March Newsletter KAFFE FASSETT IS COMING BACK TO GOLDEN STATE QUILTING!

Timeless Themes Book Signing & Lecture 
with Kaffe Fassett - May 20, 2023

Kaffe & Brandon are returning to Golden State Quilting!!!

Join us for a lecture & book signing event celebrating the release of Kaffe's latest book Timeless Themes on Saturday, May 20th, 11:30-3:00pm at the Starbright Theatre in Campbell.

Kaffe Fassett needs no introduction - a master colorist and textile designer, Kaffe is known for legendary designs and fantastic quilts. And now he’s back with new images, new patterns, and a new look at his most storied designs. Timeless Themes explores the classic, bold patterns that we’ve come to know and love from Kaffe.

Each chapter focuses on a pattern theme from the Kaffe Fassett Collective—whether stripes, circles, geometrics, and botanicals, or wild paisleys and retro zig zags. An archive of Kaffe’s photos, collected over the last 50 years, is presented alongside images of the fabrics they inspired.
An exciting addition to any quilter’s library, Timeless Themes blends the best elements of Kaffe’s life and inspiration, resulting in a fresh look at the designer at work—a must-have for readers everywhere.

Kaffe’s unique sense of color, drive to create and his desire to encourage others, has led to his reputation as a guru in the world of color and textiles. He is a prolific author of books on color and design in craftwork, having written over forty books.

Admission price of $80 includes:
-a copy of Kaffe’s newest book-Timeless Themes and a lecture. 
-An opportunity to have books signed will immediately follow the lecture as well as light refreshments.
*books are shipping to the shop in late March 2023 and should be picked up before the event.

Seating is extremely limited. Please reserve your spot soon by clicking here:

Kaffe Book Signing reservation May 20th  <--click here

Doors open at 11:30 (open seating)
Event will begin promptly at 12:00pm (no late arrivals, please)

No refunds will be given, but tickets are transferable.  
(at customer discretion & arrangement.)

EVENT LOCATION
Starbright Theatre
1770 West Campbell Ave
Campbell, CA 95008


New Kaffe fabrics have just arrived!

Quilters March Madness 2023
Thank you to all shop-hoppers who participated in the Shop Hop last week. We are thankful so many braved that "atmospheric river" for this years "Going Dotty" Hop. We had fun seeing everyone and we hope you enjoyed the different shops and projects.

Congratulations to these Shop hop Winners:

Grand Prize winner- Cynthia Price
2nd prize- Wayne Strongman
3rd prize- Malinda Surman

Congratulations also to Balinda J.
 
Golden State Quilting's March Madness
2023 Basket Winner

SHOP HOP BY THE BAY 2023
Mark your calendars for the Shop Hop by the Bay
June 21-24, 2023 Wed-Sat 10am-5pm 
https://shophopbythebay.com/
for more information and details.
We can't wait to see you then.

PIQF NEWS

After completing 31 years of the Pacific International Quilt Festival with 28 of those years at the Santa Clara Convention Center, we are saddened to find that Mancuso Show Management has been unsuccessful in negotiating/contracting the Convention Center for our traditional mid-October dates in 2023.

At this time, they are not stating that PIQF has come to an end. Mancuso is working diligently to find an alternative venue or other acceptable dates at the Santa Clara venue.

If you are as concerned as we are, you may want to contact the following people
(Santa Clara Mayor, Council members as well as City Managers) via email to express your dismay as well as expressing what PIQF means to you and your love for quilting and the textile arts.
Your feedback may be instrumental in bringing the show back to the SCCC.

For ease in copying and pasting into the “To” line of an email, here are the email addresses for your use.

lgillmor@santaclaraca.gov; 
kwatanabe@santaclaraca.gov; 
khardy@santaclaraca.gov; 
sjain@santaclaraca.gov;
rchahal@santaclaraca.gov; 
kpark@santaclaraca.gov;
abecker@santaclaraca.gov;
nthome@santaclaraca.gov;
mancuso@quiltfest.com;
kelly.carr@oakviewgroup.com;
ariel.alvero@oakviewgroup.com

Upcoming Classes

Intro to Paper Piecing
Saturday, April 8th 10:00-3:00pm

Curious about foundation paper piecing? Cristin will teach you the basic techniques by sewing your choice of a butterfly or moth from patterns by Lillyella Stitchery. The blocks finish at 5”, perfect for using in a larger project with other 5” charms or as a quilt label! 

Laura Heine Technique
Collage Class- Thursday, April 6th, 11-4pm

Have you been intrigued by Laura Heine's delightful collage patterns?
Choose a small project (Teeny Tiny groups work well) and join Buff to learn Laura's technique!

      or others!

Supplies and materials needed are recommended in the pattern of your choice.

Featherweight Maintenance Class
Saturday, April 29th, 11:00-3:00pm

   
Dave's Famous Singer Featherweight Maintenance Class
A fun, hands-on maintenance class for your Singer Featherweight machine. Students will learn to oil and lubricate your machine, change and adjust your belt, set the bobbin tension, clear thread jams and other problem-solving techniques. Each student will receive a folder to take home that includes color photos of all the machine oil and lubrication points. Students must bring their machine and power cord.

This is a popular class and it does sell out quickly. Reserve your spot today.

Beginning Quilting
Thursday, May 11th, 1:00-3:30 pm

 
Make your first quilt using the Five Framed pattern which uses five coordinating one yard fabric cuts. Learn the quilting basics, including rotary cutting with a rotary cutter and mat, sewing a scant quarter inch seam, pressing, piecing the top, measuring and adding borders and have a finished quilt top ready for quilting by the end of class!
Class pre-requisite: must know how to use your sewing machine.
Supply list will be available for pick-up at the shop.

Schedule: 
Thursdays May 11th, 18th, June 1st & June 8th.
1:00pm -3:30pm

Back by Popular Demand...
Nantucket Zipper Bag Class
Saturday, May 13th, 10:00-2:00 pm

   

Use several fun techniques to make this cute zipper bag with 2 1/2" squares.  You can use mini-charms or cut up 5" charms or jelly roll strips.  Straight-line quilting with your walking foot attaches the charm panel to the stabilizer and lining.  A zipper foot is used to install the zipper.  Boxing the corners adds stability.  Zigzag stitching finishes the seams.  The free pattern is available on Modafabrics.com (Nantucket Mini-Charm Bag).  Samples are available to view in the shop.

The Spring & Summer calendar continue to grow, so check back often.

Community News

Rachel Clark will be appearing in person as PenWAG's April 8th Speaker.