Heidi Parkes Workshop Sponsored by Cambridge Modern Quilt Guild


Hello Fellow Modern Quilters
The Cambridge Modern Quilt Guild invites friends of the guild to join us in our specially designed 6 hour workshop by Heidi Parkes. It will take place on Sunday July 13th from 12-6pm Eastern. All payment info is on the signup sheet (link at the bottom) There will be a class website opening in May to help you prepare. Please invite quilters from other guilds you belong to and anyone you think might be interested. This is a special opportunity. We hope you will join us. If you have any questions either respond to this email or email me directly. 

Stacy Smith
CMQG VP of Programming

The Cost is $50.00

Heidi Parkes: Paint Palette Quilt Top

This class is centered on my quilt, We've Never Met, but I've Been an Admirer,

 
https://www.heidiparkes.com/gallery#/weve-never-met-but-ive-been-an-admirer/

which I began in anticipation of teaching in France alongside natural dye expert Edie Ure. She mailed me some beautiful naturally dyed cotton, linen, silk, and velvet. Dreaming of our trips to the local flea market, I contributed lace, toile, and some vintage patchwork. When it came to the composition, I remembered a photo that I took of my paint palette when creating an aerial view painting. It was the perfect inspiration.

Students are invited to mix some paints in advance of class to connect with the joy and discovery of color. They will also receive some pre-recorded instruction on stitches, knots, and concept. Then on Zoom, we will notice the complexities of color relationships while we appliqué round shapes onto our quilt tops. I will share insights on composition, efficiency, and the joy of a lighthearted quilt top. This class is beginner friendly and simultaneously engaging and playful with new approaches to familiar techniques for experienced quiltmakers.

 

This one-day class will focus on:

visible hand piecing

basic knots and stitches

small appliqué

large appliqué

reverse appliqué (and working with velvet)

accented appliqué (adding a 3rd layer to the applique sandwich, like lace)

working with lace, velvet, and silk

*I will provide a PDF for ENROLLED students to access the class website in May



https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Al-kB9aXlSMTcE6c7QSpNTKxBOEVlD4v/view?usp=drivesdk

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GHrl91eNi8FRbIhi-DGOXebqUnGvnO5ZXnE8dfRkLSo/edit

Kaffe Fassett - A Eye for Colour Inspirations Lecture

Description

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to connect with acclaimed artists and designers Kaffe Fassett and Brandon Mably, for a lecture and book signing September 12th, 2025.

Join us for an inspiring and colorful evening as Kaffe shares his life story, passion for color and shapes, and showcases his latest projects and collaborations.
If you haven't had the chance to attend one of Kaffe's lectures, now is your chance!

And for those who have, get ready for a new experience with 120 slides from his recent museum exhibition, The Power of Pattern, and his latest book, Kaffe Fassett's Quilts in London, Photographed at Camden Lock Market.

To top it off, stay for the book signing with Kaffe and Brandon. 

Each lecture registration includes a copy of Kaffe Fassett's newest book, Quilts in London (coming August 2025)

Date: Friday September 12th, 2025
Place: Bacon Academy 
          611 Norwich Ave
          Colchester, CT 06415
Time: Pop Up Shop opens at 5:00 pm
          Lecture starts at 7:00 pm
Price: $99 includes the brand new Quilts in London book

Cancellation Policy: Please understand that this event is no different then a concert or sporting event and cancellations/refunds are not available. Transfer of tickets is acceptable. 
By purchasing your lecture tickets, you have read and understand the cancellation policy. 

Sponsored by Colchester Mill Fabrics.

Quilt Show at Kellogg Environmental Center

  • Thursday, July 24, 202510:00 AM
    Sunday, July 27, 20254:00 PM

  • Kellogg Environmental Center and Osborne Homestead Museum500 Hawthorne AvenueDerby, CT, 06418United States (map)

POP OF COLOR Quilt Show w/SCTMQG being a Co-Sponsor

Quilts Displayed Outside along with Vintage Quilts and more being shown inside the Osborn Homestead Museum!

More details to come as the Event gets organized!!

Source: https://portal.ct.gov/deep/education/kellogg/kellogg-environmental-center

New England Quilt Expo for Hands on Workshops and Quilt Displays

  • Wednesday, April 9, 20259:00 AM
    Saturday, April 12, 20253:00 PM

  • Double Tree by Hilton Manchester Downtown700 Elm StreetManchester, NH, 03101United States (map)

Bits N’ Pieces is hosting at the New England Quilt Expo.
Classes, Quilt Show and Shopping at the Marketplace. Come out and explore!!

Check out website:

Source: https://bnpquilts.com/collections/new-england-quilt-expo-neqe-2025/NEQE

Hands All Around 19 Quilt Show

The 2025 Hands All Around 19 Quilt Show will be held May 3 and 4, 2025 (10 am–4 pm each day) at the Robert Crown Center Gymnasium, Hampshire College (893 West Street/Route 116, Amherst, MA).

The show will feature more than 200 quilts by our talented members as well as a special exhibit from the New England Quilt Museum on what’s best about Massachusetts. Like our guild’s Facebook page today to get timely details as show time gets closer!

• If you have entered quilts in the show, here’s how to prepare them for hanging.

Show Events

Raffle Quilt: Proceeds from the ticket sales for the raffle quilt are donated to hospice and charities selected by the membership of the guild.

Raffle Baskets: There will be a variety of themed baskets full of goodies raffled off to support charitable causes.

Vendors: We will have vendors displaying their wares.

Mini-Quilt Sale: At least 100 small and mini-quilts featuring traditional and contemporary designs will be available for purchase.

Food: Food concession with light selections is located in the building, outside of the show area, during show hours.

Admission: Adults $10, kids 12 and under FREE (when accompanied by paid attendee), students and active military $5 (must show ID)

Free parking!

Group Admission: Contact us in advance to arrange for your group of 10 or more to visit our show at a discounted admission cost of $8 each.  We look forward to hearing from you.

Find the Show Location at Hampshire College: Follow the pink line from Bay Road to the Robert Crown Center/Gym. Park in grey colored lots. Walk around the building (follow the orange line) to enter on the campus green side to drop-off/pick up quilts, or attend the show. (Zoom in to see the map in greater detail.)

For more information see www.handsacrossthe valley.org



Annual Yuletide Quilt Show - Haddam CT

Annual Yuletide Quilt Show - Haddam, CT

Saturday, December 7, 2024
9:30 am - 3:30 pm

United Congregational Church of Haddam and Higganum (map)
905 Saybrook Road, Haddam CT  06438       860-345-2742
Tickets - $8


Over 150 quilts and quilted items will be on display at the Annual Yuletide Quilt Show. Quilts range from antique heirlooms to modern-day creations. Several quilts will be for sale. Come vote for your favorite quilt, enjoy a home-cooked, hearty lunch, enter to win one of many raffle baskets, shop the “Crafty Tag Sale”, or try your luck at winning the quilt raffle. Over the years, this event has grown to become one of the church’s flagship fundraisers, with all proceeds going towards the church’s diverse outreach and mission-based initiatives. Handicap accessible. Wheelchair entrance at the south door with elevator access to the Fellowship Hall on the lower level. Parking: Ample on-site parking on both sides of the church as well as handicap parking near the south entrance. Food: We will be serving a lunch of homemade soup, artisan bread, and homemade pies. Take-out is available.