Re: Photos at the sew-in
wish I could make it! darn work.
Photos at the sew-in
Hello! I'm hoping to make the sew-in but don't think I'll be able to until later in the afternoon and I would love to have photos for the SMQG blog. If anyone is bringing a camera to the sew-in and would like to take some pictures for the blog, please send them to seattlemodernquiltguild at gmail dot com.Thanks so much for your help! --season
Re: free fabric to give or donate
it is almost entirely quilting cottons. i'm pretty sure it's all 100% cotton, but there might be some poly-blends hiding in there somewhere. it's definitely not new fabric! but if you think someone will be interested in using it, i can bring it by the shop.
Re: free fabric to give or donate
hi ara jane,
is it 100% cotton quilting stuff or other? there are a few ladies who come into the quilt shop and pick up donated fabric and bits and pieces and make quilts (at their church??) for several causes...Hope place, burn victims at Harborview, and I think people moving into studio apts, formerly homeless. Do you think it would work for them?
Thanks!
Sue
free fabric to give or donate
hi all,
i have several boxes of fabric that belonged to my husband's mother that i am looking to get rid of. it's not modern fabric, but it's still usable, just not by me. before i try and donate it somewhere random i thought i'd check and see if someone in the guild is interested in taking it off my hands or if anyone knows of a good place to donate something like this. because there's so much and it's so heavy, i'm not really able to ship it anywhere for donation.
thanks!
--ara jane
Holiday Sales
Hi everyone,
Just wanted to invite you all to two holiday sales I'm participating in. The first is at Space to Create this weekend, Fri Dec 10 5-8pm, Sat Dec 11th 10-5pm, and Sun Dec 12 noon-5pm. They're located at 1414 NW 70th St Seattle, 206-784-0401. The second is at my friend Mary Ann's house on Fri Dec 17th from 11am-7pm. She kindly offered to host since my house is a crafting disaster area! Her address is 737 N 101st Seattle 98133. The first sale has several vendors, the second just me and some treats. I'll be selling jewelry and sewn goodies. Thanks, and happy holidays everyone!
Blocks for Melissa's quilt
Hello everyone,
Looking forward to seeing everyone on Friday! If you have made blocks for Melissa's quilt please bring them on Friday as I'm hoping to lay them out and start sashing the blocks Friday night. If you can't make it to the sew-in please contact me and we can figure out another way to connect.
Thanks! Hope you're enjoying this partly sunny day! :)
Meaghan
Sew In :: Challenge
Ladies -
We have a SEW-IN Friday night - Yeah! I have several projects to work on and am excited to finish them up! I added a message on the right column - let us know if you are coming.
Challenge - Robert Kaufman has offered up Charm pacs for a challenge - check out the link in the previous entry. As I've never done a challenge before I'll need a little guidance (Sandy???) but we'll definately discuss on Friday. If we want to do it we'll place one order for the charm packs.
See you Friday night.
noelle
robert Kaufman/Challenges
Here are the charm squares we can pick from if we want to put together a challenge:
http://www.robertkaufman.com/pre-cut/charm_packs/
I won't be at the Friday Sew-In, but let me know if there is any interest and we can talk guidelines.
Thanks,
Katie
Robert Kaufman/Challenges
Got this from Alissa this morning:
Hi All!
Robert Kaufman has let me know that they would love to help support all of the MQGuilds and sponsor challenges that you might want to hold. They specifically mentioned their Kona solids Charm Packs. If any of you end up coordinating a challenge that you'd use them for just drop me a line (modernquiltguild@gmail.com or alissa@handmadebyalissa.com) and I can connect you to coordinate!Alissa
If anyone would like to organize anything let me know and I will forward the challenge information on.
Katie
Making a boy baby quilt for Melissa
Melissa is having a baby, due 12/24/10! We are making square in square blocks similar to the following:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/36907269@N02/4972394606/
Blogged here: http://lollyquiltz.blogspot.com/2010/09/wordless-wednesday-for-baby-jane.html
The center squares will be 5 ½” UF, 5” finished, the full block will be 10 ½” UF, 10” finished. The centers can be off-set/wonky, etc., they should also compliment the solid outer square.
The outer square Kona fabrics should be...
Greens/blues/grays/white and off-white/browns/reds/oranges and yellows
Each person makes 2 or 3 blocks. If you have an extra scrap or 2 1/2" square of the center fabric bring it - so we can do something fun for the back. We will also work on these Friday night 11/12 and Katie will bring some Kona scraps if you need.
You can bring your blocks completed on Friday or work on them Friday night. If you can't join us Friday but want to make blocks - email Katie or Noelle and we'll figure out how to get them from you.
Sew in Fun!
I was able to come by for a couple hours and there was a lot of sewing going on...and chatting, and sharing and snacking!
Attachments:
SEW IN Saturday, Nov. 6th
Hello, hello....we have a sew in this Saturday at the Woodland Park Presbyterian Church (70th/Greenwood, Phinney Ridge).
Meaghan will demo making these bowl covers. They would make a great Christmas gift. I have a set of the Crate & Barrel colored bowls and have given them as gifts many times over - all those people might be getting bowl covers from me for Christmas! Here is a link to the blog that provides the tutorial she will show us.
http://www.ohdeedoh.com/ohdeedoh/how-to/how-to-make-reusable-bowl-covers-home-hacks--108271 The technique uses plastic laminated cotton (or use whatever you have).
