NC Carolina Quilt Symposium - Wilmington, NC (May 29 – June 1, 2014)

2014 NC Carolina Quilt Symposium - Stitchin’ in the Waves
May 29 – June 1, 2014
Location:  University of NC at Wilmington, NC

* Workshops/Classes, Quilt Show & Vendors *

Don't miss this one (in our own backyard).   Register Now before your desired class fills-up.   Or  register for a DAY OF FUN.  The DAY OF FUN includes a lecture (either morning or afternoon), lunch at the cafeteria, and full access to the Quilt Show and Merchants’ Mall on either Friday or Saturday for a $40 fee if pre-registered or $45 at the door.

For more information ==> http://www.quiltersbytheseaguild.org/2014_north_carolina_quilt_symposium_info

Sewing & Quilt Expo - Raleigh (June 26, 27 & 28, 2014)

Sewing & Quilt Expo in Raleigh, NC
June 26, 27 & 28, 2014
http://www.sewingexpo.com/RaleighNC.aspx

Raleigh Convention Center
500 South Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27601
www.raleighconvention.com

AQS QuiltWeek – Charlotte, North Carolina 2014 (July 30 – August 2, 2014)

Introducing AQS QuiltWeek – Charlotte, North Carolina

July 30 – August 2, 2014
Charlotte Convention Center
501 S College St
Charlotte, NC 28202

For more information check out their website ==> http://aqsshows.com/Charlotte/

Cape Fear Modern Quilting Guild - Notes from our March Meeting

Notes from our March 2014 meeting:

Bull Eye's Quilt reveal:  Kathy, Karen, Lynn, and Donna shared their finished projects (merging 5 wedges of the Bull Eye's quilts into a new design.)   See photos on our Facebook page here ==> https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.670490132992635.1073741848.200809193294067&type=1

General show and tell:

• Penny - shared her reversible aprons (Sweet Tea Girls pattern.
• She also shared info about the fun sewing retreat with American Sewing guild at Pine Knoll Shores (held at the Hampton Inn, used a meeting room with ironing  boards and a cutting station).
• Lynn - Quilt of Valor quilt
• Teddy - baby quilt
• Kathy - Claudia Creations pillow embroidery sleeve for a friend and Christmas Lights quilt

Show and tell from the fall charity sew project (small and large modern blocks:

• Penny put the small blocks into a quilt top and Lois put the large blocks into a quilt top.   Thank you Penny and Lois.   They look great!

Charity Sew-in:   Quilts of Valor 

Linda brought fabric and kits with blocks to make.  The group finished about 40 blocks for one quilt, borders were added to another quilt.

Thanks to all the members who helped sew, iron, and cut fabric. 

Reminders:   

* No April meeting
* Next meeting will be May 19 at 10 am.   
    - Bring one yard of batik fabric for the challenge fabric swap and your scissors

    - Bring a favorite book or pattern to share with the group

    - Show and Tell

Have a great day, Donna (secretary)