BeeArtful

It was all smoke and mirrors, but at the time, Dorothy and her friends were terrified of that big green face staring down at them. Our group has been through a lot, too. In last month's newsletter, I used an image of exploding heads. This month Toto has pulled back the curtain.

Each small gesture has had a rippling effect. At our BeeArtful meeting at the Cornelia Library, one request after another was met with "I can do that." We needed someone to lead a discussion next year. Someone stepped up. We needed an extra set of eyes on the newsletter. Someone stepped up. We needed help with the retreats. Someone stepped up. Our programs for next year were discussed, and our methods of communication were strengthened. What looked like a mountain of to-dos became a big ta-da.

So the next time a change feels like the booming voice of Oz, remember Toto and the curtain. Nothing has to be faced all at once. Keep it simple. One quilt block at a time. Every block counts toward the final project. And sometimes, that one block is enough.

Keep pedaling,

Janice

November 10th meeting at Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art, 567 Georgia Street, Demorest, GA

Jan Pitman workshop making bird sculptures

December 8th meeting at Linda Coulombe's home, 190 Trotters Glen, Baldwin, GA

Jan Pitman program

Susan Barrett, Kathy Booker, Geri Beam, Gini Cawood, Janice Chiaffredo, Silke Cliatt, Glenda Hall, Denise Hopkins, Kathy Ingmundson, Alene Kempton, Dee Dee Lewis, Bev Mannes, Melinda Oliver, Jan Pitman, Rita Sanders, Lucia Scroggs, Nancy Sievert, and Vicki Volpi.

Attention: The museum is not always open and online information may not be current.

Attention: Our BeeArtful November 10th meeting will be at the museum. It will be a good time to view the exhibit.

These can be purchased here: https://www.guggenhein.com/?srsltid=AfmBOophLBc0vO0yp650mXaJL-Lz0j31VfRCCFz5SRHSjE2ub7qFf9ho

Geri's printer is the Canon PIXMA G6020 All-in-One Supertank Wireless (Megatank) Printer, Copier and Scan with Mobile Printing, Black. Can find it at a similar price at Staples, Office Depot, etc. Sometimes goes even cheaper holiday sales. Originally $324. Link on Amazon ($214):

https://a.co/d/0ejeXYNT

Ink refills:

https://a.co/d/0iHYJZao

Pressing Matters (fused applique, cotton)

Have you noticed the changes in fusible web over the years? The consistency of the glue changes, the paper changes, and companies go out of business. For 20 years or more, I recommended using Pellon Wonder Under #805. This recommendation for a dry glue transferred to fabric with the heat of an iron is in my books and online classes.

But now I have my reservations.

Recently, the glue formula for #805 has changed, as has the paper backing the web. The glue is thicker, and the paper only has silicone on one side.

So I’m recommending Misty Fuse for fusing my fabrics. It’s lightweight and easy to hand-stitch through. There is also a new product called Gentle Fuse that closely resembles the old #805 and Soft Fuse that I loved. Both Misty Fuse and Gentle Fuse are available online, and I’ll be purchasing them from now on.

Get Gently Fuse here: https://www.equilter.com/search?p_filter_keyword=Gentle+fuse&p_search_type=all&p_func=live

How to Have More Meaning Conversations About Quilts

By Frances O’Roark Dowell

https://www.quiltingdaily.com/talking-about-quilts-how-to-have-more-meaningful-conversations-about-quilts/

Quilting Arts (Where We Work):

https://www.quiltingdaily.com/where-we-work-quilting-arts-podcast

New Haptic & Hue podcast link:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/haptic-hue/id1530400722?i=1000682370590

Podcast with local flair:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-thread-podcast/id1508572777?i=1000663499933

Her upcoming book is: Marking Your Time by Tommye McClure Scanlin

Marking Time with Fabric and Thread: Calendars, Diaries, and Journals within Your Fiber Craft https://a.co/d/71Q7u8N

Podcast on Tales of Textiles:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/haptic-hue/id1530400722

Need the password for member section for the guild (www.mlqg.org) website? Contact Kathy Wasden (kathy99@wasden.net).

Silke uses Superior thread 100 weight (micro quilter)-blends in well.

Kathy I. uses 100 weight silk thread by Yli (order from Amazon or another vendor online).

https://www.janedunnewold.com/resources/critiques

One is a checklist that can be used as a guideline when looking at a quilt - this is published on her website as part of her creative strength training class.

The second is a detailed essay she wrote concerning the process.

I hope that these documents will help the Bee Artful group conduct critique sessions that are productive.