts and purchase from vendors before opening day. The Preview Party provides an a less crowded environment, plus the ticket prices is 100% tax deductible as all proceeds raised from the Preview Party go to help the Michaelle House.

The Michaelle House is a program that runs several houses for people who are suffering from life threatening illness and have no place to go. Years ago, when the houses were firsst established, almost all of the residents spent their final moments on earth being cared for here. Now, with advances in medical treatments and great care, many residents are restored to independant living and re-enter society to become productive citizens once again.

Michaelle House is operated by Fraternity House Inc. The mission of Fraternity House Inc. is to provide a warm and carying home where men and women disabled by HIV/AIDS can receive comprehensive care and services in order to rebuild their health and return to independent living, or where their last days in comfort and dignity. '

To clarify, the pre-view party will be held on Wed., September 16th from 6-9pm. Prepaid tickets are $25, $35 at the door, if tickets are still available.





















Last year SDQS was able to donate $17,000 to The Center for Community20Slutions, which helps domestic violence victims.

SDQS is also an all volunteer, non-profit coproration. Volunteers are still needed to help with this event, as well as help plan future shows. The volunteer form is on the website, or volunteers can leave name and email and phone number on the SDQS voice mail line: 619-443-2706, or email to sdqs2002@hotmail.com

For those coming from out of town, here are some recommendations for places to stay:

* San Diego Mariott Hotel & Marina{next to the Convention Center & on San Diego Bay}

* Catamaran Resort Hotel {in Pacific Beach, close to Sea World}

* Hilton Hotel {on Mission Bay, near Sea World}

* Paradise Point Resort & Spa {on Mission Bay, near Sea World}

I hope you will come to this great show and take some time to enjoy beautiful San Diego.

I also hope that you'll consider entering a quilt for future SDQS. Entry forms for 2010 will be available at this 2009 SDQS, enabling those interested to plan a year in advance. The SDQS is open to all quiltmakers who meet the deadlines and fill out the entyr form. The SDQS is not a judge or juried show. General display has Viewers Choice Awards in several categories: Quilts & Fashions. Cash and Ribbons are awarded. For 2010 there will also be a Quilt Challenge and fabric packets will be available at the SDQS booth, at the entrance to the show. Rules & guidelines are also provided in these packets.


Note: Photographs of quilts shown in this article were taken during prior San Diego Quilt Shows.

The Quilted Closet

Elaine Waldschmitt is the delightful and talented owner of The Quilted Closet. She is also a pattern designer, fabric designer, and author. As a little girl, Elaine grew up watching her grandmother stitching hand-appliqued quilts during the cold, Minnesota winter nights. Elaine took a 4-H sewing class, when she was nine years old, and from that point on she has been an avid sewer and quilter. Her parents even gave her her very own sewing machine as a High School graduation present!

The Quilted Closet® was opened in the mid-1990's, and always has been home-based business, allowing Elaine to have flexibility with her family. Her online store has a broad selection of products, including her great patterns, books and fabrics.















































She also travels to shows, of which you may be lucky to see her and these upcoming events:


September 11-13, 2009 Quilt Expo, Madison, Wisconsin
Nancy Zieman Productions and Wisconsin Public Television
Retail Quilt Show

October 10-12, 2009 International Quilt Market, Houston, Texas
Open to wholesale trade only.

October 28-31, 2009 AQS-Des Moines, Des Moines, Iowa
American Quilter's Society
Retail Quilt Show



Elaine is thrilled and honored to design fabrics for Andover Fabrics. At the Barre
Fabrics, From the Attic Fabrics, A Capella Hearts Fabrics, and "Snow Day" Fabrics, all by Andover Fabrics, are some of the fabrics that Elaine has designed.













While I'll be writing more about Elaine's books & patterns, in the near future, I wanted to recommend that quilters, sewers, and shoppers, go visit her online store. I'm currently planning on making some Christmas gifts using Elaine's designs. Her Laurel's Travel Tote design is well written and easy to follow. I think this is going to help me make some very nice gifts.





















