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This is where we share outside information. Quilt shows, fabric estate sales, retreats, and machines for sale. Those items that are not marked FIQ are from other sources, guilds and museums.
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Artist-Joy Neal

MoQuilt Shows  and Museum information
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CALL TO ARTISTS The Anacortes Arts Commission is excited to extend a Call to Artists for exhibition at the 98221 Gallery located at Anacortes City Hall’s main hallway and Council Chambers. The show will be juried. We look forward to featuring a wide range of creativity! Emerging artists are encouraged to apply! Theme: Fabulous Fiber Creations. Eligible Artists: Must live within the 98221 zip code. Exhibit Dates: June 1, 2023 - November 14, 2023 Official Opening: First Friday Artwalk, June 2, 2023 from 6 to 8PM. Following Artwalk, the show can be viewed during City Hall’s regular working hours. Drop Off Date: All pieces must be delivered to the Parks and Recreation Office in City Hall no later than noon on May 23, 2023. Late deliveries will not be included in the exhibition. No exceptions. Installation Date: May 30, 2023
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Quilters Anonymous guild invites you to its 41st Quilt Show, Cascade of Quilts, The show is one of the  largest in Western Washington with more than 400 quilts on display.  https://www.quiltersanonymous.org/qa/events/quilt-show/
QA Virtual Quilt Show: May 1 to July 1, 2023 at qavqs.org

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Estate sales or Fabric sales
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​Sew and Sits, Quilt classes and retreats




March

29TH-Sit and Sew at the Allen Firehouse-hosted by Mary Ellen Gilmore at the Allen Fire Station, 6021 Avon-Allen Rd in Bow Wa. From 9-5pm. Unload your car in front please, then park in the South parking lot.  
We serve a potluck and our theme this month is Easter Brunch.  Bring something simple and easy or as fancy as you wish.  No pressure, bring what makes you happy, or not. How about we have a deviled egg contest?  Aren't they gluten free? 
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You will have your own table, good lighting, outlets for all your needs and an overabundance of friendship and fun!  The Firehouse Sewers have a few items of FIQ's equipment including a very large cutting mat on which to work out all your fabric cutting needs.  The room costs $50 a day and we split that between all who attend. Please RSVP to me if you would like to come, but sign up fast as there is a limit of 16 tables. It is also a wonderful time to bring a new friend with whom to share your table because there are more chairs than tables! Looking forward to hearing from you, Mary Ellen Gilmore, 360-630-5443 or maryeg1956@gmail.com

April
10th-Sit and Sew-hosted by Julie Anderson at the Sedro Woolley Library from 10-6. There is space for 14 people. Contact Julie Anderson at Julia1955@yahoo.com to reserve your spot or for more information.
24th-Sit and Sew-hosted by Julie Anderson at the Sedro Woolley Library from 10-6. There is space for 14 people. Contact Julie Anderson at Julia1955@yahoo.com to reserve your spot or for more information.

New Group-
A friend and I are starting a hand applique/sewing/knitting/whatever-by-hand bee on the third Tuesday of each month at the La Conner Quilt and Textile Museum. We’ll be meeting from 10 am until 2 pm. We are asking for a $10 per person donation to attend which will be given to the museum as a thank you for letting us use their space and to support their efforts.

Our first handwork day is this coming Tuesday, March 21st. We would love to have you join us!

Please feel free to let guild members know about the group. We would love to have any handwork lovers join us each month.

Thank you!
Marcella

Interesting Classes & Online Events


​CALL TO ARTISTS The Anacortes Arts Commission is excited to extend a Call to Artists for exhibition at the 98221 Gallery located at Anacortes City Hall’s main hallway and Council Chambers.

​The show will be juried. We look forward to featuring a wide range of creativity! Emerging artists are encouraged to apply! Theme: Fabulous Fiber Creations.

Eligible Artists: Must live within the 98221 zip code. Exhibit Dates: June 1, 2023 - November 14, 2023 Official Opening: First Friday Artwalk, June 2, 2023 from 6 to 8PM. Following Artwalk, the show can be viewed during City Hall’s regular working hours. Drop Off Date: All pieces must be delivered to the Parks and Recreation Office in City Hall no later than noon on May 23, 2023. Late deliveries will not be included in the exhibition. No exceptions. Installation Date: May 30, 2023

Guidelines For Artists Who Want To Submit Work Deadline for Submission: Tuesday, May 9, 2023 • Artists may submit up to 3 images of work for consideration. Images should be 72 dpi, 1000 pixels on the longest side. Images can be emailed (coa.parks@cityofanacortes.org) or downloaded to a thumb drive and dropped off at the Park and recreation Office in City hall. • With each piece of work, artists must include: artist’s address, phone number and email. Also: title, media, framed dimensions where appropriate, a brief artist’s statement, asking price. • All submissions must include some type of fiber art, but can also include other mediums such as paint, metal, glass, sculpture, jewelry or ceramics. Quilters and basketmakers are welcome to submit. All submissions must include a minimum of 50% fiber. • 2D and 3D work will be accepted. 3D work must be easily portable and measure no larger than 36” on any side. • Artists are responsible for submitting work that is ready to hang - wired only. No sawtooth or other hangers accepted. • Artwork must be for sale - a 30% commission on sales will go to support public art projects. All artwork will be insured while hung in City Hall. • The Arts Commission will oversee the selection and installation of the show. •

​Artists will be informed of selection by May 16, 2023. • Fiber artists who design clothing will be invited to participate in a fashion show during June Artwalk, in addition to including their art as part of the ongoing gallery display. Questions: Contact Anacortes Parks and Recreation at 360-293-1918 or coa.parks@cityofanacortes.org Visit us at: https://www.anacorteswa.gov/1109/Anacortes-Arts-Commissio

QUILTFOLK
Special offer: The folks at Quiltfolk magazine have given up a 15% discount off the total amount of our next order through March 31.

Sorry for the late notice. However, you have a week to go to their website and see what you may need.

Quiltfolk.com Use this code: Guild25 Joy says they have some very interesting items. Happy shopping

Machines for sale

These sales will be between seller and buyer. FIQ is not a part of these sales nor responsible for these machines.
STATIONARY LONGARM FOR SALE
Baby Lock Tiara II ( same as a Handi Quilter Sweet 16) for sale!  Includes bobbin winder, stitch Regulator and many extras. The table measures 53x 32 so you will have PLENTY of space for your quilt!  Great machine, purchased locally and well maintained. Asking price: $1950.00.
Contact: marlenekleven@gmail.com