Here are the instructions for the block lotto for our April 12, 2018 meeting. I changed my mind slightly on the color palette – let’s not use white, and instead mix these spring pastels with CHOCOLATE! The block instructions can be found here. Don’t sew the quadrants together, though – let’s leave them in quarter-block units that will be 6.5″ unfinished. Where the tutorial’s pictures show white, substitute BROWN. Use the pastels for all […]
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March 2018 block lotto
Thanks for your patience in the delay posting this – finally, here are the block lotto instructions for the March 8, 2018 meeting. This month we’re going with a super-simple and strip-friendly block. March 2018 green square block Here’s the basic info: BLUE fabric: need one 2.5” x 2.5” square (any shade or print of fabric as long as it looks blue) for the center GREEN fabric: need 18” total x 2.5” (any shade or […]
February block lotto – Valentine envelopes
For our February 8, 2018 meeting, let’s make Valentine envelopes for the block lotto! Use the great tutorial here – ignore the parts about making the larger quilt and just follow these directions for a single block. (Of course, you are welcome to make more than one block to increase your odds of winning, though!) Block size: 6.5″ unfinished Colors: you choose – think Valentine’s love notes Bring your blocks along to the February meeting […]
Jan block lotto – tiny trees
Hello MadModders! Here is all the info you need to participate in the block lotto for the January 2018 meeting: FREE tutorial on Diary of a Quilter Small size means you can make a bunch Tutorial makes 2 blocks at a time Let’s use the same color scheme she uses in the tutorial: mainly any green (olive, lime, leaf, pine) with true red and neutrals, small amounts of other colors OK as long as they’re […]
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 […]
Block lotto – paper piece a kite block
Hello MadModders! Here is all the info you’ll need to make quilt blocks for the November meeting’s Block Lotto: FREE pattern on Craftsy: Kite Block (paper pieced) by Flying Parrot Quilts White, cream or low-volume background and center ORANGE feature fabric(s) – scrappy or all one fabric Blocks will be 4.5″ unfinished size This is a relatively easy paper-piecing pattern, so be BOLD and give it a try. Make sure your printer doesn’t change the scale […]
Block Lotto- We’re seeing stars!
Hey Mad Mod Squad! Trish F is seeing STARS for our October meeting Block Lotto! This is all you need to know: Blue background Yellow star Any size Any pattern – wonky, traditional, small, large, whatever makes you want to sew! Completed block must be square or rectangle shaped – 90 degree corners. Here are some star quilts from our members for inspriation: [slideshow_deploy id=’2708′] Thank you to everyone who participated in September! Look […]
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 […]