Next Workshop
June 1 and 2
Gwen Marston
This workshop is based on Gwen Marston’s recent book, Liberated Medallion Quilts, published by AQS in 2012. As with all of Gwen’s classes, she will present as wide a view of the topic as possible, so that students can make the kind of medallion they like best, be it more traditional or wildly liberated. Medallions are one of the great historical styles and provide a wonderful format for designing quilts, one border at a time. Gwen will have samples of various types of Medallion quilts in class for visual aids.
Fabrics: Think about the style of medallion you want to make and bring appropriate fabric. If you want to make something in the Martha Washington style, bring early reproductions. If you want to make something in the Gwenny and Freddy style, bring brights, or you can do it with Aunt Gracie’s, or in solids for a dramatic look.
Do some homework to help you decide what kind of quilt you like. Gwen’s book Liberated Medallion Quilts shows a wide variety of quilts and is full of possible ideas to guide you. Also, her book Liberated Quiltmaking II, has a chapter on Medallion quilts. Remember, a Medallion is a quilt that begins with a center area of interest (either an interesting pieced or appliqué block or a unique fabric) and builds outwards in a series of borders. If you can’t figure out what kind of Medallion you want to make, bring some of your favorite fabrics and we will figure it out together.
To register, call Gail Abeloe at 831-375-4453 or go to Workshop Registration Form. To learn more about Gwen, go to www.gwenmarston.com.
Next Meeting
Wednesday, May 29
Gwen Marston
Rescheduled June Meeting.
Note date and day changes for June. Due to the opportunity to have Gwen Marston lecture on her "free" night while teaching at Empty Spools Seminars, there will be no additional meeting in June.
On Wednesday May 29, we welcome respected author, teacher and professional fiber artist, Gwen Marston. Gwen comes to us from Beaver Island, Michigan, the largest island in Lake Michigan near the very top of the state. Her career has spanned three decades, 26 books, 25 exhibits of large quilts, seven exhibits of small quilts, and many contributions to other shows. Among Gwen’s many books are Liberated Medallion Quilts, 2012, AQS; an historical study and award-winning book about the famous Michigan quilter Mary Schaefer; and two collaborations with friend and fellow color enthusiast, Freddy Moran. In addition, many of Gwen’s earliest books cover creating traditional designs and hand quilting.
Above: Howdy
Our lecture will begin with a brief history of Medallion quilts, how they made their way to America and the important role they have played in American quiltmaking. Gwen will talk about the common characteristics of early quilts, and show how many of them were, in fact, quite liberated. She will discuss how she uses liberated ideas in both quilts that are more traditional and those made in her style. The lecture will be illustrated with quilts from her book, Liberated Medallion Quilts, 2012, AQS.
We consider ourselves to be quite fortunate to take advantage of her time while she teaches at Empty Spools Seminars. Gwen’s future plans include spending more time on Beaver Island and less time in planes and airports, so don’t miss this rare opportunity to see Gwen here in Pacific Grove.
To learn more about Gwen, go to www.gwenmarston.com.
Sally Miller, Programs
email, 262-873-0384
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