Our members brought lots of fun finished projects to share with the group this month!
Angela Angela’s quilt hanging at library Apryl Christy Lacey Nancy Cathy
Modern quilts are functional, include bold colors, and are inspired by modern design. Minimalism, asymmetry, expansive negative space, and alternate grid work are often a part of modern quilt compositions, as are improvisational piecing and solid fabrics.
Our members brought lots of fun finished projects to share with the group this month!
It was so much fun seeing what types of pillow covers members made for their swap partners at our after the holidays party. Everyone went home with something unique and creative!
Check out what our members have been up to!
We had some stunning quilts shared with us on Saturday, March 24th!
When: Saturday, February 24, 1 pm – 4 pm
Where: Victory Branch Library, 10664 W Victory Rd, Boise, ID (Forrey Room in basement)
* Note different location!
This month we will be working on individual projects so bring your sewing machine and sewing/quilting projects to work on.
As always, please bring your completed modern projects to share with the group.
If you have them, it’s always a good idea to bring a power strip and/or small extension cord as well.
Not familiar with how our meetings work? We typically follow this format:
We celebrated the end of 2017 with an After-Holiday party where members showed off completed projects and exchanged zipper pouches.
Thanks to the Boise Modern Quilt Guild members who helped put together our donation for #quiltsforvegas!
A big shout out goes to Kathy Stockton, Nancy England, Betsy Johnson, Fay Hikida, Denise Arellano, Jeri Wood, Teri Brown and Carol Abbett for making this quilt happen. Special thanks to Fay for donating batting and quilting the quilt; Jeri for binding; and Teri for donating the backing fabric. All the colored fabric for the top was donated by Massdrop.
Congrats to our Monochromatic Challenge participants! They brought home 3rd place in the Small Group Challenge at the Boise Basin Quilt Show.
We had a great time at the Fabulous Fat Quarter Quilts Workshop and Trunk Show with Kenna Ogg! Everyone left with blocks started for their quilts and a better understanding of color and fabric choice.
We had a great time at the April Sew Day! Check out the photos below.