Project Linus updates: Eileen K. reported that they are still in need of a volunteer to step up as chapter coordinator, and they are also still looking for free storage space for blankets. The highest demand is for tied fleece blankets (instructions for how to make them are on their website). Ghost Party Swap: Casey announced that the guild will be hosting a swap of Halloween fabric squares so that participants can make the Ghost […]
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April 2023 Meeting Minutes
The Great Escape quilt retreat starts April 14! Thank you to all of the sponsors and folks who have helped get it up and running. Project Linus will be hosting a make-a-blanket day in early fall. They are also still needing more no-sew fleece blankets (instructions on their website), which make a great service project option for young people. Our speaker was Roy Mitchell, Jr., aka Watermelunman. Roy spoke about his quilting journey and the […]
Meeting Minutes – March 2023
A non-member is looking for someone to complete a quilted jacket project that her grandma started. If anyone is interested in that, email madmodquiltguild AT gmail.com. If you are participating in the plus block swap, you can drop off completed blocks at Blue Bar Quilts, Electric Needle, or you can mail blocks to Casey. If you need more info, contact Marian or Casey. Block Lotto: Participation has been down. There was an email poll sent […]
Meeting Minutes – February 2023
Dustin started with a retreat update. There are 27 spots filled so far, 40 spots available. It’s now open to anyone (other guilds included) so if you want a spot, get one before they’re gone! The Lodi Quilt Guild Academy is coming up on April 1 at Lodi High School. This event will feature lots of mini classes. What is the guild’s PAUSE event? It’s an opportunity for people to get together to hang out […]
Meeting Minutes – January 2023
Welcome new members who are joining the guild in 2023! Dustin reminded continuing members to renew membership by the end of January. Your membership in Mad Mod Quilt Guild gets you access to National Modern Quilt Guild resources, too. If you use Facebook, please go to the Mad Mod Quilt Guild Facebook Group to vote in a poll that Casey created to determine which logo merchandise options will be available for guild members to order. […]
Meeting Minutes – November 2022
Project Linus is looking for storage space for their blankets, as well as a new Coordinator. They’re also looking for fleece Please contact Eileen at Coneflowercorner@gmail.com if you can help out! Mad Mod helped Blue Bar Quilts purchase a big screen TV for the classroom for hybrid meetings. The system is working really well so that we can be in person and virtual simultaneously. Our Program Coordinators have been busy planning lots of activities, both during and […]
Meeting Minutes – August 2022
Project Linus is still looking for a chapter coordinator. They are also looking for volunteers to help out at their booth during the Great Wisconsin Quilt Show. The Great WI Quilt Show is scheduled for in-person activities in September. Registration is open now for classes. We will not have a September meeting, allowing members to focus on Great WI Quilt Show activities instead. Wendy A. was the block lotto winner. The next block lotto will […]
Meeting Minutes – July 2022
This month we had an all virtual meeting, but we will be returning to hybrid format for future meetings. Dustin reported that $150 was donated to the Modern Quilt Guild in memory of a local quilter. Modern Quilt Guild sent it to our chapter to use for a charitable purpose. After discussion at the June meeting, the funds have been allocated to paying for quilting for any quilts that will be donated to the GSAFE […]
Meeting Minutes – June 2022
We gathered in the Blue Bar Quilts parking lot for a quilt guild trunk show! Members brought a few of their favorite quilts to share with the group. The weather was perfect and we enjoyed seeing everyone’s different quilting styles. Block Lotto: The winner of rainbow log cabin blocks was Jen Keeley! Ellen showed examples of the July blocks, a stars and stripes block combo. Project Linus: Eileen shared that the local chapter of Project […]
Meeting Minutes – May 2022
This meeting was moved to an all-virtual meeting because of COVID in the officer team and increasing case rates in Dane County. We’ll continue to monitor and adjust throughout the year. Project Linus has lots of inventory to cover summer blanket needs. Block Lotto: 9 people made tulips for May. Winner is Eileen Kellor! June block lotto will be low volume + rainbow log cabin. Check the website for Ellen’s instructions about the specific color […]