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:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250908T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250908T203000 DTSTAMP:20260426T151312 CREATED:20250113T035848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T035848Z UID:2083-1757358000-1757363400@www.sfvqa.net SUMMARY:Textile Tours of Paris Discussion DESCRIPTION:Rebecca Devaney of Textile Tours of Paris will have given her talk via zoom the previous Saturday (September 6).  The first part of our meeting will be a discussion of her presentation and any other topics the group wants to bring up. URL:https://www.sfvqa.net/event/textile-tours-of-paris-discussion/ LOCATION:Wilkinson Senior Center\, 8956 Vanalden St\, Northridge\, CA\, 91324\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T110000 DTSTAMP:20260426T151312 CREATED:20250730T181125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T181125Z UID:2142-1757152800-1757156400@www.sfvqa.net SUMMARY:Guest Registration for Rebecca Devaney Zoom Lecture: "Textile Tours of Paris" DESCRIPTION:Non-members may attend our meetings (whether in-person or on Zoom).  We’d love to have you!  If you’d like to attend our virtual lecture by Rebecca Devaney (from Paris!) on Saturday\, Sept 6\, you may register by filling out the form elow; the fee is $5.00.  You will be sent a link to our Zoom meeting a day or two before the event.  If you have any questions\, please email Melanie at: melaniejocson@att.net \n\n  \n  URL:https://www.sfvqa.net/event/guest-registration-for-rebecca-devaney-zoom-lecture-textile-tours-of-paris/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfvqa.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Devaney-head-shot-e1736712129293.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T110000 DTSTAMP:20260426T151312 CREATED:20240925T063308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T214741Z UID:1996-1757152800-1757156400@www.sfvqa.net SUMMARY:Lecture (Zoom - Saturday morning): Textile Tours of Paris with Rebecca Devaney DESCRIPTION:Rebecca Devaney is a textile artist\, researcher\, and teacher with a BA in Art\, Craft and Design Education (2006)\, an MFA in Textile Art and Artefact (2015) and recipient of the Education Award for excellence in teaching practice (2006) from the National College of Art and Design\, Dublin. \nShe received the prestigious Thomas Dammann Junior Memorial Trust Award (2015)\, to research hand embroidery in Mexico and the resulting exhibition\, Bordados\, a collection of photographs\, interviews\, and textiles\, has been presented internationally. \nIn 2018\, following her graduation from École Lesage\, Paris\, Rebecca worked as a professional haute couture embroiderer for Yves Saint Laurent\, Chanel\, Dior\, Valentino\, Givenchy\, and Louis Vuitton. Her research into the origins\, history and heritage of haute couture embroidery has been published and presented internationally. \nRebecca established Textile Tours of Paris in 2019 to share her love of the rich heritage of textiles woven through the fabric of Paris\, giving guided tours of the haberdasheries (notions stores) and vintage textile and fashion experts at the oldest flea market in Paris. \nIn 2022\, Rebecca launched Samplers of Seduction\, a collection of beautiful embroidery kits inspired by 18th century patterns and designs hidden in the libraries and museums of Paris. In 2023\, Rebecca and Jo Andrews began publishing Textile Travels\, a series of guides for the intrepid textile traveller that includes Paris\, London\, Dublin\, Lyon\, Venice and New York. Rebecca will launch her first television series on the Joie de Vivre streaming network in 2024. \n      URL:https://www.sfvqa.net/event/lecture-zoom-textile-tours-of-paris-with-rebecca-devaney/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfvqa.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Devaney-teaching-e1736712559982.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250811T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250811T200000 DTSTAMP:20260426T151312 CREATED:20240925T063131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T192316Z UID:1994-1754938800-1754942400@www.sfvqa.net SUMMARY:Lecture (Zoom): Get Your Stash Together: Organization for Quilters with Carol Wilhoit DESCRIPTION:As a retired physician\, Carol Wilhoit enjoys bringing her technical mind to quilting.  She enjoys figuring out how to make the construction process easier while producing better results. She has also refined techniques for building\, organizing\, and using a fabric stash that make it a joy to have and to use.  She enjoys free motion quilting\, quilting with the walking foot\, and using metallic thread for quilting. \nCarol has been teaching quilting classes for more than a dozen years.  She loves sharing her knowledge with others and encouraging students as they try new projects and techniques. One of her favorite aspects of teaching is seeing students succeed at completing a challenging project.  