July Meeting- Make & Take

What: Ironing trays

Where: Old Worthington Library

When: 6-8pm

What to bring: 

-TV Tray  Walmart Link 

-Cotton batting 25x20- 2-3 pieces 

-Top Fabric 25x20 (could be canvas/outdoor fabric, cotton or Ironing Board cover fabric)

June Meeting Minutes

Columbus Modern Quilters  - columbusmodernquilters.com

Meeting June 22, 2023 at 6 PM

Whetstone Library

19 people attended.  

The meeting was opened by Leigh asking each person to say their name and asked the question have you sewn a flange binding?   About 50% of the group had used this binding in the past.   Leslie is going to demonstrate the construction of a flange binding at the meeting.

2023 dues of $10 are now due.   Cash only.

Flange binding demonstration Leslie presented a demo on flange binding.   Directions are posted on website.

Pin cushion swap – 9 people participated in the pincushion swap.  Many different varieties of pincushions were available.   See FB for pictures.

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 The improv Christmas tree block was this month’s block raffle.  9 people brought about 75 blocks.   Susan was the winner of all the blocks.   We look forward to see you quilt made with these.

July meeting  all those that are interested in making a ironing board TV tray,   please bring a wooden tv tray,

Some batting and fabric to cover the tray.   Leigh will bring a staple gun and construction will take place at the meeting. 

August fabric swap  will be Allison Glass fabric.   One yard fabric but into fat eighths.  

Show and Tell – 9 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. 

Kathy Gordon will be hosting a quilt show at Innis House at Inniswood Metro Park during October.   See Inniswood website for open hours of Innis House.   Kathy will host a meet the artist on October 15, 2023 from 2 to 4 pm.  

July 27, 2023

6:00 pm begin time

Please note earlier begin time.
Old Worthington Library
820 High St
Worthington, OH 43085

June Demo: How to make a Flange Binding

Video references:

• Missouri Star Quilt Company – uses 1.75” cut for flange fabric and 1.5” cut for binding fabric
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAQWwwAa2K0&t=729s

• Jordan Fabrics – uses 1.5” cut for flange and 1.25” cut for binding
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB0rc76kVV4&t=2s

Steps:

These instructions assume knowledge of attaching regular binding. In these directions the binding fabric refers to the color that will wrap to both the front and the back of the quilt. The flange fabric refers to the 1/8” accent that will show on the front between the binding and the quilt. These directions are for the 1.75” cut for flange fabric and 1.5” cut for binding fabric.

1. Calculate the number of fabric strips needed the same way as for regular binding. You will need that number of strips of each color.

2. Cut binding fabric strips at 1.5” wide.

3. Cut flange fabric strips at 1.75” wide.

4. Sew with right sides together the binding color strips to each other end to end, press seams open.

5. Sew with right sides together the flange fabric strips to each other end to end, press seams open.

6. Sew the long edge of the binding and flange fabrics together.  Offset the seams so that you don’t end up with seams for both strips in the same place.

7. Press the seam of the joined fabrics toward the binding fabric.

8. Fold the binding in half lengthwise and press.

9. Sew the binding to the back edge of the quilt, with the flange fabric up and the binding fabric against the back of the quilt. Use a seam of just under 3/8”. This seam allowance will vary slightly depending on the thickness of your batting. Sew a few inches and test that your seam allowance works!

10. Corners and the final join are done the same as for regular binding. On the final join try to match the seams so the binding fabric and flange fabric are aligned.

11. Wrap the binding around to the front and stitch in the ditch on the seam between the binding fabric and the flange fabric. You will be sewing on the flange fabric so match your top thread color to the flange color. The goal is to sew so that your stitches on the back will be slightly inside the binding.

Challenge #3: Picture or painting inspiration

Due- August 24

Make what you want that inspiration from a picture or painting.

-Must be finished to get ticket.

-Bring the picture, if possible to the reveal meeting.

-It doesn’t have to be realistic, it can be abstract or impressionistic.

Susan Carlson Website 

https://susancarlson.com/2016/04/02/making-a-pattern-for-a-fabric-collage-quilt/

June Block Raffle

 Block Name: Modern Christmas Tree Block

Block Link: https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/2015/12/modern-christmas-tree-quilt-block.html

Colors:
the tree & background- red, green, and white fabrics (no Christmas themed fabric)
tree trunks- brown/tan

May Meeting

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

Pin Cushion Swap

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