June Meeting 2026

 

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Meeting June 25, 2026   6:00 PM   Old Worthington Library

13 members attended.  Wear your name tag each month.     Leigh asked the question, what is your favorite fabric?   Some members did have a favorite designer, and some had a favorite type – grunge, floral, polka dot.

We will go out of order this month and first mention that September meeting is cancelled due to the AQS show during that time.  To find information about this show, visit americanquilter.com for more information.   The show will be held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center from September 23 – 26. 

American Quilters Show Quilt Show Hours

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, September 24, 2026 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, September 25, 2026 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, September 26, 2026 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

 

Challenge coordinator is Heather.  We have a couple challenges at this time.  Last month we  picked 2 colors and these colors should be featured in the project we make, which will be due at our October  2026 meeting (due to September meeting being cancelled).   Our first challenge of 2026 is due November 2026.  Each participant will create a quilt using only three (3) yards of fabric for the quilt top.  The goal of this challenge is to inspire creativity, efficient fabric use and unique design within a shared constraint

Fabric swap coordinator is Olivia.    October (due to September cancelled meeting)  is stripes or polka dots.  For each swap the member should bring the specific fabric, cut in 4 fat quarters (21x18).  The fat quarters do not have to be 4 of the same fabric, but need to follow the swap guidelines.   They should be put in a bag with the member’s name on it.  

Project bag swap – A project bag can organize your sewing project in a sturdy bag with a vinyl or mesh front.  A few examples are shown on the website.  By Annie.com has a pattern for these bags.   Bring your completed bag to the October meeting (due to September cancellation), wrapped in a gift bag.   All who wish to participate will select a wrapped bag to take home.

Block raffle – Flower Power hexies – Courtney presented the flower power hexie block raffle inspired by Julie’s quilt, which will be due at the July 23 meeting.  Pattern is found on Facebook and website columbusmodernquilte.com.  Participants will receive one ticket for each block made and a winner of all the blocks will be drawn. 

July sew in – Courtney is coordinating a guild sew in on Saturday July 25, 2026 at the Dublin Library from 9 am to 5 pm.  If you are interested in attending, there is a sign up on FB, There is a $5  fee to provide some door prizes and drinks and box lunches may be pre ordered at a cost of $15 per person.  If you check the order lunch box when you register, Courtney will be in contact with you regarding lunch.   You can also bring in your own lunch.   

Leslie is the retreat coordinator.  Retreat for 2027 is scheduled for June 3 to 6, 2027 at Hotel Millersburg. There will be a limit of 16 people at the retreat. After 16 people sign up there will be a waitlist.  Please see Facebook or contact Leslie for more information.

Phone/email list – A sign up sheet for name, phone and email address has been provided to members through Facebook/ google docs.  The final date to sign up is June 1.   This list will be emailed to all those members who have participated. 

Christmas – Holiday meeting gift swap.   Leigh suggested that we swap notions this year.  

Show and Tell - 6 members participated in show and tell.  Beautiful work everyone.  Pictures on FB.

Next meeting:  July 23, 2026 6:00 pm  Old Worthington Library, 820 High Street, Worthington OH

 

 

 

Summary:

July 23, 2026 – Flower Power hexie blocks due – pattern on Facebook

July 25, 2026 (Saturday)  sew in at Dublin Library  see FB for sign up and more information – Courtney is organizer

August 27, 2026 – Members should bring items they wish to sell.  Those who wish to buy should bring cash to buy items. 

September Cancelled  due October 22, 2026 – stripe or polka dot fabric swap

September Cancelled due October 22, 2026 – 1. Project bag swap gift wrapped , information on website

     and 2.  2 color challenge project due

October 22, 2026 – Celebrate the birthday of Columbus Modern Quilters with a birthday bash celebration.

November 2026 meeting – 3-yard quilt due

2027 – June 3 to June 6 - Retreat for 2027 is scheduled for at Hotel Millersburg. There will be a limit of 16 people at the retreat. After 16 people sign up there will be a waitlist.  Please see Facebook or contact Leslie for more information.