Check out our new Member Spotlight page!

We have a new Member Spotlight page! Thanks to Vice President Regan, here is our first installment of our regular feature on our amazing members. You can find the Spotlight Page above under the “About” section in the top navigation bar of this site.

March 2015: Getting to know Judy Chaffee

Judy started quilting over 34 years ago! Her interested in quilting started after collecting fabric from all the baby clothes she had made for one of her daughters. She intended to hand-sew the baby clothes together to give her daughter a queen size quilt for her wedding. Sadly, the partial quilt and scraps were lost in her move to California (from Michigan) 12 years ago. She learned to quilt after moving to California when her younger daughter asked for a Halloween patchwork quilt for a king sized bed. More

Modern Quilts Illustrated #10 is out!

Modern Quilts Illustrated

News from the Modern Quilt Studio:

“Modern Quilts Illustrated is our advertisement-free publication that takes a colorful and graphic approach to modern quilting. Printed on high-quality acid-free paper, each issue contains patterns, design inspiration, tips and techniques.

Issue #10 is the Japan issue with articles and patterns relating to one of our favorite countries. Included are patterns for four quilts: Katsura, Kumihimo, Quiet on the Set and Give Me Liberty as well as two projects, an appliqued tote and a table runner made of vintage kimono. 25 pages.”

Click here to order Modern Quilts Illustrated #10

About Modern Quilts Illustrated: Modern Quilt Studio launched the first ever magazine exclusively dedicated to modern quilting, Modern Quilts Illustrated, in 2011. Their books on modern quilting and design include Transparency Quilts, Quilts Made Modern, The Modern Quilt Workshop and Quiltmaker’s Color Workshop.

About Modern Quilt Studio: Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr are professional quiltmakers and co-founders of Modern Quilt Studio, a design studio in Oak Park, Illinois. Since 1999 Bill and Weeks have brought a modern twist to the great American quilting tradition with decades of quiltmaking experience and graduate design degrees.

Their work has been featured widely in the national press including in O:The Oprah Magazine, TIME, The New York Times, Dwell, American Patchwork & Quilting and Country Living. They design multiple lines a year for Andover Fabrics and have developed bedding and textiles for Crate and Barrel.

Bill and Weeks lecture and teach design and quiltmaking throughout the US and internationally. When not busy designing and sewing, Weeks writes about craft and creativity on her blog Craft Nectar. When he’s not working in the studio, Bill can be found at Dominican University in River Forest, IL where he is Chairman of the Art Department.

 

Members Meeting – Monday, March 9, 2015

Ventura Modern Quilt Guild Member’s Meeting
Date: Monday, March 9
Time: 6pm to 8pm
Location: Ventura Masonic Center, 482 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura (map)

We look forward to seeing you there! Don’t forget to wear your name tags!

  • Challenge – “Marsala” Color of the Year: Create a 12.5″ x 12.5″ unfinished quilt square which incorporates Marsala (Pantone’s Color of 2015) made in the modern aesthetic. If you choose to do so, your quilt square can be donated for an upcoming VMQG philanthropy quilt. The closest Marsala fabric match is Kona Garnet — available at superbuzzy! For more details, see the Challenges page on the website. Thanks to Regan and Scott for being the Challenge coordinators.
  • Round Robin Quilts continues… 14 quilters jumped aboard! You can see the list of participants (and the order of the Round Robin) on the Challenges page on the website.
  • Slideshow fun: Traudel, Lynn, Ellen and Kelly’s photos of QuiltCon faves and those from Scott and Georganna from Road to California will be shown and briefly talked about. If you had faves from these shows get your photos to Georganna by Sunday, March 8. 
  • Skill Builder Speaker: Becky H will give a tour of the updated VMQG website and its features. She’ll also answer any social networking or general electronic questions you may have.
  • VMQG Library: We now have a book/pattern/magazine lending library! Check out an item and get inspired!
  • Snacks: Becky H., Kelly S., and Barbara O. have signed up to bring snacks. Thanks to Gladys, Annie and Georganna for bringing snacks last month — and to Tisha, Hospitality Chair.
  • Raffle: Don’t forget to bring extra bucks for our always-fabulous raffle. One of the fab items will be a one day entry to the Glendale Quilt Show! Thanks to Strawberry Patches, Joy’s Fabrics, Jillily Studio, and Fiberworks for their great donations of fabrics, books and notions.
  • Philanthropy: Thanks to those who picked up kits to complete. There are still a few available for Members to grab at the next meeting. Questions? Stacey is Philanthropy Chair.
  • Opportunity Quilt: Keep selling those tickets and bring in your stubs/money — and pick up more tix from Regan. Georganna is making an incredible selvedge tote bag for the Member who sells the most tickets!
  • Building entry: Refer to your reminder email for the code to the front door.
  • Photos: See photos from our February meeting here: https://flic.kr/s/aHsk8oQxqk. Thanks to Kim H for being our meeting photographer!


