Issue 48
March 6, 2020
10 Years this month!
That is 521 weeks that the Orlando Modern Quilt Guild has been offering inspiration and opportunity for Central Florida modern sewists to create and connect together .
We are made up of people of all skill levels, ages, and quilting backgrounds. Join us as we celebrate this milestone and look ahead to the next 10 years!
In what has become an annual tradition, March is the month for our guest lecturer, and at Wednesday's meeting , we welcome Linda Hungerford of Flourishing Palms, from Central Florida MQG, for a lecture and demo on "Domestic Machine Quilting Using Rulers." You will not want to miss this ! Please see the biography on Linda at the end of the newsletter , and familiarize yourself with this talented and energetic instructor.
This will be a wonderful way to culminate the #10yearsinthemaking celebration of Orlando MQG , and look forward to a special gift to tie it all together !
Bring your show and tell on Wednesday; we'll proceed if we have time after the program.
See you at the meeting.
Paula Kennedy
Secretary
Questions, comments, or suggestions regarding the newsletter are welcome, please email me . I would also love to hear of any quilty news or ideas for content you'd like to share. Constructive feedback is always welcome. |
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MEETING REMINDERS
- It is time to renew your Guild Membership. Click on the LINK to download the Renewal form. Our treasurer will collect dues at the meeting.
- If you've borrowed a Library Book, it is time to bring it back. We hope you have enjoyed it. Go to our blog and check the list of books available to borrow and/or look at Aradria's Library Spotlight in the Minutes Section. If you can't find what you want, make a recommendation to our Wish List.
- Next General meeting is on March 4 at The Sewing Studio at 10am (No drink, No food in the room).
- February SewDays are:
- April 1 General Meeting: The Board will present the roll-out for the 2020-2021 year of programming.
- Block of the Month (current and past) instructions, meeting minutes, Calendar dates, and more can be found on the guild blog.
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| Below: Kelly Eskin's "Get Your Sewjo Back" Challenge Project as shown on Instagram. To see her project and information, visit Kelly on her Instagram page. See below about the challenge ! |
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PROGRAMMING
Debra Jalbert
Get your Sewjo Back Challenge is still happening !
If you lost your Sewjo over the holidays, we want you to rediscover your creativity. Pick up that book/pattern you were once excited to make. Your project does not have to be completed by the end of this challenge, but actual sewing has to have taken place. Bring your progress to the April meeting.
10 Years in the Making BOM
Thanks to everyone who participated in our BOM lottery celebrating our guild's 10th year! Debra J. organized this year's block each month with the idea of making a sampler quilt at the end of the year. See the blog link here http://theorlandomodernquiltguild.blogspot.com/p/bomstutorials.html
Each block had an element of gray or white and you could make blocks for the lottery and one for yourself. Bring your blocks or quilt to share in April .
Please contact Ede or Debra for any programming ideas, or send an email to orlandomodernquiltguild@gmail.com. |
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| Orlando Modern Quilt Guild Call for Blocks "Road to Tennessee " |
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Sue Kenard
ON-GOING PROJECTS
Call for Blocks
(contacts: Julie Parrott, Connie Tresize, Laurie Watson)
This year we will be continuing the Road to Tennessee blocks (BLOG LINK). Finished blocks or quilt tops can be brought to monthly guild meetings. Julie, Connie, and Laurie will be set up in the back of the room. You can also help by picking up one of the quilt bundles (includes top, backing, batting and binding) to complete the quilting and binding. The more finished quilts we have on hand the more quickly we can respond to each new call.
Seniors First Placemats
(contact:Sue Kenard)
In case you haven’t already found out, making placemats is a quick and easy way to clear out your stash of orphan blocks and fabric. Seniors First includes our placemats as part of birthday gifts delivered to their Meals on Wheels and other program clients.
Large Drawstring Bags
(contact: Jan Bilbro)
Another great stash buster for a good cause are the drawstring bags (takes about 1 yard of fabric) that are given to kids aging out of foster care who would otherwise use a large plastic garbage bag to carry their clothes and belongings. Jan mentioned that smaller bags were also needed so check with her at the next meeting.
QuiltCon and Festival of Trees quilts
Committees will be set up to design and coordinate these annual projects.
NEW 2020 PROJECT
There will be more information at the April meeting. |
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