The Quilted Closet, Inc.
6651 NW 48th Street
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 270-6238
web: http://www.thequiltedcloset.com/
email: mailto:elaine@thequiltedcloset.com

blog: http://thequiltedcloset.blogspot.com/

I hope you'll check out the Quilted Closet soon. I'm sure you'll find many delightful items to make for Christmas gifts, other gifts, and/or to keep and enjoy for yourself! I've found all her designs and books are well designed and instructions provided are very clear and easy to follow.

Events you won't want to miss

As summer draws to a close, it is time to plan what classes you want to take this fall. It is also a time that I like to update my personal calendar with events that I don't want to miss. While my list may have an emphasis on Southern California activities, if you live out of the area I'd like to invite you to use this calendar to plan a trip to visit So. Cal. And, if you can't, I simply want to recommend you take time to look into what is going on in your area and be sure to mark your calendar accordingly. And share with others. Sadly, it is easy to overlook fun opportunities so I do appreciate hearing insights from others about fun events that I may want to go to.

For now, here is my list:

2009


September 5 - 6 Busy Bears Quilt Guild of Big Bear Lake Mountain Treasures XXI 2009 Quilt Show; Labor Day Weekend; Big Bear Middle School 41275 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake, Ca. 92315 Sat. 10-5 Sun. 10-4 Admission - $5.00 Children under 12 Free Boutique, Exhibit Quilts, Vendors, Wearable Art, Door Prizes For More Information call: Sharon 909 844-4545 or Bonnie 909 866-3906 Email Contact: mailto:bbcquilter@yahoo.com

September 17-19th SAN DIEGO QUILT SHOW
The 28th Annual San Diego Quilt Show
San Diego Convention Center
Thursday, Friday, Saturday September 17-18-19, 2009
Enjoy the show with no crowds at Preview Night. It is Wednesday, September 16th from 6 -9 PM. Single day pass: $8. Three day pass: $11
For tickets or more information, go to http://www.sandiegoquiltshow.com/.


September 17 - 2 The Traveling Quilters Our Temecula Quilt-Away Retreats are always fun and productive weekends. It’s a great opportunity to finish projects or start something new. We usually have anywhere from 30 to 45 people at the retreat so it’s always fun to see what people are working on. Each person has half an 8-ft table for sewing space in our large, well-lit classroom. Once again we'll be staying at the Vina de Lestonnac Retreat Center in the Temecula wine region. Email Contact: mailto:sue@travelingquilters.comWebsite: http://www.travelingquilters.com/

September 25 and October 5. Visions Art Quilt Gallery Classes: “Painting and Composition” with Emily Richardson, 9/25, 10-4; Emily Richardson Exhibition Artist’s tour, 9/5, 1-2:30; “Layer by Layer” with Australian Art Quilter Gloria Loughman, 10/5, 9-3:30. For more class information and supply lists see www.quiltvisions.org and click on News/Events/ Classes
September 26 -27. Quilting in the Garden. Presented by Alden Lane Nursery, Livermore CA. www.aldenlane.com
September 26 - 26 North County Quilter's Assoc. Quilt Show/Auction Email Contact: ticamom@cox.net Website: ncountyquilters.com

September 26 - 27 Kings River Quilter's Guild KRQG Bi Annual Quilt Show Immanuel High School Dinuba, Ca Email Contact: cindymariek@wildblue.net


September 26 - 27 Quilts -- Our Global Language Quilts -- Our Global Language is a juried and judged show open to the regional. Join us at our new venue, Cal State Fullerton Titan Center. Easy access and no fee parking. Great quilts, great vendors, and great fun ! Email Contact: mailto:pcalvert@santa-ana.orgWebsite: http://www.orangecountyquiltersguild.com/

October 1-3 Reindeer Quilt Dash Thursday – Saturday 10am-6pm. FREE Benartex fat quarter I Believe in Santa (while supplies last). Bring your can goods to your local quilt shop to be donated to the local food bank and receive a discount coupon for 20% 1 item in the month of December. Grand Prize: 21 yards of fabric (your choice of 3 yards of fabric from each quilt shop). Other prizes include $50 gift certificate from each participating quilt shop. Seven Participating Quilt Shops: Stars & Scraps Quilt Shop (Corona, Ca), Sewing Shack (Riverside, CA), The Calico House (Redlands, CA), Busy Bee Quilt Shop (Calimesa), The Quiet Mouse (Calimesa, CA), Georgia’s Quilting Obsession (Banning, CA), and Monica’s Quilt & Bead Creations (Palm Desert, ca).

