Rocky Mountain Creative Quilters
A Northern Colorado Art Quilt Guild
March 2017 Newsletter
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Katie Fowler: Creativity – Down the Rabbit Hole — March 13
For Katie Fowler, creativity is about being
connected. She makes art to understand
herself and her relationship to others and
the world around her. She fell in love with
the craft of quilting after making her first
quilt. Through her artistic process, she gains
a sense of purpose and possibility, which
is extended with a bit of happiness to the
viewer.
–Katie Fowler: Creativity – Down
the Rabbit Hole
– April Program: Ann Myhre: Felt –
A Visual History
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– Katie Fowler — Workshop
– Future 2017 Workshops
Announcements
– Speaker Announcement
– Show and Tell Themes
– Save the Date
– New Sponsor — eQuilter
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– Small Groups
– Board Meeting
– Newsletter
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Katie Fowler
vivid, high contrast images she creates on
fabric using paints, inks, and dyes. Making
art since she was a little girl, she has found
passion in mark making on fabric.
Katie is an intuitive artist, guided by the work
as it progresses. Her art is about vibrant color
and relationship. She especially enjoys the
The work is based on the traditional idea of
the quilt, three or more layers connected by
thread. White cotton fabric is Katie’s canvas.
She layers colors, line, shape, and textures
using paints, inks, dyes, bleach discharge, and
thread.
“cosmic rabbit hole” by Katie Fowler
Katie’s art is an essential part of who she is.
“Making” makes her feel whole, energized,
and worthy. The process connects Katie to
her Source. Her art helps her to understand
her own story, as well as her place in the
stories of others.
Casper, Cheyenne, Boulder
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“From Mandelbrot to Madness” by Katie Fowler
Join us at the Fort Collins Senior Center • 1200 Raintree Drive • Ft. Collins, Colorado • Meetings on the 2nd Monday of the month,
January through November • 6:00 PM - Meeting registration • 6:45 PM - Business meeting
Katie Fowler Workshop: Fearless Quilting: Color, Design and Creativity — March 12
Sunday, March 12, 2017 —
9 AM to 4 PM
The Ranch, Estes Park Room in the McKee building
Participants make small whole cloth paintings, learning to use different materials for
making marks on fabric. Color theory and the principles of design will be a big part of this
experience, as will Katie’s special theory of “embrace the blob.”
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–Katie Fowler: Creativity – Down
the Rabbit Hole
– April Program: Ann Myhre: Felt –
A Visual History
Participants will discuss creativity theories, blocks, and useful techniques to push
ourselves closer to creative bliss.
Please sign up for this exciting workshop which focuses on the freedom to create what
is in your heart. Go to the RMCQ website for registration and payment through PayPal.
Note: In addition to the workshop fee shown on the website, there is a $35 supply fee paid
directly to the instructor at the workshop; the fee includes all materials for the class and a
copy of Katie’s book.
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– Katie Fowler — Workshop
– Future 2017 Workshops
Announcements
– Speaker Announcement
– Show and Tell Themes
– Save the Date
– New Sponsor — eQuilter
6Committees
– Small Groups
– Board Meeting
– Newsletter
“100 astral dreams” by Katie Fowler
“don’t tell me it’s easier alone” by Katie Fowler
April Program: Ann Myhre: Felt – A Visual History — April 10
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–Katie Fowler: Creativity – Down
the Rabbit Hole
– April Program: Ann Myhre: Felt –
A Visual History
3Workshops
– Katie Fowler — Workshop
– Future 2017 Workshops
Announcements
– Speaker Announcement
– Show and Tell Themes
– Save the Date
– New Sponsor — eQuilter
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techniques through her own books and
patterns, classes and retreats. Ann’s first
book, Quilt As Inspired, Volume I, is now
available, and shows over 20 techniques,
including the quilting, and how to easily
assemble your stitched sections.
Opening and running
her knit shop, Knitty Cat,
for nearly 11 years, gave
Ann Myhre the wonderful
opportunity to learn more
about knitting, crochet,
needle felting, quilting,
embroidery, and beading.
