Modern Quilt Entries - Houston Show

A new member of our guild just sent some exciting modern quilting news! 

The International Quilt Guild hosts the quilt show in Houston each year (possibly the largest quilt show in the country?).  For the 2012 show, they are having a "Modern Quilt Guild Showcase," which will highlight a selection of modern quilts!

Sample - "Orange Crush" by Jacquie Gehring

Sample - Picture Day by Elizabeth Hartman

If you are interested in entering one of your quilts for consideration, please click HERE for instructions.  Quilt entries must be received by March, 2012.  It sounds like an incredible opportunity to be included in a prestigious quilt show!

As an aside, this might also be a great opportunity for our guild to enter a group quilt for consideration.  It would be great to discuss it at our inaugural meeting THIS Saturday morning at Stitchcraft!  See you soon.  :)

 

~ Nicole Kaplan

Palm Beach Quilt Show!

Save the Date:  the Palm Beach Quilt Show is coming to town on November 10 - 12, 2011!  You can find their official website HERE.

Here are photos from quilt shows that Mancuso Show Management presented in other cities.  Looks fabulous!

Here is the official information about the show from their website: 

"Mancuso Show Management is excited to announce the return of the World Quilt Show - FLORIDA! This show will be host the 2011 World Quilt Competition Tour, one of the most internationally diverse exhibitions in the world of quilting and the textile arts. Join us for a magnificent quilt and textile art experience. This spectacular site is the perfect location at the perfect time of year for this new and exciting venue.  The show will boast a Merchants Mall with exhibitors offering everything needed to start those creative projects swimming in the heads of every quilt and textile artist. Also, for inspiration or simply eye candy, attendees won’t want to miss the stunning collection of quilt, wearable, fiber and textile art.  Workshops and lectures will also be offered up to round out this spectacular event."

Happy quilting!

~ Nicole Kaplan

November Meeting - Things to Bring

Our inaugural meeting in November is coming up in less than a month!  Each meeting, it would be great to have the attendees make and bring something to the meeting.  Accordingly, here are November's "things to bring":

1.  Make a nametag for yourself!

You can make the nametag as simple or complicated as you like.  Try some embroidery, piecing, or just use a marker on some colorful fabric.  This is a perfect opportunity to try creating a nametag using Tonya's new book, Word Play Quilts.

HERE HERE and HERE are other great photos of some nametag ideas.

2.  Bring a fat quarter (or two) of fun fabric!

Modern and/or whimsical fabrics are preferred.  We will be doing a Yankee Swap so get ready to share and swipe your favorites.  If you bring two fat quarters, you will have two chances to participate.  Check out this Youtube video of a Yankee Swap marriage proposal.  Too cute!

Of course, please bring the standard items for each meeting as well.  You can find the general list HERE. See you soon!

 

~ Nicole Kaplan

Kaffe Fassett in Florida - October 23rd and 24th

I just wanted to alert you all about a great event that is occurring next weekend.  Kaffe Fassett, who designs unbelievably beautiful fabrics, yarns and quilts, is holding two workshops in Florida! 

The workshops will be held on Sunday, October 23rd and Monday, October 24th at Sunshine Sewing and Quilting.  You can register (a few seats left) or put your name on the waitlists: 

http://www.sunshinesewing.biz/cgi-bin/Store/store.cgi?&lastmenu=&product=KaffeFassett2011

Want to see quilts inspired by Kaffe Fassett and his beautiful fabrics/patterns?  Click on these galleries:

http://www.flickr.com/groups/949098@N24/

http://www.flickr.com/groups/kaffefassettinspiredcreations/

Enjoy, and happy quilting!

PS:  Have news about an interesting quilt-related event?  Feel free to email us at southfloridamod (@) gmail.com, and we'll post it on the blog!

 

~ Nicole Kaplan