Another is seeing students have “Aha!” moments during which they see how simple changes in construction technique can help them create projects that are fun to make and look great. \n\n\n\nSome quilters find that their fabric stash\, scraps\, quilting tools\, and books have become a burden\, as they don’t have a good approach for organization and storage of these precious resources. Knowing how to approach the task of organizing quilting supplies makes it easy to transform the dreaded stash into a collection that is a delight to use. Carol’s presentation will provide many practical ideas for making your fabric\, tools\, thread\, books\, and magazines readily accessible. Topics include how to fold and store fabric so that it’s easy to view and locate\, labeling\, using your computer as a tool\, and many ideas for actually using your stash. \n \n  URL:https://www.sfvqa.net/event/lecture-zoom-get-your-stash-together-organization-for-quilters/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfvqa.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Carol-Wilhoit-head-shot-e1736702337251.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250623 DTSTAMP:20260426T151312 CREATED:20240925T062009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T062009Z UID:1981-1750291200-1750636799@www.sfvqa.net SUMMARY:Annual Temecula Retreat at Vina de Lestonnac\, June 19-22\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:San Fernando Valley Quilt Association – FOURTH annual retreat is set for Thursday\, June 19 – Sunday\, June 22\, 2025 at the Vina de Lestonnac Retreat Center in Temecula. This is a great opportunity to be with friends as you work on your own unfinished projects or begin something new. Enjoy days and nights of uninterrupted sewing\, good friends and delicious food. Your biggest challenge will be deciding what to bring and making sure you have everything you need! You have the choice of attending 3 or 4 days.  Vina de Lestonnac is always a beautiful place to sit outside\, read a book\, observe the hot air balloons\, take a walk\, watch a sunset\, visit with friends\, and SEW . . . SEW . . . SEW \nREGISTER NOW – The retreat fills up quickly!  We have 3 and 4 day options available\, as well as single and double occupancy rooms.  Email Melanie Jocson (current SFVQA President) for more information about pricing at: melaniejocson@att.net \nSpaces are open for guild and non-guild members. \n            URL:https://www.sfvqa.net/event/annual-temecula-retreat-at-vina-de-lestonnac-june-19-22-2025/ LOCATION:Vina de Lestonnac Retreat Center\, 39300 De Portola Rd\, Temecula\, CA\, 92592\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfvqa.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Viina-Fall-scaled-e1727244923466.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250512T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250512T203000 DTSTAMP:20260426T151312 CREATED:20240925T062657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T062657Z UID:1988-1747076400-1747081800@www.sfvqa.net SUMMARY:Ice Cream Social & Elections DESCRIPTION:Description to come… URL:https://www.sfvqa.net/event/ice-cream-social-elections-2/ LOCATION:Wilkinson Senior Center\, 8956 Vanalden St\, Northridge\, CA\, 91324\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250425 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250428 DTSTAMP:20260426T151312 CREATED:20250108T211031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T023108Z UID:2048-1745539200-1745798399@www.sfvqa.net SUMMARY:Local Sleep at Home Retreat\, Quilty Pleasures\, April 25-27\, 2025 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. \nIt’s our second local retreat of 2025 at Quilty Pleasures in Simi Valley. You’ll be able to sew from sun up to sun down (a slight exaggeration)\, and there’s plenty of restaurants and food options within walking distance in the Town Center ~ or you can bring your own food. \n$50 for three days of sewing Friday through Sunday. \n              \n\n  URL:https://www.sfvqa.net/event/local-sleep-at-home-retreat-quilty-pleasures-april-25-27-2025/ 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/2024/09/quilting-clip-art-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250414T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250414T200000 DTSTAMP:20260426T151312 CREATED:20240925T062537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T011123Z UID:1986-1744657200-1744660800@www.sfvqa.net SUMMARY:Lecture: "An Unseamly Event" with Ann Turley DESCRIPTION:This will be an audience participation event….stay tuned for more details about the fun to come! URL:https://www.sfvqa.net/event/lecture-an-unseamly-event-with-ann-turley/ LOCATION:Wilkinson Senior Center\, 8956 Vanalden St\, Northridge\, CA\, 91324\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfvqa.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Ann-Turley-e1736298543112.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250310T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250310T200000 DTSTAMP:20260426T151312 CREATED:20240925T062416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T210525Z UID:1984-1741633200-1741636800@www.sfvqa.net SUMMARY:Lecture: Hawaiian Quilts with Anne Sonner DESCRIPTION:Anne will be sharing her quilt journey specifically about her experience with Hawaiian applique quilts.  She will be presenting a slide show and quilts she’s made. \n        URL:https://www.sfvqa.net/event/lecture-hawaiian-quilts-with-anne-sonner/ LOCATION:Wilkinson Senior Center\, 8956 Vanalden St\, Northridge\, CA\, 91324\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfvqa.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Anne-Sonner-e1736283700547.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250309T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250309T153000 DTSTAMP:20260426T151312 CREATED:20250107T205824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T220746Z UID:2020-1741510800-1741534200@www.sfvqa.net SUMMARY:Workshop: Quilted Sweatshirt Project with Anne Sonner DESCRIPTION:Anne will be teaching us how to make this one-of-a kind sweatshirt\, which could be used to embellish any piece of the clothing\, really. \nThere is no kit and no extra fees. Each person will receive a free pattern\, which includes the “applecore” template.\n\nThe jacket is easy to make using whatever fabrics you like\, from a coordinated look to totally scrappy. It’s comfortable and fun to wear. No special skills are needed to make it.\n\nSupply list:\n\n\na sweatshirt one or two sizes bigger than what you wear\nfabric: totaling about 2 yards\, depending on the jacket size. About 150-200 “applecore” pieces.\nbuttons or other fasteners if desired\nsewing machine\, scissors\, thread\, etc.\n\n\n \n  URL:https://www.sfvqa.net/event/quilted-sweatshirt-workshop-with-anne-sonner/ 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/2025/01/quilted-sweatshirt-scaled-e1736283037239.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250228T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250302T220000 DTSTAMP:20260426T151312 CREATED:20240924T040537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T040537Z UID:1965-1740731400-1740952800@www.sfvqa.net SUMMARY:Local Sleep at Home Retreat at Quilty Pleasures\, Feb. 28-Mar. 2\, 2025 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. \nIt’s our first local retreat of 2025 at Quilty Pleasures in Simi Valley. You’ll be able to sew from sun up to sun down (a slight exaggeration)\, and there’s plenty of restaurants and food options within walking distance in the Town Center ~ or you can bring your own food. \n$50 for three days of sewing Friday through Sunday. \n              URL:https://www.sfvqa.net/event/local-sleep-at-home-retreat-at-quilty-pleasures-feb-28-mar-2-2025/ 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/2024/09/quilting-clip-art-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T153000 DTSTAMP:20260426T151312 CREATED:20240925T043048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T062127Z UID:1971-1737190800-1737214200@www.sfvqa.net SUMMARY:Workshop: "New Year\, New Techniques" with Joan de Young DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, Joan will guide you to create your own “Art Quilt” design using different fibers\, fabrics\, and sewing techniques to create a landscape design.  You will use sheer fabrics to create a unique element\, as well as learning how to add texture to areas within your quilt using the twin needle feature on your sewing machine.  You will also explore using bobbin work to define areas or outline sections on your quilts. \n        \nThese are examples of Joan’s work\, but are different from the workshop project which is featured above. \n\n  \n  URL:https://www.sfvqa.net/event/workshop-new-year-new-techniques-with-joan-de-young/ 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/2024/09/de-Young-project-scaled-e1727238584293.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250113T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250113T200000 DTSTAMP:20260426T151312 CREATED:20240924T003909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T003939Z UID:1953-1736794800-1736798400@www.sfvqa.net SUMMARY:Lecture: "What the Heck is Fiber Art?" with Joan de Young DESCRIPTION:Joan is inspired by her surroundings and the environment. She recycles fabrics that she finds in various places or she uses her own dyed and painted pieces. Her evolution into Art Quilting came about when she saw a variety of new and creative quilts displayed at quilt shows.  She designs fabric art pieces manipulating the fabric using bobbin work\, twin needle and couching and even crocheted pieces to add texture and dimension. \nJoan says that there is so much fun and excitement in the challenge of creating the art quilts she daydreams about.  