{"id":4252,"date":"2018-04-09T09:02:26","date_gmt":"2018-04-09T15:02:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/50.87.217.193\/blog\/?p=4252"},"modified":"2018-04-09T09:02:26","modified_gmt":"2018-04-09T15:02:26","slug":"saqa-tribal-gathering","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.equilter.com\/blog\/saqa-tribal-gathering\/","title":{"rendered":"SAQA Tribal Gathering"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-4252 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.equilter.com\/blog\/saqa-tribal-gathering\/ruairepd_md\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.equilter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/RUAIREPD_MD-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.equilter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/RUAIREPD_MD-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.equilter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/RUAIREPD_MD.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.equilter.com\/blog\/saqa-tribal-gathering\/kfkcluaq_md\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.equilter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/KFKCLUAQ_MD-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.equilter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/KFKCLUAQ_MD-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.equilter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/KFKCLUAQ_MD.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.equilter.com\/blog\/saqa-tribal-gathering\/rumer4mr_md\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.equilter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/RUMER4MR_MD-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.equilter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/RUMER4MR_MD-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.equilter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/RUMER4MR_MD.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>I have just returned from the SAQA (Studio Art Quilt Associates) conference in San Antonio Texas, and it was a great opportunity to chat with many of the quilt world&#8217;s most talented people in a small venue. It is great to go to Houston and other big shows to meet up with quilters and business associates, but there&#8217;s nothing like a relaxed smaller event to have more meaningful and intimate discussions with those from my quilting tribe.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking of which, after the initial seduction of online classes, it seems that many are realizing the value of attending a quilting tribal gathering in person. For those who coordinate regional meetings and events, online meetings are a fantastic planning tool, but for sharing the techniques, creative passion, and camaraderie of our chosen art&#8230;there is nothing like gathering together in person. The tactile aspect of our art and craft includes not only touching and working with our fabrics&#8230;but also lots of hugs (and laughter) when we come together.<\/p>\n<p>Last night I heard another life story about survival and the healing power of art, and it made me think about how many people I know who were drawn into quilting because it felt like they had found their tribe, when they discovered our little quilting world. I do think it is important that we always stay supportive and respectful of others&#8217; work, in this time of stressful polarization. Quilting should always be a safe haven where we can come together to just be ourselves, and find creative acceptance. As people misbehave on social media, it is important to draw a line if we see some of that bullying behavior bleeding into the quilting world. It happens. But we can stand up for safe nurturing spaces&#8230;online and in person&#8230;and remind others that we are here to share in our creative passions.<\/p>\n<p>International quilt celebrity &amp; new SAQA President Lisa Walton will be here in ONE WEEK. We still have some space in the class so <a href=\"https:\/\/www.equilter.com\/product\/243486\/fantastic-fusion-quilt-workshop-by-lisa-walton?fn=nl_20180407194513\">SIGN UP NOW!<\/a> Sophie and I will be there all weekend also. Can&#8217;t wait!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/equilterentry.com\/\">The Registration Page<\/a> for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.equilter.com\/news\/contest?fn=nl_20180407194513\">Love Your Mother<\/a> Contest and Exhibit is LIVE, but you have until the May 15 deadline to make a quilt and try for the top prize of a newly introduced model BERNINA 570 QE machine. The juried exhibit will premier in Houston!<\/p>\n<p>sharing your Passion for Fabric&#8230;<br \/>\nLuana and Paul<\/p>\n<strong>Share Post:<\/strong><br><a class=\"synved-social-button synved-social-button-share synved-social-size-32 synved-social-resolution-single synved-social-provider-facebook nolightbox\" data-provider=\"facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Share on Facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.equilter.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F4252&#038;t=SAQA%20Tribal%20Gathering&#038;s=100&#038;p&#091;url&#093;=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.equilter.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F4252&#038;p&#091;images&#093;&#091;0&#093;=&#038;p&#091;title&#093;=SAQA%20Tribal%20Gathering\" style=\"font-size: 0px;width:32px;height:32px;margin:0;margin-bottom:5px;margin-right:5px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Facebook\" title=\"Share on Facebook\" class=\"synved-share-image synved-social-image synved-social-image-share\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" style=\"display: inline;width:32px;height:32px;margin: 0;padding: 0;border: none;box-shadow: none\" src=\"https:\/\/www.equilter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/social-media-feather\/synved-social\/image\/social\/regular\/64x64\/facebook.png\" \/><\/a><a class=\"synved-social-button synved-social-button-share synved-social-size-32 synved-social-resolution-single synved-social-provider-twitter nolightbox\" data-provider=\"twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Share on Twitter\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.equilter.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F4252&#038;text=Hey%20check%20this%20out\" style=\"font-size: 0px;width:32px;height:32px;margin:0;margin-bottom:5px;margin-right:5px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"twitter\" title=\"Share on Twitter\" class=\"synved-share-image synved-social-image synved-social-image-share\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" style=\"display: inline;width:32px;height:32px;margin: 0;padding: 0;border: none;box-shadow: none\" src=\"https:\/\/www.equilter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/social-media-feather\/synved-social\/image\/social\/regular\/64x64\/twitter.png\" \/><\/a><a class=\"synved-social-button synved-social-button-share synved-social-size-32 synved-social-resolution-single synved-social-provider-pinterest nolightbox\" data-provider=\"pinterest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Pin it with Pinterest\" href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.equilter.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F4252&#038;media=&#038;description=SAQA%20Tribal%20Gathering\" style=\"font-size: 0px;width:32px;height:32px;margin:0;margin-bottom:5px;margin-right:5px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"pinterest\" title=\"Pin it with Pinterest\" class=\"synved-share-image synved-social-image synved-social-image-share\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" style=\"display: inline;width:32px;height:32px;margin: 0;padding: 0;border: none;box-shadow: none\" src=\"https:\/\/www.equilter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/social-media-feather\/synved-social\/image\/social\/regular\/64x64\/pinterest.png\" \/><\/a><a class=\"synved-social-button synved-social-button-share synved-social-size-32 synved-social-resolution-single synved-social-provider-linkedin nolightbox\" data-provider=\"linkedin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Share on Linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.equilter.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F4252&#038;title=SAQA%20Tribal%20Gathering\" style=\"font-size: 0px;width:32px;height:32px;margin:0;margin-bottom:5px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"linkedin\" title=\"Share on Linkedin\" class=\"synved-share-image synved-social-image synved-social-image-share\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" style=\"display: inline;width:32px;height:32px;margin: 0;padding: 0;border: none;box-shadow: none\" src=\"https:\/\/www.equilter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/social-media-feather\/synved-social\/image\/social\/regular\/64x64\/linkedin.png\" \/><\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I have just returned from the SAQA (Studio Art Quilt Associates) conference in San Antonio Texas, and it was a great opportunity to chat with many of the quilt world&#8217;s most talented people in a small venue. 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