Crayon Challenge info

Challenge dates August 22 - November meeting date TDB

Everyone will draw 2 random crayons from my bag. (If you don’t have your crayons yet, let me know and I’ll draw for you and send you the color info. bonbizzaro@gmail.com )

Both crayon colors must be represented in your quilt or bag. Do your best to find fabric as close to your colors as possible. You could also use fabric pens, intense pencils, fabric paint, etc. And you can use as many additional colors as you want and your project does not need to be finished.

2024 Swap #3 Pin Cushion/clip holder

When: October 24, 2024

What: Make a pincushion/clip holder (preferably homemade but store bought ok.) 

How: Bring it to the October meeting 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

September Block Raffle

 Due: September 26, 2024

Block: https://sassafras-lane.com/blogs/news/free-patchwork-ghost-mini-pattern?utm_source=pinterest&utm_medium=social

Rules: 

Ghost: White fabric (either white on white or white)

Background: Bright Halloween color (orange, purple, green), similar to the ones in the pattern

Ghost Eyes: Black 

*you will just bring the finished block*

June Meeting Minutes

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Meeting June 27, 2024 6:00 PM

Old Worthington Public Library

15 members attended

Leigh posed the question, have you started bias binding? 5 people had made bias binding

Mug Rug Swap 10 members participated in the mug rug swap. A mug rug is a quilted piece which can hold your cup and maybe a snack. Pictures on FB.

Bias binding demo Courtney and Leigh showed us a couple different ways to make bias binding. Courtney posted a demo on FB from Mx Domestic (formerly Mr.) Leigh uses a silicone pad called Quilted Hearts Binding Eaze and Courtney shows us a way to use pins to pull the fabric through. Thanks Courtney and Leigh.

Quilt project for 2024 This project will consist of a monochromatic quilt. Solids or prints can be used, but should be of the same color family. August meeting some completed blocks and due at November meeting.

About 11 members expressed an interest in this project.

Quilting retreats – 14 people are register to attend the quilt retreat which will be held 7/25 – 7/28/24 at the Hotel Millersburg. Contact Leslie Wood for more information. A Facebook group has been set up for those
attending. No July guild meeting due to the retreat in July.

Next challenge due at August meeting. Our next challenge is a quilted project inspired by a song. Please
create a quilt project inspired by a specific song. Can use the title of the song, or the words of the song.

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

Next meeting:

Whetstone Library
Thursday August 22, 2024, 6:00 pm

*No July Meeting

Quilt Inspired by a Song

CMQ Challenge Due: Aug Meeting 2024

This challenge is to create a quilt project that is inspired by a specific

song. (A song with words, not just music)

The quilted project can be anything you want. If it is smaller than a lap size

quilt, it should be finished. And, it should be something that you’ve

finished in 2024.

The quilted project can be a literal interpretation of the song, an abstract

interpretation of the song, or simply an artistic expression of how the song

makes you feel.

Literal interpretation:

Using exact words from the song, or using objects that are referenced in

the song. For example, for the song Three Little Birds you could have 3

small birds on your project. Or for the song “New York, New York” you

could have iconic NYC landmarks represented on your project.

Abstract interpretation:

An abstract interpretation of a song would not attempt to represent an

accurate depiction of the lyrics but instead use shapes, colors, forms, and

gestural marks to represent what the song is about. An example would be

a country landscape quilt to represent “Take Me Home Country Roads”, or

a quilt made of bright yellows to express “You Are The Sunshine Of My

Life”.

Personal artistic expression:

Create a quilted project that showcases how the song makes you feel, or

what the song means to you.

May Meeting

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Meeting May 23, 2024 6:00 PM

Whetstone Columbus Public Library

17 members and 1 guest attended.

Leigh posed the question, have you started work on mug rug exchange due at June meeting? Only two members said yes, they had started.

Annual Dues of $10 are now due for 2024.

Fabric swap - May fabric swap was Kaffe Fassett fabric. one yard of fabric cut into 8 fat eighths, approx. 9 x 21 “ August swap is Charlie Harper fabric. Participants go home with several different fabric pieces.

Improv challenge due at May meeting. About 9 members participated in the improv challenge. Projects were some smaller pieces, bags and table runners. Pictures on FB.

Mug Rug Swap The next swap will be due at June meeting. A mug rug is a quilted piece which can hold your cup and maybe a snack. The group decided the mug rugs should be about 6 x 8 inches. Please bring finished project in a bag and it will be random choice by those that participate.

Block raffle please see FB or website columbusmodernquilters.com for more information on a block raffle due at the June meeting.

Quilt project for 2024 This project will consist of a monochromatic quilt. Solids or prints can be used, but should be of the same color family. Please bring your cut pieces to the May meeting. August meeting some completed blocks and due at November meeting. About 11 members expressed an interest in this project.

Quilting retreats – A quilt retreat will be held 7/25 – 7/28/24 at the Hotel Millersburg. Contact Leslie Wood for more information. A Facebook group has been set up for those attending. No July guild meeting due to the retreat in July.

Next challenge due at August meeting. Our next challenge is a quilted project inspired by a song. Please create a quilt project inspired by a specific song. Can use the title of the song, or the words of the song.

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

Next meeting:

Old Worthington public library

Thursday June 27, 2024, 6:00 pm

April Meeting 2024

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Meeting  April 25, 2024  6:00 PM

Auction Ohio

15 members  and 2 guests attended.  

Leigh posed the question, have you ever heard of Auction Ohio?  About half yes, half no. 

Annual Dues of $10 are now due for 2024.     

Kyle from Auction Ohio gave us an overview of their business.   All auctions are online.   He gave us a tour of their warehouse.

Fabric swap  one yard of fabric cut into 8 fat eighths,  approx. 9 x 21 “  April,   Tula Pink -  May - Kaffe Fassett and August – Charlie Harper.  Participants go home with several different fabric pieces. 

Thread catcher swap  About 5 members participated in the thread catcher swap.  Pictures are on Facebook.

Mug Rug Swap    The next swap will be due at June meeting.   A mug rug is a quilted piece which can hold your cup and maybe a snack.  The group decided the mug rugs should be about 6 x 8 inches.  Please bring finished project in a bag and it will be random choice by those that participate.  

Quilt project for 2024 This project will consist of a monochromatic quilt.  Solids or prints can be used, but should be of the same color family.  Please bring your cut pieces to the  May meeting. August meeting some completed blocks and due at November meeting.  About 11 members expressed an interest in this project.   

Quilting retreats – The first quilt retreat was held April 19 – 21 and 6 people attended.  Pictures are on Facebook.  The second retreat will be help 7/25 – 7/28.   They will both be held at the Hotel Millersburg.  Contact Leslie Wood for more information. A Facebook group has been set up for those attending.    No July guild meeting due to the retreat in July.   

Quilt ruler library – we will have more discussion on a possible library of quilt rulers.   The idea is for members to donate rulers they may no longer want and they could be lent out to other members to use and then return.

Improv challenge due at May meeting.  Improv is really free form.  No pattern used.   The piece can be a wall hanging, table runner, baby quilt to a full size quilt.  If making a baby quilt or larger, a pieced top will be considered eligible.  Smaller pieces must be completed (quilted)  

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

Next meeting:

Whetstone Columbus Public Library, 

Thursday May 23, 2024,  6:00 pm