Okay, so someone (that would be me) dropped the ball on getting information out this month. I'm so sorry! My floor has been torn up which has pretty much put my entire household into chaos. That, and the month just got away from me.
So, onward! Tonight's meeting is sure to be a good one, with a demo on beading. Don't forget your round robin blocks! I really enjoyed putting this one together! I can't wait for December, can you?
Our meeting will be held tonight at 6:00 pm at Mt. Pisgah Methodist Church in Midlothian. The address is:
1100 Mt. Pisgah Drive, Midlothian, Virginia 23113
Bring a friend! It's never too late to join!
Friday, October 21, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
What a wonderful meeting!
I just wanted to say THANK YOU to all three of our wonderful speakers at Friday's meeting: Tiffany Sherman, who showed Shibori; Catherine Etter, who gave a great live demonstration of discharging; and Cheryl Mathre, who showed her beautiful examples of low water immersion dyeing. For those of you curious about the book Cheryl showed, it was Color By Accident by Ann Johnston. I'll get Christine to post some of her photos soon!
I plan to post more in the coming weeks about things like Tour de Quilt (including a possible van rental), our silent auction and gift exchange, and other exciting topics.
I hope everyone's round robins are going well. I know I can't wait until December to see the big reveal!
I plan to post more in the coming weeks about things like Tour de Quilt (including a possible van rental), our silent auction and gift exchange, and other exciting topics.
I hope everyone's round robins are going well. I know I can't wait until December to see the big reveal!
Friday, September 9, 2011
New location starting in September (yes, that's this month)!
Hi everyone,
In case you weren't at the meeting last month, we have found a new, permanent (at least for the next year -- does that still mean it's permanent?) location. We'll be at Mt. Pisgah Church in Midlothian. It's just about 1/2 mile east of Quilter's Corner.
Here's a link to a map showing where Mt. Pisgah is!
Quilter's Corner has been great in letting us use their space so far, but we're starting to get a little crowded in their classroom. Moving to Mt. Pisgah allows us to not sit on each other's laps! Also, we will be able to use the other spaces for classes and events.
Our next meeting is Friday, September 16, at 6:30 pm. We start gathering at 6:00.
Hope your round robin is going well! Remember, if you have problems, contact an officer!
In case you weren't at the meeting last month, we have found a new, permanent (at least for the next year -- does that still mean it's permanent?) location. We'll be at Mt. Pisgah Church in Midlothian. It's just about 1/2 mile east of Quilter's Corner.
Here's a link to a map showing where Mt. Pisgah is!
Quilter's Corner has been great in letting us use their space so far, but we're starting to get a little crowded in their classroom. Moving to Mt. Pisgah allows us to not sit on each other's laps! Also, we will be able to use the other spaces for classes and events.
Our next meeting is Friday, September 16, at 6:30 pm. We start gathering at 6:00.
Hope your round robin is going well! Remember, if you have problems, contact an officer!
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Round robin!
July's meeting was great! It was wonderful to see all of the different postcards everyone made and to see the beautiful Swirly Girls Design studio!
I hope everyone is excited about our next challenge: a round robin quilt. If you've never done a round robin before, they are a great way to stretch your quilting legs. And this one is small, so it won't cost you much in fabric. Here is the way it works:
1. Everyone makes a center square. The square should be 6 inches finished, so be sure to include a 1/2 inch for seam allowances. Put the square into the envelope you received at the meeting (if you weren't there, it's fine; we'll have more at August's meeting).
2. We'll swap envelopes. You will add a border to the block you get.
3. We'll swap again. Lather, rinse, repeat until December when...
4. You get your original block back with four borders (or other additions) by new friends!
Here is a link to my personal blog -- this is everything I've posted in the category "round robin." You will see some completed quilts and some rows or blocks that I did individually. Keep in mind that some of the round robins I've been in have been row quilts, so instead of a bunch of borders, you'll see rows done by individuals and then put together. I'll be sure to bring some samples of round robins to the next meeting. If you have some samples of your own, please bring them for show and tell!
Here are some questions I thought might come up:
Q. Do I have to include fabric in my envelope?
A. Only if you want to.
Q. What if I can't come to a meeting?
A. Send it along with someone else or drop it in the mail to our PO Box. Just make sure you mail it at least a week before.
Q. What if I really don't want a certain color/style?
A. Just note it on the envelope. Try to not put too many restrictions on it, though. It's more fun when the sky is the limit. A quick "no Thimbleberries" or "I love batiks!" is fine.
Q. I'm new and don't know what to do!
A. One of the officers would be happy to meet with you and go over some ideas. Round robins are supposed to be fun, not stressful. Of course, you want to make sure you are putting your best effort into what you're making.
Any questions I didn't cover? Post a comment and I'll add it here.
Let's go!
I hope everyone is excited about our next challenge: a round robin quilt. If you've never done a round robin before, they are a great way to stretch your quilting legs. And this one is small, so it won't cost you much in fabric. Here is the way it works:
1. Everyone makes a center square. The square should be 6 inches finished, so be sure to include a 1/2 inch for seam allowances. Put the square into the envelope you received at the meeting (if you weren't there, it's fine; we'll have more at August's meeting).
