News & Upcoming Events

Join us Sunday, February 18, 2024

1:30 pm via Zoom

Contact us at bearvalleyquilters@gmail.com for the link.

You can find out more about Jen and her quilting adventures at quiltsbyjen.ca

Creating Contrast in Your Quilts:  Adding the WOW Factor!

One of the keys to great artwork and quilts is color and contrast!

This trunk show explores the effective use of contrast to create dimension, movement and
visual harmony while supporting the initial attraction of color in great quilt designs.
Using contrast in the form of fabrics with different textures, patterns and
value is one of the first steps to creating contrast in quilts and textile art.
Adding embellishments such as thread play, couching, beading, painting, and
other mixed media can also create contrast by adding dimension and texture within the piece. Most importantly a design or concept is needed to expand on. Using some or all of these different techniques – the ideas will be never ending.

Join Jen as she explores the world of contrast and learn a few tips, tricks and techniques
that you can incorporate into your quilt making and art to boost the contrast
in your work. And learn how you can achieve that WOW factor in your quilts.

Here’s a look at our lectures and workshops for 2024. More will be added as information becomes available.

January 21, 2024
1:30 pm
GAIL BERRY
https://gailberryquilts.com
One hour lecture:  EQ8

March 17, 2024
11:00 am
ALLIE McCATHREN
https://exhaustedoctopus.thinkific.com
5 hour workshop:  Seaglass Quilting

May 19, 2024
10:00 am
LINDA SULLIVAN - Colourwerx
https://colourwerx.com
6 hour workshop:  Two Techniques in One With Topaz

July 21, 2024
1:30 pm
ELIZABETH DE CROSS - Epida Studio & Design
https://epidastudio-shop.com
3 hour workshop: Pojagi Improv Window Hanging

August 18, 2024
Time TBD
JENNY LYON
https://Quiltskipper.com
3 hour workshop: Machine Quilting on a Domestic Machine

November 17, 2024
Annual Holiday Celebration

bearvalleyquilters [at] gmail [dot] com

Pat will be sharing her knowledge of indigo dying with a demo. She suggests you wear “old” clothes and bring an apron.

Sunday, October 15, South Bay Community Center, 2180 Palisades Ave., Los Osos, CA.

1:00 pm social, 1:30 pm meeting.

This will be our final program meeting for 2023. In November we have a social at a local restaurant.

Beginning January 2024, we are returning to a virtual format. If you are interested in attending please contact us at bearvalleyquilters [at] gee mail [dot] com. We will send you the link.

We hope to see you there!

Our October program will feature another one of our very talented members.

Pat Bromberger will talk and demonstrate the art of indigo tie dying. Bring your notebook to take notes and your imagination. The possibilities for this art are boundless!!

Sunday, October 15, South Bay Community Center, 2180 Palisades Ave., Los Osos, CA.

1:00 pm social, 1:30 pm meeting.

This will be our final program meeting for 2023. In November we have a social at a local restaurant.

Beginning January 2024, we are returning to a virtual format. If you are interested in attending please contact us at bearvalleyquilters [at] gee mail [dot] com. We will send you the link.

BVQ is presenting a workshop by local quilter, Rob Appell. It’s taken a long time to get on his schedule.

Sunday, September 24, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, SBCC.

This day is a special treat for members; you will not be charged.   If a non-member is interested, there is a $25 charge plus the cost of templates and pattern. We have a limited number of seats available.

Members please RSVP by September 10. Contact President Sue or Vice-President Sharon. Their contact info is listed in your roster.

Non-members need to make arrangements for payment before September 10. bearvalleyquilters [at] gmail [dot] com.