July Meeting Minutes
- Announcements:
- MQG Tech Tip: MQG Makers – more info here: https://www.themodernquiltguild.com/member-resources/mqg-makers
- MQG Community Quilt – A planning meeting has been held and Misty is currently working out details. Stay tuned for more info.
- If you are interested in participating and haven’t received information please let us know and we can connect you to the group.
- PAUSE: next sewing days are July 19 and August 16
- WIPs Be Done: Melissa Murray was the winner out of 7 competitions. Current WIP is #2, and next Zoom Sewing is August 5 at 6:30.
- Current Block Lotto is Rainbow Pinwheels – more info here: https://www.madmodquiltguild.com/2026/06/rainbow-pinwheel-block-lotto/
- Service Project Update: no new service project planned until fall. Vicky is planning something more individual, like pillowcases – more info to follow.
- A final pillowcase count for Ryan’s Cases for Smiles has not yet been determined as they are still being turned in, but Vicky estimates well over 150 so far.
- Q3 Activities List: Rest of the year is still being fine tuned.
- TBD Block Swap to be kicked off in August
- Hand Sewing at Barriques in Middleton on Tuesday August 19.
- Lizzy House 2026 Advent Calendar Discount Code – see guild email.
- August Meeting is Emily Lang’s Creating Rainbows in 100 Days, offered in person and via Zoom.
- Dustin announced that volunteer signup for The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show opened today and that volunteers are greatly needed this year.
- Poppy Block Lotto drawing was held. Becky Kelly was the winner!
- There were several new members who introduced themselves as our door prizes were drawn.
- Trunk Show: The group went outside for the annual trunk show where members showed off their quilts, totes, wall hangings, and vests. Thank you to everyone who participated.