MODERN MYSTERY QUILT-ALONG 2018

First clue will be shared at the General Meeting Saturday, 4/21/18

SOUTH FLORIDA MODERN QUILT GUILD

The Modern Mystery Quilt-Along (QAL) Kick-Off is today, April 21st, 2018 and will continue for six months until October 2018.

General Information:

The QAL will consist of six rows which will be joined together to make a quilt. Each of the six rows will be approximately 14.5 inches tall by 42 inches wide.

Each "row" will pertain to part of the story.

Each "row" will have suggested patterns for the quilter to follow – but can be used in an improvisational manner.

Each "clue" will be read at the monthly meeting and will be available on the SFMQG blog within a day or two along with hints and links for that month's block.

Each quilter will use her own fabric palette. Modern quilt fabrics, solid and low volume prints are encouraged to make the blocks "modern". 

Follow the blog for monthly updates!!!

Traverse Bag Workshop with Kate Yates

Please join us on Saturday, June 2nd for the Traverse Bag workshop with Kate Yates. During this workshop, we’ll work together to follow the Traverse bag pattern by Anna Graham (www.noodle-head.com). Participants will receive a copy of the pattern before the class, so they can prepare their fabric and interfacing. In class, we’ll learn how to assemble the bag. This is a fun pattern to make and a great skill-builder because you learn how to insert zippers in two different ways, insert snaps, create straps and piping! If you do all your prep work before class, you may be able to finish the bag in class (or get far enough so you can finish the pattern on your own at home).

Event Details: 

• Saturday, June 2nd from 9:30 - 3:30
• Location: Patch Reef Park in Boca Raton
• Tickets: Members only, $25

Pattern Information from Noodle-head.com:

You’ll love taking this versatile and compact crossbody bag on all of your travels. The zippered top main compartment and handy back zippered pocket keep all your essentials secure while the front pocket(s) provides easy access to the items you use most. Easy to use and wear adjustable crossbody strap and two fun sizes to make!

Bag features:

• 2 sizes to sew! Regular and Mini
• Zippered top main compartment
• Back zipper pocket
• Front pocket (divided on Regular size) with easy access snap/flap closure
• adjustable crossbody strap
• interior slip pocket

Skill Level: Intermediate, or adventurous Advanced Beginner

Approx. Finished Dimensions: 12” W, 9” H, 2” deep – regular (10” W, 7 1/2” tall – mini)

Materials that you’ll bring to the workshop:

Requirements based on 44”-wide fabric. Mini size noted in { }.

• ¾ yard {½ yard} Exterior Fabric
• ¾ yard {½ yard} Lining Fabric
• ½ yard {½  yard} Accent Fabric
• 2 yards {1½ yards} Fusible Woven Interfacing (Pellon SF101 – 20″-wide) 

Recommended Fabrics: Cotton canvas, cotton/linen canvas, twill, home dec for exterior. Quilting cotton for accent and lining.

Additional supplies + tools: Polyester thread, water-soluble pen/tailor’s chalk, cutting mat, ruler, rotary cutter, glue pen (Sewline glue pen is my favorite), size 14 or 16 denim or Microtex needle, turning tool, ¼”-wide fusible web tape, piping foot

Price for the workshop will include the pattern and the hardware kit, which will include these materials:

• (2) ¾”-wide rectangle rings & (1) ¾”-wide strap slider
• 14” zipper {12” zipper} for top zipper closure*
• 8” zipper {6” zipper} for back zippered pocket*
• size 24 metal snap
• snap setting tool
• 1 yard of 1/8’’ diameter cotton cording for making piping

We’ll also bring tools for setting snaps (but you’re welcome to bring your own) and cording so that we can make piping for the bags (you’ll make the bias tape for the piping before class).

Tickets are available for members only for $25 through our store. This price includes the pattern and hardware kit – you supply the fabric and interfacing. When you sign up, you'll be asked to select your size (regular or mini) and hardware preferences. 

Michelle Wilkie Lecture and Workshops

Please join us the weekend of May 4th - 6th for a Lecture and 2 workshops with quilting instructor, Michelle Wilkie. 

About Michelle Wilkie

She lives in North Carolina with her husband and 10-year-old son.  She has loved being part of the quilting community and has a passion for Modern Quilting. She started quilting in 2012, and has gained a lot of experience and had many wonderful opportunities in that time. Her favorite part of quilting is designing and turning the design into reality.

She has taught classes of various topics for over 15 years to various audiences (kids, undergraduates to adults).  She now teaches a variety of quilting workshops, covering techniques of Quilt designing, Improvisational Piecing, Hand piecing and more. Michelle is a regular contributor to Love Patchwork & Quilting Magazine and the MQG.

She loves to share her experiences and what she learns via her blog (Factotum of Arts https://factotum-of-arts.com) and Instagram (@ml_wilkie https://instagram.com/ml_wilkie). Some of her other interests include Science Fiction/Fantasy movies and books, photography, traveling and baking/cooking. 

Events:

Friday, May 4th: Lecture and Trunk show

• 6:30 PM  8:30 PM
• Patch Reef Park (map)
• Trunk Show description: A Multimedia presentation of my journey as a quilt designer and quilter. I love the ability to combine my love of art and color with my science and math background. Quilting gives me that chance.

Saturday, May 5th: Improv Shapes and Lines Workshop

• 9:30 AM  4:00 PM
• Patch Reef Park (map)
• Description: Improvisational quilting can be very freeing as there are no rules. This class introduces you to using various shapes, such as circles, triangles, string pieces to make your own unique improvisational quilt composition. Other techniques will also be covered to help you build your composition.
• Sewing Involved

Sunday, May 6th: Modern Design - Spark to Design Workshop

• 9:30 AM  4:00 PM
• Once Upon A Quilt (map)
• Description: This class will illustrate and step you through how to create a Modern quilt design using inspiration from everyday things around you. Several exercises are designed to help you tune the skill of seeing, identifying design elements and building a composition. Once you have a design, skills to turn that design into reality will be shared.
• Design focused. There may be some time at end of class to use machines. 

We hope you'll join us for one (or all three!) of these events. Details can be found on our events page, and tickets can be purchased in the store.