Update for Hotel Reservations for Quilt Fest 2008      by Marsha Cardwell

I just want to give you an update for our Quilt Fest that is September 23-27, 2008. All of our allocated rooms at the Hampton Inn are full. The good news is that we still have rooms at the Marriott.  We made contractual agreements with these two hotels 2 1/2 years ago so we are locked in to some great prices. To make a reservation at the Marriott call (801) 627-1190.  The price we get is $76.00 for either a single or a double rate. The last date we can get this rate is August 29, 2008 or when we fill our allotment; which ever comes first.  Make sure to mention that you are with the Utah Quilt Guild to get the reduced price. Make your reservations today....we're going to have a tropical good time. Aloha.....Marsha     

Teacher’s Pets Wanted by Kendra Hall

You will shortly receive your brochure outlining all the wonderful classes that will be available at Pieceful Paradise, the Quilt Festival for 2008. As you register, will you please consider checking the box that indicates you would be willing to be a Teacher's Pet?

What is a Teacher's Pet? A Teacher's Pet is a classroom helper for each teacher. They can collect kit fees, distribute kits and patterns, and run any errands the teacher might need. They also conduct the drawing for classroom prizes.

A Teacher's Pet will pick up a classroom bag at the registration desk, prior to the start of the class. It will have the prizes for the drawing. It will also have 2 copies of the registration list for the class. One of these lists will help you take the roll for the class and keep track of the payments made. The other is to cut up into individual names to be used for the drawing. There will also be a little "thank you" gift for you in the bag.

If you check the box on the registration form, you will be assigned to be a Teacher's Pet in a class for which you are registered.  You will be notified, prior to Quilt Festival, in which class you will be working.

Being a Teacher's Pet can be lots of fun and gives you a chance to become better acquainted with the teachers and the members. It is one of the ways that you can help Quilt Festival run smoothly. Please consider volunteering for this fun opportunity - check the box on the form!

If you have any questions, please call Kendra Hall at 801-225-7035.

Quilt Fest Teachers Selected by Catherine Carvey

You took us at our word and made our job difficult!!!! We were Inundate with GREAT proposals. We had a wonderful response to our invitation to submit teaching proposals for the 2008 Quilt Festival. We received 116 proposals or 390 hours of classes. Unfortunately we only have space for 60 classes. We were impressed by the number of teachers who submitted classes tailored to our theme, A Pieceful Paradise and by the quality of the proposals. When the committee met we reviewed each one of the 116 proposals, elimination was difficult. How did we narrow it down to the 60 we chose? It wasn’t easy. We looked at classes which were similar to one another, when the teachers were available and had they taught that class recently.

There were lots of wonderful classes with gifted teachers who were selected to teach at the 2008 Quilt Fest. There were just as many gifted teachers with something to share who didn’t. We did our best to give you a variety of classes at a variety of times. Submitting a proposal takes time, creativity and sometimes some expense. We want to thank all those who submitted proposals regardless of whether they were selected. We also thank all those who worked on proposals but who didn’t have them ready by the deadline. We hope you keep those ideas for next year.

ATTENTION QUILT FEST TEACHERS: Please email Nancy Henderson at hendertony@msn.com and her tell at which hotel you will be staying.  A few teachers indicated on their contract that they are staying at the Hampton but the majority has not indicated their hotel.  Those who are teaching and staying at the Hampton will pay their bill for the room then submit a receipt to the Guild for reimbursement at the Marriott rate.  Those staying at the Marriott will have theirs automatically paid for them by the Guild.

Meet the National Teachers: Jane Sassaman by Ruth Ewers

Jane Sassaman is a contemporary quilt artist whose critically acclaimed work inspires creative confidence in quilters of all backgrounds. Her internationally known quilts, both pieced and appliquéd, are known for their bold colors and designs, and utilize her own fabric lines, which she designs for Free Spirit. Her fabric designs can be described as contemporary botanicals, but that doesn't even begin to describe the beautiful colors, flowing lines, and just plain fun motifs. The fabrics of course can be used together, but are also terrific fussy cut for patchwork or appliqué motifs, or used as accents to add a splash of color and excitement to your more sedate projects.

