tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22186243465795255692024-03-13T06:14:21.207-07:00Southern Connecticut Modern Quilt GuildAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15018000230101209947noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2218624346579525569.post-5616733602339008352018-05-17T09:21:00.000-07:002018-05-17T09:35:36.035-07:00Quilters of the SCTMQG: Cheryl Kirk<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">A neighbor taught me. She knew I did garment sewing and desired I should be a quilter.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Not sure how many I have made. Too many to count.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">The first quilt I ever made was a McCalls pattern. I made it for my nephew and I knew nothing about quilting. I could sew , so how hard could it be? I made an applique quilt in greys, black and white as that is what babies can see first. He still has it. It apparently is in shreds from him dragging it around.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I would say it is a mix of modern and traditional. I just like to make things, to try new techniques. It is such a relaxing thing for me.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">Pieced quilts are my favorite. I just love to see them come together.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">My favorite rotary cutter and my seam ripper. I have many rotary cutters but my favorite one cuts the best. My seam ripper as it can be used as a seam ripper and a stiletto.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">Aurifil thread is my favorite thread for piecing and machine embroidery. For fabric, I LOVE all Tula Pink fabrics. I have to have each collection she puts out. My favorite. Batting is Dream Orient by Quilters Dream. It is so soft and has great drape. Such a nice feel in a quilt.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I love brights and use them mostly. As for a color I never use I don't have one I never use, it may only be a small amount of a color. Least used is yellow.</span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Too many to count! Our UFO challenge is helping me finish some of them up but I still have a long way to go to get them all finished.</span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A crazy hot mess! I am always working on several projects at a time. Custom Quilts, class samples and of course at least one quilt that I just have to make.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I am intrigued by diamonds right now. I haven’t really started on any diamond Quilts year but have several ready to go as soon as I can clear another project from my sewing room.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The biggest turning point was when I got my longarm. Now I can make a quilt from start to finish. It is such a sense of accomplishment.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">My biggest inspiration comes from Tula Pink. Her fabrics are so inspiring. I just want to make a quilt that does justice to her beautiful fabrics.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I find inspiration in nature, especially at the beach. I love the softness of ocean colors. Such calming colors. But have been working mostly in brights right now because the fabrics are so appealing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The best part of quilting is finishing a project!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I have designed a few of my own quilts and would like to do more of that.i have many ideas I just need to get them on paper and then done in fabric.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">I would love to open my own retreat center close to the beach. Then I can share my love of quilting with the relaxing atmosphere of the ocean.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: white;">I was attracted to the modern design and colors of Amy Butler and Jennifer Paganelli fabrics and wanted the experience of sewing something other than clothing.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: normal;">I save a lot of quilt photos on Pinterest. I'm drawn to the Gee's Bend quilts and like to use earthy colors with a pop of something joyful. I also like using recycled or vintage fabric in my pieces. Ha ha I say that as if I have sewn many quilts in this style.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: white;">I enjoy experimenting with all types of quilts. I could probably use more experience with applique. My favorite type of quilt to make is improv.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: white;">A sharp seam ripper, sharp rotary blades, and a good ruler. Recently, I discovered Quilter's Pressing Fleece made out of 100% felted wool. It's great for pressing blocks flat.</span><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: white;">I like a sturdy, smooth thread and tend to use Mettler. I'm still experimenting with other quilters' favorites and have not developed any favorites. My batting of choice is Warm Company. I was surprised to find they make a polyester batting, which I like for the thicker loft.</span><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: white;">I tend to work with colors described by a word I heard often in childhood, jimina, a Japanese word meaning plain, simple, understated, maybe colors found in nature. I try to use all colors at some point. I know what colors I like when I see them.</span><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: white;">I see a lot of curves.</span><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: white;">I recently experienced a turning point, the kind where you say, "How did I not know this before?" It involves matching seams. More like an "aha!" moment than a turning point. I'm also trying to get a handle on free motion quilting on a domestic sewing machine. I would like to get better at that.</span><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: white;">I mentioned the quilters of Gee's Bend as a huge influence on my quilting. I was fortunate to be in a workshop with some ladies from Gee's Bend during Quiltcon 2015 in Austin, TX. I hesitate to single out any one artist, but I do draw a lot of inspiration from Denyse Schmidt. I love her fabric and her aesthetic. Of course, the ladies and gents in our guild are a constant source of inspiration with their show and tell and blocks of the month. And then there are the friends who follow me on instagram and like my quilts. That's all the encouragement I need.</span><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: white;">I find inspiration everywhere. In buildings, sidewalks, floors, windows, lampshades, grocery shelves, just about anything.