SAQA IL/WI

Studio Art Quilt Associates

Monday, April 3, 2017

Stitched Together headed to IQF Chicago

Our Regional Exhibit Stitched Together will be installed in just a few days at IQF Chicago. Here's another sneak peek.
Gwyned Trefethen Sunrise Abstraction
Sherry Turpenoff  A Quiet Family Moment in the Baboon Troop



Laura Wasilowski    Reading Lamp
Maggie Weiss  Sante


Friday, March 31, 2017

Stitched Together coming soon to IQF Chicago

    Only 6 days to go until IQF Premier. Here's another sneak peek at our Regional Exhibit Stitched Together. Donald Stevens Convention Center, April 6-8,2017  
Val Rodelli   Indigenous
Barbara Schneider  Rock River Rhythm
       

Virginia Spiegel   Midwest
Kathleen  Irons Sweeney  Sunset Canyon

Jean Sredl  Lament



Thursday, March 30, 2017

More Views of Stitched Together

     Here's a few more images of Stitched Together- The newest SAQA ILWI  Regional Exhibition premiering at IQF Chicago April 6-8,2017 at Donald Stevens Convention Center Rosemont,IL.

Mary Ellen Heus  Ode to Indigo
Sue Jackan Radiant Roots
       

Jill Kerttula  Diptych Decay
Joy Lavrencik   Abstraction Unraveled




     

Judy Zoelzer Levine Together on the Field of Play
Stephanie Nordlin   Weed
      

Thursday, March 23, 2017

More work from Stitched Together

More work from Stitched Together 

Touring Fiber Art Exhibit by Members of SAQA ILWI  

Studio Art Quilt Associates from Illinois and Wisconsin      Sharon L. Wright, Juror
Pat Kroth and Cynthia Wenslow, Co-Curators

International Quilt Festival

Rosemont, IL Donald Stevens Convention Center
April 6-8, 2017      http://www.quilts.com/quilt-festival-chicago.html

Roz DeBoer  Impressions of a Lane
Clairan Ferrano The Darkness Surrounds Us IV
           

Carole Frocillo Morning Possibilities
Pat Gaska   Quiet Light

Sally Jane Gradle  Dignity  
Mary Alice Hart          Herald Angel of Faith

Saturday, March 18, 2017

A Few More images from Stitched Together at IQF Chicago

Stitched Together Exhibit premiers at IQF Chicago

Stitched Together ~ Touring Fiber Art Exhibit by Members of SAQA ILWI  
Studio Art Quilt Associates from Illinois and Wisconsin      Sharon L. Wright, Juror
Pat Kroth and Cynthia Wenslow, Co-Curators

International Quilt Festival
Rosemont, IL Donald Stevens Convention Center
April 6-8, 2017      http://www.quilts.com/quilt-festival-chicago.html
Joan Bratton  The Gift

Hilary Clark Screen Door
                 Shelley Brucar  Healing Waters                                                                                    
Wendy Butler Berns   Trish and Tweety

Jacque Davis Pull of the Moon

Monday, March 13, 2017

Stitched Together Exhibit premiers at IQF Chicago

Stitched Together ~ Touring Fiber Art Exhibit by Members of SAQA ILWI  
Studio Art Quilt Associates from Illinois and Wisconsin      Sharon L. Wright, Juror
Pat Kroth and Cynthia Wenslow, Co-Curators

International Quilt Festival
Rosemont, IL Donald Stevens Convention Center
April 6-8, 2017      http://www.quilts.com/quilt-festival-chicago.html

Frieda Anderson  Duluth Trees

Colleen Anspaugh  Yellow Pods
Darcy Berg  Billy  
     
         
Pat Bishop    Field #5




Sunday, November 13, 2016

November 16 SAQA ILWI Meeting at Starline Studios

Don't Miss this Fun Event! 
Please RSVP: bjscoartist@gmail.com
November 16, 2016, Wednesday, 10AM Meeting at Starline Studios, 400 W. Front St. Harvard, IL 60033,with Barbara Schneider and Trunk show with clothing designer Cynthia Ashby. Bring a dish to pass and art work to share.  Don't miss this chance to visit the great Starline studios, terrific work by Cynthia, and
Barbara 's studio sale afterward!  Not to mention networking with fellow Saqa regional members! 

Check out:www.cynthiaashby.com 
Cynthia Ashby, Inc. was officially founded in 1997 after Cynthia had success selling one-of-kind dresses in local boutiques while a student.  As the solo owner, Cynthia has grown her brand into a wholesale company selling to more than 60 stores in the US and Canada, as well as individual sales through Artful Home. She designs between five and seven collections a year, along with exclusive items for Artful Home.
 Quality is as important as innovation. Cynthia herself has a hand in every part of the business.  She creates all patterns, sews and tests first samples, and fuels her inspiration by continuously experimenting with small production items that embrace hand process, like dip-dying and piecing.
She designs using quality, natural fabrics,silk, linen, cotton, and occasional synthetics in varying weights, combinations, and textures to create collections as versatile as her customers' personalities. She designs for women who wish to look modern yet timeless, natural yet edgy, with clothing that is as functional as it is beautiful. When you wear Cynthia Ashby, you look and feel unique, a little mysterious, and always, deliciously comfortable.
HUGE STUDIO SALE
Wednesday, 11-16, 1- 6 pm
Saturday, 11-19, 9-4 pm
Asian textiles and objects (lots)  Thread boxes
Papermaking supplies  Prints  Small quilts
Vintage dishtowels Kimono and obi
Stencils  Thermofax photocopies  Heat press
Kuba cloth  Japanese bound books  Paper pads 
Wall hangings    Chinese Miao textiles
Antique Japanese Boys Day Banner
Fabric bundles            Scrap bags of threads and yarns
Barbara Schneider artwork (lots)  Specialty papers
Sewing and surface design supplies
Many other items 
Location:
Studio 205 H at the Starline Building
400 Front St. Harvard, IL
Contact:
Barbara Schneider, 815-403-6424