October 3 Old Town Temecula Outdoor Quilt Show Admission is FREE to our lovely annual outdoor show. Over 150 quilts on will be on display on eaves and porches of Old Town businesses along Front Street from Moreno to Santiago Road. Valley of the Mist Quilters’ Guild members will be on hand to answer questions and give information about featured quilts and quilt-making. In addition to guild member quilts, past Guild President and Guild Challenge quilts will be displayed. In front of the Temecula Community Theater, there will be a silent auction for small quilted items and at noon, a live auction for larger quilts. A portion of the auction proceeds will go directly to a local charity. More info to come soon! Email Contact: vomqg@yahoo.com Website: http://www.valleyofthemistquilters.com/pages/quilt


October 3. Autumn in the Alps Quilt Show. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weaverville, CA. email contact: mailto:sue@textiletraditions.com
October 3 - 3 Wanderingfoot Quilt Guild Tea Email Contact: mcarroll@rrbllp.com OR mcarroll@mus_line@msn.com


October 10 SCCQG Council Meeting Hosted by Valley Quilters Guild, The Simpson Center, 305 E. Devonshire, Hemet, CA 92544. Topic: Philanthropy/Community Outreach

October 10-12, 2009 - International Quilt Market - Houston, TX. (Wholesale Only)

October 15-18, 2009 - International Quilt Festival - Houston, TX.

October 15-18, 2009 - Pacific International Quilt Festival XVIII - Santa Clara, CA

October 16 - 17 El Camino Quilters presents “JOURNEYS” their Fall October 16, 10 – 5, October 17 10 – 4, 2009 . Located in the Clarke Field House at Cal State San Marcos . (Same place as 2007) Free parking, husbands free. More than 200 quilts, fabulous Boutique, Opportunity Baskets, Live Auction on Saturday, Make and Take It, Special Exhibit – Quilts of our Journeys. Contact – Heather at kiwikwilta@cox.net, or Dee at deequilts@cox.net Ride the Sprinter from Oceanside ! Email Contact: kiwikwilta@cox.net or mailto:deequilts@cox.netWebsite: http://www.elcaminoquilters.com/

Oct. 16-17, Ramona Back Country Quilters Quilt Show;
Mountain View Community Church 1191 Meadowlark Way
(corner of 78 and Ash St.), Ramona.
Fri and Sat 10-4; FREE

October 17th KALEIDOSCOPE OF QUILTS, Kaleidoscope Quilt Guild Show, 2590 Main Street, Lemon Grove Masonic Lodge, Lemon Grove, CA Contact Debbie Sherrell~debsherrell@cox.net
http://www.kaleidoscopequiltguild.com/

Oct 17 - Oct 18, 2009 Idyllwild ... Mountain Majesty
Presented by: Idyllwild Mt. Quilters
They will have over 150 quilts, a country store, vendors, crafters and our opportunity quilt drawing Admission $5.00 for both days, husbands free Sat. 10-4 & Sun. 10-3Location: Idyllwild Elementary School, 26700 Hwy 243, Idyllwild, CA, 92549
Contact: Deanna Collins for more info.email: dcollins333@hotmail.com
PO 603,Idyllwild, Ca. 92549
951-659-8104

October 24 Orange Grove Quilters Guild - Quilt Auction & Tea. Lynn Mann is the auctioneer. Lunch is scheduled for 11am and auction begins at 1pm. There will also be a boutique and opportunity baskets, including a sewming machine and fat quarter basket. Orange Grove Quilters Guild meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 9 AM. They are one of the few daytime quilds. They meet at Garden Grove United Methodist Church/Acker Hall, 12741 Main St. Garden Grove (corner of Stanford) in Garden Grove Ca. The Auction and Tea are at the same address. Email Contact: ibic@aol.com; mailto:sharon@hritzy.comwebsite: http://www.orangegrovequiltersguild.com/