</span><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: white;">Seeing a thought or idea become something tangible. I also like working with fabric. I started sewing at age 12 and made all of my clothing for many years. But using fabric in clothing is limiting in that one outfit is usually made out of one fabric. In quilting, I get to mix and match all my favorites in one project. I can see which colors and prints work together and which do not. I enjoy that.</span><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: white;">Eventually, people start offering to pay you to sew a quilt for them. I usually say I cannot put a fair price on a finished quilt. I end up sewing quilts that I keep or give away to very special people as a gift. I can't keep sewing quilts for myself, so I'm not sure where I'm headed. I think I just need to keep practicing improvisational techniques.</span><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: white;">A baby quilt and a snowball quilt.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">I saw a Grandmother's Flower Garden pattern that I liked, purchased the most wild fabrics, cut out each hexagon using a cardboard template, pencil, and scissors, and then sewed the pieces together by machine. I wanted it to be a surprise for my parents, so I sewed when they weren't around. When I was finished, I laid it on their bed early one morning before they had awakened. I didn't know about "quilting" the sandwich, so my stitching was completely inadequate. Following the first washing, the entire batting fell to the bottom of the quilt. I diligently ripped out the stitching holding the front and back together, and re-sewed the batting in. I don't know if my second attempt was much better than the first, though, since I really didn't know what I was doing. I have fond memories of making this quilt.</span></h3>
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A person getting a lot of exercise running from one room to the next for various tasks, such as ironing, cutting, viewing, and sewing. Fabric, tools, cutting and ironing stations have been showing up in other rooms in the house, other than in my sewing room, because I can't do everything in just one room. One room isn't big enough for everything.<br />
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When I took a liberated "Parts" class last year at The Bolt Quilt Shop, the monthly class and subsequent "homework" in between classes, relaxed my concept of a "perfect" quilt. It also relaxed my reliance on patterns. When I first learned to make a quilt, I wanted the finished quilt to be perfect and look nice. So I learned techniques which increased the likelihood that the pieces would match up properly and allow for sewing accuracy. Over the years, perfection became more important than the enjoyment of the process. This class helped me readjust my perspective. I can now sit down and enjoy the design and sewing without worrying so much about perfection. Sew time is now play time, and I can't wait to sit down each week and sew.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">I have been influenced by many people and quilters. My husband and son have encouraged me over the years. Years ago, when my son was a pre-schooler, I had begun (never finished), a watercolor quilt. The many small squares were placed on flannel on the wall as I built the design. Both my husband and son would occasionally walk by and add or move a piece to a better location. It was like doing a family puzzle together.</span></div>
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A friend was having fun quilting and producing modern works. She encouraged me to start as I was retiring from my job. I sewed a lot of clothes long ago so I was friendly with fabric and a sewing machine.</span></h3>
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I made a quilt for my granddaughters for their TV watching. I bought fabric on line ( some from Japan). When they arrived I only liked 7 of the eleven. I had a pattern which I altered because I didn't have enough different fabrics. I pieced their names on the back - which they loved.</span></span></h3>
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Quilter's cotton, cotton/linen and regular linen. Warm and natural batting.</span></span></h3>
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Aqua, red, oranges love them. Rarely use much blue. Would like to expand a bit with blues.</span></h3>
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A messy area, as I work I rarely tidy up until project is done.</span></span></h3>
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Linear shapes, geometric - not much curves (yet).</span></span></h3>
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Jacquie Gerring, my favorite. I visit sites of Elizabeth Hartman, Red Pepper quilts, Carolyn Friedlander, Lotta Jansdotter, Marcia Derse.</span></span></h3>
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pwollenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10208911388424300497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2218624346579525569.post-20216887264764338902017-10-23T18:05:00.003-07:002017-10-23T18:09:34.804-07:00Quilters of the SCTMQG: Connie Fallon<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">After watching the craftsy class, I went to Barnes and Noble to look at quilt magazines. In one of them was a paper piece kit of an elephant by Violet Craft. I bought it did it and have been obsessed with quilting ever since.</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"> Well over 25! Some are still not quilted, but the top is finished. Most have been gifts.</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"> My first quilt that I finished was the one I made in my beginner quilt class about 11 years ago. It is a small lap quilt. I made it for my son, David. It is black, white and gray. The colors matched his bedroom. It is still in his bedroom here in CT. I think you always remember your first quilt.</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"> My favorite color is blue! Also, love pink. I have used just about all colors. Some I don't even really like, but was making a gift for someone. I like the fabric to be good quality.</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"> I would be in my basement, surrounded by all of my sewing things. The basement is my creative place. I have my computer, sewing machine and TV. I use a design wall. Love to iron (the ironing board is basically always up). I bind my quilts in the family room or in bed while watching TV. I do my EPP all over the house. It is easy to transport. I keep it contained in a plastic container, easy for on the go projects. I don't really like going places to sew with my sewing machine. I am not one to pack it all up and sew in a group.</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"> One of the best things I did was join SCTMQG. It got me out of my box! I didn't even really know much about modern quilting. It opened up a whole new world for me!!! I can't say I have a favorite anything/anyone. I have learned a lot from the other members of the guild and appreciate the openness of everyone to share and help! I use a lot of you tube videos to learn from.</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"> I would say I find my inspiration in nature and things around me. I might see a gate, garden, or something someone else had made...</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"> At this point, I am not so interested in a quick project. I have made many quilts and now want to focus and making something that makes me happy. I don't need a finish date.</span></h3>
