September 19, 2007
Elena Raucci
Musical performance and quilting sing-along.
****Summer Challenge Due****

October 17, 2007
George and Virginia Siciliano
Lecture: "This Guy Must be Nuts"
A humorous trunk show presentation.  George brings all of his quilts that are not away at a show.  Each one has its own (somtimes funny) story and shows the evolution of his designs.
www.georgesiciliano.com

October 18, 2007
George and Virginia Siciliano Workshop
Workshop: "Size Really Does Matter"
This is a miniature quilt workshop where you will learn the entire process from the designing of a block and pattern right through the construction process. You will learn tips that will take the guesswork out of joining patches and blocks without using pins.  The skills learned in this workshop can be used on any size quilt.  The block you will make is George's own original design, "Glow in the Dark".
Full-day workshop at the Italian-American Club

November 14, 2007
Cynthia England
Lecture: "Why Did I Buy This Ugly Fabric?"
A lighthearted look at conversation prints offers ideas on how to incorporate these fabrics into your quilts.  Samples shown will include a wide range of techniques. Topics discussed include how to design a quilt around a particular fabric, block exchanges, and the various techniques used to create the quilts.
www.englanddesign.com

November 15, 2007
Cynthia England
Workshop: "Design 1/2 Day and 1/2 Day Sewing"
A two-part class where you will learn how to piece a small landscape as well as the Picture Piecing design technique. Students can choose from three of Cynthia's designs.
Full-day workshop at All About Quilts

January 16, 2008
Jeanne Williamson
Lecture: "Quilt-a-Week"
From 1999 through 2005, Jeanne created one small quilt each week that became a record of events in her life, in the qword, and in nature.  Hear the story of this project, learn about her techniques, materials, motivation, and what she did right or wrong in the making of these 365 quilts.
www.jeannewilliamson.com

February 20, 2008
"Share-a-Skill"
Learn techniques and tips from your fellow Rhododendron Guild member during this mini-demonstration night.

March 19, 2008
Auction Night
Theme: "A Novel Idea"
Donate items for our auction that have been inspired by a favorite work of fiction. Friends welcome.

April 16, 2008
Carol Anne Grotrian
Lecture: "Shibori and Me: From Ancient Techniques to Contemporary Quilts"
This ancient japanese tradition is an ancestor to tie-die. Learn about the basic techniques used in the process and follow shibori's development through slides showing historical and contemporary kimonos.
www.carolannegrotrian.com

April 19, 2008
Carol Anne Grotrian
Workshop: "Shibori Sampler"
Learn the basic shaped resist techniques used to create the patterns found in imperial kimonos of japan - binding, pleating, knotting, stitching, clamping, and pole-wrapping.
Full-day workshop at the Italian-American Club

May 21, 2008
Sally Collins
Lecture: "Quality Workmanship and How to Achieve It"
This presentation discusses quality workmanship, its meaning and importance to the quilt-making process as well as suggestions and ideas on how to achieve quality workmanship in your own projects.
www.sallycollins.org

May 21, 2008
Sally Collins
Workshop: "Borders, Bindings and Edges"
If you are interested in bringing your next quilt to a beautiful conclusion, this is the class for you!  This Lecture/No Sew class will focus on how to design, figure out and fit pieced borders, corner triangles, narrow borders, spacer borders, automatic fit borders, and mitered symmetrical border prints to your quilts.
Full-day workshop at All About Quilts

June 18, 2008
RNQG Potluck

Please Note:
*We welcome guests at all meeting, however there is a guest fee of $5.00 and if space is limited, members come first.  Our Wednesday Evening Programs are at 7:30 pm at the Italian American Club, 109 Stone Street, Walpole. 

*Workshops are held on Thursdays at All About Quilts in Walpole, from 10am-4pm unless otherwise stated. Workshop fees are not refundable, unless your space is filled by someone on our waiting list. Supply lists will be furnished after payment.

*If the Walpole Schools are closed due to inclement weather the guild meeting for that night will be canceled.