Members listen to Jennifer Anderson’s Skill Building presentation about proper machine usage and care in February. Big thanks to her and Sewing Machine Warehouse.

Texas Museum looking for Modern Quilts

Call for entries - Texas Quilt Museum
Call for entries – Texas Quilt Museum

The Modern Quilt Guild invites digital submissions from MQG members of their original quilt art created after 2005 for a juried exhibition planned at the Texas Quilt Museum for January – March 2016, sponsored exclusively by EZ Quilting by Simplicity Creative Group.  The jury committee consists of Karey Bresenhan and Nancy O’Bryant Puentes, co-directors of the Museum, assisted by Dr. Sandra Sider, Museum Curator.  They plan to select approximately 18 quilts for the exhibition.

There are no size limitations for the quilts and no entry fee, but please note that the quilt cannot have been exhibited within 200 miles of La Grange, Texas, during 2015, including at QuiltCon in Austin. DEADLINE for submissions to be received by the MQG: April 30, 2015, jurors’ notification of accepted quilts via email by August 31, 2015.

Ready to submit? More details are available at mqgcallforquilts.com, where you can also start the application process.

Calling all quilters – National Quilt Museum Silver Anniversary Show

National Quilt MuseumThe National Quilt Museum Announces 25th Anniversary Juried Contest – Over $40,000 in prizes will be awarded.

In 2016 The National Quilt Museum will be celebrating its 25th year. The Museum was established in 1991 with the mission to honor the work of today’s quilters and bring it to new audiences worldwide. Over the past 25 years, millions of people from all 50 US states and over 70 foreign countries have experienced this extraordinary art form through the Museum’s in-facility and traveling exhibits, educational programs, and advocacy efforts.

To celebrate the past 25 years and herald the future of the art, quilters around the world are invited to enter quilts that showcase their most innovative use of materials and techniques in our 25th Anniversary Contest, The Gala of the Unexpected. The competition gives quilters an excellent opportunity to share their work with people across the country. Through exhibition, publications, and promotional efforts, the quilts juried into this contest will be seen by thousands of art enthusiasts.

The deadline for submission is December 1, 2015.

Go to this link to download brochure and signup form: quiltmuseum.org/25th-anniversary-contest.html

Board Meeting – Tuesday, March 3, 2015

January Board meeting
President Georganna leads the charge.

Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, 4360 East Main Street, Ventura (map)
RSVP: Please RSVP with your topic, below

Ventura MQG Members may attend. Due to time constraints, ONLY items on the agenda will be discussed. Please fill out the email form below; be sure to include the topic you’d like to discuss so that it can be added to the agenda.

Scott’s report from the Road

Scott's photos from Road to California 2015

Our VMQG Member, Member Coordinator, and Opportunity Quilt superstar Scott recent wrote on his blog about his trip the the Road to California Quilt Show. Go to his blog for the full story and for lots of great, inspirational photos — and drop him a comment, too!