Jane has been a guest on "Simply Quilts" and is the author of "The Quilted Garden", published by C & T Publishing. Her lecture for Quilt Fest is titled "Jane's Textile Treasure Gardens" and is guaranteed to be a feast for the eyes. She will be teaching Leaf Sampler, Bountiful Bouquet, Kaleidoscope Quilt, and Simple Silhouettes. For a preview of the class projects, more information about Jane, and a shopping trip at her online store for her luscious fabrics, go to her wonderful website, janessassaman.com.

A Princess Pieceful Paradise Coronation Waits at Quilt Fest 2008 by Marsha Cardwell

This year as most of you know our theme for Quilt Fest is a Pieceful Paradise. In choosing this theme I had visions of us all getting away from the “mainland” (that is our life of everyday duties) to escape to an island oasis of tropical fun. To get into the spirit of this getaway we are encouraging all attendees: members, vendors, and teachers etc to come to the convention as if you are headed for a tropical vacation. I see people in muumuus, sandals, flowered shirts; anything you might wear going to a tropical island. (What ….you say you don’t have anything like that….come on you know that blouse in the back of your closet that your Aunt Tilly gave you that is hot pink and you’ve been too shy to wear it…now is the time.)

To help encourage you to join in the fun we are going to be choosing a Princess Pieceful  Paradise each day at our luncheons. Like Cinderella she will rule for 24 hours and then I have a sneaky feeling that a new Princess will be crowned the next day.  As a further incentive, I want to let you know her royalty will be rewarded.

So as you’re off to buy your summer wardrobe and you’re debating between the plain beige shirt or the wild tropical flowered one…….go for it girl….we’re going to have a great time. Aloha and Mahalo….Marsha

Web sites of the National teachers, with course and lecture descriptions
Laura's is www.artfabrik.com
Louisa Smith is www.quiltescapes.com
Jane Sassaman is www.janesassaman.com
Karen K. Stone is listed as www.karenkstone.com

Quilters for the Cure by Valerie Burton

I promised you Flamingo Pink last year at Quilt Fest and Flamingo Pink it is!  

The breast cancer challenge fabric is a bright fuchsia pink that will inspire you to make a beautiful block. The fat quarters are now available from area reps and are $5.  

More than 100 blocks from last year plus a few stragglers from previous years have been sorted into 8 quilts, 7 mini quilts and 6 clocks (yes I mean clocks). Ticket sales will be a little different this year. You will be able to buy chances for the individual quilted items of your choice.  

So, buy a fat quarter, make a block (12 1/2" unfinished, turn it in before Quilt Fest in September and look forward to the many beautiful items you will have a chance to win.  

Silver Thimble Award for 2008 by Barbara Murdock

Now is the time to start thinking about someone that you would like to nominate for this special award that is given out every year at Quilt Fest.  This person will have contributed to and promoted the art of quilting in the state of Utah.  This award is given out yearly to recognize outstanding service and dedication to the Utah Quilt Guild in helping us fulfill our mission as a guild to encourage, promote and preserve the art of quilting. Nominations must be submitted by August 1, 2008.  We just want you to start thinking about this now and we will have more information on this in the following issues of the Beeline.

A Pieceful Paradise is in the Making by Marsha Cardwell

The Quilt Fest Committee is working hard to make this year's Quilt Fest a tropical fun time for everyone. I know many of you  have already made plans to  attend  this event. We are hoping to leave the "mainland" behind, and have several days of fun, friendship and education. I just wanted to give you a heads up on the hotel situation as it stands as of January 30, 2008.

Checking with the Hampton Inn they have 7 rooms still available with a king- sized bed. They are happy to put you on a waiting list once all the rooms have been filled. The number for the Hampton is (801) 394-9500

The Marriott has rooms still available. I was informed that they are refurbishing the hotel and the rooms will be new when we come in September. Their number is (801) 627-1190. I encourage you to make your reservations as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Remember to tell them that you are with the Utah Quilt Guild to get the discounted rate. I'm looking forward to seeing you in September.  Aloha…..Marsha