October Meeting - Lots of Info!

We had a great October meeting with lots of exciting challenges and information for the upcoming months.  This post consolidates all of the information that was flying fast and furious during the meeting!

1. Facebook Page

:  we now have an official Facebook page!  You can find our page HERE, or just type in "South Florida Modern Quilt Guild" in the search bar at the top.  

--Click "Like" to add yourself to the page, and afterwards click "Get Notifications" to ensure that you receive any info.

--Please use the page and post stuff!  Share patterns, articles, ideas, photos, etc.  Keep it clean and keep it fun!

2.  Pennsylvania Dutch Friendship blocks

:  Beth donated beautiful antique quilt blocks for our use to "make modern."  For those who took the vintage blocks, here are the guidelines:

(a)  Please make a 15.5 inch unfinished block.

(b)  Don't be afraid to "slice and dice" the original block

(c)  Make the block in any colorway or pattern that you like!

(d)  Please bring them by the January meeting.

3.  Riley Blake challenge

:  The Modern Quilt Guild generously sent us beautiful Riley Blake fabrics!  Each member received 6 fat eighths of the "Basics" line.  For members who did not attend the October meeting, we have a little extra fabric.  Here are the guidelines:

(a)  Please anything "quilted."  Quilt, mug rug, runner, bag, etc.  Your choice!

(b)  Use some or all of the fabrics.

(c)  Only add additional solids or more Riley Blake fabric.

(d)  Please bring in your projects by the February meeting.  You can keep your finished projects (we just need to take photos)!

4.  Blocks of the Month

:  The upcoming Blocks of the Month are:

(a)  

November meeting

:  Kneesocks pattern by Oh, Fransson, in any colorway with white fabric.  You can find the pattern HERE

Please do not stress about making your seams or measurements perfect with this block.  Just have fun!  Also, the block measures 24", so you can just make 1/4 of a block for the Block of the Month (or make the 24" version for 4 chances to win!)

(b)  

December meeting

:  Free Piecing Block by Spoonflower.  This is a fun, easy block.  Please make it 12.5" unfinished, in white and colorful fabrics.  You can find the pattern HERE.

5.  Meeting topics:

(a)  November meeting:  hexagons and English paper piecing!  Bring in your hexagon projects if you know how to paper piece, or learn about English paper piecing from our talented members!

(b)  December meeting:  Holiday sit n' sew!  Bring some tasty snacks for the holidays and try English paper piecing!  It will be a casual, fun meeting to end the year.

6.  Free Motion Quilting:  Patti gave an amazing talk about free motion quilting!  For those who are interested in learning more about free motion quilting, check out Leah Day's site, which is chock full of amazing patterns and tips,HERE!

See you at our next meeting on Saturday, November 16th from 10am to 12pm at StitchCraft!

 

~ Nicole Kaplan

September Meeting Photos and Recap!

Happy Autumn!  Here are a bevy of beautiful photos taken at the September guild meeting.  Enjoy!

1.  Photos of complete and nearly-complete Round robin quilts.  They all look great and will support a wonderful cause!

2.  "Saving Sunbonnet Sue" quilt blocks:  so far, nine of the Sunbonnet Sue blocks have been completed, and they look amazing!  Each block started with a vintage Sunbonnet Sue block, and the challenge was to make Sue modern.  Can't wait to see the final results!

3.  Block of the Month - completed quilt:  The Fifty Shades of Grey "Block of The Month" has been turned into a beautiful quilt!  Thanks to all who participated, and please keep stitching those Blocks of the Month...you could be the next winner!

4.  Modern Patterns Discussion:  as part of our ongoing "what is modern quilting" discussion, we talked about modern quilt patterns and displayed some fabulous examples!  This also fed into our Show and Tell portion of the meeting.  Enjoy!

Our October meeting will be held on Saturday, October 19th, from 10am to 12pm at StitchCraft!

--Please bring in any "problem" quilt projects that you have...we're having a troubleshooting meeting!

--Our Block of the Month is a house block.  Make it in any size or style that you like.  One lucky member wins all of the blocks!

 

~ Nicole Kaplan

Recap of August Meeting!

Happy Fall!  Here are some photos from our August meeting:

1.  Round Robin Quilts:  we have three Round Robin quilts in progress, and they are all beautiful!  Once they become approximately 36 inches square, they will be turned into charity quilts for Project Linus. 

2.  Block of the Month:  for August's Block of the Month, everyone was asked to make one or more blocks using text fabrics.  Otherwise, the pattern and color choices were open to anything!  Our members came up with some incredible blocks in all different styles and colors.  One lucky member took home the bunch!

For September's block of the month, we are making simple "Roman Stripe" blocks in any color or pattern you choose.  You can see the info HERE. 

3.  We discussed the topic of "what is modern fabric" by showing lots of examples of interesting fabrics and debating what makes something modern vs. retro vs. traditional.  Great discussion! 

For September's meeting, we will discuss "what are modern patterns."  Bring in interesting quilt patterns (both traditional and modern) to show everyone!

We also had a beautiful show and tell of a member's collection of authentic feedsack fabrics.  They were all incredibly gorgeous!

4.  Virtual Quilting Bee:  Quilting Bee members were asked to make "library" blocks for this month.  They turned out great!

For September, the Quilting Bee members are making a Tallahassee Block.  You can find the pattern HERE.

5.   Show and Tell:  here are some great Show and Tell photos!

We look forward to seeing you at the next meeting this Saturday, September 21st, from 10am to 12pm at StitchCraft!

~ Nicole Kaplan