Giving Back: Updates on the Sisters of the Hex project and the Get ‘er Done table.
Modern Moment: Each month we revisit the characteristics of what makes a quilt modern, and this time we’re talking improvisational piecing. Do you have examples to share? Or, a favorite book, tutorial or class you can tell us about?
Labels Discussion: Do you label your projects? If so, how? Bring your examples and best tips to share.
Show and Tell: Bring it and show it. You have projects, we need to see them.
We had another great meeting this month, starting with a few announcements:
May 7 Club Mod: Join us for Friday night sewing at Club Mod, May 7, 7-9 p.m. on Zoom. Then, pencil in the second Friday night of the month for upcoming Club Mod sewing parties. Sew on your projects, chair dance at your machine, and maybe win a prize!
May 22 In-person Meeting: We’re planning on meeting outdoors and in person beginning in May. Plan on wearing a mask and social distancing, and watch for more info on locations, including availability of tables, electricity or covered pavilions. (We have more fun events planned for this year that are still in the early stages.)
Be sure to join our guild so you can participate in our upcoming activities and be the first to know about them!)
Giving Back
Get ‘Er Done Projects: This is the place to facilitate quilts going from start to finish, and then find them a new home in the community. Thanks to Millissa Masters for taking on our first project — a batch of bee blocks she’s artfully assembled into a completed 64″ x 64″ quilt top. Cathy Rogers is donating batting, and if you’re interested in quilting or binding, let us know!
Sisters of the Hex: We are so thrilled with everyone’s response to help sew hexies! They’ll become part of a memorial quilt for past member Denise Arellano. If you need more hexi-making supplies, send us a note at [email protected]. Bring any completed hexi flowers to our May 22 meeting (did we mention it’s in person?).
Show and Tell
We had some great shares this month! Here’s a sampling of the patterns and resources mentioned.
And so many working on hexi flowers! Discussion about single or double strand of thread when making the hexis seemed to come back around to this: it’s just fine to use one strand.
Guest Artist Rebecca Klundt
Our meeting featured artist Rebecca Klundt, whose work is so inspired and so quilt-like in its construction we couldn’t help but be wowed. If you missed it, check out her work on Instagram @rebeccaklundt or at rebeccaklundt.com .
Modern Moment: High Contrast & Graphic Areas of Solid Color
Have you ever wondered if your quilt was “modern” or “modern enough”? Well, you’re not alone. To help demystify the topic, we’re taking a few moments at the start of each meeting to talk about characteristics that help define a modern quilt. This week we looked at quilts that feature high contrast & graphic areas of solid color, like these:
You can browse through plenty more examples of modern quilts in the MQG photo gallery.
Spring has arrived and we’re giddy about the sun, and what’s ahead for the BMQG. Our March meeting was full of information and updates. Here’s a recap of what happened:
Announcements
April 9 Club Mod: Join us for the launch party of Friday night sewing at Club Mod, April 9, 7-9 p.m. on Zoom. Then, pencil in the second Friday night of the month for upcoming Club Mod sewing parties. Sew on your projects, chair dance at your machine, and maybe win a prize!
April 24 Meeting & Guest Artist: Next month we’ll hear from artist Rebecca Klundt, who creates quilt-like work with reclaimed wood. We’ll meet again on Zoom; plan for an abbreviated show and tell so that we have plenty of time for Q&A with Rebecca.
May 22 In-person Meeting: We’re planning on meeting outdoors and in person beginning in May. Plan on wearing a mask and social distancing, and watch for more info on locations, including availability of tables, electricity or covered pavilions.
We have a couple more fun events planned for this year that are still in the early stages. Be sure to join our guild so you can participate in our upcoming activities and be the first to know about them!
Modern Moment: Use of Bold Colors and Prints
Have you ever wondered if your quilt was “modern” or “modern enough”? Well, you’re not alone. To help demystify the topic, we’re taking a few moments at each meeting to talk about characteristics that help define modern quilting. This week we looked at quilts that use bold colors and prints. Watch for more on this topic soon!
Giving Back
Get ‘Er Done: We’re keen to share our quilting with others in need, while helping members finish projects. At future meetings, we’ll take time for Get ‘Er Done Projects — a virtual or actual table to facilitate quilts going from start to finish. So, if you’re only interested in making quilt tops, this is the place to let others know, and they can take it to the next step or to the finish. From there, we’ll provide a list of organizations on our website that can use the quilts.
Sisters of the Hex: You’re invited to help sew hexies that will become a memorial project for past member Denise Arellano. Find out more here.
Show and Tell
We had some great shares this month for our Show and Tell portion of the meeting. Here are some of the patterns and resources mentioned that you might find helpful.
Lots of discussion Karen’s use of Tula Pink’s banana fabric!
Using the Quick Curve Ruler to make curved blocks like Millissa used in her table runners.
Lindsie used this method for using liquid Rit dye to improve some backing fabric.
Faye used the no-waste flying geese method on our beloved Birch fabric (let us know if you want more of it! We’ve still got plenty to share)
Darla shared her temperature quilt progress. There’s still time to start one if you want to enter it into the 2022 QuiltCon Special Exhibit of Temperature Quilts.
Debra shared her fabric plan for her version of the Mod Mountains pattern by Suzy Williams of Suzy Quilts.