October 13, 2020 Meeting Program

Brightly colored, dramatic wearable art, the indigenous clothing of Mexico and Guatemala displays embroidery and weaving skill that encompass historical symbolism, consummate expertise, and artistic beauty. The ancient techniques of construction and embellishment continue today with modern materials. Still, the textiles contain the designs and patterns that have held meaning in the culture for centuries. The tradition of beautifully woven and embroidered Guatemalan fabrics and their connection to Maya culture intrigues me, especially because our local community has welcomed Guatemalan refugees for a number of years. In this presentation we will follow the
journey of one small village to bring back textile traditions to their young people, and experience a visit to two rural indigenous communities where women are weaving for a Fair-Trade organization.

Members of the Lakeside Quilting Guild came together via the magic of Zoom to hold a virtual retreat.  We kicked off our retreat with a  video train ride to ZigZag OR.  People turned out in their finery, sporting fashionable hats for the journey.  We had a workshop on quilt assembly using a webbing technique, drawings for door prizes, lovely shared meals (second breakfast with waffles, taco night), And of course, time for chatting and sewing...

In addition to making masks, hospital gowns, scrub caps, etc. for healthcare workers and community members, the members of LQG have been busy with other projects as well during this period of stay-at-home.  Here are Cheryl's "Purple Pandemic" and Gracemary's "Lisa the Unicorn" quilts:

The members of Lakeside Quilting Guild have been busy making masks for donation to various organizations, including the University of Chicago Hospital, local nursing homes/retirement communities, etc.  Here are some ot their efforts:

Click on the Gallery link/tab in the menu bar above to see our Virtual Show and Tell by members during our quarantine from COVID-19.  We may not be able to meet in person, but we can still share our creativity!

“Everybody Loves Quilts”
​featuring a special display of “Pearls from the Past” vintage quilts

Co-sponsored by Lakeside Quilting Guild and United Church of Hyde Park

United Church of Hyde Park, 1448 E. 53rd Street (53rd & Blackstone) 
Friday and Saturday, April 17-18, 2020
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: $6.00

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Large display of handmade quilts
Challenge quilt contest entries
Quilts and other fabric arts for sale
Refreshments for purchase in the Tea Room (Friday – coffee bar /  Saturday - light lunch)

Entries of vintage quilts are especially encouraged during this special anniversary year.  Be sure to make notes on your entry form about any special meaning or connections that your vintage quilt may have.
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Exhibitor Instructions and Entry Form (download and print one copy of the entry form for each quilt)

Support the Quilt Show by completing a Patron Form and sending in with your donation.  Patrons will be recognized in the program and at the show.

Spread the word!  Download a flyer for the show and send to friends or print and display.

Grace Errea
The Value of “Value”
 
Tuesday November 12th, 6:30-9:00 PM
Augustana Lutheran Church, Hyde Park, 5500 S. Woodlawn

Program fee is $10.00 for the public
Free for LQG Members 
 
Grace Errea, http://www.amazingquiltsbygrace.com fiber artist, designer, quilter and author began quilting in 2000. Her art focuses on the depiction of inspiring scenes in a value based contemporary realistic manner. Many of her quilts have been exhibited in juried shows and have been recognized for their innovation in technique and depiction of nature and people.                                         

Lakeside Quilting Guild (LQG) will participate in the November Hyde Park Handmade Bazaar.  We will be featuring some of our quilts as well as other handmade items.  Proceeds are used to help support our community programs such as donations of baby quilts to hospitals and scholarship programs.  A sample of the items for sale are show in the photo gallery below.

November 17,  12 noon- 4 pm
Promontory Restaurant
5311 S. Lake Park Ave (53rd & Lake Park)
​2nd floor behind Akira

LQG meets Tuesdays in the United Church of Hyde Park 1448 E 53rd St. from 6:30-9PM. Enter through the Blackstone entrance. Formal meeting/program is the 2nd Tuesday of the month.

Our former member and favorite hand quilter has done us proud.  Marilyn Pospishil won 7 ribbons including best in show at the Monterey Country Fair.  Many of her beautiful quilts she made while sitting and quilting with us.