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September is National Sewing Month
September is National Sewing Month so … GET SEWING!
September Meeting (September 10, 2012)
Date: Monday, September 10th Time: 6pm to 8pm (superbuzzy open at 5pm) Location : superbuzzy (directions) In addition to our other fun activities our main topic will be The Quilts and Quilters of Gee’s Bend. Don’t forget your blocks for our September block challenge. The September challenge was to create a block using monochromatic fallContinue reading “September Meeting (September 10, 2012)”
Now You’re Knitting With Power!
I’m sure we all remember the original Nintendo Entertainment System. But did you know that for a very short time Nintendo thought about selling a knitting peripheral? It was shown only once in public (at the 1987 Consumer Electronics Show) and demonstrated to then-president of Toys R Us Charles Lazarus. Think of the possibilities if the video gameContinue reading “Now You’re Knitting With Power!”
Free Craftsy Quilting Class
Craftsy is a website where you can take online courses from knowledgeable instructors. They currently have a handful of quilting classes including classes taught by Angela Walters , Lola Jenkins , and Elizabeth Hartman. Craftsy is offering a free mini-class from Elizabeth Hartman titled Creative Quilt Backs. Nothing beats free and you’ll get a taste of what Craftsy classes are like and whetherContinue reading “Free Craftsy Quilting Class”
Winter Tree Block Exchange
For those of you who signed up for our Winter Tree Block Exchange, here are the rules: Finished block size – 12 inch finished block (12 1/2 by 12 1/2 unfinished) 1/4 inch seams Fabric type = 100% cotton of quilt quality White or neutral background Look = scrappy and you can use solids and/orContinue reading “Winter Tree Block Exchange”
Third Annual Action Kivu Fundraiser!
Alissa Haight Carlton, one of the founding members of the Modern Quilt Guild, posted on her site about a wonderful nonprofit that helps women who are victims of the conflict in Eastern Congo by teaching them to sew at a sewing workshop. Action Kivu is run by Alissa’s twin sister, Cate. Alissa is currently running a fundraiser onContinue reading “Third Annual Action Kivu Fundraiser!”
August Meeting (August 13, 2012)
Date: Monday, August 13th Time: 6pm to 8pm (superbuzzy open at 5pm) Location : superbuzzy (directions) In addition to our other fun activities, we will be discussing the various types of batting available for our quilts and other projects. A huge “Thank You!” goes out to Quilters Dream Batting for providing samples for our meeting! Don’tContinue reading “August Meeting (August 13, 2012)”
Postscript: Karen Anderson Abraham’s visit
It was so wonderful to see everyone at our last guild meeting, and I’m sure you were all as inspired and motivated by her visit as I was! I followed up with Karen after the meeting regarding some of the bloggers she mentioned as current inspirations of hers. She was kind enough to email linksContinue reading “Postscript: Karen Anderson Abraham’s visit”
2 links from last night’s meeting.
Here are two links that were brought up during last night’s meeting. The first is a link to last night’s (spectacular) presenter’s website blooming poppies. Karen Anderson Abraham blew us away with her amazing quilts. The second link (HERE) is the complete workshop catalog and lecture schedule for QuiltCon 2013.