Feb 12, 2013
Hi, Everyone!
Just a quick note to remind everyone that the next meeting is a week from today on February 19, 2013. You may not want to miss this one as we have a very special guest speaker- Melissa Stramel of Lilac Lane Patterns. Please join us at Anna's Sewing Center in North Olmsted, OH at 7pm for this extra special meeting. Hope to see you all there!
Thanks,
Judi- Guild Secretary
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
January 15, 2013 Meeting Summary
Hi, everyone!
We really hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday season. It was really nice to see everyone at the meeting this past Tuesday on January 15, 2013!
We kicked the meeting off with some really exciting news! At our next meeting on February 19, 2013 we will be hosting Melissa Stramel, pattern designer, quilter and owner of Lilac Lane Patterns as guest speaker! Her patterns for doll and girl's clothing, quilting and cross stitch and more are available on her website at www.melissastramel.com. She has been featured in McCall's Quick Quilts ("Melissa's Maze" in October/November 2011 edition), DIY Magazine (June Edition) and American Quilter (May 2010 edition). Online, she has been featured on Moda Bakeshop, Ucreate, and Quilt Story, to name a few!
We also learned that a few of our members have decided to branch out and start an Art Quilt Guild. We really want to encourage everyone to lend support and help to Charlotte as she works toward setting up Cleveland's very first Art Quilt Guild. We will be posting more information as it becomes available.
Also mentioned is the Original Sewing and Quilt Expo will be March 21, 22, and 23, 2013. We hope to see you there!
Another announcement was made for Lake Farm Park's Quilts 2013 Quilt Show. For more information, please visit the Lake Farm Park website at http://lakemetroparks.com/programs/quilts2013.shtml#home.
Show and Tell was next and we all got to see Ellen's Log Cabin Variation and Rail Fence quilts, Joyce's Tree Skirt and Angel Wallhanging, Paula showed us her nurse's mug rugs and Celtic handbag, Cathi brought her Mystery Solid Quilt and Modern Baby Quilt, Jean's slouch bag, Shirley's Chocolate Covered Cherry and Jungle Fever quilts, Marilyn's Curved Log Cabin, Bev's Fleece Quilts for the NICU, and lastly, Rosanne showed us "Val's Quilt" (which is available in kits at the store!).
We discussed future challenges and starting a Modern Block of the Month where we all will make the same block for each month, then sew them all into our own quilts. You make it your own! We will most likely be starting at the March meeting (March 19, 2013) and participation is always optional. We also talked about a Fabric Swap Challenge maybe for this summer. More information will be coming on the Block of the Month Challenge.
We hope to see everyone at the next meeting (especially since we will have a special guest!), which will be February 19th, 2013 at 7pm; located as always at Anna's Sewing Center in North Olmsted, OH 44070.
Thanks!
Judi
Guild Sectretary
We really hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday season. It was really nice to see everyone at the meeting this past Tuesday on January 15, 2013!
We kicked the meeting off with some really exciting news! At our next meeting on February 19, 2013 we will be hosting Melissa Stramel, pattern designer, quilter and owner of Lilac Lane Patterns as guest speaker! Her patterns for doll and girl's clothing, quilting and cross stitch and more are available on her website at www.melissastramel.com. She has been featured in McCall's Quick Quilts ("Melissa's Maze" in October/November 2011 edition), DIY Magazine (June Edition) and American Quilter (May 2010 edition). Online, she has been featured on Moda Bakeshop, Ucreate, and Quilt Story, to name a few!
We also learned that a few of our members have decided to branch out and start an Art Quilt Guild. We really want to encourage everyone to lend support and help to Charlotte as she works toward setting up Cleveland's very first Art Quilt Guild. We will be posting more information as it becomes available.
Also mentioned is the Original Sewing and Quilt Expo will be March 21, 22, and 23, 2013. We hope to see you there!
Another announcement was made for Lake Farm Park's Quilts 2013 Quilt Show. For more information, please visit the Lake Farm Park website at http://lakemetroparks.com/programs/quilts2013.shtml#home.
Show and Tell was next and we all got to see Ellen's Log Cabin Variation and Rail Fence quilts, Joyce's Tree Skirt and Angel Wallhanging, Paula showed us her nurse's mug rugs and Celtic handbag, Cathi brought her Mystery Solid Quilt and Modern Baby Quilt, Jean's slouch bag, Shirley's Chocolate Covered Cherry and Jungle Fever quilts, Marilyn's Curved Log Cabin, Bev's Fleece Quilts for the NICU, and lastly, Rosanne showed us "Val's Quilt" (which is available in kits at the store!).
