The Saturday Focus Group met yesterday, August 1st, to learn about Kumohimo cording. Terinee Stangler showed the group how to make these cords which can be used for multiple purposes. This group usually meets the first Saturday of the month at the Kasson Public Library.
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Quilt of Valor Given at Monthly Meeting
At our June meeting Char Wenger gave a Quilt of Valor Presentation to Colonel Miriam Krieger, daughter of member Marcia Krieger. It was really special (at least for this writer) to see a woman be recognized for her service. Rather than summarize the presentation, it is written here in full with photos at the end. Continue reading “Quilt of Valor Given at Monthly Meeting”
Quilt Show at Frontenac State Park
Last Saturday several members participation in the Trail of Quilts quilt show held at Frontenac State Park. It was a gorgeous day for all the quilts to be hung along a trail. Over 2000 people attended this show. Two of our members won top awards! If you would like to see all the quilts goContinue reading “Quilt Show at Frontenac State Park”
Minnesota Quilt Show
Char Wenger showed her quilt at the annual Minnesota Quilt Show held last week. Her beautiful quilt included piecing, applique and several other techniques.
Class being Offered
ZRFAG is offering a class “The Story in the Image.” Since the class is for members only, go to the “Members Only” tab, scroll down until you see the title, click on it to open up the page. At the end of the write-up there is a link to actually sign up for the class. Continue reading “Class being Offered”
Weaving Focus Group goes to Vesterheim
Several members of the Weaving Focus Group took a road trip to the Vesterheim Museum in Decorah, IA on Thursday, June 4th. Laurann Gilbertson, the Chief Curator gave a fabulous tour which including a look into the storage area and seeing weavings and other textiles that the public doesn’t often get to see. After words,Continue reading “Weaving Focus Group goes to Vesterheim”
Surface Design Focus Group Rust and Dye
Recently the Surface Design and Dye Focus Group meet for a couple of sessions to rust some fabric and then over dye with indigo. I heard they had lots of fun!
Paris Morthorpe teaches Crewel Embroidery Class
A dozen members got a chance to work with Paris Morthorpe to learn about Crewel Embroidery. Paris has received diplomas from the The Royal School of Needlework in London, where she studied. Paris to create a traditional Crewelwork ’Spring Tulip’ that she designed. Students used linen and crewel wool to make the project.
Members take in a Quilt Show in Dundas
Recently several members attended the quilt show hosted by the Northfield Quilters in Dundas, MN. The Little Prairie Methodist Church was a delightful setting for this. The group was treated to two different bed turnings. One by life-long quilter, Rose Kormann and one by Rosie Werner who is also the author of the book, “StateContinue reading “Members take in a Quilt Show in Dundas”
Weavers Focus Group Visits Stillwater
The Weavers Focus Group did a road trip to see a show called Art Reach in Stillwater. This was a Small Expressions traveling exhibit put on by the Handweavers Guild of America. This touring exhibit was a juried showcase of contemporary small-scale fiber art using techniques such as weaving, interlacing, basket making, bead weaving, embroidery,Continue reading “Weavers Focus Group Visits Stillwater”