Block Name: Modern Christmas Tree Block
Meeting May 25, 2023 at 6 PM Old Worthington Library 13 people attended, including 1 first time attendee.
The meeting was opened by Leigh asking each person to say their name and asked the question have you
made a quilt inspired by a picture? She asked this as Bonnie was going to talk to us about turning a picture into a pattern to make a quilting project. Some had made this type of project in the past.
2023 dues of $10 are now due. Cash only.
Fabric swap- Kaffe Fassett was the fabric swap, which is one yard of fabric, cut into fat eighths. No fabric
swap at June meeting.
Challenge – Turn a traditional block into a modern block. Five members participated in this challenge.
Projects included quilt, table runner, wall hangings and pillow. See FB for pictures.
Pin cushion swap – make a pin cushion of your choice, put it in a bag and bring to the June 22 meeting and swap with another member. She suggested using crushed walnut shells for filler. A couple of pattern
suggestions are on the website.
Challenges – Next challenge due at August 24 meeting. Bonnie did a presentation on turning a photo into a pattern to make a quilting project. This can have a realistic, abstract or impressionist look to it. She discussed the materials and strategies she uses to complete this type of project. Her notes will be posted on the website.
Block raffle - Leigh handed out 2 small brown pieces of fabric to us to be used in the block raffle due at June 22 meeting for the improv tree quilt block. Examples of this block can be found online.
Show and Tell – 6 members shared their projects. See FB for pictures.
Instead of a mystery quilt this year we are going to be doing a sew along quilt. We will all be working
on a string quilt. Each month you will be bring one or more blocks in to show the club at the monthly
meeting. There are no rules for what method you follow just that you complete one block each month.
Some Themes are scrappy, rainbow, same color family, and selvages. Another way to help your
design is to look up #stringquilts on Instagram.
June 22, 2023 6:00 pm begin time Please note earlier begin time. Old Worthington Library 820 High St Worthington, OH 43085
When: June 22 Meeting
What: Bring a pincushion/clip holder (preferably homemade but store bought ok.) Wrap it or put it in a bag. You will be swapping with other member who bought one to the meeting.
Links to examples:
https://www.sumoftheirstories.com/blog/2018/quilters-clip-pincushion-plus?format=amp
https://www.aquiltinglife.com/pretty-pincushion-tutorial-remix/
http://olivesoriginals.blogspot.com/2013/04/prairie-point-pin-cushion.html?m=1
Meeting April 27, 2023
Old Worthington Library
22 people attended, including 1 first time attendee.
The meeting was opened by Leigh asking each person to say their name and many had brought a favorite
notion. Each explained why it was their favorite. Favorites included a cutrite bind up, a blade save trimmer, a
purple thang, a thimble pad. Someone said they were on the look out for a lighted seam ripper.
Name tag drawing – wear your name tag each month and receive a ticket. A ticket will be drawn for a prize.
2023 dues of $10 are now due. Cash only.
Those who had unwanted items to sell, brought them to the April 27 meeting to sell to other members.
Fabric swap 9 people participated in the Ruby Star fabric swap, which is one yard of fabric, cut into fat eighths.
May meeting fabric swap is Kaffe Fassett fabric.
Basket swap 12 members participated in the basket swap. See FB for pictures.
Pin cushion swap – make a pin cushion of your choice, bring to the June 22 meeting and swap with another
member.
Challenges – no challenge due at April meeting. Due at May meeting is a challenge to turn a traditional block
into a modern block and make that into a finished project. At March meeting, Bonnie showed some books
that talk about this method. She suggested Tula Pink, 100 modern blocks. The modern block you choose
should be used in a finished project to qualify for a prize.
Show and Tell – 12 members shared their projects. See FB for pictures.
Instead of a mystery quilt this year we are going to be doing a sew along quilt. We will all be working
on a string quilt. Each month you will be bring one or more blocks in to show the club at the monthly
meeting. There are no rules for what method you follow just that you complete one block each month.
Some Themes are scrappy, rainbow, same color family, and selvages. Another way to help your
design is to look up #stringquilts on Instagram.
May 25, 2023
6:00 pm begin time
Please note earlier begin time.
Old Worthington Library
820 High St
Worthington, OH 43085
Whetstone Library
19 people attended, including 1 first time attendee.
Leigh posed the question, “do you keep your scraps?”
All people did keep scraps. Most threw away very small scraps, but kept bigger pieces.
Name tag drawing – wear your name tag each month and receive a ticket. A ticket will be
drawn for a prize.
2023 dues of $10 are now due. Cash only.
April meeting fabric swap will be Ruby Star – cut 1 yard of fabric into fat eighth (9 x 22), fold
those 8 pieces and place in a zip lock bag with your name of it. You will receive back 8 pieces
of swapped fabric.
April meeting – have sewing stuff you want to get rid of? Bring it to the April 27 meeting to
sell to other members. Please remember to bring cash if you are interested in buying.
Basket swap due at April meeting. Swap partner name was received at an earlier time.
Challenges – Bonnie is heading up the guild challenges this year. At the January meeting, a
piece of the color of the year fabric, Crush was handed out to those who want to participate.
The challenge is to use the Crush color in any type project. 12 members participated in this
challenge and showed their completed projects. Photos on FB.
Next challenge is to take a traditional block and make it modern. This challenge is due at the
May meeting. Bonnie showed some books that talk about this method. She suggested Tula
Pink, 100 modern blocks. The modern block you choose should be used in a finished project to
qualify for a prize.
Block Raffle – Scattered Petals was the block raffle for the March meeting. 7 people brought
blocks and a winner was chosen.
Katy did a demonstration on how she uses her scraps. As a real estate agent, she makes a lot
of wristlet key chains. She gives these out to clients and to other agents. She also makes a lot
of chap stick holders, business card holders, drawstring bags. She has posted a video on FB.
Thanks for the tips, Katy!
Show and Tell was cut short when the group was asked to evacuate the building due to
suspicious packages being found.
Instead of a mystery quilt this year we are going to be doing a sew along quilt. We will all be
working on a string quilt. Each month you will be bring one or more blocks in to show the club
at the monthly meeting. There are no rules for what method you follow just that you complete
one block each month. Some Themes are scrappy, rainbow, same color family, and selvages.
Another way to help your design is to look up #stringquilts on Instagram.
Other comments by attendees:
Michelle mentioned a trip to Amish county quilt shops called Quilting Cuisine. It is April 20 and
21 from 9 am to 5 pm. You would need to purchase a quilt passport for $12 and this would be
stamped by participating shops. Locations include Sugarcreek, Berlin and Millersburg.
Next meeting:
April 27, 2023
6:00 pm begin time
Please note earlier begin time.
Old Worthington Library
820 High St
Worthington, OH 43085
Due: May 25th Meeting
Challenge: Make a traditional block modern.
Rules: Your new modern block must be a part of a completed project in order for you to get a prize raffle ticket. Mug rugs, potholders, and mini quilts are great small projects for this.
Definitions I’ve found of modern quilts and modern quilt blocks include words like asymmetry, minimalism, improvisational style, scale, and negative space. These are described as modern design elements. Challenge #2 is for you to take a traditional quilt block and make it modern. Think about what would happen if one or more modern design elements are applied to a traditional quilt block pattern? What can you create?
I hope you’ll have fun with this challenge!
Here’s a couple tutorials for traditional blocks turned modern:
Make an Easy Freestyle Churn Dash Quilt with Jenny Doan of Missouri Star! (Video Tutorial)
Make an "All Stars" Quilt with Jenny Doan of Missouri Star (Video Tutorial)
19 people attended – 1 new attendee
Leigh posed the question: Are you a fabric hoarder or do you buy per project? The majority
were fabric hoarders (imagine that) and 2 only purchased fabric by project.
The fabric swap this month was Tula Pink fabric. Several people participated and several
beautiful fabrics were exchanged.
Annual dues of $10 are now due for 2023. This cash payment can be paid at meetings.
At the January meeting, a piece of the color of the year fabric, Crush was handed out to those
who want to participate. The challenge is to use the Crush color in any type project. Only
completed projects will receive a ticket to be used in a drawing for a prize. These projects are
due at the March 23 meeting. Additional information about the other challenges is listed on
the blog.
We will also have a block raffle at the March 23 meeting. The pattern is called Scattered Petals
and the pattern is on the blog. It is requested to use modern, bright colors.
Heather demonstrated a project called bag charms. This is a non sewn project. Each member
was provided with a piece of vinyl fabric and several rivets. We had to cut out the pattern,
insert holes for the rivets and clamp the rivets. Cute project – Thanks Heather for all your prep
work and materials provided!
Show and Tell: 5 people had show and tell projects. Several people shared their string quilts.
Next Meeting:
March 23, 2023 6:30 pm
Whetstone Library
3909 N High Street
Columbus OH 43214
