My Very Own Blanket Charity Events

Erin G., who runs Sticks N Stitches, has been kind enough to invite members of CMQG to join in their outing at the Columbus Blue Jackets hockey game.  All the details are listed below.  Also, if anyone would like to donate supplies or bath items, we will be collecting items at the March meeting.  Again, see all the details below.


Sticks N Stitches 2011

This marks the fourth year for Sticks N Stitches with our Columbus Blue Jackets. Sticks N Stitches has been a great opportunity for fiber artists to get together, cheer on our team and bring our crafts to the public.
This year's game is Sunday March 20 at 5pm against the New Jersey Devils! We will be sitting in section 207 and tickets are $25 a piece.

We will be supporting the local charity - My Very Own Blanket this year. My Very Own Blanket provides blankets and bath kits to area foster children. They accept knit, crochet, sewn, "no-sew" and quilted blankets. Suggestions for blanket sizes and materials can be found on their website. We will be accepting finished blankets, bath kit supplies, blanket supplies and any monetary donations at the organizer table during the game.

If you, or someone you know, would like to be added to the mailing list please visit: http://blog.halfacregoods.com/stick/ and sign up for the email list.



What the Columbus Modern Quilt Guild can do to help:
Donating Supplies

Do you have a sewing closet that is overflowing with too much fabric and sewing items? Donate your unused fabric to My Very Own Blanket. Personal hygiene items to be used in the bath kits. In each bath kit, we include a toothbrush, toothpaste, comb or hair brush, mesh bath scrubber (loofah), shampoo and soap. Both travel size and full size can be used.

If you would like to donate supplies for My Very Own Blanket, please bring them to the March 17th CMQG meeting and Erin will pick them up.

Questions?  Contact Erin
erin.littlewit@gmail.com
http://blog.halfacregoods.com/stick

Meeting Reminder: Feb. 17 @ 7pm

Hold your breath!  Please don't let it snow...

 

The next CMQG meeting is THURSDAY, FEB. 17 from 7-9pm at Quilt Trends. Rita is doing a FMQ demo.

What to bring:

1. Your baggie of scraps for the Mug Rug Swap
2. Show and Tell item

Quilter's Home FREE "Modern Quilt Primer" e-Book

I wanted to pass along a message that came through the MQG leaders group.  Quilter's Home is offering a free e-book with 3 free patterns. They're calling it a "Modern Quilt Primer e-Book." The 3 patterns are Alissa Haight Carlton's Land and Sea quilt, Elizabeth Hartman's Wellington Park, and Scott Hansen's Building 312.

The link is here: http://www.quiltershomemag.com/modern-quilting-primer.html

Thought you may enjoy some free modern patterns!

Tonight's CMQG is CANCELLED again due to weather

Hi folks....  I am disappointed that yet AGAIN Old Man Winter has decided to snow on the day of our meeting.  It is supposed to snow heaviest this afternoon right around rush hour.  For everyone's safety, we (myself and Quilt Trends) have decided to cancel tonight's meeting.

TONIGHT'S CMQG MEETING (JAN. 20) CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER.

Please pray for snow on any day except the 3rd Thursday of the month in February!

CMQG Meeting Thurs. Jan. 20 @ 7pm

DON'T FORGET! Next CMQG meeting is THURSDAY, JAN. 20 from 7-9pm at Quilt Trends. Rita is doing a FMQ demo.

What to bring:

1. Your baggie of scraps for the Mug Rug Swap
2. Show and Tell item

January Sew-In

The CMQG had our first sew-in and it was great fun! Lots of sewing, quilting, snacking and talking!

Just look at these great projects...


Stacey's BOM


Linda's Applique


Vicki's Blocks (and Beth's hearts in the background)


Kristin's Quilt


Amanda's Triangles


AnneMarie's first time on the Avante....


...and she finished her quilt in record time!

And I was apparently too busy *talking* to Cristin to get a good shot of her lovely blocks!

We hope to see you next time!

Sew-In on Saturday, January 15th! There's still time to sign up!

photo courtesy Gen X Quilter

Is your stack of UFO's (unfinished objects) taking over your dining room? Want to get that baby quilt finished BEFORE baby arrives? Do you love to sew but can't find the time?
Then come to the CMQG's FIRST Sew-in!

Details:

SATURDAY, JANUARY 15th at QUILT TRENDS

Bring your sewing machine, personal supplies and projects! You'll have your own sewing table with electrical hookup. Multiple irons will be available to press those seams nice and crisp!
Iced Tea and Coffee will be on hand but feel free to bring your own snacky-snacks and drinks too!

There are two time slots available:
11am - 2pm
2pm - 5pm

Click HERE to sign up if you have not yet done so!

Those whom have already signed up:
11am - 2pm
Linda Teufel (can assist with garment sewing)
Amanda
Vickie Eapen
AnneMarie
Stacey Vannatta
Betsy Weigant
Beth Novak
Kristin Hofferberth

2pm - 5pm
Betsy Weigant
Beth Novak
Cristin Wilson
Kelley Hughes
Paula Wedig