November 6 - 7 Fallbrook Quilt Guild Quilted Treasures Quilt Show at the Fallbrook Presbyterian Church, 463 S. Stage Coach Lane, Fallbrook, CA 92028, 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Vendors, Quilters' Cafe, over 200 quilts on display, Opportunity Quilt raffle, and much more. Email Contact: mailto:scott760760@hotmail.comWebsite: http://www.fallbrookquiltguild.com/

Nov. 5-7; Thurs - Sat. 10-5; The Rusty Barn - Pomona's Quilt, Craft, and Sewing Festival, at the Fairplex in Pomona, Bldg. 5. www.rustybarn.com/index.html

Nov. 6-7; "A Harvest of Quilts" a Flying Geese Quilt Guild Quilt Show at Soka University, 1 University Dr., Aliso Viejo, CA. for more information click here

December 5 - 5 Pine Needles Quilt Guild Holdiay Home Tour 16th ANNUAL WRIGHTWOOD HOLIDAY HOME TOUR AND BOUTIQUE PINE NEEDLES QUILT GUILD AND WRIGHTWOOD FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY December 5, 2009 - 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Visit four Wrightwood homes that are beautifully decorated with quilts for the holidays. Also available: our popular craft boutique located in the Wrightwood Community Building, and a refreshment house. Email Contact: wwbowmans@mac.com Website: http://www.pnqg.org/

December 3-5 Ricky Tims Super Quilt Seminar (with Alex Anderson and Libby Lehman), Downey Theater, Downey, CA, - http://www.rickytims.com/rtqs/htmfor info


2010

Jan 14-17, 2010 - Road to California Quilt Show, Ontario Convention Center, Ontario, CA

February 6-14 Row Run: Spring Fling. Mark your calendar and visit each shop for a FREE pattern. Each shop will give away directions to make a different row. Put them all together and you can make a terrific quilt measuring 60” x 72”! Participating shops include: Amidon Quiltworks - Poway , Cozy Quilt Shop - El Cajon , The CraZy 9 Patch - Ramona , Fat Quarters Quilt Shop – Vista, Inspirations Quilt Shop - Valley Center, Memory Lane Quilt Shop - Santee
Quilt In A Day - San Marcos, Quilters Paradise - Escondido

February 12 - 13 Valley Quilters (Hemet) 30th Annual Quilt Show, Valley Wide Recreation Center, 901 Esplanade Ave., San Jacinto, CA. Featuring over 125 quality quilts, consignment shop, boutique, quilt appraiser, venders, & featured quilter. 10 am - 4 pm. Admission $6. No strollers or children under six. Info: 951-927-4348 Email Contact: lindawayment@verizon.net

February 20 - 21 South Bay Quilters Guild Annual Quilt Show. Over 150 quilts on display. Quilt Auction, Sunday, 1 PM. Merchant Mall. Quilters Cafe. Email Contact: sue.glass@verizon.net Website: southbayquiltersguild.org
March 6-13th San Diego Quilt Run http://www.cruisinquilters.com/html/
1st Fri & Sat of March Desert Guilds Quilt Show Palm Springs Pavilion, 401 S. Pavilion Way, Palm Springs, Fri & Sat 10 – 5 $7 Desert Guilds Quilt Guild, Yucca Valley,


March 19 - 21, 2010 Glendale Quilt Show Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel & Convention Center , 2500 Hollywood Way, Burbank, California, $9.00 general, Husbands are free on Sunday http://www.glendalequiltguild.org/2010quilt-show.html

Mar 20 - Mar 21, 2010 Concord ... Guild of Quilters' 37th Annual Show Presented by: Guild of Quilters of Contra Costa County
Location: Centre Concord, 5298 Clayton Road, Concord, CA, 94521
Contact: Kathy Callahan email: quiltkathy@aol.com
c/o GQCCC, P.O. Box 23871, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-0871
925 937-5209 website: http://www.contracostaquiltguild.org/
Description: Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4
Admission: $6 for 1 day, $10 for 2 days
Come see our show filled with quilts of all sizes and styles, wearables too. Check out the guild challenge, "Bouquet of Roses", inspired by our stunning opportunity quilt "Chesapeake Rose" that has been appliqued and hand quilted. There will be demonstrations on both days. We will have a well-stocked Country Store with items made, donated or for sale by our members. There will be plenty of vendors offering everything from fabric to sewing machines and many other things. There will be door prizes. Food and drinks will be available on site. Come see "Chesapeake Rose" and get a sneak peak as members hand quilt the 2011 quilt. We will again ask the public to help us make blocks for Quilts of Valor daily during the show. Saturday after Mother's Day

