Coming to Sisto's May 13, 10 - 3
PM..........Sign Up Soon, Spaces are LIMITED!!!!!!!!!
About LIbby Lehman
ARTIST'S STATEMENT
Making quilts is an utter joy for me. Though parts of the
process can be tedious, the product is always worth the
effort. I cannot imagine not making quilts. They are an
integral part of my life. The making of quilts is woven
through my days in much the same way as reading, sleeping or
visiting with friends. Having a home studio allows me to
work for five minutes or hours on end. I like the freedom to
come and go, to work in spurts or for longer periods as I
choose. What a luxury!
"I work on one quilt at a time, from start to finish
(“finish” means the slides are taken and in the notebook).
This discipline helps me to focus in on each quilt as a
distinct entity. It also cuts down on the clutter, both
literally and figuratively. Part of my creative process
involves an ongoing dialogue with my quilts; too many voices
trying to talk at once would be distracting. It usually
takes from a few days to a month to complete a quilt.
Being a studio art quilt-maker has given me experiences and
opportunities I would never have had otherwise. I am very
grateful for the chance to share my quilts with others in
the hope that they will touch a chord somewhere in kindred
souls".
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
LIBBY LEHMAN began making quilts 34 years ago when her
mother, Catherine Anthony, signed them up for a basic class.
Over the years she has evolved from a traditional handworker
to one of the leaders in innovative machine stitching. Her
studio art quilts have won many awards and appear in
private, corporate, and museum collections, including VISA
International, Fairfield Processing Corporation and Cogen
Technologies.
She is the author of Threadplay with Libby Lehman (That
Patchwork Place, 1997) and her quilts have appeared in many
books and international publications.
Her quilt Joy Ride was chosen as one of the Best 100
American Quilts of the 20th Century. In addition to making
quilts, most of her time is spent teaching, judging &
lecturing in the US as well as internationally (Japan,
Australia, the UK, Germany, Spain, New Zealand, and
Switzerland).
Libby lives in Houston, Texas, her native city, with her
husband, Lester. They have a 34-year-old son, Les, Jr., who
is an acclaimed fly fisherman. Libby and Les have a great
time exchanging threads and gadgets.
Libby LehmanCHANGE - Sisto's has
changed the format. There will now be only one session.
The session will run from May 13, 10 - 3 PM, Cost is $60 and
will be hands on. Space is very limited so sign up soon.
Libby Lehman is one of the world's foremost innovators for
machine stitching. Her studio art quilts have won many
awards and are displayed in private, corporate, and museum
collections. Her quilt, Joy Ride, was chose as on of the
"Best 100 American Quilts of the 20th Century". In addition
to making quilts, most of her time is spent teaching,
judging and lecturing in the U.S. as well as
internationally.
Carol Blevins Returns for two classes. Carol has
been teaching quilting for over twenty years. She teaches in
several quilt shops and for quilt and sewing guilds.
Versatile in all aspects of quilting, her emphasis is on
color, machine quilting and lined applique. If it can be
done with a sewing machine, she has done it!
For those of you who tried to get into Carol’s machine
quilting class or who did and want to take her Quilt as You
Go here is your chance.
Quilt as You Go 6/21 (10 - 4:30 pm)
Machine Quilting 8/23 (10 - 4:30 pm)
Staring in April come in and finish all
those unfinished projects. Bring your machine or use one of
ours (please let us know in advance) and sit and sew
undisturbed - Wednesday's 10 - 4.
Stitches for Hope
- March 31 - April 13
Sisto's will be participating in the Stitches for Hope.
Here's how it works. Donate a useable machine to Sisto's and
you will receive a rebate form worth $100 with the purchase
of a new Bernina of $1000 or more. We in turn will donate
the machine to a girls rehab center locally. What a great
way to spread your love sewing and help someone in need.
Now if you don't want a new machine, but have an old one in
good working order, we suggest The Sewing Machine Project -TSMP
(www.thesewingmachineproject.org).
This worthy organization was founded and continues to be
headed by Margaret Jankowski, who works for Hans Sewing
Center (a Bernina Dealer). Margaret was intensely moved by
the blight of people hit by the 2005 tsunami and first
concentrated her efforts there. After Katrina hit in late
2005, she turned her efforts to New Orleans & Louisiana. Her
efforts have helped literally hundreds of people and she
continues her efforts to this day. TSMP also gratefully
accepts cash donations, It is a 501C non-profit.
Bernina Scratch Off coming soon!
Get your 25% discount coupon here!!!
Reminder to Thanges Buck-a-Block participants!
Don't forget to come in each month and pick up your
Buck-A-Block. If you fall behind, don't worry - we still
have past month's kits for $3 each. Just ask for them at the
cash register. Because this is our first experience with
Buck-A-Blocks, we will not have finishing kits available
until September when we are sure how much fabric we have
left. Thank you for your patience on the finishing kits.
Site and Sew Sessions Start at Sisto's
In response to requests from our customers, especially
students in our classes, Sisto's is sponsoring "Sit and
Sew" sessions every Wednesday from 10 - 4 pm starting in
April. Participation is absolutely FREE, so come in anytime
between 10 - 4 pm on Wednesday's with your sewing machine
and a project your want to work on, and use our classroom
without the interruption of kids, laundry, phones,
pets...etc. Maybe you completed a class project but you need
a little review on how to quilt it - we will try to help
you. Finish some of the UFO's sitting in your sewing
room. Bring friends and catch up on the news while you
sew. You don't need to sign up or register....just
show up and SEW!!
Is your current sewing machine on its last legs?
But just can’t afford a new one? Do you need to give your
special someone a Christmas list?
Well here is your
chance, while supplies last!...Beginning
Nov 1st, Sisto’s has special pricing on used and
discontinued:
Sewing Machines, Sewing and Embroidery
Machines and Sergers. |
