431 - CREATIVITY FOR KLUTZES
Libby Lehman
Thursday, July 9
9:00 – 10:30 am
$15

If you've ever stared at your design wall, clueless as to your next move, this lecture is for you. We'll explore the creative process, see wonderful quilts and what inspired them, and learn the Quilters' ABCs of Creativity. You'll go home energized and ready to make quilts!

531 - JOURNEY OF A QUILT ARTIST
Janet Fogg
Friday, July 10
9:00 – 10:30 am
$15

With colorful narrative and a vibrant trunk show, Janet will give you a glimpse into her past and describe milestones she has passed on her journey as an innovative quilt artist. Deeply rooted in traditional design, her body of quilt art displays the many ways a quilt can be both innovative and traditional at the same time. From her background in art direction, to the unique way she expresses herself with her innovative and conceptual quilt designs, Janet enjoys sharing with others her life’s work with quilts.

432 - LIBBY EXPLAINS IT ALL
Libby Lehman
Thursday, July 9
1:00 – 2:30 pm
$15

This class is a must for anyone who is beginning
to explore machine embroidery. Learn all about
the right needle for the right project; the good,
bad, and ugly about decorative threads; how to
pick the right stabilizer; and much more.

532 - WE’VE BEEN FRAMED…
INSPIRATION THROUGH COLLABORATION
Tonye Phillips & Kathy Deggendorfer
Friday, July 10
1:00 – 2:30 pm

Kathy Deggendorfer, the painter, and Tonye Phillips, the quilter, are a dynamic duo not to be missed! These two artists joined forces a few years ago and have never looked back. Learn how they have been able to combine their two careers and have more than enough fun creating their wonderfully whimsical art. Your muse might just be your best friend or next door neighbor--out walkin' the dogs, you can scheme up some creative ideas for fun projects. Kathy and Tonye will get you laughing and thinking!

333 - JOURNEY OF AN ART QUILTER

Lura Schwarz Smith
Wednesday, July 8 – 7:00 pm
SISTERS HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
$10

Introduction of 2008 workshop instructors

Join Lura for a slideshow featuring a lighthearted retrospective look at the development of her work, covering almost 30 years of textile work and play. She will show you some things that worked, and some that didn't, but were fun learning experiences. Some of the current techniques Lura uses and teaches are shown. A small trunk show will follow the talk.

Over the years, the women of Gee’s Bend have developed a bold and distinctive style of quilting based on traditional American (and African American) quilts, but with a geometric simplicity reminiscent of Amish quilts and modern art. They have passed their skills and aesthetic down through at least six generations to the present day. Join seven of the quilters of Gee's Bend as they show some of their quilts and speak about the tradition of quilting in Gee's Bend, Alabama. Called the poorest community in America in the 1940's, the caramel soil of the rural South inspired generations of women of The Bend to create an indigenous style of quilting–bold, geometric patterns out of old britches, cornmeal sacks, Sears corduroy swatches, and hand-me-down leisure suits–whatever happened to be around. The quilts provided comfort and warmth, but also became declarations of style and independence. Their quilts have appeared in The Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; The deYoung Museum, San Francisco; and the Tacoma Art Museum in Tacoma.

Participants Show & Tell - (before the lecture)
Quilter’s Affair participants are invited to share their Quilter’s Affair quilts & projects with the audience.

Sorry, this program is Sold Out.

The Ladies of Gee's Bend will be teaching several workshops during Quilt Show week, July 8-10, 2009.
Click here for more information.

MORE COLLABORATIVE QUILTING With Gwen Marston & Freddy Moran VILLAGE GREEN PARK @ Washington & Fir Streets Friday, July 11 approximately 6:30 pm (no charge) **

New quilts, new stories, and fresh ideas from two of America's premier quilt artists. Their new book, Freddy & Gwen Collaborate Again, will debut at the 34th Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show. Also, join us for a special showing of The Stitchin' Post Employee Challenge Quilts, "A Tribute to the Quilters of Gee's Bend." A designated area will be set aside for the picnic and tickets will be taken at the gate as you enter. You will be entertained by the Sisters High School Jazz Band. Sorry, the Picnic Dinner is Sold Out. (Note: No ticket is required to sit on the lawn outside of the picnic area.)

**Lecture visitors without Picnic tickets are welcome to sit on either side of the stage. Look for signage.

QUILTERS, The Musical

Tuesday, July 7 – 7:00 pm
or Friday, July 10 – 1:00 pm
SISTERS HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
Students – $10.00
Adults – $15.00

(Come early, before the production, and stroll through the High School Commons as we demonstrate new ideas & products. Doors open at 6:00 pm.)

The Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show, in partnership with Heritage Theater Company, presents QUILTERS, a Broadway musical that garnered six Tony nominations in 1985 and has remained a favorite in regional theatres ever since. As homesteader Sarah prepares a legacy quilt for her daughters, a patchwork of stories comes to life inspired by her quilting patterns. Seven actresses in multiple roles portray scenes ranging from humorous to dramatically intense as the spirit of pioneer women and the historical role of quilting are celebrated in drama, dance, and song. The quilt blocks created by Central Oregon quilters for each scene of the production will be sold and the money raised, along with proceeds from ticket sales, will be donated to Sisters Family Access Network.

Tickets can be purchased along with your Quilters Affair Registration or you can contact the Sisters Outdoor Quilt show for tickets: sistersoutdoorquiltshow.org

PINE NEEDLERS QUILT SHOW

Camp Sherman Community Hall
Camp Sherman, Oregon
Friday, July 10
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
$2.00 donation
(collected at the door)

The Pine Needlers are known for their beautiful quilts. This talented group of women meet weekly to quilt together on community projects and share ideas for their own quilts. A light lunch will be available for purchase. All proceeds go to the Pine Needlers College Scholarship Fund.

(You do not need to register for this event.)

QUILTER'S PICNIC
IN THE PARK

Village Green Park
@ Fir & Washington streets
Friday, July 11
5:30 pm
$16.95 per person

For this year’s picnic we will feature dinner from Tate & Tate Catering in Redmond:

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Breast
Tropical Confetti Coleslaw
with Mango & Pineapple
Watermelon Wedge
Sourdough Sweet Roll and Butter
Dessert Plate with Assorted Treats
(Beer and Wine will be available for purchase.)

A designated area will be set aside for the picnic and tickets will be taken at the gate as you enter. You will be entertained by the Sisters High School Jazz Band.
(See Gwen & Freddy's lecture description above .)

SISTERS GARDEN & HOME TOUR

sponsored by the Sisters Garden Club
Thursday, July 9
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
$15 per person

A self-guided tour through five gardens and/or homes in and around Sisters. Quilts will be displayed.
Starting this year, the Sisters Garden Club will be handling the ticket sales for the Tour. Tickets ordered through the mail will be sent out May 1st.
Tickets will also be sold at the Chamber of Commerce and The Gallimaufry in June and July. Box lunches will no longer be available.

Check their website for additional information: www.SistersGardenClub.com

The Sisters Garden Club is a non-profit organization, proceeds are used in the Sisters community for various public gardens and organizations.