BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//San Fernando Valley Quilt Association - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:San Fernando Valley Quilt Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.sfvqa.net X-WR-CALDESC:Events for San Fernando Valley Quilt Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260309T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260309T203000 DTSTAMP:20260426T144209 CREATED:20251026T064510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T003218Z UID:2166-1773082800-1773088200@www.sfvqa.net SUMMARY:Lecture (Zoom) Teresa Duryea Wong\, "Sewing & Survival\, Native American Quilts 1880-2022" DESCRIPTION:This lecture covers a tumultuous period in Native American culture beginning in 1880\,when Native lands were taken away\, buffalo herds were decimated\, forced relocations were happening all over North America\, and the educational system changed dramatically.  Indigenous Americans spent the 1880s and the next few decades learning to adapt.  As Western missionary women made their way into the lives of American Indigenous communities\, they introduced quiltmaking skills and provided fabric and supplies.  Native American women with adept needle skills adopted Western patchwork quilts and eventually made quilts that reflected their own cultural heritage.  These quilts provided an outlet for both art and survival.  For the Plains communities in particular\, the eight pointed Star became a beloved and repeated pattern.  In this lecture\, we will learn how the transference from sewing buffalo hides and other natural materials to quilting took place and see the beautiful quilts made in this period. \n    URL:https://www.sfvqa.net/event/lecture-zoom-teresa-duryea-wong-sewing-survival-native-american-quilts-1880-2022/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.sfvqa.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Teresa-Wong-e1772152130646.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260412T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260412T153000 DTSTAMP:20260426T144209 CREATED:20260227T001504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T001627Z UID:2264-1775984400-1776007800@www.sfvqa.net SUMMARY:Workshop: Ocean Art Quilt with Gwen Weedon DESCRIPTION:This is a curved piecing project taught in one five-hour workshop.  All students will have one-on-one assistance in learning this new technique Gwen developed over the years.  By the end of class\, all students will have successfully finished a quilt top. \nGwen Weedon is a dedicated qulter and educator based in San Luis Obispo with over 25 years of experience.  Operating under the name Sonshine Quiulting\, she has become a recognized figure in the regional quilting community through her lectures and worksops.  Her expertise spans various techniques\, including art quilts and machine quilting. \n    \n\n\n \n \n Workshop: Ocean Art Quilt with Gwen Weedon\n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email\n \n PhoneI want to register for:(Required)\n \n \n Ocean Art Quilt Workshop\n Ocean Art Quilt Workshop(Required)\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Credit Card\n \n Cardholder Name\n \n \n Card Details\n \n Total URL:https://www.sfvqa.net/event/workshop-ocean-art-quilt-with-gwen-weedon/ LOCATION:Quilting for Community\, 21706 Devonshire St\, Chatsworth\, CA\, 91311\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes/Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfvqa.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Gwen-Weedon-e1772140535745.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260413T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260413T203000 DTSTAMP:20260426T144209 CREATED:20251026T064851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T004151Z UID:2168-1776106800-1776112200@www.sfvqa.net SUMMARY:Lecture: Gwen Weedon\, "25 years as a Quilt Artist" DESCRIPTION:Gwen has been Quilting for over 25 years on the Central Coast of California. Gwen started teaching Quilting workshops 20 yrs ago starting in San Luis Obispo Adult ED quilting classes\, local quilt shops and many California Quilt Guilds.  Gwen is an artist and has attended art schools and Long Beach State University for over five years in Southern California.  She was a professional graphic artist for ten years and has won several ribbons for her quilts including Best of Theme at PIQF in 1996. Gwen started Sonshine Quilting in 2003\, a longarm quilting service\, in San Luis Obispo\, CA.  Her lecture will be her journey through 25 years of quilting. \n \n  URL:https://www.sfvqa.net/event/lecture-gwen-weedon-25-years-as-a-quilt-artist/ LOCATION:Wilkinson Senior Center\, 8956 Vanalden St\, Northridge\, CA\, 91324\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfvqa.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Gwen-2-e1772152724952.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T203000 DTSTAMP:20260426T144209 CREATED:20260307T000135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T000135Z UID:2243-1777021200-1777235400@www.sfvqa.net SUMMARY:April 24-26\, 2026 Local Retreat at Quilty Pleasures DESCRIPTION:Three days of uninterrupted\, non-stop sewing at Quilty Pleasures!