“Connected by a Thread” Quilts and Quilters from the Four Corners January 9–31 Opening Reception: Friday, January 9 from 5-7 p.m. “Connected by a Thread” is an exhibition about quilts and quilters. Some of the vintage quilts on exhibit are over a hundred years old, on loan from local collectors, and come with remarkable stories about their makers. Many are anonymous, made of flour sacks and old shirting but made with love and an incredible design sense, having strong colors and dynamic patterns. The contemporary pieces chosen for the exhibit are from quilt and textile artists of the Four Corners area. They echo the sense of personal style and storytelling with fabric and color. This exhibit is a collaboration with Dolores Mountain Quilt Guild, Cortez Quilting Company and borrowing from the collections of Connie Nordstrom and Patty Joy. “Transitions: The American Quilt from 1776 to the Present” Presentation by Connie Nordstrom Saturday, January 24, 12 – 2pm Repeat Pattern Design – for quilters and surface designers with Leesa Zarinelli Gawlik $40 DAC members / $50 general January 16, 1-5 p.m. This class is for anyone interested in learning how to construct repeat patterns from a single design. Using simple techniques, participants will create a print block and then be guided through a series of exercises to create intricate, repeat patterns on paper. Finish with a collection of your own designs that can be applied to your particular medium.