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 overContinue reading “Check out our new Member Spotlight page!”
Author Archives: Stacey
Modern Quilts Illustrated #10 is out!
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. IncludedContinue reading “Modern Quilts Illustrated #10 is out!”
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 MarsalaContinue reading “Members Meeting – Monday, March 9, 2015”
Texas Museum looking for Modern Quilts
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 ofContinue reading “Texas Museum looking for Modern Quilts”
Calling all quilters – National Quilt Museum Silver Anniversary Show
The 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 pastContinue reading “Calling all quilters – National Quilt Museum Silver Anniversary Show”
Board Meeting – Tuesday, March 3, 2015
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’dContinue reading “Board Meeting – Tuesday, March 3, 2015”
Scott’s report from the Road
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!
Seeking suggestions for charities
From our Philanthropy Chair, Stacey: Our philanthropy quilts need homes! Let me know if anybody has a recommended charity and contact information. Hospitals, non-profits, services organizations — any leads in the area would be greatly appreciated. Update: We have our list of charities for 2015. Please contact us with any comments or suggestions.
Member exhibition: “Rendered into Pieces”
Our 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 creativelyContinue reading “Member exhibition: “Rendered into Pieces””
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 haveContinue reading “VMQG Member’s Meeting – Monday February 9, 2015”