3rd Fri & Sat in May Chula Vista Quilters Guild Show Contacts Email: mailto:higginsnc@cox.netPhone: Nancy Higgins, (619) 475-7615
Location: Cummunity Congregational Church, 276 F St, Chula Vista, 91910
Hours: Fri & Sat 10 - 4 Admission: $5 Sponsored by: Chula Vista Quilt Guild, Chula Vista, 100 quilts on Display, Hoffman challenge, guild challenge, guild boutique and wearables. 3 Vendors

Sat & Sun of Memorial Day Weekend Calico Quilters Quilt Show
Contacts Email: mailto:nela@usamedia.tvPhone: Jan Dunaway,
Location: United Methodist Church, 205 N. Fowler (next to the H.S.), Bishop,
Hours: Sat & Sun 10 - 5 Admission: $6

Held in conjunction with Bishop Mule Days. Come and join in the fun, as well as our quilt show. Lots going on in the town, from rodeos, to craft shows to our wonderful Quilt Show.

June 17-20th & June 24-27th Southern California Quilt Run http://www.socaquiltshops.com/qr/index.html

July 10th – 15th Camp Watch-A-Patcher quilt retreat, hosted by Orange County Quilters Guild. http://orangecountyquiltersguild.com/camp_wap_2010.htmlCamp will be held at Vanguard University in Costa Mesa, CA. Workshops include: Mark Lipinski , ra Schwarz Smith , Kirby Smith email: director_cwap2010@yahoo.comJuly 23-25, 2010 International Quilt Festival/Long Beach - Long Beach, CA Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center

August, Desert Quilt Retreat in Palm Desert. Four fun "mystery quilt" weekend retreats in August. Hosted by Monica’s Quilt & Beads. http://www.monicasquiltandbeads.com/
Sat & Sun of Labor Day Weekend
Busy Bears Quilt Guild Show
Mountain Treasures Contacts Email: mailto:rscott338@charter.netPhone: Sharon Scott,
Location: Big Bear Middle School, 41275 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake,
Hours: Sat 10 - 4 & Sun 10 - 4 Admission: $5
Sponsored by: Busy Bears Quilt Guild, Big Bear Lake, This 2 day show is held in the small alpine lake community of Big Bear Lake, in southern California. All quilts in the show are made by the local guild (Busy Bears Quilt Guild) members. Many of these ladies are very accomplished quilters, others are beginners. A variety of quilting techniques are displayed on the quilts. Each year an Opportunity Quilt is raffled off at the end of the show. In addition to the vendors who have a variety of items for sale, there are 5 - 7 baskets (each filled to the brim with goodies) which will be raffled off and a Boutique with many, many hand made items available for purchase.

September 16-18th, 2010 San Diego Quilt Show

last Fri & Sat of September Orange Grove Quilters Guild Show
Fall Fantasy of Quilts Contacts Email: Phone: ,
Location: Orange County Fairground, Bldg. #12, 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa,
Hours: Fri 10 - 5, Sat 9:30 - 4:30 Admission: $7 for both days
Sponsored by: Orange Grove Quilter's Guild, Garden Grove, Featured Quilter, Hoffman Challenge, Live Auction-Sat. 1 pm, Door Prizes, Opportunity Baskets, Vendors

last weekend of September The Alameda Quilt Show
Contacts Email: mailto:cathy@quiltfans.comPhone: Cathy Rodriguez, (510) 749-6717 Location: Alameda High School Gym, 2201 Encinal Ave., Alameda, 94501
Hours: 10 am - 4 pm Admission: $5 Sponsored by: Quilt Fans Quilt Shop, Alameda, Featuring over 150 quilts, and a Needle Arts Display. Garage Sale and specialty items at Bow-Wow Boutique, Refreshments & Bake Sale at Kitty-Kat Caf?, Silent Auction and Opportunity Quilt Drawing. All proceeds benefit Humane Society of Alameda.

