Presenters and Workshops
2024-2025
September 9, 2024 7PM
Sarah Yoder Parker
"Color Theory"
For as long as I can remember I've been creating. My favorite subject was always art. At age 10 and in 4-H I was motivated to learn all the fiber arts possible, starting with clothing construction. I graduated from the University of Iowa with an art education degree and then taught in the Cedar Rapids community school until becaming a mom. It is at this point I began longarm quilting and Bee Quilted by Sarah became a reality.
I believe that Color theory is a learned skill just like writing and reading and that with practice everyone can become better at using it. And while we will not all become color savants knowing color theory can help us all to become better quilt artists. I look forward to sharing some of my color theory knowledge with the guild. Come with your questions and an open mind of learning.
October 14, 2024
7PM
Rebecca Loew
"Shibori"
Join Rebecca on a quilt journey over time from her beginnings as a traditional quilter to becoming an art quilter. She discusses the influence many artists and teachers have had as well as her travels overseas. Her introduction to Shibori and Boro and multiple trips to Japan have inspired her love of indigo and natural dyeing. Examples of her quilts and textiles that will be displayed include traditional, Hawaiian, painted, dyed, Shibori, Boro, marbled, and natural dyed works.
10-15-2024
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Rebecca Loew
Workshop
"Boro and Sashiko: Visible mending and embroidery with tattered cloth"
In the first couple hours of this class we will practice many basic stitches and Sashiko stitches. Students will learn how to use a palm thimble in order to make more even stitches. The remaining part of the class students may choose to mend a quilt or garment or design a quilt or pillow covering using scraps and Boro-style stitching techniques. We will incorporate the Boro aesthetic of seeing beauty in the imperfect in our works.
Kits will be available for sale along with individual items.
November 11, 2024
7PM
Tami Urmie from
Cotton Creek Mill
"Tami's Story with
Pop-Up Sales"
In the fall of 2013, Tami Urmie, a mother of 3 and grandmother of 7, opened Cotton Creek Mill (CCM) Quilt Shop in West Branch, Iowa. This is truly a mother-daughter endeavor. Tami's daughter, Tara Langley, has done all of the graphics and marketing for the store for the past 11 years.
Tami has been sewing her entire life, mainly clothing. However, ever since her daughter, Tara, took her first quilting class, Tami has been hooked on quilting!
The store offers a variety of sewing and quilting classes, fabric, and notions. Tami's presentation will highlight her journey and offer a pop-up store.
February 10, 2025
OCQG Service Day
The Guild’s annual Service Day provides a way for members to work together on projects to contribute to our community service agency partners including: UI Hospitals and Clinics, Veterans Administration Hospital, 4Cs Child Care Center, Domestic Violence Intervention Program, Visiting Nurses Association, Shelter House, and Houses into Homes.
Members enjoy meeting other members, sharing projects, and exchanging information throughout the day.
December 9, 2024
7PM
Xmas Social
including Cookies in the Sanctuary and Gathering Space
March 10, 2025
7PM
Joleen Green
"Through the Looking Glass"
I learned to quilt over 50 years ago at the age of 10. My grandmother taught me the art of quilting and the joy of creating things out of textiles. I grew up with a quilt or two on every bed and have continued that tradition in my home today.
I have taught piecing and quilting in several states. Teaching at shops, retreats, and workshops brings me much joy. I love spreading the art of quilting to others. One of my greatest joys is teaching my 10 year old grandaughter to piece and quilt when we get together.
One of my favorite quilts is the Kaleidoscope quilt. I'm excited to share these quilts with the Guild during my trunk show!
January 13, 2025
7PM
via Hybrid Zoom
Patricia Belyea interviews
Kaffe Fassett
Patricia Belyea, from Okan Arts, gives viewers a fascinating insight into Kaffe Fassett and his world filled with color.
Viewers can join us at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church to watch the interview with other members of the Guild or they can enjoy the presentation from home if unable to come to the church.
March 11, 2025
and March 14, 2025
9:00AM to 4:00PM
Joleen Green
"Through the Looking Glass"
Workshop
Students will learn to make one of Joleen's favorite quilts, the Kaleidoscope quilt. These quilts use 60 degree triangle pieces to create hexagons to make the kaleidoscope pattern. She will take participants through the process of choosing fabric, pattern placement, and sewing to make these one-of-a-kind quilt. No two quilts ever end up the same!