Some of them are quite abstract\, others have messages about the planet.  She’s encouraged and inspired by the members of The Extreme Quilters\, as well as the works of Velda Newman and Katie Pasqini Masopust.  There are so many innovative and creative art quilters and so much inspiration. \nJoan’s art quilts have been exhibited at the Thousand Oaks Art Gallery and at Wailoa Arts & Cultural Center in Hilo\, Hawaii.  She has also had the honor of having one of her quilts being displayed at local guild shows and nationally\, at East Coast Quilt Exhibitions\, along with her fellow Extreme Quilters. Her quilts have also been displayed in an historic building in Bethlehem\, Connecticut. \nWe’re excited to be inspired by Joan’s fiber art creations! \n          URL:https://www.sfvqa.net/event/lecture-what-the-heck-is-fiber-art-with-joan-de-young/ LOCATION:Wilkinson Senior Center\, 8956 Vanalden St\, Northridge\, CA\, 91324\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.sfvqa.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Joan-de-Young-e1727137745614.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250108T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250108T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T151312 CREATED:20250109T023416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T023416Z UID:2051-1736323200-1736355600@www.sfvqa.net SUMMARY:Local Sleep at Home Retreat at QP\, Oct 3-5\, 2025 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. \nThis is our last local retreat of 2025 at Quilty Pleasures in Simi Valley. You’ll be able to sew from sun up to sun down (a slight exaggeration)\, and there’s plenty of restaurants and food options within walking distance in the Town Center ~ or you can bring your own food. \n$50 for three days of sewing Friday through Sunday. \n              URL:https://www.sfvqa.net/event/local-sleep-at-home-retreat-at-qp-oct-3-5-2025/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241209T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241209T203000 DTSTAMP:20260426T151312 CREATED:20241112T215925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T232745Z UID:2006-1733769000-1733776200@www.sfvqa.net SUMMARY:2024 Holiday Party\, December 9 DESCRIPTION:OUR HOLIDAY BASH IS HAPPENING MONDAY\, DECEMBER 9\, 2024\n\nCost:  $32\nLocation: Wilkinson Senior Center\, 8956 Vanalden\, Northridge\, CA 91324\nStart time: 6:30 p.m.\nMenu: California Pizza Kitchen\nVariety of pizza\, pasta\, salads.\nDessert: Pot Luck ~ Bring your favorite holiday treat or cookies to share\n\nTo make a reservation:\n \n\nMail check made to SFVQA for $32\, to: Mindy Schultz\, 20127 Lorne St.\, Winnetka\, CA 91306\nPay online here (must be logged in to pay)\nRegistration deadline is December 2\, 2024\nNo registration at the door\n\nParty activities and fun! \n\nRaffle baskets (mini-groups\, can you donate one?)\nFat Quarter exchange (bring one!)\nCharitable sock donation (bring a pair or two or three)\nBring a dessert to share\nPrize for Most Festive Holiday Attire\nGame Time! Left\, Right & Center – bring 3 fat quarters to play\nGoodies from local fabric stores\n\nHappy holidays my friends\, and we look forward to seeing you there! \n \n\n  \n  URL:https://www.sfvqa.net/event/2024-holiday-party-december-9/ LOCATION:Wilkinson Senior Center\, 8956 Vanalden St\, Northridge\, CA\, 91324\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfvqa.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Scandinavian-Snowflake-Table-Topper-e1731448160942.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241110T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241110T153000 DTSTAMP:20260426T151312 CREATED:20240629T070244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240629T070412Z UID:1934-1731229200-1731252600@www.sfvqa.net SUMMARY:Reverse Appliqué Workshop with Karen Van Den Brink DESCRIPTION:Our own Karen Van Den Brink has offered to share her knowledge and talent to teach us Reverse Appliqué.  For reverse applique\, the fabric is layered and the top fabric is cut away and stitched in place to reveal the design. The fabric can be used in many layers to create complex designs. The top edges can be finished by hand or machine. The Reverse Applique technique is best represented by Molas from Panama and Hmong Embroidery from China\, Laos\, Thailand and Vietnam\, to embellish clothing and create works of art. Karen will be teaching us a simple heart design with options for more complex designs for those who want more of a challenge. \nHere are some samples of reverse appliqué. \n  \n          URL:https://www.sfvqa.net/event/reverse-applique-workshop-with-karen-van-den-brink/ 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/2024/06/Karen-VDB-e1719644154447.