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It's that time again! Our June meeting is set for tomorrow, June 10th. This meeting will be a sew-in from 10-2. Bring a sewing machine, or handwork. If you need a project or would like to help, several charity quilts need binding. </div>
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<li> Any one who wants can participate in the Round Robin beginning this month. Everyone involved will share their blocks and the switching of directions,etc. will happen at every meeting. For more information contact Cheryl.</li>
<li>The UFO challenge is underway. Write down which 12 UFOs you want to finish. For everyone you finish you get to pick out a fat quarter. Finish all twelve in a year and get a gift certificate to a quilt shop. </li>
<li>We need volunteers for the Communication Committee. We are looking for someone to work on the blog and be in charge of putting posts up on the Modern Quilt Guild. We want people to be able to find us so very important to do the latter as well as the former. </li>
<li>There will be a Shop Hop on September 14th and 15th. One day will travel the East side of CT and the next day will travel the west side. Lunch is included. Passports are $7. For more details talk to Cheryl.</li>
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<li>Brenda will plan another trip into N.Y. for September or October. Don't miss out! Great stories and great fun</li>
<li>We are interviewing our quilt members about their foray into quilting, quilt projects,etc. Click <a href="https://forms.zohopublic.com/andy6/form/QuiltersQuestionnaire/formperma/C0GAH7A12gfe1hA1983FFh5_b" target="_blank">here</a> to get started. </li>
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Of course, no blog post would be complete without our sharing our works in progress. Enjoy and see you tomorrow! </div>
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Gail gave us a lovely history of quilts with meaning or political connotations from the women's rights movement, and underground railfroad to the AIDS quilt. She then showed us her needle-turn applique mini-quilt "Nevertheless, She Persisted". </div>
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Michelle shared with us the Tallis she made for her Bat Mitzvah. So interesting to hear about all the symbolism involved in the construction -from the knots to the corners.<br />
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Suzanne found a deal in Brimfield. Handsewn blocks for $4</div>
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Maybeth brought in the finished top with her word blocks.</div>
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First, a thank you to Gail for her lovely write-up of our meeting in the guild minutes. If you have already read it, you can skim through this post for a couple of additional photos but if you haven't please check out the <a href="https://lookaside.fbsbx.com/file/20170408%20Guild%20Minutes.pdf?token=AWwgMNXCiZ4cjyA-cLzhEYA7x4kz92ESiBtngw4gZpS9dNGA4RUOMIRURrfNnDDavRY4-k5x07UBpiehvHxJSsSXnMxtr9EMAsGwt2gdAliD2kjE9LfAhWNrCThQntGpZjPsbxToF7usMrgbZ3Fj6xHgmIHrRniKqWsF08E-0YQxbbWJIp84eTMUv9IxkQqhBc0" target="_blank">guild minutes</a> and <a href="https://lookaside.fbsbx.com/file/20170408%20Guild%20Meeting%20-%20Member%20Quilt%20Pictures.pdf?token=AWxUbsWWtFBkVw2civV0w5cNOtFWnxZM4ONKmcO9qwwCyx9RyabDk9wyRA7034uOldFq4w1yBsvWNXSf0e5uV2-yVltI-X8gbJzk3HOwEJZc2VXPkM_m4CG_KJ2TjLJKpH9eRyvVmVODCsHaexCX1c9wrOdhuiqVczbmGrIlcx_oQBJxEfBZdZm2qs0VBMW4VhY" target="_blank">guild pictures</a>. </div>
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Second, thanks to Susan for taking photos because a certain someone (ahem) forgot her phone. Luckily we had these two lovely ladies to help out in a crunch. </div>
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So, we had a cozy April meeting. While some of our members were away at a quilt retreat, the rest of us decided to mix things up a little bit. </div>
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We enjoyed an impromptu tutorial on how to use Instagram by Brenda. Thanks Brenda! She helped us work out the kinks in our use and also reminded us to follow #scmqg on Instagram. We see a future for more technology based tutorials in the future.<br />
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This group also went over some ideas and rules for a possible tag sale, ideas to connect to other guilds in the area and the need to build a list of quilt guilds, shows, and challenges in CT. It would be great to connect with others in the state and be aware of all the opportunities around Connecticut.<br />
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Show and tell began with a first...first quilt that is. Parthena brought her first quilt and shared the story behind it. All our quilts tell a story and show our progress and process in quilting. We want to showcase the stories of the quilters in our guild so stay tuned for a questionnaire about your own personal foray into quilting.</div>
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Suzanne's baby quilt for a baby girl dazzled us with its flowers.</div>
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She was also inspired by one of Brenda's quilts to make a quilt with words. "Make do", "Use up", and "Recycle" made it into this improv quilt.<br />
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Susan's quilts would go here. Since she was taking pictures, she didn't send pics of her quilts but they can be found in the <a href="https://lookaside.fbsbx.com/file/20170408%20Guild%20Meeting%20-%20Member%20Quilt%20Pictures.pdf?token=AWxUbsWWtFBkVw2civV0w5cNOtFWnxZM4ONKmcO9qwwCyx9RyabDk9wyRA7034uOldFq4w1yBsvWNXSf0e5uV2-yVltI-X8gbJzk3HOwEJZc2VXPkM_m4CG_KJ2TjLJKpH9eRyvVmVODCsHaexCX1c9wrOdhuiqVczbmGrIlcx_oQBJxEfBZdZm2qs0VBMW4VhY" target="_blank">minutes</a>! This is the year she plans to tackle all her UFOs.</div>