I will also start a message on the right side to see who is coming...please let us know so we have an idea how many to prepare for. AND if you are able to join sign up to bring a 'common' supply or snack to share.
Hopefully we'll see you Saturday (and remember the next sew in is the following Friday night - November 12th)
Oct. 9, 2010 SewIn
We had a great sew in on Saturday. I arrived late and a few had already left, I think in total we had 13-14 sewers and lots of yummy snacks. Really can you ask for anything more?
I have added a list of things to bring for our next 2 sew in dates in November - please sign up if you are able to bring something: iron/board/surge protectors/snacks, etc.
I didn't take any pictures so if you have some please post. Thanks much and we'll see you in November.
Pleated Pocket Tutorial
Kaffee Fassett lecture in Vashon
Is anyone going to the lecture in Vashon Island on Saturday night? Island Quilter (LQS) has been having workshops this week, and this will be a lecture/book signing. It's $15 for tickets. My sister and I are going if anyone wants to meet up to carpool.
Sew in Success!
We had 3 new ladies join us at our SewIn this past Friday night! A big welcome to Kathy, Sue and Max - thank you for joining in the fun.
Kathy was working on a beautiful wedding ring quilt for her newlywed daughter, Sandy was working on a bee block and the cutest little zipper bag (don't forget those instructions for next weekend!), Megan had a gorgeous baby quilt she just finished and was laying out a coin quilt with a lovely variation of sea glass greens and blues. Sue was working on a string quilt and the border was coming together as we were wrapping up (and NO those yellows were not too close to each other!) and the other Sue was making HST pillow samples out of a gorgeous new line but I cannot recall the name of it. I finally finished the back to my king sized HST quilt! Yeah!
We are sewing again next week on Saturday(October 9th). I know I for one will be running late but our time is 10am-4pm. We hope to see you all there. Remember to sign up to bring iron/board, etc...and even snacks if you are so inclined.
Thank you Sue for getting the great space!
Sign up created...
I have added a "sign up" section on the right side so we know we'll have enough irons, boards, surge protectors and SNACKS. Please sign up if you are planning to bring something to one of the upcoming SEW INs.
MORE Sew-in Dates
We have added our regular November Sew in date and 2 EXTRA Friday night sew-ins....One is coming up soon - October 1st. Sign up to bring an iron/ironing board/surge protector.
Thanks and hope to see you there.
September 2010 Sew-In
We had a great September sew-in. Two new folks joined us and one of them came from the New England Chapter of the Modern Quilting Guild. She only moved to Seattle a week ago - Welcome!!
Katie did a wonderful write-up with pictures and all on her blog, check it out: http://sewkatiedid.wordpress.com/2010/09/13/seattle-modern-quilting-guildseptember-meeting/
We did talk about adding a Friday night sewing session in the coming weeks - stay tuned if we can make it happen we'll post it here. We also discussed that we probably would not have a December Sew-In as for most it is usually very hectic in December.
Hopefully everyone can make it to the October Sew-In, also up on Phinney Ridge, the location is very bright and has wonderful skylights and a balcony. If you have a project you need to lay-out and step back to see - this balcony is just the ticket for you.
See you soon,
Noelle
3/16/2012 6:47:38 AM - 000039641374
Hi there, I think I just applied through my decade-old shutterfly account, wow! Looking forward to possible meet-ups in April or May.
3/14/2012 4:45:44 PM - 004088749112
I am also interested in the guild, are you allowing new members to join?
3/7/2012 7:46:33 PM - 004087829805
okay...looks like I'm not the only one to say this, what do I do to join too ;o)
2/27/2012 5:02:46 AM - 004085741861
Hi, I would love to join the guild! Just tell me what to do :) Thanks!
2/24/2012 6:51:16 AM - 004069389558
I would love to join the guild and begin to attend the sew ins. Please let me know who I can join! Thank you.
2/23/2012 8:06:37 AM - 004084874879
Hi! I would like to join the guild and was wondering what your process is. Thanks. :)
2/21/2012 6:05:02 PM - 004084847348
How do I find information about joining this guild?
2/21/2012 5:59:22 AM - 004084941161
Hi! How do I go about joining the Seattle Modern Quilt Guild?
2/18/2012 2:12:10 AM - 003071321161
Hi Katie, I just moved here from LA and wanted to get plugged in with a quilt guild. Is there anything special I need to do to join? Thanks!
1/30/2012 12:16:16 AM - 004073592235
Katie, Thanks for checking in on me. I really want to come to a Sew-In. I may just bring some hand quilting as hauling all my gear seems a little overwhelming. If all goes well, I'll be there on Sat, Feb 18. P.
1/22/2012 11:55:12 PM - 004078976037
Hi! Very new to sewing & quilting and just found your site. I don't see anything on the site about joining or getting more info. Do you accept new members? If so, how do I join? Thanks!
1/22/2012 5:00:23 PM - 003053325808
Hi Patricia. Did you get the invite?
1/20/2012 10:18:15 PM - 004078439065
I'm a long-time seamstress but relatively new (& very enthusiastic) quilter! How do I join the Seattle Modern Quilt Guild? Thanks! Patricia