We discussed future challenges and starting a Modern Block of the Month where we all will make the same block for each month, then sew them all into our own quilts. You make it your own! We will most likely be starting at the March meeting (March 19, 2013) and participation is always optional. We also talked about a Fabric Swap Challenge maybe for this summer. More information will be coming on the Block of the Month Challenge.
We hope to see everyone at the next meeting (especially since we will have a special guest!), which will be February 19th, 2013 at 7pm; located as always at Anna's Sewing Center in North Olmsted, OH 44070.
Thanks!
Judi
Guild Sectretary
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
January Meeting Reminder
Hi Everyone!
I hope everybody had a safe and Happy Holidays! Well, it's now 2013 and next Tuesday, January 15 is our very first meeting for the year! As always, we will meet at Anna's Sewing Center at 7pm. Don't forget to bring your Show and Tell pieces and we can't wait to see you there!
Thanks,
Judi
I hope everybody had a safe and Happy Holidays! Well, it's now 2013 and next Tuesday, January 15 is our very first meeting for the year! As always, we will meet at Anna's Sewing Center at 7pm. Don't forget to bring your Show and Tell pieces and we can't wait to see you there!
Thanks,
Judi
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
November 20, 2012 Meeting Summary
Hi, Everyone!
Thanks to everyone who attended this last meeting! We started things off with Show and Tell- we got a peek at Sue's Thanksgiving Table Runner, new member Ellen's Modern Paper-Pieced Wall Hanging, Paula's Mary Huey's Tessellated Christmas Quilt, Judi's finished "Ohio Stars and Stripes Forever" Throw Quilt, Joyce's Leaf Table Runner and Linda shared the wonderful news that she is published in the book "15 Minutes of Play" by Virginia Findlay Wolfe!
We also revealed our November Challenge pieces- the Solid Fabric Challenge. Photos are now up on Challenge #4 page.
Before wrapping up, just a quick reminder that we will be skipping December and will not have another meeting until January 15, 2013. Hope to see you there!
Thanks!
Judi
Thanks to everyone who attended this last meeting! We started things off with Show and Tell- we got a peek at Sue's Thanksgiving Table Runner, new member Ellen's Modern Paper-Pieced Wall Hanging, Paula's Mary Huey's Tessellated Christmas Quilt, Judi's finished "Ohio Stars and Stripes Forever" Throw Quilt, Joyce's Leaf Table Runner and Linda shared the wonderful news that she is published in the book "15 Minutes of Play" by Virginia Findlay Wolfe!
We also revealed our November Challenge pieces- the Solid Fabric Challenge. Photos are now up on Challenge #4 page.
Before wrapping up, just a quick reminder that we will be skipping December and will not have another meeting until January 15, 2013. Hope to see you there!
Thanks!
Judi
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
November Meeting Reminder
All,
Just a few quick lines to remind everyone that the next meeting is next Tuesday, November 20- this will be the last meeting of 2012!! We hope to see everyone and don't forget to bring your Solid Fabric Challenge Pieces! Remember, you must use all solid fabrics (or fabrics that read as solid), your piece must be functional and must conform to the definition of "Modern Quilting". For more on the challenge rules, click on the Challenge #4 link. As always, the meeting will start at 7pm at Anna's Sewing Center in North Olmsted, OH.
See you there!!
Judi
Just a few quick lines to remind everyone that the next meeting is next Tuesday, November 20- this will be the last meeting of 2012!! We hope to see everyone and don't forget to bring your Solid Fabric Challenge Pieces! Remember, you must use all solid fabrics (or fabrics that read as solid), your piece must be functional and must conform to the definition of "Modern Quilting". For more on the challenge rules, click on the Challenge #4 link. As always, the meeting will start at 7pm at Anna's Sewing Center in North Olmsted, OH.
See you there!!
Judi
Monday, October 22, 2012
October 16, 2012 Meeting Summary
Hey everyone-
I'll get to the meeting summary in a few, but I just wanted to let everyone know how shocked and dismayed we were to hear that Bev's "Fixing a Hole" quilt that she painstakingly made for our Title Challenge (#3) was stolen from the Quilter's Legacy of Lakewood Quilt Show in Rocky River, OH on Saturday. Many of our members were at the show and we find it incredibly hard to believe that anyone could justify stealing someone else's artwork. We know it happens all the time, but it doesn't make it any better or any less shocking. We are all very sorry this had to happen to such a wonderful and talented person. We all hope whomever stole it has a conscience and turns it back in unharmed. We can all only imagine how upset Bev is.
We started out the October meeting with our show and tell- and a lot of it was worn in on our members! Cindy had on her Day of the Dead quilted sweatshirt jacket, Joanne had one her quilted vest and Charlotte had one her 174pc Fabric Collage vest, reversable and complete with piped edges! She also gave us a preview of her Quilt Show entries "Pussy Willows and Snap Dragons" and her 4 Elements Wallhanging. Cathy brought her blue-work quilt and I showed a block from my latest project- an Ohio Star Block. We even got to meet Harvey- Bev's Pumpkin Purse!
