Issue 55
 I hope you're enjoying a tiny bit of fall crispness in the air (finally!) I always feel energized at this time of the year so my sewing machine has been getting a workout.
 You should have received information about our upcoming Sewcation Staycation virtual retreat. I am looking forward to this so much! The retreat committee has been working diligently to get great swag, and coming up with a fun and full schedule. I hope you will all join in the fun! Deadline to sign up is midnight Oct 9. (And thank you to our committee members for volunteering to help out--it is greatly appreciated.)
 This month's meeting features the start of our next section of programming, which is all things CIRCLES. And we have a packed schedule of Sew Days that we're rolling out too.
 And, the amazing Amy Friend will be joining us on Oct 17 to talk about her fussy cutting techniques. She has the most beautiful new book out now--Petal and Stem--and we have a copy now in the guild library for you to check out.
Even as 2020 grinds on, we have plenty of opportunities to share some sewing time together--I hope to see all of you soon on my computer screen!
Ede
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 Online meeting this month -
please read below on how to
connect We will be conducting a virtual meeting at our regularly scheduled time: Wednesday, October 7, 2020
10:00 am
Via the Zoom Meeting application,
available online HERE Members will be sent the meeting code on Monday before the meeting to log in.
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 October 14, 7:00 pm Have your finished and WIP projects ready and be prepared to "show and tell" us what you have done !The zoom code will be sent out the day before to join in the fun
The slide show from the September meeting is on the Orlando MQG You Tube Channel here
If you would like to show off your project at this month's meeting , send us a picture via email here ,by 5:00 pm on Monday before the meeting . Or, use the hashtag,
#orlandomqgshowandtell
so it can be can found on social media .
Can't wait to see what you've done! |
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 Yes , the Orlando MQG is on television...
YouTube Television that is!
Click here to access the channel to see the virtual meetings, Show & Tell slideshows , and specific education content from the meetings. Subscribe to the channel and always be updated on new additions !
You can always find the YouTube Channel with a general search on
Google, too . Just search "Orlando Modern Quilt Guild You Tube Channel" |
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Virtual Sew Days
Mark your calendars ! Please see below the new schedule for Virtual Sew Days. PLEASE NOTE THESE CHANGES : An email will be sent to members the
first day of each month;
the email will contain the Zoom Room Meeting code , as well as the password which Zoom requires now .
It will have the dates , meeting code and password for the whole month. We will not be sending out a password 24 hours prior to each sew day. Hosted by Karol Evans :
Wednesdays : Oct 14, Nov 11, Dec 30 - 11:00-1:00
Hosted by Debbie Zopp :
Mondays : Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 7 - 10:00-12:00
Hosted by Mary Smart :
Tuesdays : Oct 27, Nov 17, Dec 29 - 9:30-11:30
Saturdays : Oct 10, Nov 28, Dec 12 - 1:00-3:00
Hosted by Leslie Gale :
Thursdays : Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 17 - 10:00-12:00 |
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Sewcation Staycation
November 6-7 We can't go sew at the beach this year, but that doesn't mean we can't have a (virtual) retreat! We're hoping you'll join us for a
SEWCATION STAYCATION!!
WHAT: Two days of sewing, learning, chatting, snacking, games, swag, a virtual scavenger hunt, prizes and FUN!
WHEN: November 6 and 7. Sewing room will be open from 6 am to midnight each day, with a formal welcome each morning at 9:00 am
WHERE: Via ZOOM!
COST: $20.20
which you can pay via this link to our guild
Paypal account. You can also mail a check to Kathy Aber, Treasurer
(her address is in the directory )
This fee will bring you a great swag bag that includes a
see-through project bag with fabric , tools, snacks and some
extra special surprises!
We'll also have some great PRIZES throughout the event!
Deadline to sign up is midnight, October 9!
We'll have more information at our October meeting; in the meantime, please email Marge, Ede, or the guild if you have questions.
Get those projects lined up, pick out some comfy sewing outfits (pajamas are totally fine), and escape from the craziness of 2020, as we enjoy each other's company, have some laughs, and sew some beautiful things!
Join us!
Marge and Ede |
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 REMINDERS If you have an item for Show and Tell, we want to see it! If you use social media , please tag it #orlandomqgshowandtell, or send your photos to Paula Kennedy , Secretary here . The deadline is Monday beofre the meeting at 5:00 pm so the slideshow can be produced in time. - If you've borrowed a Library Book, please hold it until we meet in person at the Sewing Studio , OR feel free to pick it up at our librarian's driveway ! Go to our blog and see the list of books available to borrow or look at Aradria's"What's On the Bookshelf" below. If you can't find what you want, make a recommendation to our Wish List HERE
- Next month's general meeting is November 4; it will be a virtual meeting on Zoom at 10:00 am . An email will be sent to members before the meeting that contains the the meeting code and information. Meeting for December will be announced.
- October in- person sew days are canceled , but virtual sew days are happening. Please see information in the newsletter article.
- A link HERE is for the Blocks of the Month (all current and past blocks with instructions) calendar dates, minutes and more can be found on the Guild blog HERE
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Sue Kenard, Chairman
Baby Quilt Update
Total collected to date 44. Thank you Love Sullivan for helping to collect quilts from your area. I am having so much fun seeing all of the beautiful colors and designs from our members. Keep up the good work. We will be delivering the first batch of quilts in November, with the final delivery in March.
Many of you have mentioned that you have completed baby quilts. If you would like to hand them in please contact either myself or Sharleen Jespersen. We would be happy to arrange the drop off/pick up with you. Please attach an OMQG label to the quilts if you can. Most of the guild board members have labels, contact any of us or Michele Lancaster if you need labels.
Call for Blocks/Charity Quilts Update
Julie Parrott reports that the Quilts for Compassion group has postponed all activities for now. Please let Julie know if you know of any agency/group in need of quilts and willing to accept them. At this time we are asking that members hold on to any Charity quilts that you may have, we’ll let you know when there is a call or need. |
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