Wait till you can see this in person...

Hanging out at the Jenkins Estate



Jean Gordon with her creation

Our brand new raffle quilt is starting its journey around Oregon. Dresden Delight was designed by our own Redwork Queen Jean Gordon. Jean designs her own patterns, and she did exactly that to create our glorious quilt, along with many clever hands from our guild.

Beginning with vintage hand pieced Dresden Plate blocks, Jean has created a stunning, queen-size scrappy quilt with a red and white theme and unique redwork designs. The custom quilting is by WQG member Stephanie Hinsvark of Red Hot Quilts.








Center medallion

 We can't wait to show it off, and to sell tickets, of course. This Thursday and Friday, you can see for yourself what an incredible quilt it really is when you shop at the Portland Fabric Depot sale. Look for us by the cashiers, and save a few dollars for your chance to win. If you miss it this week, check back to see where Dresden Delight will be appearing next. She's ready for her closeup! 

Wouldn't this look great on your bed?

Brown Bag Bargain Sale Extravaganza

Sandi created an evening full of fun and treasures with, as she said, "something for everyone."  A huge thank you goes out to Sandi and her crew for all the work that went into raising over $1500 in one short evening.

Sandi takes her first rest in weeks

~~even with tape in her hands.

The "Brown Bag" auction.

Put a ticket in the bag and hope your number

is chosen at the end of the evening.

Theresa and Nancy stop for a quick photo.

Nancy handles the money for the evening.

Shoppers at the "Ticket and Take-it". 

See something you like,

simply put a ticket in the can and take the item.

Patricia and Jan answer questions.

Let's go to the Islands!

"Let's Go to the Islands!" retreaters

Twenty-four of us enjoyed the weekend at the 6th WQG retreat, this time at the Marriott Courtyard.  Some stayed at the hotel and enjoyed the amenities there, and some chose to go to and from their homes.  Our theme, "Let's Go to the Islands!" was supported by an inflatable sun and palm tree and leis and set the tone for the event.  We shared each other's company, oohed and ahhed over the quilts being made and shown, laughed a lot, and had an excellent time.  There was plenty of coffee and lots of chocolate; what's not to love?


Marla on left; Shirlene using design wall



Sarah, hand quilting




Quilting away

Sandi & friends, enjoying the fun
 







Sewing Saturday (2nd Saturday of the Month)

Twenty four women met for the February Sewing Saturday and worked on a variety of quilting projects.  Sue and Jamie had tables set up, a "sherpa" named Chase, miscellaneous items (irons, boards, cutting mats, etc.) and adequate power for the day.

Jamie and Sue

At our February Meeting

Our February program featured Helene Knott, who spoke to us about inspiration and where to find it.

Helene is one of the finest landscape quilt artists in the world, she is the creator of many very popular patterns, and her quilts have been featured and exhibited all over the world.  She has won many awards for her work and is a popular teacher, as well. Check out Helene's website.

Helene's triptych

Philomena Does it Again

The Children of Lir

As part of Washington County Library System's One Book One Community program for 2013, Westside Quilters Guild member Philomena Durcan presented a Feb. 22nd lecture, "The Celts and Their Art" at the North Plains Public Library.
This slide show captured a brief history of Celtic art, which spans several centuries starring from BC to the 7th century AD, as well as showcasing Philomena's quilts and the origin of her inspiration.
As part of this event, Philomena's quilts were displayed at the library as its February art exhibit. One of her large quilts, a bias applique Rose Window, made by Philomena and quilted by Mary Bertken, held pride of place over the check out counter.  This quilt was exhibited in Germany in 1999 as part of the "Quilts in Bloom" art exhibit.

Stitches in Bloom Quilt Show at the Oregon Gardens

Three guild members took the Stitches in Bloom Quilt Challenge.  Our own Jean Lasswell took second place  out of 20 entries with her "Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder".  Congratulations!  The chicken below Jean's quilt was the first place winner and it was rather fabulous!
http://oregongardenstitchesinbloom.blogspot.com/ has details of the challenge requirements.