We decided to make this meeting a book review meeting where we passed around books meant to inspire us for our next challenge- the Solid Fabric Challenge. We looked at "Modern Quilt Blocks", "Block Party", Make it Modern", "Simple Contemporary Quilts", "Fresh, Fast and Fun Quilts", and "Create Your Free Form Quilts". I'm sure we all got good ideas and I certainly can't wait to see what we all create (since I haven't started yet, as usual!)
So, next meeting will be Nov 20, 2012 and the Solid Fabric Challenge pieces will be revealed at that meeting. Also, remember that there will not be a December meeting- we will resume January 15, 2013.
Thanks!
Judi
I'll get to the meeting summary in a few, but I just wanted to let everyone know how shocked and dismayed we were to hear that Bev's "Fixing a Hole" quilt that she painstakingly made for our Title Challenge (#3) was stolen from the Quilter's Legacy of Lakewood Quilt Show in Rocky River, OH on Saturday. Many of our members were at the show and we find it incredibly hard to believe that anyone could justify stealing someone else's artwork. We know it happens all the time, but it doesn't make it any better or any less shocking. We are all very sorry this had to happen to such a wonderful and talented person. We all hope whomever stole it has a conscience and turns it back in unharmed. We can all only imagine how upset Bev is.
We started out the October meeting with our show and tell- and a lot of it was worn in on our members! Cindy had on her Day of the Dead quilted sweatshirt jacket, Joanne had one her quilted vest and Charlotte had one her 174pc Fabric Collage vest, reversable and complete with piped edges! She also gave us a preview of her Quilt Show entries "Pussy Willows and Snap Dragons" and her 4 Elements Wallhanging. Cathy brought her blue-work quilt and I showed a block from my latest project- an Ohio Star Block. We even got to meet Harvey- Bev's Pumpkin Purse!
We decided to make this meeting a book review meeting where we passed around books meant to inspire us for our next challenge- the Solid Fabric Challenge. We looked at "Modern Quilt Blocks", "Block Party", Make it Modern", "Simple Contemporary Quilts", "Fresh, Fast and Fun Quilts", and "Create Your Free Form Quilts". I'm sure we all got good ideas and I certainly can't wait to see what we all create (since I haven't started yet, as usual!)
So, next meeting will be Nov 20, 2012 and the Solid Fabric Challenge pieces will be revealed at that meeting. Also, remember that there will not be a December meeting- we will resume January 15, 2013.
Thanks!
Judi
Sunday, September 30, 2012
September 18, 2012 Meeting Notes
All,
Sorry it took me so long to get this finally posted- our house has been a factory of sickness for a week now!
Anyway, we had so much fun revealing the Challenge #3 pieces at the last meeting (pictures shown on the Challenge #3 page) and getting a glimpse of of what our favorite movies, songs and books are! From Cindy's "Monster Mash" to Bev's "Fixing a Hole" by the Beatles, and Charlotte's "Morning", the stories behind each piece were inspiring and humorous to hear.
We also attended to some actual business in the subject of Bylaws. We reviewed several other Guilds established Bylaws and we will be posting our own shortly.
Another subject that was discussed was the next challenge! This one will be a Solid Fabric Challenge in keeping with the Modern Quilt definition. The rules are posted on the Challenge #4 Page and will be emailed to each Guild member. This Challenge will be due at the November Meeting on Nov 20, 2012.
We also agreed that there will not be a meeting in December due to it being so close to Christmas. The next meeting after the November Meeting will be on January 15, 2013.
Until next time, thanks everyone!
Judi
Guild Secretary
Sorry it took me so long to get this finally posted- our house has been a factory of sickness for a week now!
Anyway, we had so much fun revealing the Challenge #3 pieces at the last meeting (pictures shown on the Challenge #3 page) and getting a glimpse of of what our favorite movies, songs and books are! From Cindy's "Monster Mash" to Bev's "Fixing a Hole" by the Beatles, and Charlotte's "Morning", the stories behind each piece were inspiring and humorous to hear.
We also attended to some actual business in the subject of Bylaws. We reviewed several other Guilds established Bylaws and we will be posting our own shortly.
Another subject that was discussed was the next challenge! This one will be a Solid Fabric Challenge in keeping with the Modern Quilt definition. The rules are posted on the Challenge #4 Page and will be emailed to each Guild member. This Challenge will be due at the November Meeting on Nov 20, 2012.
We also agreed that there will not be a meeting in December due to it being so close to Christmas. The next meeting after the November Meeting will be on January 15, 2013.
Until next time, thanks everyone!
Judi
Guild Secretary
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