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241014T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241014T200000 DTSTAMP:20260426T151312 CREATED:20230925T181109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241012T183813Z UID:1726-1728932400-1728936000@www.sfvqa.net SUMMARY:Lecture: Scrappy Appliqué with Kristie Naranjo DESCRIPTION:Kristie is a quilt teacher certified in teaching the Scrappy Appliqué technique developed by Shannon Brinkley. Her main goal in sharing her love of quilting with others is to help them feel confident and comfortable to do anything with the skills they currently have.  She will be sharing the Scrappy Appliqué method as well as a trunk show to inspire your members to create their own projects.\n \nKristie has been using all types of needles and thread in some way ever since she was eight years old. She loves working with her hands which led her to sewing clothes for herself\, embroidery\, cross stitch\, and crochet.  When she was in her thirties\, she started knitting professionally for knitwear designers which led to teaching knitting to elementary kids in an after school program.  In her forties\, she resumed her love of sewing and started quilting after a fateful trip to visit her sister-in-law. Standing in her quilt studio sparked something inside of Kristie and she’s never looked back. Now she’s lucky enough to be a quilt instructor and Certified Teacher for each Scrappy Appliqué™ as well as Color Confidence for Quilters™. She loves teaching at quilting guilds\, quilt shops\, and to individuals looking to learn new and unique techniques. \n        \n​ \n  URL:https://www.sfvqa.net/event/lecture-scrappy-applique-with-kristie-naranjo/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills\, 10400 Zelzah Ave\, Porter Ranch\, 91326\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.sfvqa.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kristie-Naranjo-e1711836540964.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240927T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240929T210000 DTSTAMP:20260426T151312 CREATED:20240707T011013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240707T011014Z UID:1943-1727424000-1727643600@www.sfvqa.net SUMMARY:Local Sleep-at-Home Retreat\, Sept 27-29\, 2024 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. \nIt’s our third local retreat at Quilty Pleasures in Simi Valley this year. You’ll be able to sew from sun up to sun down (a little exaggeration\, but all morning\, afternoon\, and night)\, and there’s plenty of restaurants and food options within walking distance in the Town Center ~ or you can bring your own food. \n$50 for three days of sewing Friday through Sunday. URL:https://www.sfvqa.net/event/local-sleep-at-home-retreat-sept-27-29-2024/ 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/2024/01/Quilting-clip-art-e1763083607802.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240909T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240909T200000 DTSTAMP:20260426T151312 CREATED:20240330T213403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240330T213403Z UID:1881-1725908400-1725912000@www.sfvqa.net SUMMARY:Lecture: Yvonne Phenicie\, "This is Me (& My Quilts)" DESCRIPTION:Yvonne\, of Inspire Quilts\, hails from Northern California\, Colusa to be exact.  She will share her passion for quilting and about her quilt teaching journey.  She specializes in Challenge Quilts\, round robins\, block exchanges\, and all the different things you can do with them.  She’ll be bringing 25-30 quilts with her to share.   Her most popular workshop is her Ombre Bargello\, which she will be teaching us the day before her lecture.   Yvonne is also a Sew Kind of Wonderful certified teacher\, so she teaches their patterns and how to use their Quick Curve Ruler\, Metro Twist. \n              URL:https://www.sfvqa.net/event/lecture-yvonne-phenicie-this-is-me-my-quilts/ LOCATION:Wilkinson Senior Center\, 8956 Vanalden St\, Northridge\, CA\, 91324\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfvqa.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Yvonne-Phenicie-e1711834088722.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240812T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240812T200000 DTSTAMP:20260426T151312 CREATED:20240228T215827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T215827Z UID:1869-1723489200-1723492800@www.sfvqa.net SUMMARY:Lecture: Art Quilts Demystified with Sue Rasmussen DESCRIPTION:Sue\, a charter member of our Association\, has been quilting 50 years since she was in high school. Sue’s first hundred quilts were mostly traditional until she was exposed to art quilt teachers and friends who suggested trying different techniques in her quilting. \nSue is a professional and international Quilt Teacher\, giving lectures and workshops throughout the USA and abroad. Sue has produced an extensive and varied body of work\, including hundreds of quilts\, quilt art\, and quilted clothing\, many having been nationally exhibited. \nThis presentation by Sue will follow her quilts from traditional to art quilts\, talking about ways to bridge that gap that we all think as we say to ourselves “Oh- I can’t do that” or “I don’t make art quilts”.  