I have an announcement for you all. Jennifer Falkowski is, unfortunately, stepping down from the second Events Coordinator position. This position is now open for all of our members to consider filling. The Events Coordinators are responsible for the following: Regular activities such as swaps, challenges, block lotteries, block of the month, bees. Social events such as sew days, field trips, and other social get-togethers. Special events such as quilt shows, speakers, and workshops. These […]
Year: 2014
April Block Lotto
I’ve got April’s block for you! This month is Rain or Shine and here is your color inspiration: Basically we’re going for blue and yellow here. Any shade of blue, any shade of yellow. For the block itself we are going to be using our improvisational piecing skills. I know you’ve got ’em! I made this block up so I’ll give you a little tutorial. The idea I’m going for are blue “raindrops” on a […]
MQG Michael Miller Fabric Challenge
The Modern Quilt Guild is holding its 4th annual members fabric challenge. This year Michael Miller Fabrics is sponsoring the event and is providing participating guilds with fabric. The collection is called Petal Pinwheels. Guidelines per the MQG The challenge runs from March 2014 toJune 23, 2014 to July 25th. Winners announced July 8, 2014 August 1st Members may make anything they want as long as it is quilted! Add in any solid or Michael Miller printed […]
Charity @ MadMod
Last call for many of our charity projects! That includes:Bright wonky stars on white background, 8″ or 15″Stripes of solid colors and white 7.5″ X 31″Bright circles inset or appliquéd on the given black and white checked fabricPieced house on blue background 15″Any kind of block with the “ugly fabric” plus black, 15″(you can give me the scraps, if you like)*Block divided diagonally, 1/2 white, 1/2 striped red and blue, 15″ I’d like to get […]
March Block Lotto
“Green is the prime color of the world, and that from which its loveliness arises.” – Pedro Calderon de la Barca I’m not sure about the rest of you, but I am ready for a change of seasons! I’ve got all things green in my thoughts including this month’s block for the lotto. Two palettes of lovely verdant tones. The pattern this month is the Ribbon Star Block. This one is a smidge on the […]
Is it time to makeover our branding?
Good Evening Mad Mod Quilters!At the last meeting we discussed the idea of creating new, updated branding. We have had a SURGE in membership since our logo was first created and we’ve officially joined The Modern Quilt Guild so it might be time for a refresh.We need a logo that is… Re-sizable – so it can be made into a huge poster or tiny button. A vector graphic would be ideal! A .png option so the background is […]
Charity blocks
Charity Quilt Blocks…..indeed , Mad Mod, it’s the end of the road for many of our quilt blocks….please turn these in at the February meeting: 1. bright wonky stars on white, 8″ or 15″2. pieced house on blue background, 15″3. bright circle inset/appliqued on the given black and white checked block4. ugly fabric plus black improv 15″5. made stripes, solid plus white 7.5″ by 31″ Due at this meeting or March:on the diagonal 1/2 white, […]
February Sew Day!
Hang out and sew with your awesome Modern Quilt Guild peeps February 15th. Our next member sew day will take place at Bungalow Quilting! It’s at 646 W. Fond du Lac Street, Ripon, Wisconsin 54971 There is room for 12 to fit comfortably so sign up early! RSVP via email or on our Facebook page. For Sew Days with limited space (like this one), RSVP is mandatory. Mad Mod Quilt Guild members will be given priority, then […]
Tea Cozies, please!
The Monona Library is celebrating it’s 50th year – woohoo!They are having several events throughout the year. One is a Downton Abbey themed tea party on April 27. We are asking people to make tea cozies to auction off as a fundraiser for the library. Would any guild members be willing to make and donate a cozy? Here is a simple and awesome pattern but anything that anyone would make would be appreciated. Please, dress us up […]
February Block Lotto
Time for February’s Block Lotto! This month’s palette is a frosty berry smoothie. Lilac, lavender, raspberry, blackberry, and orchid. The block is called Patchwork Wheel and is available here. When they are put together, an X’s and O’s pattern is formed giving a subtle Valentine’s quilt. A few notes for this quilt block: Please use a light grey for the background/ corner fabrics. The circle effect is best achieved when this is a solid or […]