CFMQ Guild - May Meeting Minutes

May 18 Meeting notes:

1.  Reviewed treasurer's report

2.  Dianne turned in the Quilts of Valor quilts from last charity sew to the Quilts of Valor representative for our area.

3.  Dianne is making quilts to send to Nepal. If you would like to make a quilt (about lap quilt size or a little bigger), please have it ready by the August meeting so that she can send them to Nepal.  Thanks

4.  Lorelei will be doing a demo on making a project roll. If you would like to make one at the June meeting, check the blog for a list of supplies to bring.

5.  Laura explained the Self-round robin quilt challenge.  See blog for more details.  Bring your completed focus block to the July meeting.  As a challenge for the round robin, Dianne will bring fabric to be added to the round robin in July

6.  Hearts and Hands quilt show is in Sanford (10/16-17) - for details see http://www.heartsandhandsnc.org

7.  Swapaholic Modern Sewing Retreat is in Wilmington, Sept. 24 -27. Check out details on their blog: http://swapaholic.blogspot.com/p/about.html

8. Show and Tell - see our facebook page for photos  https://www.facebook.com/pages/CF-Modern-Quilting-Guild/200809193294067?ref=bookmarks

9. Kathy showed the group how to make a 3-D stones to add as an embellishment for quilts. She found an article in Quilting Arts magazine about making fabric stones.  She helped everyone in the group make their own interesting stones from fabric.  Thanks Kathy for your demo.

Upcoming meetings:

Project roll.

June - Lorelei will demo how to make a project roll.   Sew post for supply list:  http://cfmqg.blogspot.com/2015/05/june-meeting-project-roll.html

July - Bring your focus block for your self round robin project.
August -
September - Arlene will demo how to make fabric bowls for microwave use

Happy sewing and quilting,
                                      Donna

June Meeting - 'Project Roll'

Project Roll closed.

At our June meeting (Monday, June 15th),  Lorelei will be showing us how to make a project roll.


Here is the supply list for the project roll:

Project Roll opened.

• 1 Tube ( Cardboard or PVC ) your Choice of length- mailing tubes are good choices…cut to the width you want….(16”to20”)
• 2 Fabrics ( 26” X Length of tube) they can be matching, contrasting, etc…
• 1 1/2 -2 Yards of Ribbon
•  2 Fabric Circles 2 times the Diameter of the tube – same or coordinating with your larger pieces.

 We’ll  need several glue guns…I’ll bring mine

Prep work before our June meeting:  There is little sewing to this so rather than lug machines…maybe people can do the biggest sewing part at home…that is:

• Put the two 26” pieces right sides together and sew around 3 sides, leaving one short side open….turn inside out and press.    Some people prefer ‘rounded’ corners….you can do that too…I think it looks nicer…

That’s it.

Lorelei

Quilt show Invite - Sanford, NC (10/16-17)

We just received this invite:

The Hearts and Hands ECA Quilters’ Guild invites your members to enter quilts in our
Today’s Pleasures, Tomorrow’s Treasures Quilt Show on October 16 – 17, 2015 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center, 1801 Nash Street, Sanford, NC (approximately 40 miles southwest of Raleigh.

You can print copies of the entry form, rules, categories and find more details about the show and the Wicker Civic Center, with maps and hotel information, on our website at
http://www.heartsandhandsnc.org

Even if you don't wish to enter quilts this year, we would like to extend a special invitation for you to come and visit our show at the Civic Center.  Festivities will include over 100 quilts, vendor booths with machines, fabric, books, and sewing supplies, door prizes, raffle baskets, demonstrations, the guild's boutique of handmade items, and our 2013 raffle quilt, "A Southern Album Quilt".

A unique part of our show is the “Turning of the Quilts”. This is a presentation featuring
antique quilts with a narrative describing them and their history. The guild has a surprise in store for our guests.

Our members have made a quilted car cover that entirely covers an automobile.

You may spot it around the area prior to the show and it will have a place of honor at the show.

If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact us at  919-499-0766 or
919-498-2397.   Email: info@heartsandhandsnc.org

We're invited to a Modern Sewing Retreat (in Wilmington, NC) September 24-27th 2015

Swapaholics - A modern sewing retreat in Wilmington, NC for all the swap lovers out there!

What will we do?

Imagine a weekend filled with friends, time to sew, and the opportunity to learn new projects and techniques from some amazingly creative teachers.  Each class will be geared toward items that will make great swap gifts. We will also have a handful of swaps going on throughout the weekend, as well as a pre-retreat swap. Classes are not mandatory, though we're sure you won't want to miss out on any of them!  Expect a laid back schedule, with plenty of time to sew and relax with friends. And if you want to take a break from it all, downtown Wilmington is a destination not to be missed.


What will be included?