Sue will share dozens of her quilts\, where you can see first-hand and in person all the assorted uses of fabrics using many different techniques. \n       URL:https://www.sfvqa.net/event/lecture-art-quilts-demystified-with-sue-rasmussen/ LOCATION:Wilkinson Senior Center\, 8956 Vanalden St\, Northridge\, CA\, 91324\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfvqa.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Sue-Rasmussen-e1709156645162.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240811T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240811T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T151312 CREATED:20240113T190454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240113T190454Z UID:1813-1723366800-1723395600@www.sfvqa.net SUMMARY:August 11\, 2024 Sunday Sew Day DESCRIPTION:Since we don’t have an official workshop scheduled for this month\, we’ve set up a Sunday Sew Day at Sewing Machine Warehouse for Sunday\, August 11\, 2024\, from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. The cost is $15. \nBring your UFO’s\, projects for holiday gifts or upcoming boutiques or quilt shows\, any projects that might be giving you grief that you need a second opinion on\, or just come for the company. After all\, part of the fun of being a quilter is the camaraderie we experience while sewing together. \nBecause seating is limited\, you’ll want to grab your spot soon before it fills up. URL:https://www.sfvqa.net/event/august-11-2024-sunday-sew-day/ LOCATION:Sewing Machine Warehouse\, 16214 Nordhoff St\, Northridge\, CA\, 91343\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfvqa.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/quilting-clip-art-5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240727T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240727T130000 DTSTAMP:20260426T151312 CREATED:20240620T060024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T060024Z UID:1905-1722074400-1722085200@www.sfvqa.net SUMMARY:Sewing Machine Maintenance Basics with Tim Brown of Kingdom Sewing DESCRIPTION:Tim Brown of Kingdom Sewing Machine Center in Simi Valley is teaching a basic sewing machine maintenance workshop.  This workshop is for all machines \nTim bought Kingdom Sewing in Northridge back in the 80’s when they sold mainly vacuums\, but he started to sell more sewing machines than vacuums which is still the case today. He opened the second store in Simi Valley about 20 years ago. He has since sold the original Northridge store to an employee several years ago and now devotes his time just to the Simi Valley store\, selling machines\, sewing furniture\, offering classes\, and going to shows to promote his business. \nAbout ten years ago Tim gave a seminar to the Modern Quilt Guild and continues to give maintenance workshops in his shop and other sites. \nFor this workshop\, you will bring your own sewing machine to work on in class.  Enrollment limit: 15 URL:https://www.sfvqa.net/event/sewing-machine-maintenance-basics-with-tim-brown-of-kingdom-sewing/ LOCATION:Kingdom Sewing & Vacuum Center\, 1790 E Los Angeles Ave Unit D\, Simi Valley\, CA\, 93065\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sfvqa.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Sewing-Machine-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240620 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240624 DTSTAMP:20260426T151312 CREATED:20230216T030824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T201921Z UID:1546-1718841600-1719187199@www.sfvqa.net SUMMARY:Annual Retreat: Vina de Lestonnac Retreat Center\, Temecula\, CA DESCRIPTION:San Fernando Valley Quilt Association – THIRD annual retreat is set for Thursday\, June 20 – Sunday\, June 23\, 2024 at the Vina de Lestonnac Retreat Center in Temecula. This is a great opportunity to be with friends as you work on your own unfinished projects or begin something new. Enjoy days and nights of uninterrupted sewing\, good friends and delicious food. Your biggest challenge will be deciding what to bring and making sure you have everything you need! You have the choice of attending 3 or 4 days.  Vina de Lestonnac is always a beautiful place to sit outside\, read a book\, observe the hot air balloons\, take a walk\, watch a sunset\, visit with friends\, and SEW . . . SEW . . . SEW \nREGISTER NOW – The retreat fills up quickly!  We have 3 and 4 day options available\, as well as single and double occupancy rooms.  