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The colors in this quilt motivated Barbara to create a double disappearing nine patch block which coincidentally is the biggest quilt she has ever made.<br />
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The math quilt hanging comes along with some echo quilting. </div>
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Lois models her colorful, quilty jacket for us. </div>
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She demonstrates the thread art on the back of her garden quilt. </div>
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Here she reveals her ornate flower garden with fluttering bees and birds. </div>
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Brenda displays a gift for a friend's baby. </div>
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These blocks demonstrate a joint venture into improv between Brenda and her mom.</div>
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Parthena decided to try her hand at a mini quilt challenge. </div>
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She also brought in bags and pillow cases she has been working on for her nieces and nephews.</div>
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Parthena also constructed this signature quilt for her godson's first birthday. </div>
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Our last presenter, Gail, modeled her knit brain hat. It was a gift for her son who was participating in the March for Science.<br />
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Fun times with more to be had. Tomorrow, May 11th, a few of us are heading into New York for a tour of favorite fabric spots with Brenda. Everyone is welcome.<br />
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Also, don't forget our meeting this Saturday, May 13th at the Weston Public Library. As always looking forward to seeing all of you then.pwollenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10208911388424300497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2218624346579525569.post-47664925913904733362017-01-06T17:44:00.001-08:002017-01-06T17:52:00.690-08:00Bye,Bye 2016! Hello 2017!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In December, we celebrated another great year. Looking back over the blog, one can see that this group has created 90+ quilts and projects in this year alone. Of course, these are just the projects brought to our meetings. </div>
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These meetings afford us inspiration and a deep appreciation for the unique skills and talents of this group. This year we have been inundated with a plethora of sewing goodness from handbags to a wide variety of quilt styles and techniques to even a rabbit! Per usual, the year ended with a great show and tell.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lori's interpretation of Victoria Findley Wolfe's "Victory" Pattern<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Luna Lapin visits the SCMQG<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Veronica's animal yoga<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Do you know your yoga poses?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tennis anyone? Veronica's "40- Love Quilt"<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sherri's Applique Patterns<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Barbara with a math quilt update<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Also showing us a wall hanging in the making</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A quilter's paradise</td></tr>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">To round the meeting out, we had the bonus of a fabric scrap swap. Everyone brought in as many bags of unused scraps as they wanted and exchanged them for the same amount. Such a great idea and so fun to go "shopping" for new fabrics.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sifting through to find our new favorites<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Going,going....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">..and still going...</td></tr>
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Did I mention the food and drinks everyone brought? You can't end the year without food. No photos though because, well, someone was to busy eating and drinking. Ooops!</div>
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That was our year! Good-bye 2016! Happy New Year everyone! We will be off to a great start with our meeting on January 7th(tomorrow) with our regular congress and a sew-in. Don't forget your supplies and a favorite quilting tool to share. </div>
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On a last note, may the New Year bring you a dwindling WIP pile, an ever plentiful fabric supply, and endless inspiration. Let's make this year better than the last. Time to get quilting! </div>
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A feeling of thankfulness is a theme of the holidays so it seems right to thank Michelle, who started this group, and her accomplices Sherri, Jennifer and Gail. Thanks to all of you for taking positions on the board and keeping this Guild on track. We have you to thank for being able to congregate and share our love of Modern Quilting. On Dec. 10th we will celebrate the third year of the Southern Connecticut Modern Quilt Guild and we wouldn't have made it this far without your passion for quilting, leadership and support. <br />
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Also, a big thank you to all our members who have stepped up to help with block of the month challenges, donations of blocks, design of charity quilts, and technique sharing, among other things. Everyone plays a part in making this group what it is. <br />
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Thanks to all the members who chime in on Facebook from afar with ideas and quilts, and also to those who show up to meetings and share their process and quilts with us up close.<br />
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There is a lot to be thankful for and on Dec. 10th we get to celebrate this great group of people and their creativity. There will be munchies as usual, so if you haven't seen the sign up sheet, you can <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/478595435570812/permalink/1145756998854649/" target="_blank">head on over to Facebook (November 29th post by Michelle) to sign up to bring something</a>.<br />
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Everyone is also invited to bring along a gallon sized bag (or two) full of scraps for a swap. It is a great way to get rid of fabrics you're tired of and to challenge yourself with different fabrics.<br />
