More Things to Do

This looks interesting and nearby – (2014 - hosted by Quilters by the Sea Quilt Guild (Wilmington) & NC Quilt Symposium Board – really near!)

http://www.tarheelquilters.org/Pages/2013NCQuiltSymposium.aspx (for registration packet)

(Tarheel Quilters Guild and NC Quilt Symposium Board present the 2013 NC Quilt Symposiumat Methodist University, 5400 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC –  May 23 - 26, 2013 – 3-1/2 days of workshops and lectures by well-known quilt instructors.  

Stay on campus or attend as day student – Classrooms/dorms are handicapped-accessible and air-conditioned. Full time boarders have food included in their tuition.

BTW Registration started Jan 22^nd – no idea how quickly they fill up!

Sherry

Updates From Sherry Ward

Here’s a link to information about the Horry County Museum 19th Annual Quilt Gala, February 22-23, 2013 at Ocean Lakes Campground, Myrtle Beach, 10am – 4pm.

http://www.horrycountymuseum.org/quilt_gala.asp

I’m checking with Ocean Lakes about a Fall quilting retreat – cost, amenities, etc. AND with Hobbs Realty (Holden Beach). I am planning to have information for the Feb meeting - all depends on the responses I get back.

Also, here’s a link to Spoonflower Greenhouse – “an education and crafting space” - shows past and upcoming classes. (http://www.meetup.com/Spoonflower-Greenhouse-Events/)

They offer tours Mon-Fri, 10-4, and can set up a class. Let me know if there a specific class to request or maybe design fabric for printing?

Improvisational Piecing

I saw this on the web and thought I'd share.  It's a good example of Improvisational Piecing.   I love the finished pillow.

http://pokeysponderings.com/tag/improvisational-piecing/

Happy Stitch'n.
Mary

WOW !!!!!

What a talented group of quilters we had at the Guild meeting on Monday the 21st.  The show and tell sessions(s) were awesome.  I learned so much about using colors and how everyone interprets an ideal quilt/quilted piece.  I continue to be amazed - nice job ladies.

We also grew by SIX new members !  WELCOME to Marybeth Mazur, Sharon Quinlin, Carol Bennett, Lorelei Hauptman, Margie Grant and Pamela Broe.

As a followup to the meeting:

• The Fat Quarter Swap for February will focus on BATIKS.  Remember .... a fat quarter is 18 x 22 inches.  It will be soooo difficult for me to part with any of my batiks .....  BUT I will get some in return - so all will be right with the world.

• The SELF Row Robin begins.  It is called SELF because there is no exchange. The first row - due for the February meeting - is called Outside the Box from Modern Quilt Workshop by Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr.  We will be working through the book month by month.  I encourage everyone to purchase the book - Sara can order it for you - as it is a wonderful reference for the modern quilt blocks.  The directions are available on the web at http://books.google.com/books?id=xTLKr6nMTfMC&pg=PA18&lpg=PA18&dq=outside+the+box+quilt+pattern&source=bl&ots=qM7HkxgxCq&sig=Hnc2_6d5SLBSoHhrFzZrx2TRBMI&hl=en&sa=X&ei=Hsb-UIL9Lo6W8gTnRg&ved=0CEIQ6AEwBQ#v=onepage&q=outside%20the%20box%20quilt%20pattern&f=false.  PLEASE NOTE: No further directions will be posted on the blog nor will you receive paper directions at a meeting - this is copyrighted material - the authors work hard to make a living publishing their material.  Bill Kerr - whom I had the opportunity to meet this summer at the Minnesota Quilt Show - was very personable and helpful in answering my questions regarding modern quilting.

• What's Old is New Again Monthly Block Challenge.  We all know that February is heart month.  Your job - "should you decide to accept" (I just finished watching Mission Impossible III) is to create a modernized heart block.  Any color. Any size.  Any design.  Do not "self-destruct."  Remember your curve techniques from this month.  There will be a viewers choice award for the best rendition - the winner gets a fat quarter.  Be thinking about what pattern to modernize for the month of march - HINT: St Patrick's Day is in March .....

• For the more experienced quilters in our midst, teams will be forming for a Bull's Eye Creation and Swap based upon Dianna Swim Wessel's Inspiration Odyssey.  Please contact me for  directions as it is quite extensive.

• Check out Upcoming Quilt Shows.  Several of our members are also members from other guilds.  The Brunswick Quilters Guild has a nice web page dedicated to upcoming quilt shows.  Check it out:  http://brunswickquilters.com/upcoming_quilt_shows.html.  South Carolina also has a nice web page dedicated to SC quilt shows:  http://quilterstravelcompanion.com/quilt-shows/south-carolina-quilt-shows.php#February.  And Remember your local Guild - Quilters by the Sea:  http://quiltersbytheseaguild.org/home

• After the meeting in February anyone who wants to get to know one another a little better is welcome to go out for lunch.  Dutch treat.  Everyone drives themselves.  Be thinking about where we can gather to sit and talk.  

