Join us at 7 pm on Tuesday, February 9 for a special presentation.   This event is free to members of the Lakeside Quilting Guild and open to guests to attend for a fee of $5 per person.  Guests should contact lakeside_quilters@yahoo.com to register and receive the link.  Members will receive the information through email as usual.

​david owen hastings  he/him/his
DESIGN + ART + TEXTILES

WEBSITE:
davidowenhastings.com

INSTAGRAM:
davidowenhastings

David is a modern quilter, graphic designer, print and textile artist, and was the 2020 President of the Seattle Modern Quilt Guild. He creates richly layered contemporary artwork and modern minimal quilt and textile designs. For over 20 years, David has exhibited his stitched paper artwork in galleries and juried shows and worked exclusively with nonprofit organizations on their branding and communications. 

David's creative approach to modern quilting has led to a busy schedule of workshops and lectures on quilting, branding for artists, fine art and textile techniques. Sharing knowledge, encouraging creativity, and teaching new skills are personal passions. David also loves to travel, especially in Asia, and enjoys sharing his experiences and inspiration through travel photos and stories. 

Guild member Cheryl writes of this quilt:

"What is black and white and red (read) all over? goes the old children's riddle...Answer: a newspaper!  This color scheme happens to be a favorite of my friend, Brenda, and she was due for a quilt. 
 
I planned on using a variety of black, white and red pieces for each arc but decided it looked way too busy. So some of the arcs are pieced but all white or mostly all black. Other arcs I made of just one piece. 
 
It's quilted in the ditch, except for the centers where I used simple designs in variegated black and white thread. I like the effect produced because part of the thread color disappears against the center's color, eg. the heart design fades out.”

Make a donation to receive a handmade mask or hand sanitizer holder.  Masks and holders are available in a wide variety of fun fabrics. Some are shown below, but many others are also available.  Recommended donation for masks is $10.00 each for adult versions large or medium (plus shipping if needed), and $8.00 each for children’s versions. They can be made with either ties or elastic. If interested, contact Lakeside Quilting guild at lakeside_quilters@yahoo.com to let us know what you would like and to get details on how to make your donation. 

Donation for hand sanitizer holders is $8.00.  Bottle (but not sanitizer) is included.

All proceeds benefit the Lakeside Quilting Guild's outreach programs.  A registered 501(c)3 LQG's members have made and donated thousands of masks to food pantries, medical centers, retirement communities, and other community organizations.

Dear Friends and Families of Lakeside Quilters Guild,  
2020 has been a challenging and invigorating year: We transitioned to online meetings to stay connected to our members, made over 2,500 masks for Chicago hospitals, nursing homes and first responders, provided financial support to the Hyde Park Art Center and the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts, and donated comfort quilts and pillowcases to those affected by the Oregon wildfires.
Because of Covid19 quarantine we are unable to raise funds through our traditional venues of the quilt show, craft shows & art fairs.  Thus, we are respectfully asking for a small donation this Giving Tuesday, Dec 1,  so that we can continue to support our 2021 program for our member and quilting community.  
We are a 501(c)(3) organization.  Donations can be made through:  
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Zelle donations:  ldeg@uchicago.edu  
PayPal donations:  select the PayPal button on our website to donate https://lakesidequiltingguild.weebly.com
 
           Checks to:  Lakeside Quilting Guild 
                     c/o    Linda Degenstein
                              5149 S Cornell Ave
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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!