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Maybeth shares how her monthly blocks came together. Can you find the dog, dancing chickens, and queen?</div>
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Christine pieced together this "Legend" quilt.</div>
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<span class="">The quilt was for a daughter's friend. If you look closely, <br />the animals look like they have been boxed in with the quilting. </span></div>
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Sis Boom named some fabrics after Terrie. How cool is that!</div>
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Rebecca made waves with this pattern which has been accepted for publication. </div>
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Jeremy told the story of how this quilt was made and quilted by his six year old son. </div>
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Barbara's math theme quilt needed some advice with making fabric rise Trapunto style.</div>
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Michelle debated categories to enter the quilt under at Quiltcon with advice from the group. </div>
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Gail assembled a special wallet for attending quilting events. The areas for storing ribbons are a plus. </div>
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Gail constructed this bag to tote all your quilting essentials, especially a mat. </div>
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She created this beautiful butterfly out of shot silk. </div>
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Who doesn't love the arrival of fall? Mother Nature wows and inspires us with her colors while the cold weather encourages us to stay inside, snuggle around our sewing machines, and finish those UFOs. We surround ourselves with the bounty of the harvest and perhaps indulge in an apple cider or other autumnal treat.<br />
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Every season brings its inspiration and delight, as does every monthly meeting of the SCMQG. We revel in the cornucopia of ideas, inspiration, and color that our creative endeavors bring. So, grab a mug, sit back and enjoy a visual treat of our October harvest. </div>
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Michelle shares a quilt from Victoria Findlay Wolfe's Quilt Alliance Workshop.</div>
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She has also been creating bags out of paintings transferred to fabric. Michelle's friend painted them. </div>
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Michelle sews up another top.</div>
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Brenda displays the results of a Pure Improv Class with Denyse Schmidt. <br />
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Veronica ventures into free motion quilting.</div>
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She has been busy constructing a Kaffe quilt for her sister.</div>
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She also exhibits a colorful quilt made from Kaffe/Mably Fabrics</div>
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Barbara makes ends meet in these blocks. </div>
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She also shares a special quilt for a granddaughter's friend.</div>
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Here's the front. Who doesn't love a log cabin?</div>
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Suzanne makes baby quilts for her friend's grandkids. </div>
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Some lucky boy will get to snuggle this quilt.<br />
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Baskets and cute little people populate this snuggly goodness.</div>
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Look at the pretty baskets on the front!</div>
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Sweet nine blocks cover the back and the front of this lovely. </div>
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Spider web quilt...how much is that doggie in the window?</div>
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This is where all good things come to an end...for now anyway. Looking forward to seeing everyone and their creations on November 12th! We will be voting on a new board, and sewing up baby blankets for those who have time after the meeting at Christie's Quilting Boutique. </div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">We had a cozy meeting at the Weston Town Hall in July. We discussed our upcoming fabric dying workshop with Richard Killeaney and discussed the details for our September 20th speaker Heather Kojan. Mostly though, we showed and talked quilts. </span></div>
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Picasso would be proud. This group definitely does not have any problems with remaining artists considering all the juicy items that were exhibited in our show-n-tell this month. Luckily for those who were not able to attend, we get to see all the goodies. The rest of you get to enjoy them a second time. </div>
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A big thank you to Terrie for the notes and the photos. You are a blog saver! Also a big hello to our newest members Jeremy and Veronica. We look forward to sharing this fun, creative quilting process with you. Now on to the "show"!</div>
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Michelle's Elephant and Me Pillow for a friend's daughter's birthday</div>
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Michelle's on a bag making roll with Tula Pink Fabric and faux leather</div>
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Gail's pineapple blocks on a fabric foundation</div>
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Gail's Houses from her "Pieces Class" at the Bolt</div>
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Suzanne's teeny tiny economy quilt for granddaughter's doll - now that is too cute!</div>
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Jeremy, one of our newest members, just started quilting in April. He has already finished two quilts and a quilt top. Just wow!</div>
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Veronica, another new member and a longtime long arm quilter ,shares her craft with us. She also owns <a href="http://fairfieldcountyquilts.com/" target="_blank">Fairfield County Quilts</a> where she custom quilts t-shirt quilts. </div>
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Her quilted Jack- another wow!</div>