2. We'll swap envelopes. You will add a border to the block you get.
3. We'll swap again. Lather, rinse, repeat until December when...
4. You get your original block back with four borders (or other additions) by new friends!
Here is a link to my personal blog -- this is everything I've posted in the category "round robin." You will see some completed quilts and some rows or blocks that I did individually. Keep in mind that some of the round robins I've been in have been row quilts, so instead of a bunch of borders, you'll see rows done by individuals and then put together. I'll be sure to bring some samples of round robins to the next meeting. If you have some samples of your own, please bring them for show and tell!
Here are some questions I thought might come up:
Q. Do I have to include fabric in my envelope?
A. Only if you want to.
Q. What if I can't come to a meeting?
A. Send it along with someone else or drop it in the mail to our PO Box. Just make sure you mail it at least a week before.
Q. What if I really don't want a certain color/style?
A. Just note it on the envelope. Try to not put too many restrictions on it, though. It's more fun when the sky is the limit. A quick "no Thimbleberries" or "I love batiks!" is fine.
Q. I'm new and don't know what to do!
A. One of the officers would be happy to meet with you and go over some ideas. Round robins are supposed to be fun, not stressful. Of course, you want to make sure you are putting your best effort into what you're making.
Any questions I didn't cover? Post a comment and I'll add it here.
Let's go!
Sunday, July 3, 2011
ATTENTION - Venue change for July
The address is:
10825 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23235
and is across from Johnston-Willis Hospital, SE corner Midlothian Turnpike & Southlake Blvd., just beyond Wachovia. Pool and Spa business on the 1st floor and we'll be meeting on the 2nd floor with a tour of the Swirly Girls Studio following the meeting. If available, you might want to bring an extra folding or lawn chair as we will have some seating but you KNOW how we've been growing.............
Just yet another sign of all the wonderful opportunities to grow and become more and we'll have lots of excitement at the meeting with our postcard reveal, the announcement of our next challenge and as always, a simply faboo show and tell from YOU, our spectacular membership!!!!!!!!!!!!
Happy 4th everyone, talk soon, as ever, Catherine
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Friday's meeting (June)
Hey everyone!
If you're still working on your postcards for this month's swap (I know I am), here is a link to a postcard back.
Don't forget to wear your name tags to this month's meeting. There might even be a little something in it for you (as in a special drawing)!
We'll be enjoying the company of Susan and Christine of Swirly Girls Design on Friday night. I can't wait to see their beautiful quilts in person!
If you're interested in becoming a Special Interest Group leader, please let me (Cheryl) or another officer know, preferably before Friday. If you have an idea of where you'll have your first meeting, if there is a size limitation to your group, if it's a short project or ongoing, etc., we'll announce it at Friday's meeting to get you rolling. You can email us at RichmondMQG (at) gmail.com. If we have more than one volunteer for a particular group, we'll let you duke it out.
We'll have a few handouts at the meeting, too: a membership roster and membership cards!
If you're still working on your postcards for this month's swap (I know I am), here is a link to a postcard back.
Don't forget to wear your name tags to this month's meeting. There might even be a little something in it for you (as in a special drawing)!
We'll be enjoying the company of Susan and Christine of Swirly Girls Design on Friday night. I can't wait to see their beautiful quilts in person!
If you're interested in becoming a Special Interest Group leader, please let me (Cheryl) or another officer know, preferably before Friday. If you have an idea of where you'll have your first meeting, if there is a size limitation to your group, if it's a short project or ongoing, etc., we'll announce it at Friday's meeting to get you rolling. You can email us at RichmondMQG (at) gmail.com. If we have more than one volunteer for a particular group, we'll let you duke it out.
We'll have a few handouts at the meeting, too: a membership roster and membership cards!
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Summer's here!
The calendar may not say so, but the weather sure has! I don't know about you, but when the heat gets unbearable, I like to get into my nice, cool sewing room and do some piecing.
Have you been following our parent group, The Modern Quilt Guild? They have a challenge going on now with the theme organic. The judge is Pokey Bolton (from Quilting Arts TV and magazine) and some fabulous prizes. The deadline is June 30, so you still have time!
Our June meeting will be Friday, June 17th and will feature a trunk show and book signing by our very own Susan and Christine from Swirly Girls Design!
Have an idea for a demo you'd like to do? Email us!
How are your postcards coming?
Have you been following our parent group, The Modern Quilt Guild? They have a challenge going on now with the theme organic. The judge is Pokey Bolton (from Quilting Arts TV and magazine) and some fabulous prizes. The deadline is June 30, so you still have time!
Our June meeting will be Friday, June 17th and will feature a trunk show and book signing by our very own Susan and Christine from Swirly Girls Design!
Have an idea for a demo you'd like to do? Email us!
How are your postcards coming?
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