Greg and I had a great time at Road to California this year…in fact, we went both Saturday AND Sunday! I finally purchased my new Innova long-arm quilter…3-weeks and it’s in my home! So many great quilts and incredible inspiration at the show.

Read more and see the pictures on Scott’s blog, Kept in Stitches

Member exhibition: “Rendered into Pieces”

Rendered into PiecesOur own Kathy Musashi, with Jerilee Petralba, will be presenting “Rendered into Pieces — a digital/cloth collaboration”. Running from January 26 through February 18, 2015 at CSUCI’s Palm Gallery, Camarillo. Reception is on Thursday, February 12!

About the Show

Intrigued with the idea of a collaborative work, K. Musashi and J. Petralba sought to bridge the gap creatively between their vastly different artistic backgrounds. Together these artists have created a powerful visual and tactile experience that perfectly weaves to robust mediums into something entire new. Come and enjoy a treat for your senses with this fresh, fun and interactive exhibition where you are note only able to interact with the art, but take a piece home with you.

 

VMQG Member’s Meeting – Monday February 9, 2015

Ventura Modern Quilt Guild Member Meeting
Monday, February 9, 6-8pm
Ventura Masonic Center, 482 East Santa Clara Street, Ventura
Cross street: California | Map

All are welcome. If you are not yet a Member, your first meeting is free and second is $5.  After that, you’re welcome to join our Guild — we’d love to have you. Find out more on the About Us page.

Lots of great things will be happening this month and you don’t want to miss this meeting!

  • Challenge – Name Tags: Wear yours for every meeting, please. It’ll be great to see each other’s creativity, help us be more welcoming to newcomers — and keeps Georganna from being confused! Get the details on this challenge on our new Challenges page on the website. Regan and Scott will present the new Challenge for March — what will it be?
  • Round Robin Quilts kickoff: Join the fun! Find out more about what you need on our Challenges page on the website. Don’t be shy, and don’t think it is going to take up too much time — just one border per month is all you have to add. It can be as simple or complicated as you want. At the June meeting, you get back a completed top, just like magic!
  • New Benefit of Membership: We’ll be rolling out an exciting new perk to our Members! You’ll have to come to the Meeting to find out more!
  • Skill Builder Speaker: Home Machine Maintenance by Jennifer Anderson from Sewing Machine Warehouse. You can’t make a great quilt if you machine is not in tip top shape. Jennifer will do hands-on demos with a number of Members’ machines.
  • Opportunity Quilt: remember to bring your ticket stubs and payments and pick up more ticket books!
  • Quilt Pro Quo: Speaking of the Opportunity Quilt, members from the Orange County MQG will be bringing/showing their Opportunity Quilt at tonight’s meeting — and our own Opportunity Quilt will be shown at their meeting in the spring! In addition, Georganna’s taking it to Simi Valley on February 10. See more about our Opportunity Quilt farther down this email.
  • Snacks: Gladys, Annie and Georganna have signed up to bring snacks. Thanks to Carol and Brenda for bringing snacks last month — and to Tisha for being our Hospitality Chair!
  • Raffle: Don’t forget to bring extra bucks for our always-fabulous raffle. Thanks to Gladys and Adele for being the raffle organizers!
  • Membership dues: If you owe your membership fee and have not paid, please remember to bring a check!
  • Philanthropy: From Stacey – We need volunteers to work on philanthropy quilts – from tops, to quilting, to binding to sewing on labels. We will be kitting up various projects and I will have them with me at the next meeting.
  • Building entry: Refer to your reminder email for the code to the door. Contact Georganna at president[at]venturamodernquiltguild[dot]com if you need assistance.
  • Photos: See photos from our January meeting here: https://flic.kr/s/aHsk48ky8a. Thanks to Kim H for being our meeting photographer!