1st weekend in October Coastal Quilter Guild Show
Harvest of Colors: A Members' Showcase Contacts Email: Phone: Linda Boynton, (805) 969-2817 Location: Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, 93105 Hours: Sat & Sun 10 - 5 Admission: $7
Over 200 members' quilts on display. Wearable art, Gift Boutique, Opportunity Quilt, Workshops, Special Exhibits, Merchant Mall, refreshments


1st Saturday in October Old Town Temecula Outdoor Quilt Show
Outdoor Quilt Show Contacts Email: mailto:votmq@yahoo.comPhone: Pauline McCauley, (951) 693-3952 Location: Old Town Temecula Comm. Theater, 42051 Main St., Temecula, 92590 Hours: Sat. 10 - 4 Admission: Free
Over 150 quilts on display throughout Old Town Temecula, including Past President quilts and Guild Challenge quilts. Events include a small quilt silent auction, large quilt live auction and many sale quilts. Come enjoy our town and our quilts

3rd weekend in October Mt. Quilters of Idyllwild
Mountain Majesty Contacts Email: mailto:dcollins333@hotmail.comPhone: Deanna Collins, (951) 659-8104 Location: Idyllwild Elementary School, 26700 Hwy. 243, Idyllwild, 92549 Hours: Sat 10 - 4, Sun 10 - 3 Admission: $5
Sponsored by: Mt. Quilters of Idyllwild, Idyllwild, Featuring over 100 quilts, a country store, vendors and crafters, and our beautiful opportunity quilt--Mt. Majesty, plus drawings this will be a quilt show you don't want to miss.




Additions, corrections, updates to this list can be emailed to SewCalGal

Temecula Quilt Company

Sheryl Johnson is the owner of the Temecula Quilt Company, a lovely quilt shop located in Temecula, California.





















They have beautiful fabrics and a nice selection of classes.




































{And don't you just love the snapware storage unit, shown in the above photo!}.

The Fall/Winter Quilt Sampler Magazine has an article about this beautiful quilt, by Sheryl.





















She'll also be selling kits for this quilt, with her charming fabrics. But order ASAP, as these kits will most likely sell out quickly. I think it is charming!









































I have always enjoyed shopping at the Temecula Quilt Company. And while I had fun shopping there during the recent Southern California Quilt Run, I was delighted when I found out I won this fantastic gift basket from Temecula Quilt Company. Thank you Sheryl, I'll certainly have fun with all the goodies that are you added in this gift basket.





















Temecula Quilt Company
33353 Hwy 79 S.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 302-1469















http://temeculaquiltco.com/index2.html

email: temeculaquiltco@verizon.net

blog: http://temeculaquiltco.blogspot.com/

Desert Quilt Retreat

As participants at the Desert Quilt Retreat work on a "Mystery Quilt" project, I held off showing you photos of this fun retreat until all the August 2009 retreat sessions were completed.

This year's theme was "Paris". Several groups dressed in themed outfits and decorated their tables.























































Ann Conn purchased cute fabric Eiffel towers and hosted sew-cials for our group (13) to make matching aprons and sewing machine mats. {Thank you Ann}.
































There was sharing of past quilts.
































Fabric kits were prepared by the quilt shops that organized this retreat, Monica's Quilt & Beads and The Calico House. Participants selected their kit and began following the mystery quilt instructions. Clues were given out on well written instructions, one sheet at a time.




































And then we began to cut and create. I brought my Olfa Cutter and large Olfa Mat, which worked really great.





















Several games were held during the retreat, at various times. There was "S-Car-Go" themed electric car race around the eiffel tower. An interesting game with a toilet plunger and toilet paper (you had to carry the toilet paper on the stick and drop it into a box). And, as tradition as this retreat goes, a Marshmallow Fight!




























































And it was fun to see completed quilts from the staff, who thoroughly test the pattern before the retreat.























One of which showed a quilt that was made up without using high contrast fabrics. You could really see how the design was lost.







































I really enjoyed seeing the "mystery" of our beautiful quilts unfold. It was delightful to see other's progress on their quilt, using the same design, but different fabrics.

























The finished quilt tops are so beautiful. I can hardly wait to see these tops quilted.



















































































































If you are interested in joining this fun at the Desert Quilt Retreat in 2010, please contact Monica's Quilt & Beads and The Calico House.