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Winter is here! Cold months mean there is no requirement to get outside to do yardwork. We have the books you need for hand sewing and other new skills! Boro & Sashiko, Harmonious Imperfection by Shannon and Jason Mullett-Bowlsbysd Boro is the ancient Japanese art of mending and Sashiko refers to …
Book reviews by Kathleen Day, guild librarian Hello, readers! Our library continues to get treasures in, from buying readers’ recommendations to generous donors. Here are just a few: Modern Quilt Bible by Elizabeth Betts Published just last year, this book introduces the reader to the aesthetics and skills needed to …
We have big news in the OPQG Library! We have added 200 new titles to our library in the past month and our library now has more than 1,100 books. Each book has something to offer—inspiration, instruction, patterns, news of quilting in other places, quilt history, and other cultures. The …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ozark Piecemakers Quilt Guild to host Quilts of Valor presentation SPRINGFIELD, MO, USA—The Patriotic Piecemakers of Ozark Piecemakers Quilt Guild will be hosting a Quilts of Valor event to provide local veterans with a hand-made quilt to say “thank you” for all they unselfishly gave. The event …
On Tuesday, June 21, 2021, Theresa Ward of Always Quilts presented programs during both our daytime and evening meetings. Her presentation and truck show was different for each meeting. The first program, String Quilts, consisted of a huge collection of amazing scrappy string quilts. Attendees learned about different foundations for …
by Loretta Hermann, OPQG Librarian Whether you are a beginning quilter or an experienced quilter, this series of Quilter’s Academy, written by Harriet and Carrie Hargrave, will have strategies, tips, instructions and projects for you. There are six books, each with lessons and projects building on quilting skills. Each book in …
On Thursday, May 6, 2021, our education committee hosted a Color Confidence class to learn about color, taught by Kathleen Day (a retired art teacher). The students looked at many slides of quilts as we discussed color terms and combinations. We learned how to determine the value (darkness and lightness) …
Do you feel you are in a rut with your quilt-making? Are you looking for some fresh ideas? Is that what is troubling you? The Ozark Piecemakers’ Quilt Guild Library may have the solution. It might rejuvenate your love of quilting to step out of your box and try something …
Things to think about as you make your quilt top. Fabric Using high-quality fabric will help your quilt last longer and quilt up with few issues. Low-quality fabric may have a very loose weave or thinner look. If you want your quilt to last for many years, use the highest …
Below are a few pictures from the Thread Catcher class taught by Judi Reed. Judy is one of our excellent and creative guild instructors. There were 10 guild members who attended the thread catcher class. Everyone had a good time making the thread catchers for the upcoming Quilter’s Bazaar and …