Happy Quilting Everyone.  See you in February ..........  

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A New Year, a New Look

I've re-vamped our blog site and hope you like the new look.

Next CFMQ Guild Meeting - January 21st

Our next CFMQ  Guild Meeting is at 10am on Monday January 21st @ Sew Happins.

What's Up?

Our Member Spotlight this month will be Kathy Lyman.   

If you'd like to do a Member Spotlight at a future meeting, email me right back.  Sign up early as the spots are going fast.

Show & Tell of Challenge Blocks

* The Curves block (if you made one)

* The Improvisational Pieced block using 2 colors (whatever colors you want) and a neutral and using the technique we learned in Sept.  Nows the time to use this technique and make it beautiful.   When selecting your colors, remember that Modern Quilts take advantage of high contract.      

Note:  Instructions for these blocks can be found on our blog.   http://cfmqg.blogspot.com/

A discussion and directions for our 2 Self Round-Robins.     One will be targeted for beginners/intermediate quilters and the other will be for the Advanced quilters and there will be teams.

NEW - Traditional to Modern (a block challenge for those interested in participating).   This will be a great one for seeing how to take a traditional block design and add a modern twist to it.

NEW - Fat Quarter Exchange  (note: a Fat Quarter is 18" x 22").    No quilting/sewing required.  If you'd like to participate, bring one novelty Fat Quarter and then you'll get to exchange it for one that someone else brings.    Each month we will have a different theme for the exchange (e.g. Red, Stripes, Batik, Asian, etc.).   If you'd like to bring 2 Fat Quaters, you will get to exchange it for 2 new ones.

Show & Tell.   Don't forget to bring you show and tell projects. 

Hope to see you next Monday. 

National Modern Quilt Guild Board Additions

The Modern Quilt movement has been growing.  The Modern Quilt board of Directors has added new board members.  Check out the newest members on the board:  http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=ad720d3000b9f0d672a97470f&id=621310dab8&e=530588a046

Happy New Year

Happy New Year Everyone !

Where has the time gone ?  And it is still not slowing down.  I hope everyone had a healthy and safe start to the New Year. 

I am excited to begin our New Year.  Your board has lots of things planned for the upcoming months:  

• Fat quarter swaps  - the swap each month will focus on a specific fabric or theme.   You will be able to swap as many fat quarters as you choose each month. Themes for swapping include:  ugly fabric, batiks, stripes, solids, polka-dots, yellows, greens, novelty fabrics, reds, blues, ....  If you have an idea for a certain fat quarter swap - post it here or come to the meeting and let us know what you'd like to swap.
• Self Row-Round Robin with a focus on modern blocks.  This round robin will be focused for the beginning modern quilter.  The blocks chosen will be based on patterns by Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr.  
• Bull's Eye Creation and Swap based on Dianna Swim Wessel's work - a quilter from my neck on the woods in Wisconsin.  This round robin takes a team approach.  Each team member must be an experienced quilter.  Each team will need four quilters - so start getting your team together.
• What's Old is New Again Block Challenge.  Each month a traditional pattern will be chosen-decided by the membership.  The challenge will be to take the traditional block and make it "modern".  The new and improved variations will then be "voted" upon at each meeting for a Viewers Choice Award.  And of course the winner will receive a "prize".  
• Pin Cushion Swap - start those juices flowing for a small project that shows off your creativity side.  Details will be following in the coming months.
• A Field Trip - Start looking at your calendars now.  The field trip will NOT take place on a usual Quilt Guild meeting day.
• Get to Know Your Wilmington Quilting Friends - We will be going out to lunch after the guild meetings several times this year.  This activity is only to get to know one another.  Part of the fun of a guild is getting to know new people in and around the area.  We all grow from one another's experiences in our lives.  We have members who do not belong to the local area quilting guild, as well as those who only drive during the daytime, as well as those from outside the Wilmington area.  We'll decide ahead of time when and where we'd like to go out to lunch. And of course everyone is responsible for their own meals and wheels.
• Part of getting to know our members is the newest guild program spot entitled "Member Spotlight".  It is a way for the guild members to get to know everyone a little more in depth.  And the story will be about their personal quilts and journeys along the way.  Sign up for a spot - it is easy to make new friends and acquaintences.
• Start thinking about a Quilt Retreat and how you would like to proceed.  Think about the focus and where you'd like to start.  

Whew !  That is about all for now.  I look forward to seeing each of you in January.

Kathy Lyman