Included in your ticket cost will be access to the sewing room from Thursday night--Sunday morning as well as 6 classes! We have a variety of classes that will be taught by some of our favorite modern sewists. A detailed list of fabric requirements for each class will be available so that you can prepare your favorite prints for the projects. Additional class supplies such as batting and miscellaneous sewing notions will be provided for you. We are particularly excited about the amazing swag bag you will receive upon arrival! There will also be lots of giveaways and prizes throughout the retreat.

This doesn't even include the swag you get from swapping!


What is not included?

The cost of the retreat ticket does not include meals or sleeping arrangements. There is a wide variety of amazing restaurants and eateries within walking distance to the hotel (downtown Wilmington has so much to offer!). There will be discounted hotel rooms available at the Hilton, but if you're looking for  something a bit more cozy, there are several bed and breakfasts that are within walking distance to the hotel.


Where will the retreat be held?    Wilmington Riverside Hilton

When will it be?    September 24th-27th 2015

If interested, their website is:  http://swapaholic.blogspot.com/p/about.html

Reminder - Our next meeting is Monday May 18th

What up at our May meeting:

* Program Ideas and Challenge ideas (Laura will share her idea for a self-round robin challenge (she will talk about this challenge idea at our May or June meeting)

* Kathy will show us how to make Fabric Stones/Rocks.   See supply list here >
http://cfmqg.blogspot.com/2015/05/may-18th-meeting-embellishments-in.html

* Calendar Block Show and Tell - last month of our calendar block challenge
    May - photograph
    April - Azalea Festival
    March - National Quilting
    February - Heart
    January - A bird in Winter

* General Show and Tell

CFMQ Guild - April Meeting Minutes

Cape Fear Modern Quilting Guild
Meeting Notes from April 20, 2015

April Program was our Basting Bee: Dianne brought her wooden frame for pin-basting quilts.  Three or five quilts were basted.  It was a fun activity and we were able to pin baste the quilts quickly.   Thank you Dianne for sharing this quick and easy way to pin-baste your quilts.   See pics of our Basting Bee on our  Facebook page > https://www.facebook.com/pages/CF-Modern-Quilting-Guild/200809193294067?ref=bookmarks

General Show and Tell of members’ work.  See pics of S&T on our Facebook page > https://www.facebook.com/pages/CF-Modern-Quilting-Guild/200809193294067?ref=bookmarks

Upcoming meeting programs:

May - Kathy will do a demo on making fabric “stones” to add to quilts.  Watch for a list of supplies to bring so you can also make some fabric stones.

June - Lorelei will demo making a project roll using cardboard tubing and fabric

July - Karen will talk about her trip to AQS show in Paducah

Also Laura will share her idea for a self-round robin challenge (she will talk about this challenge idea at the May or June meeting)

Other ideas????    Be sure to share any other ideas you might have for upcoming programs or activities at our next meeting.

General Show and Tell of members’ work.  See pics of S&T on our Facebook page > https://www.facebook.com/pages/CF-Modern-Quilting-Guild/200809193294067?ref=bookmarks

April Program was our Basting Bee: Dianne brought her wooden frame for pin-basting quilts.  Three or five quilts were basted.  It was a fun activity and we were able to pin baste the quilts quickly.    See pics of our Basting Bee on our  Facebook page > https://www.facebook.com/pages/CF-Modern-Quilting-Guild/200809193294067?ref=bookmarks


What to bring to May 18th meeting:

• Supplies to make Fabric Stones/Rocks   See supply list here > http://cfmqg.blogspot.com/2015/05/may-18th-meeting-embellishments-in.html
• General Show and Tell
• Calendar Block Show and Tell - last month of our calendar block challenge

    May - photograph

    April - Azalea Festival

    March - National Quilting

    February - Heart

    January - A bird in Winter

• Program Ideas and challenge ideas

See you in May.
Donna, secretary

May 18th Meeting: Embellishments in Quilts: “Rocks”

(Adapted from Quilting Arts)

Supplies to bring to demonstration:

• Various sizes of Sewing Needles. Hand quilting needles do not work the best.
• Thread to match the material you bring.
• A thimble is helpful.
• Fabric hand scissors. Your large fabric cutting scissors may be more difficult to control as as this is hand-work.
• “Rock-colored” fabrics cut into 3-6 inch squares. There is no need to be an exact square cut as we will recut the squares/fabrics in the demonstration. Fabric Colors that look good are those with patterns that appear to be “rock-like” or just interesting patterns that have lots of movement in them: sand, blacks, corals, greens.
• I will be bringing extra embellishing “fabric” that will give your “rock” another look.
• Bring a rock if it will give you inspiration.
• Timtex – about a 10 inch square. I will bring some for those who don't have any.
• Soft batting or softer quilting batting scraps. I will bring some.

Kathy