Sewing Night Tonight! 7pm until we all get tired and go home. At the Quilt Barn. Come and bring friends!
(Sorry for not posting this reminder earlier but my laptop has been having problems this week.)
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Alright ladies! I'm here with a little meeting recap and a few announcements. If you weren't there, our meeting this month was an absolute hoot. Lots of girl talk (which I will not post here), lots of great show and tells, and Tara demonstrated paper-pieced hexagons. Unfortunately, I forgot my camera so all I have are two not great camera phone pictures.
I hereby promise to bring my camera to meetings from now on so we can share more of our wonderful creations here on the blog.
If you missed Tara's demonstration or would just like to know more about English Paper Piecing, here are some great online tutorials.
Quiltville
Sew Mama Sew
The Sometimes Crafter
Crafty Stylish
How to Sew a Patchwork Ball
Of course, there are a ton more tutorials out there and a ton of shapes other than hexagons.Do your own web and Flickr searches. It will keep you busy for days. I'm working on a paper-pieced quilt using diamonds right now. I'll bring it again sometime to show and tell.
Alright- listen up. Time for announcements.
1. We decided to change the date of our Christmas party/potluck/sewing night. It will be December 10th starting at 7 pm in the Hen House- the retreat center behind the Quilt Barn. Don't worry, we'll have someone out in front of the store pointing out the way. The Guild will be providing a main course. Bring either a side or a dessert (or both!) to share with everyone. We'll eat, have a small gift exchange, tell racy stories and sew late into the night. This is our only meeting for the month of December. Everybody come! It is going to be a fantastic evening.
2. I've started a Flickr group for our Guild. Join it! Right here. Seriously, click the link right now and go join the group. While you're there, add any pictures of anything you've made for a guild swap. Heck, add any quilty pictures you want.
3. If you have a crafty blog, let me know (trinasdoings@gmail.com) and I'll add it to the list on this page.
4. We have a Facebook group, as well. If you are on Facebook, you have to add me (Trina Rowlands) as a friend and then I can add you to the group. I want to try and get the group more active- get some quilty discussions going to tide us over until the next guild meeting.
I think that's all for now. Thanks for reading to the end. Thanks for participating in the group. Quilt guild nights are the best nights of the month. I love talking to you ladies and seeing the things you create.
Trina
(the new quilt guild internet diva)
I hereby promise to bring my camera to meetings from now on so we can share more of our wonderful creations here on the blog.
If you missed Tara's demonstration or would just like to know more about English Paper Piecing, here are some great online tutorials.
Quiltville
Sew Mama Sew
The Sometimes Crafter
Crafty Stylish
How to Sew a Patchwork Ball
Of course, there are a ton more tutorials out there and a ton of shapes other than hexagons.Do your own web and Flickr searches. It will keep you busy for days. I'm working on a paper-pieced quilt using diamonds right now. I'll bring it again sometime to show and tell.
Alright- listen up. Time for announcements.
1. We decided to change the date of our Christmas party/potluck/sewing night. It will be December 10th starting at 7 pm in the Hen House- the retreat center behind the Quilt Barn. Don't worry, we'll have someone out in front of the store pointing out the way. The Guild will be providing a main course. Bring either a side or a dessert (or both!) to share with everyone. We'll eat, have a small gift exchange, tell racy stories and sew late into the night. This is our only meeting for the month of December. Everybody come! It is going to be a fantastic evening.
2. I've started a Flickr group for our Guild. Join it! Right here. Seriously, click the link right now and go join the group. While you're there, add any pictures of anything you've made for a guild swap. Heck, add any quilty pictures you want.
3. If you have a crafty blog, let me know (trinasdoings@gmail.com) and I'll add it to the list on this page.
4. We have a Facebook group, as well. If you are on Facebook, you have to add me (Trina Rowlands) as a friend and then I can add you to the group. I want to try and get the group more active- get some quilty discussions going to tide us over until the next guild meeting.
I think that's all for now. Thanks for reading to the end. Thanks for participating in the group. Quilt guild nights are the best nights of the month. I love talking to you ladies and seeing the things you create.
Trina
(the new quilt guild internet diva)
Friday, October 21, 2011
Charity Quilting Weekend
hello!
As some of you know we were going to be having a charity quilting blitz this weekend.
We are going to have to postpone it and replan for another time, maybe next weekend.
We are still having out late night sew this Saturday 7-12 PM.
I have also posted on facebook. If you know of any members who arent on facebook or read the blog please pass this message along.
See you Saturday!
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Cathedral Window
This Thursday, August 11, is our next Guild meeting. I know the summer has been (and still is) a busy time for all of us so we really appreciate the efforts of everyone. Some guilds dont have summer meetings and I am glad we are still meeting up.
I am demo'ing cathedral windows this month. I know, not such a modern block. However, this block is all over the blogaspere. Everyone is trying their hand at this block. It involves alot of folding and you can use your scraps for the windows.
I am going to use Hyena in Petticoats' tutorial. She does a great job showing how to make this block. The great thing about this block is that it is a quilt as you go. No backing required. Hyena in Petticoats even shows you how to add a bit of batting to the windows to make it a bit warmer. A great way to use up batting scraps.