April 14, 2025
7PM
Juli Seydell Johnson
"Process, not Pattern"
OCQG member Juli Seydell Johnson will give a glimpse into the imagination and inspirations that guide her in making unique textile art pieces. The focus will be on the journey from concept to creation, with imagination and inspiration leading the way rather than relying on predefined patterns. Learn how Juli plays with color, textures, and fabric, allowing them to guide the mood and energy of each piece, often resulting in quilts that feel both vibrant and dynamic. You will also hear the stories of how some of Juli’s projects were dreamed, then developed and made. Gain inspiration to push the boundaries of creativity, try new methods and perhaps break some traditional rules in your own projects.
May 12, 2025
7PM
Scott Flanagan
"Positively Pre-Cuts"
"My quilting journey started at the age of 7 sewing alongside my grandmother making quilts for Lutheran World Relief, but I come from a family of crafters and woodworkers. I started 4th and Main Designs in 2011. Since then my patterns have been frequently found in Quiltmaker, McCall’s Quilting, and Fons & Porter magazines as well as Country Traditions where I work. I love the endless possibilities available when designing patterns and get super excited when putting together a project and normally end up with a sample within a day or two. As for my favorite part of quilting, really all of it! From designing, to cutting, to piecing, to quilting, to binding (OK that one may be a lie!). But it is all part of the creative process and by skipping a step it feels as though part of the project is missing.
I have two strong quilting philosophies: (1) A quilt is only hard if you have been told it is hard beforehand and (2) you learn some of the best lessons from the mistakes made along the quilting Journey."
Scott will present his "Positively Pre-Cuts" talk and a trunk show. He will talk about how he uses pre-cuts in creative ways to create quilts that look difficult but are not hard to piece.
May 13, 2025
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Scott Flanagan
Workshop
"Milky Way Runner"
Students will make Scott's bargello table runner. It finishes at 54" by 14".
Scott created this pattern using his “Quilter’s Guide to the Galaxy” fabric collection.
Participants will learn how to create a bargello design using 2.5” strips. The finished table runner size measures 54” x 14”. The top should be close to completed by the end of class.
Checks for the workshop can be made payable to Old Capitol Quilt Guild. The workshop fee is $35 for OCQG members, $40 for non-members.
The pattern fee of $6.00 will be payable directly to Scott Flanagan.
A supply list will be emailed to participants.
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Class limit of 30 students.
June 9, 2025
7PM
OCQG Elections
and Potluck
OCQG Challenge:
"Color Theory Incorporated"
Based on our September program on Color Theory by Sarah Yoder Parker, our 2025 Challenge is to choose colors from the decor in your main living space, that are either Analagous, Complimentary, or Monochromatic — add a neutral — and create a palette for a ‘fabric object' that you can add to the decor of your chosen space, i.e., a throw, a pillow, wall hanging, runner, etc etc etc. Then using your palette, your challenge is to make that object and bring it to show in June 2025. Please be prepared to add to your presentation by bringing photos of your decor which includes your chosen inspirational colors.
I have been fascinated with fabric, sewing and quilting since the age of nine, when I took my first sewing class and won a prize for my corduroy jumper and print shirt. When I saw an ancestor’s quilt in the Smithsonian at age thirteen, I was hooked. I taught myself to quilt from a book and used cardboard templates and scissors to make my first quilt, a Log Cabin. It has been a love affair ever since.
I love using fabrics, themes and colors from nature, but also lean more and more to bright fabrics with prints. Many of my works have a “traditional with a twist” quality. I rely on inspirations from generations gone by and put a contemporary feel to my designs.
I dabble in fiber art, challenges, machine quilting and modern quilting. I love it all.
I have taught quilting for more than twenty years and love teaching and exploring with students as much as the creating. I have been lucky to have quilts and fiber art pieces juried into shows with Missouri Fiber Artists, the American Quilter’s Society in Kentucky and the International Quilt Association in Houston as well as many local and regional shows and displays.
July 14, 2025
7PM
Candyce Grisham
"Creativity"
July 15, 2025
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Candyce Grisham
Workshop
"Celebration"