Email Melanie Jocson (current SFVQA President) for more information about pricing at: melaniejocson@att.net \nSpaces are still open for guild and non-guild members. \n                                        \n                                                         URL:https://www.sfvqa.net/event/annual-retreat-vina-de-lestonnac-retreat-center-temecula-ca/ LOCATION:Vina de Lestonnac Retreat Center\, 39300 De Portola Rd\, Temecula\, CA\, 92592\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240610T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240610T210000 DTSTAMP:20260426T151312 CREATED:20240217T005932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T183004Z UID:1849-1718046000-1718053200@www.sfvqa.net SUMMARY:Julie\, Melanie\, & Sandy's Excellent France Quilt Tour Adventure DESCRIPTION:Installation of officers followed by talk by Julie\, Melanie\, and Sandy describing the World of Quilts tour they took last September to France to the European Patchwork Meeting and other textile points of interest. \nMore details to come! \n                    URL:https://www.sfvqa.net/event/julie-melanie-sandys-excellent-france-quilt-tour-adventure/ LOCATION:Wilkinson Senior Center\, 8956 Vanalden St\, Northridge\, CA\, 91324\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240513T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240513T210000 DTSTAMP:20260426T151312 CREATED:20240217T004733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T183043Z UID:1844-1715626800-1715634000@www.sfvqa.net SUMMARY:Ice Cream Social/Elections DESCRIPTION:Officer elections and an evening of socializing.  Details TBD. URL:https://www.sfvqa.net/event/ice-cream-social-elections/ LOCATION:Wilkinson Senior Center\, 8956 Vanalden St\, Northridge\, CA\, 91324\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfvqa.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/quilting-bee-e1708130806942.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240419 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240422 DTSTAMP:20260426T151312 CREATED:20240216T025457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240707T010321Z UID:1842-1713484800-1713743999@www.sfvqa.net SUMMARY:Local Sleep at Home Retreat at QP\, April 19-21\, 2024 DESCRIPTION:How would you like three days of uninterrupted\, non-stop sewing without the hassle and expense of driving or flying to a distant city? Or having to clean your project off the dining room table each night at home? \nNot only that\, but you’ll have 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. \nWell\, here’s your opportunity! This is the first of three Local Retreats for 2024 at Quilty Pleasures in Simi Valley. You’ll be able to sew from sun up to sun down (a little exaggeration\, but all morning\, afternoon\, and night)\, and there’s plenty of restaurants and food options within walking distance in the Town Center ~ or you can bring your own food. \n$50 for three days of sewing Friday\, April 19 through Sunday\, April 21\, 2024. URL:https://www.sfvqa.net/event/local-sleep-at-home-retreat-at-qp-april-19-21-2024/ LOCATION:Quilty Pleasures\, 1555 Simi Town Center Way Unit #165\, Simi Valley\, CA\, 93065\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sfvqa.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Quilt-Clip-Art-e1709157731805.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240407T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240407T153000 DTSTAMP:20260426T151312 CREATED:20240107T220156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240113T192556Z UID:1804-1712480400-1712503800@www.sfvqa.net SUMMARY:Workshop: Cathedral Windows with Shelley Swanland DESCRIPTION:For twenty years\, Shelley has been creating Cathedral Window Quilts entirely by machine.  In this workshop you will learn to make a Cathedral Window quilt completely by machine using three-dimensional piecing.  First you will learn the basic elements: squares\, triangles\, and an X and O block.  Then we will put it all together in the Cathedral Window section.  Quilting it will be thoroughly explained. \nYou will also need to purchase a pattern for this class for $5.00 at the time of registration.  You may provide your own fabric\, or fabric kits will be available the day of the workshop from Shelley for an additional $15.00\,  A materials list and more cutting information will be provided upon registration. \n\n  \n  URL:https://www.sfvqa.net/event/workshop-cathedral-windows-with-shelley-swanland/ 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/2024/01/CW-Sampler-e1704664522805.