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<br />pwollenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10208911388424300497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2218624346579525569.post-44574767644131014602016-06-03T09:08:00.004-07:002016-06-03T09:40:00.374-07:00May Musings<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">"Anyone who works on a quilt, who devotes her time, energy, creativity, and passion to that art, learns to value the work of her hands. And as any quilter will tell you, a quilter's quilting friends are some of the dearest, most generous, and most supportive people she knows." Jennifer Chiaverini</span><br />
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Every time I sit down to write up this blog, I can't help but think about this amazing group of individuals that gather once a month to share and support one another. There is something magical about working together on quilts, sharing our creative triumphs, and stumbles, and finding common ground in the beauty of quilting.<br />
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Connecting with a group who TRULY understands the need and passion to create, inspires and encourages us to challenge, and express ourselves. It allows our individual stories to get told, which, I think, is one of the best parts of these meetings. Whether it is the love poured into a baby quilt for a grandchild, to a memory quilt for a beloved family member, you realize, as the quote above states, how dear, generous and supportive quilters really are. Enjoy the glimpse of the creativity and generosity below.<br />
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Lori shows us her finished Kaffe blocks from a Kaffe Workshop in N.J.</div>
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Christine has us in stitches with her stories of applique. </div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">Christine explains how her granddaughter patiently awaits this quilt inspired by Freddie Moran.</span></div>
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Maybeth creates wonderful quilts to keep preemies warm and cuddly.</div>
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Betsy displays her colorway for May's Block-of-the-Month.</div>
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Susan places May's block-of the month amidst the other 2016 blocks.</div>
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Lori holds up her version of the flower block as well. It is fun to see everyone's color choices/style for this year's quilt along</div>
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Lisa exhibits the June Block of the Month. Lisa's choice for block-of-the-month comes from <a href="https://wombatquilts.com/" target="_blank">Wombat Quilts</a>. The Bee Block is called <a href="https://wombatquilts.com/2015/11/04/a-fun-bee-block/" target="_blank">Homeward Bound</a>. Have fun!</div>
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Terrie solicits help in finishing our charity quilts. </div>
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While we all continue to design and create quilts, several members are working on a line-up for future workshops. Ideas range from fabric dying to sashiko to taking blocks from traditional to modern. We will post more when workshop possibilites and dates are set. Thank you to Cheryl, Lisa, and all of you who search, plan and work to bring new techniques to the guild!<br />
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Don't want to wait to expand those skills. Check out these quilting opportunities!<br />
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For those wanting a "little" challenge, Christie's Quilting Boutique has a Denyse Schmidt Challenge going on now. For $25, you receive 5 fat 8ths. You can use any Denyse Schmidt fabric in the line and solids. Your finished product must be 24 inches. The winning quilt will be picked by Denyse. Contact <a href="http://www.christiesquiltingboutique.com/" target="_blank">Christie's</a> for more details.<br />
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Do you know when you have a nagging feeling that you are forgetting to do something and then it occurs to you three weeks later? It finally dawned on this member of the guild to write up that April meeting. Ooops! It wasn't that it wasn't fun and memorable. We always have an inspiring and great time. It's just that sometimes babies, quilts, and life get in the way...and maybe some adult onset ADD. No matter! Here it is in all its splendor, minus a couple of April event shout outs.</div>
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The April block-of-the-month which is due this month is called a Fizzy Block. Thanks Susan for challenging us with curves. Looking forward to seeing everyone's take on this block. The quilt looks like it would be really something. Click <a href="http://www.blossomheartquilts.com/2015/07/the-bee-hive-fizzy/" target="_blank">here</a> to learn more. </div>
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Feel like we just finished our last charity quilt and it can't possibly be time for a new one? You know what they say about time. Well, early discussions have begun for the 2017 version. You can find ideas on scale, the chosen colors and design on the <a href="https://themodernquiltguild.wordpress.com/2016/04/05/quiltcon-2017-charity-quilt-challenge/" target="_blank">MQG website</a>. Come with ideas or inspiration to share. </div>
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Speaking of inspiration and challenges, the Riley Blake Challenge is due on May 31st. Those of you who dared to play with those prints have several weeks left. </div>
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In other quilty news, Jennifer graciously offered up her island cottage for a slow sew event. She will poll everyone and figure out a date that works for most people. More information to come in the following months.<br />
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Last but not least, wouldn't it be fun to have a quilting guru come out to spend some time with us? It is time to think programming. Who would you like to come out and visit? Keep an eye out for your favorites and if/when they might be visiting our neck of the woods. It would be fun to sponsor events in the future, perhaps even involve local quilt shops and or snag big title quilters from a quilt show near by. Come with names of your favorite quilters/bloggers.<br />
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CarolAnne introduces us to Smart-ease fusible interfacing that makes creating shapes easier. She created these circles out of her dad's ties. </div>
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Garen shares her quilts from the Cut It Up book and a City Quilter Retreat.</div>
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Rebecca created this quilt for her daughter who loves horses. She discovered the perfect fabric at QuiltCon. </div>
