We had an absolutely fantastic Member University meeting in November and several important announcements that you don’t want to miss, so be sure to read all the way to the bottom for announcements, show and share and a retreat roundup.
At Member University, Patti Reyes taught reverse appliqué, Pat Klassen taught invisible machine appliqué, Christine Sharp taught pick-up sticks, and Barbara Mathews taught Collage. Online participants were treated to a tutorial on faced binding, and tips for entering quilt shows. Thank you to all of our talented members who taught us must-have quilting skills and made Member University a big success.
Thank you to all of our members who generously donated food to the pantry of the D’Andre Lampkin Foundation.
December Holiday Party
Our December 2nd Meeting is sure to be a don’t-miss event! We will celebrate the holidays with a gift exchange and games. Quilty prizes are guaranteed! If you would like to participate, please bring 3 fat quarters and a wrapped $10 gift to exchange.
We are trying to be good to the environment by limiting trash and plastic use, so please bring your own reusable dinnerware.
December is our Maximalism Challenge Reveal.
Gather your favorite fabrics and fill your quilt with your most loved prints and colors. Be bold, intricate, eclectic and ornate. Remember… More is more of what you love! Ruby Curvelets by Fiona Johnstone, is an excellent example of maximalism in modern quilting and it was Viewers’ Choice winner at QuiltCon 2023. ChallengeGuidelines:
- little or no negative space
- loud, vivid, bold colors
- high contrast
- many layers of interest
- no side should be longer than 24″
2024 Officers are now being selected and we still have openings. Open positions include Social Media, and Vice President of Communications. Please join us! We have lots of fun!
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2024 Membership Dues are now due. You may pay by check at a meeting or you may pay via PayPal. Dues will remain at $45 this year, thanks to the generosity and hard work of our outstanding members. You must fill out and return the membership form found in members corner. If you need assistance please email us at iemodernquiltguild@gmail.com
Volunteers Needed
QuiltCon 2024 is in Raleigh, North Carolina, February 22-25. Be sure to visit the QuiltCon website for the Class Schedule and to plan your trip. It is not too late to register. Class opportunities are limited, but you can also sign up for lectures and to be a volunteer. This year there are also ways to participate online. Be sure to save the date. For more information visit the Quiltcon website right here.
It’s time to plan your trip to Road to California Quilter’s Conference and Showcase, January 17th -20th, 2024, at The Ontario Convention Center. Class registration and quilt contests are now open and admission tickets go on sale November 1st. Check their website, roadtocalifornia.com for more information and to sign up for updates.
Block of the Month
Here is our NOVEMBER Block of the Month. You may make it in any size and with any color palette. For more blocks, details, ideas, and tutorials be sure to visit our 2023 BOM page right here.
One Last Bernina for Sale
We have one last Bernina for sale. It is clean, serviced and in excellent working order. Contact Laura at 760-684-9788 for more information.
Show and Share
We had an Epic Show and Share at our November Meeting. Wow, what talented quilters we have!
Retreat Roundup By the Numbers
Well, another fantastic Retreat is now in the books, and with loads of fun, enthusiasm, and creativity here is what we accomplished…
- 21 quilt tops including 5 for charity
- 10 pillow cases for charity
- 3 rope bowls
- 3 bags/purses
- 1 christmas apron
- and a table runner
Announcements
- Drop-in Sew via Zoom: September 13th and 27th, 7 – 9pm. Zoom link typically goes out on the Sunday before.
- Saturday, December 2nd Meeting: Holiday Party . Meeting Location: SSgt. Salvador J. Lara Casa Blanca Library, 2985 Madison St, Riverside, CA 92504
- Road to California: January 17th – 20th
- Quilt Con: February 22nd – 25th Raleigh, NC. Get more details here.
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