August 2021 Newsletter

 

Issue 64   Well, you know what they say about best laid plans......I looked up the original Robert Burns quote about best laid plans:  “the best-laid schemes o'mice an' men Gang aft agley.” I'd say gang aft agley is the perfect description of our mental states after the last year.   We WILL be back together in the same room soon--but as you read in last week's email, it won't be in August.  We will be back on Zoom on Wednesday, Aug 11, at 10 am as usual.  Hang on to those gallon-sized baggies full of scraps--we'll have Scrapapalooza at a later date.   And as you may have seen on our social media accounts, Jacquie Gering has decided, sadly, that she doesn't feel comfortable traveling to FL due to the Covid resurgence, which is understandable.  We haven't decided our best course of action moving forward with her yet.  We're discussing a virtual class, or rescheduling her in person at a later date.  We appreciate your patience as we figure this out. Keep an eye out for emails/social media posts with updates.   In better news, the Maitland Library is still willing to resume in-person Sew Days.  The first one will be this Monday, Aug 9.  We are still coordinating future dates and will let you know them asap.   I look forward to seeing all your (tiny, in a Zoom box) faces on Wednesday!  In the meantime, stay safe and well,  and find comfort in making something beautiful! Ede    General Meeting    v                                         Marge Cree, Chairman  Change in Plans The Jacquie Gering workshop coming up in September has had a change in plans.  Jacquie will not be able to attend in person, so alternative options are being explored. If you have paid for a class, or even were still considering signing up for a class, please hold tight , more information regarding the changes will be available soon. Options may include a rescheduling of the date of the classes, or possible online class availability. Thank you for your patience!   Marge   "Solar Flare" Quilt-A-Long   Great progress is being made on our Solar Flare quilts!  August finds us finishing the cutting of all 400+ pieces, and some people have started sewing strips together.  Pictures in various stages are below, and please check out all the different color palettes. Next meeting is Wednesday, August 18, at 7pm on Zoom – see you there! Upcoming meetings: August 18 at 7:00 pm September 9 at 2:00 pm For more information, about the quilt a long and the Solar Flare quilt ,   check out the blog post HERE   Where can you find the recordings of meetings and slide shows if you can't attend the general meeting?  - Check out the blog and YouTube !      AUGUST 2021 CALENDAR  The printable calendar was sent to members earlier this month with the Zoom code and passwords .                                         August Calendar Includes     In person Sew Days for August, and daily virtual Sew Days The November Retreat is getting closer !        If you haven’t already signed up for the November Retreat, please do so! It promises to be a fun and relaxing event with fun activities, but of course lots of personal time for your own sewing. It is always a highlight of the Orlando MQG year.      Wyndham Ocean Resort, Daytona Beach FL   Thurs. Nov. 4, 2021 to Monday Nov 8, 2021      If you need a room-mate,  please email Ashley Gottshalk (her email is in the OMQG roster)    You can find complete information and details to sign up for the retreat in the May or June newsletter    There is still an Exchange Day in August                                Upcoming Sewing Studio Exchange Day -   August 16, 2021      Please let me know if you need me to collect or distribute something for you. I am in the Sewing Studio parking lot from 10:00 am -11:00 am each exchange day.  Sue    REMINDERS If you want to return or check out a library book,  please let us know and we'll meet you at the Sewing Studio in Maitland for the Third Monday Exchange this month . Go to our blog and see the amazing list of books available to borrow. If you can't find what you want, make a recommendation to our Wish List  HERE   The September meeting will be September 1, 2021,10:00 am . Please stay tuned for location . It is planned to be in person at the Sewing Studio, but remember a virtual on Zoom might be an option !  In -Person Sew Day is Monday, September 13 at the Maitland Library. Maitland Library Sew Days are the first Monday after the regular monthly meeting (this month it is moved due to Labor Day ) Virtual Sew Days are Every day on Zoom! - see the calendar for details. 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

This crazy quilt from the late 1880's is being offered for donation to anyone who might be interested.  It has some damage from shredding.  Please let the guild know if you are interested in it, and we will pass on the donor's contact info.   One of our members has made the news ! REMEMBRANCE OF LIFE   African American lives were taken unjustly by lynching under Jim Crow Laws and later by mass incarceration in the United States. Bryan Stevenson, Executive Director of the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI), located in Montgomery, Alabama, started a collection of dirt where African Americans were lynched and mass incarcerated. The dirt was placed in jars and labeled with the person’s name and location. The different colors of jars are due to the dirt’s original diverse locations. This quilt is a small representation of the EJI project.   Designed and Quilted: Pamela Hayes Edwards Member of the Hannibal Square Quilters, Winter Park, Florida July 2021 Pamela's quilt is being displayed at the African American Museum of the Arts in Deland.   See this article for more information.   Quilty Happenings, and other things !   QuiltCon -Are you planning to attend Quilt Con next February in Phoenix? You can still see sign up for classes;  here's the link : https://www.quiltcon.com/register/ Florida Quilt Network - https://www.floridaquiltnetwork.com/calendar.htm Modern Monthly-  https://www.modernmonthly.com  the MQG quarterly magazine, is always full of inspiration and interesting articles.   Thank you for being a part of The Orlando Modern Quilt Guild. We appreciate you taking the time to read our newsletter and hope you find it as interesting as we do! President:  Ede Nault Vice President:  Debra Jalbert Secretary:  Paula Kennedy, Assistant Dawn Vanderwolf   Treasurer:  Kathy Aber  Community Outreach: Sue Kenard  Education Coordinator: Marge Cree Member-at-Large:  Love Sullivan Founding Officers and Board Members: René Martinez and  Michele Lancaster Questions, comments, or suggestions regarding the newsletter are welcome! If you have any quilty news or content you'd like to share, please email Paula Kennedy, Secretary.  Constructive feedback is always welcome!