Friday, January 24, 2025

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

Thursday, January 23, 2025

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




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.











Bingo Game

 


February Block Raffle




 

Friday, January 3, 2025

November Meeting Notes

 Meeting November 21, 2024 6:00 PM Whetstone Library

18 members attended, 2 new visitors

We all introduced ourselves. 

We showed our crayons for the crayon challenge project. Each member at the meeting was asked to choose 2 crayons from a bag. These two colors should be used in a quilted project. Other colors may be added to the project. 15 members participated – many different projects, ranging fromquilts, zipper pouches, tote bags, wristlets. Pictures on FB.


Quilt project for 2024 This project consisted of a monochromatic quilted project. Solids or prints can be used, but should be of the same color family. 10 members participated in this challenge. Pictures on FB.


Gift exchange – we had a fun gift exchange. Always a fun time! Pictures on FB.


We brought food and drinks to share. We played the saran ball game (always a winner).


Show and Tell - several members shared their projects – pictures available on FB.


We also want to thank Leigh for all she does for the group. We appreciate you Leigh and all the other members who step in to help. You make our guild a fun group!


December meet up at Dewey’s – several members met up in December for pizza and friendship at Dewey’s pizza in Worthington. The group typically meets up for a late dinner after the monthly meeting.


My Very Own Blanket – volunteer opportunity - Some of the usual gang plus new volunteer Cindy Hetrick and My Very Own Blanket founder Jessica Rudolph met up in December. A good time was had by all, and a very productive time too, 96 blankets finished! There is always room for a few more people if you would like to join us! More information on this volunteer opportunity can be obtained at monthly meeting. From Michelle C


Upcoming:

Bonnie shared she will organize the challenges for 2025. Stay tuned for more information.

Leslie has some quilt retreats planned. More information at meetings.

Upcoming quilt shows:

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

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


Next meeting:

January 23, 2025 – 6:00 pm meeting at Old Worthington Library