Presentation: Theresa Benton, the ai quilter, presented Quilting in the Digital Age –
When Technology Meets Tradition to guild members via Zoom Theresa discussed ways
to successfully bridge technology, strategy, and creativity using AI (artificial intelligence)
technology. She emphasized that AI can be used as a creative amplifier, but a great
finished quilt still involves a lot or skilled work.
Theresa has a book available: Digital Muse: Bringing AI into Your Creative Practice
Find her on Instagram: @theaiquilter
Outreach:
Big thanks to everyone who donated food to our food drive. We collected 60 pounds of
food for Badger Prairie Needs Network!
Our next service project is going to be making pillowcases for Ryan’s Case for Smiles.
Our goal is to complete 100 pillowcases by our June 20026 meeting date. The
pillowcases are easy to make and come together very quickly. Please be sure to finish
your inside seams – using either a French seam technique or securing the seams with
zigzag stitching – are both great options. Instructions from Ryan’s Case for Smiles
found here.
Thank you to Marian Stimson for donating a plethora of fabric kits that can be used to
make the pillowcases. Over 70 pillowcase kits have been picked up!
Board Vacancy:
Diane Galarneau has resigned her position as treasurer on the board. Please send an
email to madmodquiltguild@gmail.com if you are interested in filling this position. We
will vote at the April meeting.
Upcoming Activities:
All activities and links for our Zoom activities can be found on our guild calendar.
*The Great Escape 2026 (sold out!)
*May Sew Along voting (see your email for the link)
*May 9, 30, 31: Voltron Workshop with Irene Roderick (purchase here)
*WIPs Be Done – January winner Bridget Vian. February winner Cate Williams.
*PAUSE sewing – upcoming dates 3/15 and 4/19
*Block Lotto: Poppy Field
-Follow this video tutorial.
-Petals should be reds, pinks, yellows with each petal a different fabric. Petals
within each block should be in the same color family (ie. 4 red fabrics). Centers
should be black (solid or print). Background should be any shade of green.
Please note: this is a variation from what is demonstrated in the video tutorial.
-Blocks will be due at our June 11 meeting and must be present at the meeting to
be counted for participation.