Here is the link. I will come back later and add a picture of the block I will be demo'ing. Hope you can make the meeting. See you there. Tara
I am demo'ing cathedral windows this month. I know, not such a modern block. However, this block is all over the blogaspere. Everyone is trying their hand at this block. It involves alot of folding and you can use your scraps for the windows.
I am going to use Hyena in Petticoats' tutorial. She does a great job showing how to make this block. The great thing about this block is that it is a quilt as you go. No backing required. Hyena in Petticoats even shows you how to add a bit of batting to the windows to make it a bit warmer. A great way to use up batting scraps.
Here is the link. I will come back later and add a picture of the block I will be demo'ing. Hope you can make the meeting. See you there. Tara
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Hey everyone!
Don't forget that our fun picnic is tomorrow (August 4th) at 6 pm at thompson park over on addison! Hope to see you there!
Monday, July 18, 2011
July 14, 2011 Meeting
Welcome- Have any new members introduce themselves (sign-in sheet and email sheet updated)
Member Book- we will be handing them out in August/September
Facebook- check us out and join our group on face book (Magic Valley Modern Quilt Guild) we are really going to being utilizing this forum as well as bumping up our presence on the blog.
Birthdays- Happy Birthday to Trina!!!
Summer Scramble- what a great way to get rid of unwanted things and find fun new things!
Picnic- we are planning a potluck picnic at the Thompson park on Aug. 4th at 6:00. the guild will be providing chicken. So sides, drinks, and desserts would be needed.
Bunting Swap- lets swap! Trina and Tara, both of your buntings turned out amazing!
Charity Quilt project- We have already had a few quilt tops turned back in! Way to go members let's try and reach our goal of 50!
Visit Our Blog: (http://magicvalleymodernquiltguild.blogspot.com/) Check the blog for the latest happenings, calendar of events and a newly updated look.
Intermission- snacks & socialize
Block of the Month- Our Mystery Block of the Month is turning out great, Don't forget to make your next two blocks: a House and a Square
Don't forget sewing night is July 23rd at 7pm
Show & Tell-
Details for August 11th meeting
-Demo- Hoops
-Bring things for Show & Tell
-A new swap will be announced
-Sewing Night is August 20th, 2011 7-Midnight
Member Book- we will be handing them out in August/September
Facebook- check us out and join our group on face book (Magic Valley Modern Quilt Guild) we are really going to being utilizing this forum as well as bumping up our presence on the blog.
Birthdays- Happy Birthday to Trina!!!
Summer Scramble- what a great way to get rid of unwanted things and find fun new things!
Picnic- we are planning a potluck picnic at the Thompson park on Aug. 4th at 6:00. the guild will be providing chicken. So sides, drinks, and desserts would be needed.
Bunting Swap- lets swap! Trina and Tara, both of your buntings turned out amazing!
Charity Quilt project- We have already had a few quilt tops turned back in! Way to go members let's try and reach our goal of 50!
Visit Our Blog: (http://magicvalleymodernquiltguild.blogspot.com/) Check the blog for the latest happenings, calendar of events and a newly updated look.
Intermission- snacks & socialize
Block of the Month- Our Mystery Block of the Month is turning out great, Don't forget to make your next two blocks: a House and a Square
Don't forget sewing night is July 23rd at 7pm
Show & Tell-
Details for August 11th meeting
-Demo- Hoops
-Bring things for Show & Tell
-A new swap will be announced
-Sewing Night is August 20th, 2011 7-Midnight
Friday, July 15, 2011
What is a Quiltalong?
Maybe you have heard KZ and I talking about online quilt-alongs. Sometimes it is hard to describe things that are going on out there on the internet so I thought I would show some that I know about.
The fun thing about quilt-alongs in that you get very detailed photo instructions and a group of other quilters going through it too, offering help and support. Often there will be a Flickr group for the participants to show their blocks and finished quilts. You get to see how the same quilt looks in different fabrics. On Flickr, too, there is a discussion forum so you can talk with the other quilters.
Even if a quilt-along is over the information is still there and you can still participate.
Single Girl Quilt Along (based on a pattern) from I'm a Ginger Monkey
Supernova (free pattern given) from Freshly Pieced
Farmers Wife Sampler (based on a book) from Fresh Cuts
Blogger's Block-a-palooza (free patterns) from Quilt Dad and other bloggers
Paintbox Quilt (free pattern) from Oh, Fransson
Quilt as You Go (free tutorial) from Sew Take a Hike
There are so many quilt-alongs. Try typing it in Google or Flickr and see if there is anything that inspires you.
Tara
The fun thing about quilt-alongs in that you get very detailed photo instructions and a group of other quilters going through it too, offering help and support. Often there will be a Flickr group for the participants to show their blocks and finished quilts. You get to see how the same quilt looks in different fabrics. On Flickr, too, there is a discussion forum so you can talk with the other quilters.
Even if a quilt-along is over the information is still there and you can still participate.
Single Girl Quilt Along (based on a pattern) from I'm a Ginger Monkey
Supernova (free pattern given) from Freshly Pieced
Farmers Wife Sampler (based on a book) from Fresh Cuts
Blogger's Block-a-palooza (free patterns) from Quilt Dad and other bloggers
Paintbox Quilt (free pattern) from Oh, Fransson
Quilt as You Go (free tutorial) from Sew Take a Hike
There are so many quilt-alongs. Try typing it in Google or Flickr and see if there is anything that inspires you.
Tara
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