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240311T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240311T200000 DTSTAMP:20260426T151312 CREATED:20230925T194136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T215943Z UID:1732-1710183600-1710187200@www.sfvqa.net SUMMARY:Zoom Lecture: Lilo Bowman\, "Love Where You Create: It's not a One Size Fits All Solution" DESCRIPTION:Lilo Bowman has worked as a floral designer\, translator\, tour guide\, wedding planner\, and is now editor-in-chief of TheQuiltShow.com. Her work has been varied\, often challenging\, but always creative. Since early childhood\, she has been instilled with the desire for and love of doing something with your hands\, learned by observing the varied and beautiful items crafted by both of her grandmothers. Raised in a German culture\, Lilo was always keenly aware of and fascinated with objects (whether utilitarian or decorative) that were attractively displayed while still being orderly. \nOne of Lilo’s greatest joys is helping others organize and build a creative space that they absolutely love.  So…are you overwhelmed by all the stuff that seems to be taking over but don’t know how to bring back order?  If your current situation isn’t functioning — it might be time to hit the refresh button.  Learn how to build a creative place that works for you\, your space\, your budget and where you are right now.  Her lecture will offer real studio situations and insights on how to gain control over all the stuff that has taken over YOUR space.  So whether your studio is large or small\, Lilo has ideas for you! URL:https://www.sfvqa.net/event/zoom-lecture-love-where-you-create-its-not-a-one-size-fits-all-solution/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sfvqa.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Lilo-Bowman-e1695670025474.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240223 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240226 DTSTAMP:20260426T151312 CREATED:20240114T201435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240114T201435Z UID:1819-1708646400-1708905599@www.sfvqa.net SUMMARY:Local Sleep At Home Retreat at Quilty Pleasures DESCRIPTION:How would you like three days of uninterrupted\, non-stop sewing without the hassle and expense of driving or flying to a distant city?  Or having to clean your project off the dining room table each night at home? \nNot only that\, but you’ll have 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! \nWell\, here’s your opportunity!  This is the first of three Local Retreats for 2024 at Quilty Pleasures in Simi Valley.  You’ll be able to sew from sun up to sun down (a little exaggeration\, but all morning\, afternoon\, and night)\, and there’s plenty of restaurants and food options within walking distance in the Town Center ~ or  you can bring your own food. \n$50 for three days of sewing Friday\, February 23 through Sunday\, February 25\, 2024. URL:https://www.sfvqa.net/event/local-sleep-at-home-retreat-at-quilty-pleasures/ LOCATION:Quilty Pleasures\, 1555 Simi Town Center Way Unit #165\, Simi Valley\, CA\, 93065\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://www.sfvqa.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Quilt-Clip-Art-2.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240108T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240108T200000 DTSTAMP:20260426T151312 CREATED:20231102T215151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T215325Z UID:1789-1704740400-1704744000@www.sfvqa.net SUMMARY:Speaker: California Heritage Quilt Project DESCRIPTION:The mission of the California Heritage Quilt Project was established at its inception in 1984 and remains relevant to this day.  Its mission is:  to seek out and record the history of California quilts and quiltmakers; to foster conservation and preservation of California’s quilt heritage; to increase public awareness and appreciation of quilts; and to encourage the art of quilt making. \nCHQP was very active from 1984 thorugh 2014.  Its previous Board President\, Stephanie Kenney\, kept the organization viable during a time of waning interest\, and she continued its mission on several fronts.  Arlene Stevens\, who will our speaker this evening\, and Rebecca Blosser joined the Board in September 2021\, and now new Board members have been found statewide to further the goals of the CHQP. \nThe California Heritage Quilt Project has been revived and is looking forward to continuing the mission established in 1984.  They are honoring the work of the past and the projects that were so successful\, such as the quilt documentation\, oral histories\, and the children’s teaching program.  They have recently joined the Quilt Index in order to introduce the world to amazing quilts made in or brought to California.  The Quilt Index\, an open access\, digital repository\, shares images\, stories\, and information about quilts and their makers. \nJoin Arlene Stevens\, the current president of CHQP\, on zoom this evening to learn more about this amazing organization and their work. \nTheir website:  https://chqp.org/home \n                         \n\n  URL:https://www.sfvqa.net/event/speaker-california-heritage-quilt-project/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.sfvqa.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/CHQP-State-Quilt-Photo-e1698960994649.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR