April 11, 2025 Susie Shkolnik in person Lecture 9:00 AM and Workshop to Follow
I have been designing batik fabric for Batik Textiles since 2010. Traveling to Bali and Java every spring and summer, I have worked with the craftsmen there in creating the beautiful batiks we have here in the United States and all around the world. From the initial drawings to the finished piece, the process involved in creating the colors and designs has been handed down for generations. It is an ART and a Culture!
BATIKS…The History, the Mystery- Revealed!
(or…Everything you wanted to know, but didn’t know who to ask!)
Some of the topics covered:
WHAT IS BATIK?
How can I tell if it’s a batik?
How can I tell if it’s a good quality batik?
How are they made and where?
What quality of cotton is used?
Do the colors “bleed” or run in good quality batik?
BATIK TEXTILE Pop Up Store
Susie will bring some fun and exciting Batil Textile products for purchase.
Workshop – Bargello Table Runner (Pattern is free)
Kits will be available for purchase
We will be working with 2 ½” strips
Supply List:
7-9 FAT QUARTERS (THIS WILL INCLUDE BACKING AND BORDER)
Need at least 3 to be Blenders or Tone on Tones
No stripes or border prints
OR….
7-9 Coordinating 2 ½” X 44” strips from Jelly Roll
(must include at least 3 Blenders or Tone on Tones)
½ yard for backing
¼ yard for borders
¼ yard solid contrast for stopper
ALSO:
Piece of batting 20”X46”
¼” seam foot
Walking foot or Embroidery foot for quilting finished piece
Sewing machine/ thread/Ruler/rotary cutter /seam ripper
July 21: Elizabeth DeCroos of Epida Studio and Designs
Elizabeth will present her workshop AFTER our business meeting. All events are on Zoom. Meeting opens at 1:30 pm; workshop starting approximately 2:00 pm. (3 hours)
Pojagi is the ancient Korean textile art of making wrapping cloths. Some were custom made with special cloth and others were pieced together with scraps left over from sewing clothes. Today these techniques are used to make many different things.
The name of my sudio is Epida Studio and Designs. I have been asked about the word “Epida” (pronounced EE-pid-ah). It is a made up word inspired by the Korean word for beautiful. It’s my tribute to the Korean culture and beauty that influences many of my designs.
No, I am not Korean and am not related to anyone with Korean heritage. In 2009, my husband was offered a job in Korea, so we packed up four small kids and moved there for two years. It was a wonderful experience and we love the country. It was during that time I began my study of pojagi.
Glimmer window hanging workshop
Join us Sunday, July 21, to learn about Pojagi.
Upcoming August program: Jenny Lyon. Machine quilting.
May 19 – Linda Sullivan
Join us Sunday, May 19, when we host Linda Sullivan of Colourwerx. Her presentation will include a workshop teaching foundation and precision piecing.
What makes a quilt a quilt?
Bring your imagination to our July meeting. Our program will focus on using non-traditional “materials”, i.e. paper, foam board, wood, etc. to construct a non-traditional quilt. Be thinking about how you could use any of the above items along with others to construct a quilt patterned item for yourself or as a gift. The possibilities are as endless as your imagination!! We will have a supply of the non-traditional items at the meeting to jump start your imagination!!
Sunday, July 17, South Bay Community Center, 2180 Palisades Ave., Baywood-Los Osos, CA.. 1:00 pm social, 1:30 pm meeting.
April Meeting – Date change
We normally meet on the third Sunday, but this month that falls on Easter Sunday. Therefore . . . we will be meeting APRIL 10.
Join us at South Bay Community Center, 2180 Palisades Avenue, Los Osos: 1:00 pm for social time, 1:30 pm for the meeting.
Contact bearvalleyquilters [at] gmail [dot] com if interested in attending virtually.