Here is the skinny on June’s Block Lotto! Let’s start with the block. Here are the instructions. It’s a little bit more on the traditional side but still a fun block! It finishes up at 9 1/2″. And the color palette: A refreshing mix of mint, tangerine, and lemon. Just look at that! Doesn’t that get you in the mood for summer? These are just a few fabrics I pulled from my stash for some […]
Hey Mad Mod Quilters! A little challenge for the June meeting: Make yourself a fabulous name tag! Rules The name tag must be sewn by you. The technique and materials used are up to your discretion. Your name must be clearly visible and easy to read. You are welcome to include your business name and/or website if aplicable. There is no size or shape constraint but the name tag must be wearable. The finished name tags are […]
Installing our First Quilt Exhibit Spring 2013 The Madison Modern Quilt Guild is holding our First Quilt Exhibition featuring incredible work by local artists. These quilts will be on display May 1st – June 30th, 2013 at the Alicia Ashman Library.The mission of the Madison Modern Quilt Guild is to create a positive community of modern quilters interested in sharing knowledge of modern quilting techniques, patterns, modern fabrics, and quilt making. Fellowship is encouraged through regular meetings, […]
Hi All! This Sunday, April 21st, Jen from The Electric Needle will be holding a longarm quilting demonstration for us! You will have a chance to try both the computerized and manual driven methods yourself. The class is being held from 1:00 to 3:00 pm and is $20. Thread and practice fabric is included with this. Space is limited to 12 so please sign up using the link below. Longarm Quilting Class The class fee […]
Good Evening, Reminder! Our first quilt show is coming up! More information on that HERE.Please bring your quilt to our April meeting so our volunteers can collect them to install at our quilt show!! Monthly Meeting Wednesday April 24th Sequoya Library 6:30pm-8:45pmMeeting Room A4340 Tokay Blvd – Madison, WI Quilt show May/June 2013 Alicia Ashman Library 733 N High Point Rd, Madison, WI Set up April 30th 6:00pm – Take down June 29th time TBDHere are photos illustrating how one MMQG […]
The April 14th Sew Day at Millhouse Quilts is canceled. I’m wondering if the fact that these Sunday sew days are limited by shorter store hours is deterring attendees? Does anyone have ideas for locations that would open up the sewing time to more hours on a Sunday? let me know what you think! Andria
At our March meeting (last Wed evening), our very own Kristin gave a marvelous paper piecing demo and trunk show! If you missed it, or would like to relive it, I’ve got a little synopsis. 🙂 First, gather your supplies:– sewing machine– thread– fabric of various pieces– paper for foundation (trace/copy/print pattern onto the paper, thin paper is recommended)– cutting equipment (rotary cutter, mat, ruler)– iron and pressing surface– pins– seam ripper (useful for pulling […]
Hello MMQG!It is time for us to start preparing for our FIRST Mad Mod Quilt Guild – Quilt Show! This show is open to any of our members who have attended at least one meeting. This is a big library and there is a lot of space so if you’re having trouble deciding on which quilt to show, bring two or three! What you need to know…. The show is May/June 2013 at the Madison […]
Hello MMQG!I am so looking forward to our MMQG meeting! We haven’t had a regular meeting since November so we have a lot to catch up on! Dues collection is postponed until further notice! At the 1st quarter officer meeting, we unanimously agreed we are not yet equipped to begin dues collection after carefully researching the risks and the responsibility involved. We are going to readdress this issue once the (National) Modern Quilt Guild announces […]
Due to an overwhelming amount of cancellations and terrible weather conditions, tonight’s meeting is canceled. Stay safe tonight MMQG and quilt your heart out safe at home.