\nYou’ll enjoy the comfort of sleeping in your own bed each night and the camaraderie of friends and fellow quilters to inspire and motivate you to make progress on your projects. \nYou’ll be able to sew from sun up to sun down and beyond\, and there’s plenty of restaurants and food options within walking distance in the Town Center ~ or you can bring your own food. \nFor all 3 days:\nMembers: $50\nNon-Members: $60 \nNeed minimum of 9 attendees or it will be cancelled. \n\n \n \n Local Retreat\, April 24-26\, 2026\n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n PhoneEmail\n \n I want to register for:(Required)\n \n \n April 24-26\, 2026 Local Retreat\n I am a:(Required)\n \n \n SFVQA Member\n \n \n \n Non-Member\n Local Retreat\, SFVQA Member(Required)\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Local Retreat\, Non-Member(Required)\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Credit Card\n \n Cardholder Name\n \n \n Card Details\n \n Total\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  URL:https://www.sfvqa.net/event/april-24-26-2026-local-retreat-at-quilty-pleasures/ LOCATION:Quilty Pleasures\, 1555 Simi Town Center Way Unit #165\, Simi Valley\, CA\, 93065\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes/Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfvqa.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/quilting-clipart-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260511T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260511T203000 DTSTAMP:20260426T144209 CREATED:20251026T065119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251026T065119Z UID:2170-1778526000-1778531400@www.sfvqa.net SUMMARY:Ice Cream Social & 44th Birthday Party! DESCRIPTION:more info to come URL:https://www.sfvqa.net/event/ice-cream-social-44th-birthday-party/ LOCATION:Wilkinson Senior Center\, 8956 Vanalden St\, Northridge\, CA\, 91324\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260717T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260719T203000 DTSTAMP:20260426T144209 CREATED:20260306T234350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T000239Z UID:2295-1784278800-1784493000@www.sfvqa.net SUMMARY:Local Retreat at QP: July 17-19\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:Three days of uninterrupted\, non-stop sewing at Quilty Pleasures!\nYou’ll enjoy the comfort of sleeping in your own bed each night and the camaraderie of friends and fellow quilters to inspire and motivate you to make progress on your projects. \nYou’ll be able to sew from sun up to sun down and beyond\, and there’s plenty of restaurants and food options within walking distance in the Town Center ~ or you can bring your own food. \nFor all 3 days:\nMembers: $50\nNon-Members: $60 \nNeed minimum of 9 attendees or it will be cancelled. \n\n \n \n Local Retreat\, July 17-19\, 2026\n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email\n \n PhoneI want to register for(Required)\n \n \n Local Retreat\, July 17-19\, 2026\n I am a:(Required)\n \n \n SFVQA Member\n \n \n \n Non-member\n Local Retreat\, July 2026\, SFVQA Member(Required)\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Local Retreat\, July 2026(Required)\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Credit Card\n \n Cardholder Name\n \n \n Card Details\n \n Total URL:https://www.sfvqa.net/event/local-retreat-at-qp-july-17-19-2026/ LOCATION:Quilty Pleasures\, 1555 Simi Town Center Way Unit #165\, Simi Valley\, CA\, 93065\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfvqa.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/quilting-clip-art-4-e1763083646411.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260809T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260809T153000 DTSTAMP:20260426T144209 CREATED:20260228T024606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T024606Z UID:2284-1786266000-1786289400@www.sfvqa.net SUMMARY:Workshop: Super 60 Sampler Quilt with Rob Appell DESCRIPTION:Make your own version of this great quilt using The Super 60 Sampler Quilt Pattern. Learn how to make this awesome quilt\, as well as create many new quilt designs using the elements found in this pattern and the Super 60 Template set by Rob Appell.\nQuilt siz 61′ x 67″ \n          \n\n \n \n Super 60 Sampler Quilt Workshop with Rob Appell\n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email\n \n PhoneI want to register for:(Required)\n \n \n Super 60 Sampler Quilt Workshop\n I am a: (choose one)(Required)\n \n \n SFVQA Member ($60.00)\n \n \n \n Non-member ($75.00)\n Super 60 Sampler Workshop (SFVQA member fee)\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Super 60 Sampler Workshop (Non-member fee)\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Credit Card\n \n Cardholder Name\n \n \n Card Details\n \n Total URL:https://www.sfvqa.net/event/workshop-super-60-sampler-quilt-with-rob-appell/ LOCATION:Quilting for Community\, 21706 Devonshire St\, Chatsworth\, CA\, 91311\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes/Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfvqa.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Rob-Appell-super-60-sampler-e1772240046666.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR