March Block Raffle

This is the block raffle patter for March. There is no meeting in April, so this is due at the May meeting. You can make as many as you'd like! For the raffle: please use any warm colors (red/orange/pink/yellow etc)- prints or solids are fine! Our goal is to make it look like a summer sunset!

Included is a layout for a full quilt just in case you'd like to use this pattern to make something for yourself someday.

Sunset Strip Block

By Courtney Bowden, www.bowdenisms.com

Inspired by the Truckee Quilt by Ritual Quillt Company

2025 Swap #2

What: Swap a zipper pouch

When: June 26 Meeting

Directions: Make a zipper pouch. Bring it to the June meeting, wrap it/put it in a bag and you will random swap with another member who made a zipper pouch also. You can make any zipper pouch.

February Meeting Notes

Meeting February 27, 2025  6:00 PM   Old Worthington Library

26 members  attended including 1 new member.  Wear your name tag each month and be entered in the drawing for a prize.   2025 dues of $10 are now due.  Cash or venmo.

We all introduced ourselves and answered Leigh’s question. .  “What is your favorite way to display your quilts? Answers ranged from quilt ladders, displayed on beds, sofas, several members said they had installed a curtain rod on the wall and used curtain clips to hold the quilt. 

Barb presented a power point presentation of her sewing room.   It is fun to get a glimpse into each other’s sewing spaces.   This is the first of several scheduled each month during 2025.  Thanks Barb and thanks Katy for organizing this.  Note to others, bring HDMI cord to connect to library equipment.   Up next is Maddie. 

Fabric swap this month was grunge fabric.   Several people participated.  There are 4 fabric swaps this year.   Each swap should include 4 fat quarters (18 x 21) and each FQ  does not have to be the same fabric.    The next swap is  May Tula Pink,  July – batik fabric and September Kaffe Fassett. 

 

Leslie  told us about 2025 Retreats – There will be 2 retreats in 2025. You may sign up for either or both. There will be a limit of 16 people per retreat. After 16 people sign up there will be a waitlist.

Please see Facebook or contact Leslie  for reservation instructions and do not reserve your room online.

Thursday, April 24 to Sunday, April 27, 2025

Thursday, August 7 to Sunday, August 10, 2025

Location: Hotel Millersburg, 35 W Jackson St, Millersburg, Ohio

Hotel Room Arrival and Departure: check in 3 PM Thursday, check out 11 AM Sunday

Sewing Room Arrival and Departure: arrival after 10:30 AM on Thursday, out by 1 PM on Sunday

Cost: $75 per person per night if you are in a double or triple room, $89 per person per night if you are in a single room, there is no additional cost for the sewing space

 

Michelle C and Leslie gave a demonstration on different types of binding and flange binding.  We learned some new tricks.  Thanks Michelle and Leslie.

7 people participated in the block raffle.  The block is called the Checkered Twist Block by Art Gallery Fabrics. Pictures and pattern can be found on website – columbusmodernquilters.com.  Receive one ticket for each block you bring to swap.    A ticket is drawn and the winner receives all the blocks. Barb B was the winner of the blocks.    We will eagerly wait to see what you make with them!

Courtney also told us about the Bingo card challenge.   A fun easy game to reward yourself for the Quilty things you do.   Bingo card can be found at columbusmodernquilters.com and on Face Book.

 

Leigh informed us about a one hour basket swap due at the March meeting.   Use a pattern you have, search a pattern or purchase a pattern.   Bring your completed basket to the March meeting to swap with another member.   Please bring basket in a bag.   More info at columbusmodernquilters.com

 

Show and Tell 10 members participated in show and tell.  Beautiful work everyone.  Pictures on FB.

My Very Own Blanket – volunteer opportunity – Several members meet up once a month  at My Very Own Blanket offices in Westerville.   More information on this volunteer opportunity can be obtained at monthly meeting. From Michelle C

 

 

Upcoming quilt shows:

2/5/25 – 3/28/25 Speaking Volumes an Art Quilt display, Columbus Metro Library, 96 S Grant Ave

3/21/25 to 3/22/25 – Quintessential Quilt Show at Franklin County Fairgrounds

 

Next meeting:

March 27, 2025– 6:00 pm meeting at Old Worthington Library –

            One hour basket swap – bring completed project in bag

            Spring cleaning event – bring any sewing  items you may want to get rid of

April    - no meeting due to retreat.

May 22, 2025  6:00 pm meeting at Old Worthington Library

 

2025 January Meeting

 Columbus Modern Quilters  - columbusmodernquilters.com

Meeting January 23, 2025  6:00 PM   Old Worthington Library

24 members attended including 6 new members.  Wear your name tag each month and be entered in the drawing for a prize.   2025 dues of $10 are now due.  Cash or venmo.

We all introduced ourselves and answered Leigh’s question. .  “How many projects do you plan to finish in 2025?”  the answers ranged from a couple, one a month, to hundreds!

 

Sharon presented a power point presentation of “The Power of Organization”.   Some tips include start small,  make a list,   give yourself grace, create a plan and practice some keep,  donate,   toss!  Also a quilt journal that includes details and picture of each quilt is a great way to keep track of all your projects.  Sharon and some other members also keep a spreadsheet of the quilts they are making and also hope to make. 

 

Bonnie presented our first challenge of the year, the panel!  You must use a panel or part of a panel in your quilted project and the project should be worked on and finished during the challenge period. Projects can include quilt, pillows, bags or wall hangings.     Any project under 24” should be finished.  This challenge is from January 23 to May 22. You can reach Bonnie at bonbizzaro@gmail.com

 

Cindy told us about 4 fabric swaps this year.   Each swap should include 4 fat quarters (18 x 21) and each FQ  does not have to be the same fabric.    February meeting – Grunge (any color),  May Tula Pink,  July – batik fabric and September Kaffe Fassett.  

 

Leslie informed us about 2 quilting retreats this year.   Both will be held at Hotel Millersburg and will be limited to 16 participants.   Dates are April 24 – 27 and August 7-10.   More details and sign up information will follow.

 

Courtney told us about a block raffle that will be due at the February 27 meeting.   The block is called the Checkered Twist Block by Art Gallery Fabrics. Pictures and pattern can be found on website – columbusmodernquilters.com.  Receive one ticket for each block you bring to swap.    A ticket is drawn and the winner receives all the blocks.   We will eagerly wait to see what you make with them!

 

Courtney also told us about the Bingo card challenge.   A fun easy game to reward yourself for the Quilty things you do.   Bingo card can be found at columbusmodernquilters.com.

 

Leigh informed us about a one hour basket swap due at the March meeting.   Use a pattern you have, search a pattern or purchase a pattern.   Bring your completed basket to the March meeting to swap with another member.   Please bring basket in a bag.   More info at columbusmodernquilters.com

My Very Own Blanket – volunteer opportunity – Several members meet up once a month  at My Very Own Blanket offices in Westerville.  More information on this volunteer opportunity can be obtained at monthly meeting. From Michelle C

 

New for 2025 Organized by Katy, sewing room presentation by different members 

 

Upcoming quilt shows:

2/1/25 – 2/9/25 – Inniswood Metro Garden – Columbus Metropolitan Quilters 

2/5/25 – 3/28/25 Speaking Volumes an Art Quilt display, Columbus Metro Library, 96 S Grant Ave 

3/21/25 to 3/22/25 – Quintessential Quilt Show at Franklin County Fairgrounds

 

Next meeting:

February 27, 2025 – 6:00 pm meeting at Old Worthington Library – 

    ​Checkered Twist Block is due

     ​Fat Quarter fabric swap – grunge fabric  any color

March 27, 2025– 6:00 pm meeting at Old Worthington Library – 

​One hour basket swap – bring completed project in bag

2025 Swap #1

What: Swap a fabric basket

When: March 27 Meeting

Directions: Make a fabric basket. Bring it to the March meeting and you will random swap with another member who made a fabric basket also.

Patterns Ideas:

-Kelbysews- Search her name on Instagram or hashtag #onehourbasket for ideas 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/501308594/friends-of-the-hour-basket-pattern?ref=shop_home_feat_2&bes=1

-Noodlehead- https://blog.noodle-head.com/2013/01/divided-basket-pattern.html

Bingo Game

 

2025 Challenge #1

Jan-May 2025 Challenge - Panels!

You must use a panel or part of a panel in your quilted project. Your

project can be anything quilted (quilt, bag, wall hanging, table runner,

mug rug, pillow, etc) Any project under 24” should be finished. And, i

should have been worked on or finished during the challenge period

This challenge is from January 23rd until May 22nd.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

bonbizzaro@gmail.com or find me on Facebook Messenger

Here are some panel examples:

Here are 2 quilts using the same panel. Notice how the border colors

as well as the placement of the panel creates dramatically differen

looks.

The 'attic window' design is often used to create windows looking out

onto a panel.

Offsetting the panel and using 'sidelights' or other elements on two o

three sides of the panel creates a dynamic look.

Cutting a panel into smaller blocks creates a lot of interest and things

to look at

This view looking out a window can be achieved by using ready made

1/4 inch fusible bias tape. I have some gathering dust somewhere

Panels are great for quick and easy kids quilts, too.

Detailed borders can draw the eye in to your focal point, the panel.

This person really had some fun with the borders and I love it.