January is the month when we think about organization.  Lilo Bowman joins us from Texas to help us “learn to build a creative place that works for you, your space, your budget, and where you are right now.”

Lilo Bowman has worked as a floral designer, translator, tour guide, wedding planner, and is now editor-in-chief of TheQuiltShow.com. Her work has been varied, often challenging, but always creative. Since early childhood, she has been instilled with the desire for and love of doing something with your hands, learned by observing the varied and beautiful items crafted by both of her grandmothers. Raised in a German culture, Lilo was always keenly aware of and fascinated with objects (whether utilitarian or decorative) that were attractively displayed while still being orderly.

Food, travel (both as a military wife and tourist), and curiosity about other cultures have also played a large role in shaping Lilo’s sense of taste and design and her understanding of how others prioritize the items they choose to have in their homes. Being surrounded by strong, independent, and civic-minded female role models has instilled a sense of “you can do this” and “consider others” along the way.

When not working, Lilo travels, gardens, works on DIY projects with a ragtag bunch of rescue pets nearby, and spends time with her extended, loud, noisy, always food- and travel-talking family.

Crossover Mtg. & Speaker
Join us in February for the installation of our new board and the presentation of the president’s quilt to our outgoing 2023 president.

Mark Your Calendar for February 12th; Joanna Figueroa is coming to Flying Geese Quilters Guild! Joanna is a beloved fabric designer with MODA fabrics, a respected pattern designer, quilting and sewing instructor, and the creative force behind Figtree and Co. We have all recreated her quilt designs or used her fabric lines. Now it is time to meet her! Save the date, and do not miss this opportunity

Note: The April 8, 2024 meeting will be at the Learning Center, Building 1; within the Creekside education Center.
3387 Barranca, Irvine 92606 at 6:30 pm with Social Time beginning at 6 pm.

In April we welcome Kaari Meng Zabala of French General.  Kaari began her career in New York City designing jewelry, but in time her business evolved into a retail store in the Soho district selling a French-inspired lifestyle.  When she and her family moved to Los Angeles, they set up French General in an old Spanish style warehouse.

French General designs quilting fabric and patterns for Moda, which are sold in quilting shops around the world.  And to relax, French General invites women to the South of France each summer to learn to live like rural French women – visiting the flea markets, local villages, and artisans.  These summers in France serve as inspiration to continue to create the French General lifestyle.  Join us to hear Kaari tell the incredible story of French General.

https://www.frenchgeneral.com/

Instagram @frenchgeneral

Barbara Blanton is passionate about appliqué. Some may even refer to it as the "Dreaded 'A' Word,".  Barbara trunk show is titled "Better Done than Perfect," which is filled with humor and features numerous quilts demonstrating various mistakes and how to "hide" or rectify them.
In her quilting journey, Barbara has always had a passion for sewing. However, it was an antique quilt she received as a teenager that inspired her to delve into the world of quilting. She began quilting in 1973 and started her appliqué journey in 1990, making it her New Year's resolution to "love and conquer the dreaded 'A' word." Throughout her quilting career, she has served as the President of local guilds in Missouri, Texas, and California. In Riverside, CA, she organized and led a charity group for seven years, producing "Snuggle Quilts" for at-risk children and donating up to 200 quilts annually to the local Police Department. Barbara has also been sharing her knowledge through teaching and lecturing for over 15 years.

Join us in August to welcome Krista Moser. She is the creative force and inspiration behind “The Quilted Life.”  Krista is the designer of the 60 Degree Diamond Rulers for Creative Grids and has published dozens of patterns that utilize these rulers, with more patterns in development continuously. She has a deep appreciation for symmetry, clean lines, and bold colors, and she finds endless design possibilities in shapes that tessellate in all directions.
As a dedicated quilting and fiber arts enthusiast, Krista's journey in sewing began at the young age of 8. Her professional sewing and machine quilting career took off at the age of fourteen, and she has been imparting her knowledge through sewing and quilting lessons for over twenty years.

Sandra is a California based textile artist.  With a long love of textiles, she spent many years working in traditional hand appliqué.   Her recent work includes art quilts which are photo based. 
Sandra's lifelong interest in photography, combined with inspiration drawn from remarkable art quilts created from photographs, led her to explore the realm of raw-edge collage art quilts. This creative journey resulted in work known for its photorealistic quality, which has successfully introduced a new audience to the world of textile art. The lecture she offers describes the creative process and features illustrative examples and a trunk show

https://www.sandramollonquilts.com/

https://www.sandramollonquilts.com/blog

Instagram @mollonsandra

December 9, 2024 - Program

Holiday Program

Join us for our festive December gathering, a joyful holiday celebration filled with quilts, friends, cheer, and perhaps a few surprise activities!

Check back later for more details.

No Workshop in December.

As we kick off the new year, we are excited to present our much-anticipated Member Showcase. This special event will highlight the skills and creativity of our talented Flying Geese members as featured quilters. Join us for an inspiring evening as they showcase their quilts and share insights into their unique quilt journeys—covering everything from sewing and designing to collecting. Be ready to immerse yourself in a collection of truly wonderful quilts.