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Rebecca designed a baby quilt pattern called Little Boy Blue for <a href="http://www.sewmamasew.com/2016/04/little-boy-blue-quilt-tutorial/" target="_blank">Sew Mama Sew.</a> </div>
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Sherri's Updated Picnic Petals debuted! Want to make one? Then take Sherri's class at the <a href="https://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_896481501"></span>Bolt on June 25th!<span id="goog_896481502"></span></a></div>
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Suzanne spoke to us about her class with <a href="http://www.quiltmaker.com/articles/excerpt6" target="_blank">Freddy Moran</a> and how she was inspired to "keep going" in her quilting.<br />
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She also attends the <a href="http://theboltquiltshop.com/classes-events/" target="_blank">Out of the Box Series: Making Parts class at the Bolt.</a></div>
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Fun things are happening in the Southern Connecticut Modern Quilt Guild. Garen and Michelle´s triangle mini-quilts went to Quiltcon. The patterns for their quilts were to be given away at Quiltcon. The Fairfield Museum also generously included us in their March 15th event. Not only have they allowed us to register as members but also put us on their flyer as co-sponsors. </div>
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We reminded everyone about the April 2nd Quilt Retreat held by Christie's Quilting Boutique. and the fact that May brings with it a new venue for our meetings. The library found a new meeting place for us at the Weston Town Hall during library construction. Thank you Weston library!</div>
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Jennifer also demonstrated our March block of the month. Inset circles make a come back! You can follow the directions here: https://www.facebook.com/events/555704271273257/</div>
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As always, we left the day feeling inspired by the show-n-tell eye candy.</div>
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For those of us living in Connecticut, the Merritt is more than an aesthetically pleasing parkway. We travel under, over, and through the bridges of this roadway on a weekly if not a daily basis. These bridges connect us to work, to schools, to visits with friends, to shopping, and even to our Saturday morning quilt meetings. They help us get where we need to go and are an intrinsic part of the fabric of life in CT. So what better symbol of inspiration for a modern improv quilt than bridges that connect us, and that push us forward(in this case, in our quilting)? This is where the intent for our ¨Modern Merritt" quilt was born.<br />
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Now that we had our inspiration, we could begin to think about what Improv with Intent would look like. It was the first time for several of us to try our hand at Improv and our member Lori Hashizume showed us her process and what she made based on one of her favorite bridges. This intro gave us the impetus and understanding to go forward with our own process within certain guidelines. Our guild decided to stick with the red, yellow, blue, white and black solids. Two prints were introduced but each individual could only pick one to incorporate into her block. Lastly, rotary cutters were banned and scissors were to be our new best friend.<br />
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Using these guidelines, we were to pick one or two bridges to become our inspiration. We could try to depict the whole bridge or certain architectual details. Many picked the bridges they used the most, while others picked the ones their eyes fancied. Our members sketched their ideas or used photos for their blocks. They all held special meaning for one reason or another.<br />
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In October, everyone returned with the colorful snapshots of their favorite bridges. Our next step was to decide how to organize them in a modern improvised way.<br />
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Because of time constraints, two additional meetings were added to the calendar to arrange the blocks and sew them together. Thanks to Jennifer Greely for the use of her home and sewing room! From the first gathering came these two early iterations of the blocks against neutral backgrounds.<br />
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These iterations just didn´t have the feel we wanted. Then Fate stepped in, in the form of a visit to a museum by Lori, and brought further inspiration. This Stuart Davis painting immediately caught her eye and made her think of our art-deco modern bridge quilt. Instead of using a neutral background, red would prevail. Now the sewing could begin!<br />
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In the third month of 2015, the quilters brought to the SCQMG, Michele Muska sharing traditional and modern quilts. </div>
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In the last meeting of the year, the SCMQG members celebrated a fun, talented group of quilters who are looking forward to another creative and productive year.<br />
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Wishing you a Happy New Year! May 2016 bring you fabric galore, fun sewing tools and time to sew! </h2>
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A T-shirt quilt for Lori's son</div>
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CarolAnne's Halloween Spirit, Little Chickens,and mini-quilt<br />
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We will end this post with our charity quilt called "Wish Upon A Square". It was donated to the Make-a-Wish Foundation whose auction will be held on November 7th. Hope it goes to someone who will appreciate its beauty.<br />
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<br />pwollenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10208911388424300497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2218624346579525569.post-29305420081353369242015-10-20T08:26:00.002-07:002015-10-20T08:29:31.115-07:00The Big Reveal: Merritt Parkway (Route 15) Bridges Reconstructed<div style="text-align: justify;">
The 2016 MQG Charity Quilt is on its way. Inspired by the very bridges we go over and under on a weekly if not daily basis, the quilt interprets the beauty of the Merritt Parkway (Route 15). Back in the day, the Merritt arose from the vision of a parkway that would not only make travel through Connecticut easier, but also aesthetically pleasing. To this day, people travel its roads and admire the amazing and beautiful diversity of bridges within Connecticut's natural landscape.</div>
