What are the SewDowns?
An all inclusive weekend quilting getaway!
A swanky hotel, meals and all workshops are included in the attendance fee.
Live it up from Friday through Sunday with four teachers, a full load of workshops and tons of sewing fun!
Can’t make the entire weekend? Luncheon Lectures will be available too!
At QuiltCon, the Modern Quilt Guild announced SewDowns in five cities around the US. Those included are:
Registration opens May 2013
Date:
09/6/2013 to 09/8/2013
Location:
Loews Hotel in Philadelphia
1200 Market St
Philadelphia Pennsylvania 19107
United States
Date:
02/7/2014 to 02/9/2014
Location:
The Nines Hotel
525 SW Morrison St
Portland Oregon 97204
United States
Registration opens October 2013
Date:
04/11/2014 to 04/13/2014
Location:
Loews Hotel in Nashville
2100 West End Ave.
Nashville Tennessee 37203
United States
Registration Opens January 2014
Date:
07/18/2014 to 07/20/2014
Location:
Graves 601 Hotel
601 1st Avenue North
Minneapolis Minnesota 55403
United States
Registration opens March 2014
Date:
09/19/2014 to 09/21/2014
Location:
Hotel Valley Ho
6850 E. Main Street
Scottsdale Arizona 85251
United States
We are looking for experienced instructors who can teach techniques of interest to modern quilters. In general, we like a balance of technique based and project based workshops. In addition, we are accepting lecture proposals. You are welcome to submit any workshop proposal. However, we are focused on half-day, three-hour classes and one-hour lectures for our SewDowns in 2013-2014. All workshop proposals should be accompained by a photo sample of the workshop.
When completing your application, please keep in mind that along with teaching fees, the Modern Quilt Guild covers travel expenses of our instructors including airfare/mileage, hotel and a meal per diem.
We want to hear from you. Download the MQG Instructor App and send it to jen@themodernquiltguild.com by April 19th.
Applications will be considered for all SewDowns.
Thank you! We can’t wait to hear from you.
Have you ever thought of having some one teach how to podcast to your members. Several of us more traditional and older quilters podcast. I personally would like to hear about MODERN QUILTING from the lips of modern quilters…. I look at it this way…. If I can do it anyone can do it. Hardest part is setting up iTune connection. YOU young gals are much more tech savvy then I am so it should be a breeze for you.
Start up is cheap if you have a computer and a microphone … most girls get equipment after they try podcasting a while and decide they want to continue. I downloaded AUDACITY a free recording software from the internet.
If you need recommendation for a teacher let me know … http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ I learned from Daniel’s podcast but he is a good speaker too.
JUST AN IDEA… cause I want more podcast to listen too…..
Nonnie
nonniequiltingdreams@gmail.com
http://nonniequiltingdreams.wordpress.com/ Nonnie’s Blog
http://nonniesquiltingdreams.podbean.com/ Nonnie’s Quilting Dream Podcast
Thanks for the feedback Nonnie. We will consider it for sure.
Would you ever come to the Atlanta Ga or Charlotte, NC area ?
We sure do need some wonderful/interesting quilting weekends and activities here in Charlotte, NC. If it exists, its the all time greatest secret.
Is there a date for registration for the Minneapolis weekend? I didn’t see one…did I miss it?
Hi Caroline
YES! We just updated it. The dates are 07/18/2014 to 07/20/2014.
I second the request for the date registration opens for Minneapolis. I need to get that on my calendar to make sure I don’t miss the registration opportunity and have it fill!
January 2014!
Please send more info and cost of the sew down in Philly. And Nashville. Ad. wonderful
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Hi Patricia-
This is just a call for teachers. Once the line up is set we will announce more information and cost.
Thanks!
Super excited! Putting together a few class ideas now!
I am putting together some proposals right now. Woot!
is it the same application for proposing a lecture as well?
HI Natalie- Yes, it’s the same application!
Thanks
Hello! I am just wondering what type of photos you want for the teaching application. Do you need hi-res for publishing, or just sample images to give you a sense of the workshop in action? Thanks!
Wish you had something in Charlotte, NC or close to it :{
Have you secured the instructors for Phlly yet? We are anxious to start registering…the site said registering would open in May 2013…..
We will be announcing Philly in a very short time! Hang tight, and yes, it is a very exciting line up!