While she is thankful for
the days she spent at the
shop, the experience she
gained, and the lifelong
friends she made, Ann
decided to close the
business at the end of 2013
to pursue and exhibit her
own personal artwork. She
is also looking forward
to teaching detailed
– Small Groups
– Board Meeting
– Newsletter
“Sea Creature No. 1” by Ann Myhre
She is currently working on a series
of art quilts playing with yarns,
unconventional fabrics, and unusual
“The Ever Blooming Sea” by Ann Myhre
surface design together with
incorporating traditional quilting techniques. Needle felting is included in several of
her pieces.
Please be sure to come to our April 10th meeting to hear about Ann’s techniques
and see her work.
Speaker Announcement
July’s speaker, Melody Money, was the featured artist on SAQA’s
February 15 blog. Visit the website and get a preview of her work.
Melody also had work accepted in the SAQA Regional Exhibit, Under
the Western Sun, which will be hung in July/August at the Rocky
Mountain Quilt Museum in Golden.
Future 2017 Workshops
RMCQ is offering workshops this year. Registration for members is open on the RMCQ
website. You can pay for your registration through PayPal. Note: All materials fees will be
paid to the instructor at the opening of the class. Registration for non-members will open
60 days prior to the workshop, so register early to get a spot in the workshops you want.
May 6–7, 2017
Fabric and Form: Pop-up Quilts
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Mary McCauley, Fort Collins, CO –
Mixed Media Artist
Materials Fee: $10
maryhmmccauley.com
–Katie Fowler: Creativity – Down
the Rabbit Hole
– April Program: Ann Myhre: Felt –
A Visual History
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– Katie Fowler — Workshop
– Future 2017 Workshops
“Arpeggio” (view from above) by Mary McCauley
Announcements
– Speaker Announcement
– Show and Tell Themes
– Save the Date
– New Sponsor — eQuilter
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– Small Groups
– Board Meeting
– Newsletter
June 11, 2017
Simple Portraits: Plants
Kathleen McCabe, San Diego, CA –
Textile Artist and Designer
Materials Fee: $10
kathleenmccabecoronado.com
“Agave in Green & White” by Kathleen McCabe
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Cut Away Appliqué
Grace Errea, Laguna Nigael, CA –
Fiber Artist, Designer, Quilter,
and Author
Materials Fee: $20
amazingquiltsbygrace.com
“Owl” quilt by Grace Errea
Show-and-Tell
Do you have a quilt you’d like to show to the members? One that you just finished, one
for a special occasion, or one with special significance for you? Bring it for Show-andTell. Or, if you need some inspiration, we have come up with two themes for each of the
next few months to encourage you. We want to see your work. To help you plan ahead,
themes for the next months are:
March Your ugliest quilt or a quilt that
reads green;
April A quilt that says new growth or
one that reads yellow;
May A quilt that represents the
universe or a quilt that reads blue;
June A nature quilt or a quilt that reads
purple;
July The theme is hot or a quilt that
reads orange.
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–Katie Fowler: Creativity – Down
the Rabbit Hole
– April Program: Ann Myhre: Felt –
A Visual History
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Your show-and-tell people, Karen Mosher and Gina Shedd.
– Katie Fowler — Workshop
– Future 2017 Workshops
Announcements
– Speaker Announcement
– Show and Tell Themes
– Save the Date
– New Sponsor — eQuilter
Save the Date!!!
