Happy Spring everyone! Here’s what you missed at the May MMQG Meeting: There are some exciting things happening in our community. First, hopefully you have seen the email from our President, Dayna. If not, here is a recap: We are doing a 3-way modern quilted postcard swap with the Denver Metro MQG and the Salt Lake MQG. In short, you will make and send 2 postcards and receive 2 postcards. You can […]
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November 2017 Meeting Recap
Hello Mad Mod Quilters! For the full review of the November meeting, please read the meeting minutes. Here are the highlights: Most important: Have the following ready for the December 14 meeting: 1.Trish is leading us through a mystery stitchy project. Your supply list: a needle fun thread – the more fun thread the more fun the project will be! tiny scissors tape (like Scotch brand tape) 2.Bring a handmade zippy pouch for the optional […]
Zippy Pouch Swap – Dec Meeting
We are going to swap zippy pouches at the December MMQG meeting (14Dec2017)! How it works Make a zippy pouch Fill it with goodies (value no more that $25) Here are some filler ideas (but you do you): Make a small needle/pin case Make a small pin cushion Your favorite notion A fat quarter that you love Chocolate! Bring your pouch with goodies to the Dec meeting. Numbers will be assigned to the pouches Each […]
October 2018 Meeting Recap
Hey Mad Mod-ers! Here is what you missed at our October meeting. Jeff Caplan from CraftOptics visited us this month. CraftOptics makes precision magnification and lighting for artists, craftsmen, and anyone doing fine detail work. These glasses are great for detail work and help your posture so you can sew longer! There is a 100% money back guarantee on them too. Guild members were offered $75 off. Reach out to CraftOptics and learn more! A Day […]
September 2017 Meeting Recap
Hello and welcome to our September meeting recap! As usual, if you want all the dirty details read the meeting minutes. Here are the highlights: MAD MOD Happenings Dues, DUE! During our next two meetings, our fearless treasurer Dayna will be collecting 2018 dues. Bring those checkbooks! (Or pay a small fee to renew via paypal.) Election time is upon us! Elections will take place at the November meeting. If you would like to nominate someone […]
August 2017 Meeting Recap
Thank you Blue Bar Quilts for hosting us! There were 43 present at the August meeting; 8 of those were visitors. We had an introductory tour of the Blue Bar dye studio…what a great opportunity this offers for those of us who don’t want to undertake dyeing at home! Since that meeting, I took the low-immersion dye class and loved it! Can’t wait to try the Surface Design with Thickened Dyes class! There was much […]
July 2017 Meeting Recap
Hello Gang! Did you have a fun time at the July meeting or did you have to sit this one out? Here is what you missed! For starters, our fearless leader Linda was away so Dayna Thwaits (Treasurer) took over. Thanks Dayna! So, what’s new you ask? Well… Maday opened a slow maker space in Baraboo! Find out more about it on Facebook. Blue Bar Quilts is starting a service project to help Days for […]
June 2017 Meeting Recap
Hey gang! For those of you who missed our June Madison Modern Quilt Guild meeting or if you want to relive the fun, this post is for you! General Housekeeping DUES: We’re collecting 2018 dues in October so be ready! MQG Charity Quilt Challenge: We need a committee and a chair person. If you’re interested and a Mad Mod QG member, join the charity Facebook group. Learn more about the MQG Charity Quilt Challenge. BLOCK […]
June Meeting
Remember that we are now meeting at Blue Bar Quilts, 6333 University, Middleton (see the Blue Bar website for advice on the area construction.) Our program will feature Brad Miller and Color. Remember your name tag, show and tell, charity donations and any contributions to the Free Table (sewing related items that you no longer want). Hope to see you soon!
May 2017 Meeting Recap
Hey Gang! Thank you to those who attended our May meeting. For those of you who were away we happily moved to our new home at Blue Bar Quilts this month! If you haven’t heard of Blue Bar it’s a brand new quilt shop town. Check it out! In May we talked about… MQG Charity Quilt – Sign ups for the committee and committee chair were gathered. It’s not to late to join! The Modern […]