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Using the color palette selected by the MQG, we improvised blocks based on the bridges of The Merritt Parkway. We created colorful snapshots of our favorite bridges, attempting to capture the lines and curves of these historic bridges.</div>
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We will see where this modern interpretation of the Merritt will take us. Our next step will be to create a layout that frames the blocks and ties them together. Keep an eye out for updates on Facebook. </div>
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So what has resulted in Kate Spain's joy? Could it be the stack of 16" mini quilts created by our quilt guild and shared with her this past Saturday?</div>
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But wait! How did we get to this point? Let's backtrack and explain. It all began with a visit from Michele Muska, who suggested it might be fun for our guild to do a challenge using the E-Z quilting mini templates. </div>
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Moda donated some, and by some we mean a lot of Kate Spain's new line "Canyon", which if you are interested, is coming out in October. With mini quilt templates and fabric in hand we were off to our creative spaces.</div>
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Several months later, we gathered to admire the results. </div>
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The big reveal resulted in many oooohs and aaaaahs. Of course, questions and compliments abounded.<br />
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New experiences and insights were shared as well. Terrie used a diamond tool and learned about the intricacies of y-seams. Garen realized that she didn't love matching triangles. Lori created a field of plus signs and would have kept going but the guidelines called for a finished size of 16X16. "On the "plus" side," she said,"it was small enough to test my hand quilting skills."<br />
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Sharon used a mini-fat template to make her first ever mini-quilt. She took a larger version of one of her quilts and shrunk it down to size. Betsy was inspired by a photo of Nancy Zieman of Sewing with Nancy showing a more modern way to use the template without points. Carole Ann enjoyed working her 60 degree diamond in this pattern.<br />
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Suzanne used a mini fat cat template and triangles to create her handbags. She admired basket quilts made by Gwen Marston and her pieces reminded Suzanne of those works. Pinterest triggered a memory, she ditched the old plan and started anew and is happy she did. Rebecca also used a mini fat cat to create musical chairs with enough seats for everyone. Sue saw and constructed big triangles with her mini triangle.<br />
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From left to right here, Sherri, Kathleen, and Maybeth showcase Kate Spain's fabric line using a mini fat cat, square, and triangle templates respectively.<br />
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Our last group of mini-quilts displays hexagons English Paper Pieced by Michelle who tried hand sewing and hand quilting for the first time. Gail created beautiful shapes using the 120 degree triangle. </div>
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This is when the mini quilts were revealed to Kate Spain last Saturday. <br />
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Kate Spain loved them so much she wanted to keep them for herself. She settled for a hug. (See first picture in this blog) Now these minis are taking a trip to Quilt Market with Michele Muska and E-Z Quilting. How exciting is that!<br />
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Thank you Michele Muska, E-Z Quilting, Kate Spain and Moda for a very fun challenge!<br />
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<br />pwollenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10208911388424300497noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2218624346579525569.post-29236148478244942622015-08-13T12:18:00.003-07:002015-08-13T12:18:54.644-07:00Sew much fun in August <div style="text-align: justify;">
Those that could congregated at our creative hub- The Weston Library. Toting sewing machines,needles, rotary cutters, thread and more, we dove right into our various quilting and sewing projects. </div>
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In the midst of all this creative output, conversations about family, friends, quilting inspiration and ideas abounded. One of our hot topics of the day was our entry into the Improv with Intent MQG Charity Quilt Challenge. Wanting to keep it Connecticut themed, we decided it would be fun to make an improv quilt of the Merritt Parkway Bridges. The intent part of it comes from us deciding on how we will use the fabrics. For example, do we all use the same background color or let that be part of the improv. Other questions pertained to the size of our improv pieces, and how many people will participate. Once we set up these guidelines we are free to play with our pieces(the improv part). So start looking at those bridges. Some of us have picked our favorites already. Take a look on the internet and become inspired!</div>
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Have you ever heard the song with the line "I'm falling to pieces"? Well, for us it is more like going to pieces. Paper pieces, that is. It is addictive! Terrie brought in the book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/New-Hexagon-Blocks-English-Paper/dp/1604683848/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1439491862&sr=8-1&keywords=the+new+hexagon+-+52+blocks+to+english+paper+piece" target="_blank">The New Hexagon: 52 blocks to English Paper Piece.</a><span style="text-align: center;"> </span>You create amazing blocks and join them together to create Millefiore Quilts, which in Italian means " a thousand flowers". Pretty cool!</div>
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The day ended with a feeling of accomplishment. There is something to be said about working in a creative atmosphere with others and enjoying yummy food at the same time. Luckily next month, we have the opportunity to gather on two seperate dates. </div>
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Our monthly meeting will be held on September 12th. We will present our finished E-Z Quilting minis then. On September 19th we will also be meeting at Christie's for some <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ConnecticutQuiltShopHop" target="_blank">Shop Hopping</a>. See you there!</div>
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