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– Small Groups
– Board Meeting
– Newsletter
Date Program / Workshop
March 12 Katie Fowler Workshop — Fearless Quilting: Color, Design and Creativity
March 13 Katie Fowler — Creativity: Down the Rabbit Hole –
katiefowlerartquilts.com
April 10 Ann Myhre — Needle Felting — annmyhrequilts.com
May 6–7 Mary McCauley Workshop — Fabric and Form: Pop-up Quilts
May 8 Mary McCauley — Thinking in 3D Workshop — maryhmmccauley.com
June 11 Kathleen McCabe Workshop — Simple Portraits: Plants
June 12 Kathleen McCabe — How It Started and Where It Took Me —
kathleenmccabecoronado.com
July 10 Melody Money — Beginnings/Journey/Process — melodymoney.com
August 1 Summer Event TBD
September 10Grace Errea Workshop — Cut Away Appliqué
September 11Grace Errea — The Value of "Value" — amazingquiltsbygrace.com
October 9 Regina Benson — In a Loud Voice: Social Commentary Art Quilting —
reginabenson.com
November 13 Sponsor Demo Derby and SAQA Trunk Show
December 1 No Meeting
RMCQ welcomes our newest Business Sponsor —
eQuilter.com!
Many RMCQ members, and their wallets, are
already familiar with eQuilter. The selection
of unique fabrics and prompt response to
orders is a hallmark of the organization.
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We, at RMCQ, are thrilled to welcome
their support to our organization. Below
is detailed information taken from the
eQuilter website.— eQuilter.com.
eQuilter is owned and run by Luana and Paul Rubin.
The eQuilter 15,000 sq ft warehouse is located in Boulder, Colorado.
eQuilter has the largest online selection of high quality quilt fabrics and
related products.
1Programs
–Katie Fowler: Creativity – Down
the Rabbit Hole
– April Program: Ann Myhre: Felt –
A Visual History
Quilters, Fiber Artists, Crafters, Fashion and Home Dec sewers love our
fast service, huge variety - and 2% of sales go to charity. Our weekly
enewsletter announces 1000 new products per month, and famous
seasonal clearances.
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eQuilter.com is dedicated to contributing to charitable organizations
throughout the world. We donate 2% of all purchases (before taxes and
shipping) to your selected charity. In 2016 we raised $80,000 for charity,
and our total raised so far is now over $1,420,000. Out of this total,
eQuilter has raised over $275,000 for Breast Cancer Research - with YOUR
help. Together we CAN make a difference!
– Katie Fowler — Workshop
– Future 2017 Workshops
Announcements
– Speaker Announcement
– Show and Tell Themes
– Save the Date
– New Sponsor — eQuilter
6Committees
– Small Groups
– Board Meeting
– Newsletter
Committees
Small Groups: Daisy Boulter
A new small group will meet March 16 at 1:00 PM at The Sewing Circle, 2948 Council Tree
Ave, Suite 107, Fort Collins. Come with ideas for a fun name for the group. If you have
questions, please call Daisy Boulter at (970) 330-8251 or (970) 815-1258.
RMCQ Board —- 2017
President: Julie Wilson
1st Vice President: Mary Louise Gerek
2nd Vice President: Kimberley Shootman
Secretary: Nola Stone
Treasurer: Marty Osecky
Business Sponsorships: Charlotte Jackson & Nancy Grove
Call for Entries/Local Events: Vacant
Calendar/Note Cards: Annie Miller
Email: Jean Poland
Facebook Admin: Gina Shedd & Julie Wilson
Fundraising: Vacant
Membership: Susan Linden & Joan Kniffen
Newsletter: Joan Strosin assisted by Kit Robinson
Publicity: Vacant
Philanthropy: Mary McCauley
Show and Tell: Karen Mosher & Gina Shedd
Small Groups: Daisy Boulter
Special Events: Vacant
Website: Deniece Clarke and Rochelle Worthing
Board Meeting: Julie Wilson
The RMCQ Board meets the third Wednesday of the month. The next board
meeting will be Wednesday, March 15, at 4:30 PM, at the Harmony Library
Community Room located at Shields and Harmony. See a list of Officers &
Committee chairs at r-m-c-q.org.
Newsletter: Joan Strosin & Kit Robinson
The deadline for the next RMCQ newsletter is March 20. Please let
Joan or Kit know if you have any quilts entered in shows, exhibits, or
if you are teaching a class or speaking anywhere. Also, if you have
received any awards or special mentions we’d love to include that
also. Send a note to [email protected].