QuiltCon Link Party!

Are you going to QuiltCon?

We thought it might be a good idea to get to know each other a little before hand. Sometimes when you are meeting new people that you’ve “known” online for years it can be a little strange. Hopefully, this will help us put the name of the blog with the face!

Add your picture (one of yourself would be great but not necessary).
Add your blog.
If you feel so inclined, write a blog post with five things we don’t know about you. If you are on Instagram, you have probably already done this!
Check out everyone else who is going! (I’ve gone first to break the ice)

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PS We are working to get the links to show up in the blog post rather then opening in a new window! Just link up and hang in there! Thanks…

Nearing the finish of the Michael Miller/Madrona Road Challenge!

There are 3 days left to complete your Michael Miller/Madrona Road Challenge!

You can do it.

I know you can.

Here are some of the latest from the Finished Flickr group. You can see the details and the quilter by viewing the MQG Madrona Road Challenge-FINISHED Projects.

Are you on Instagram? Tag your photos with #madronaroad.

A few things to note about the challenge:

• The deadline is January 31st, 2013 at midnight PST
• One photo of your finished project must be in the MQG Madrona Road Challenge-FINISHED Flickr pool by 1/31/13. Feel free to add now if you are finished.
• If you have entered a quilt, please list the dimensions in your photo title so Michael Miller Fabrics will have an idea of the size
• Michael Miller Fabrics will chose projects to be displayed in their booth at QuiltCon by February 7th. There is no set number that they will select at this time.
• Violet Craft will chose one winner by February 7th
• All winners will be announced on the MQG blog February 11th
• Questions? Please email info@themodernquiltguild.com

Also, take note that Violet will be in the Michael Miller Fabrics booth at QuiltCon Friday, February 22nd from 9-11. Stop by and say hi and check out all the projects!

We will continue to highlight Flickr photos on the Facebook page as well as any new information.

Thank you again to Michael Miller Fabrics for sponsoring this amazing challenge.

Make it Modern: Jacquie Gering

Jacquie is a Member of the Chicago MQG. Since discovering quilting five years ago, Jacquie has become a passionate quilt maker and designer. She is known for her “out of the box” designs and unique style. Her work has been featured in both national and international publications, and she is the co-author of Quilting Modern:  Techniques and Projects for Improvisational Quilts.  She blogs and shares her quilting knowledge on her popular blog, Tallgrass Prairie Studio and lives in downtown Chicago with her husband and black lab, Bruno.  She was one of the founders of the Kansas City Modern Quilt Guild and is a member of the Chicago Modern Quilt Guild.

Recently, Jacquie had the opportunity to speak about modern quilting on The Quilt Show with Alex Anderson and Ricky Tims. The Quilt Show is a website offered to quilters worldwide the opportunity to watch a fully produced web “TV” show that features great instruction as well as entertaining segments providing insights into the lifestyles of well-known quilt personalities. The show is the first quilting show series to be shot in front of a live audience.

From today until February 11, 2013 you can watch the show for free. Just click here for the link. (I just finished watching it and I feel inspired and ready to sew. I highly suggest you watch it too!)

The Quilt Show is also offering anyone wanting to sign up for TQS during this time period a 20% discount on membership.  The coupon code you need to enter when purchasing the membership is: 229541507553.

Enjoy the show and have fun learning more about Jacquie and her amazing talent.

Reminder: Kaffe Essay Due January 25th!

Just a reminder that your 500 word or less essay on how Kaffe has influenced you in the past and how that will help you grow as a quilter in the new year is due this Friday January 25th.

Thank you to our sponsors  STC Craft | Melanie Falick Books and Rowan Fabrics for the great opportunity. Here are a few pictures of some of the great prizes from Rowan Fabrics that you could win.

Write 500 words or less answering the question above. Three of the finalists will receive a copy of Kaffe’s Dreaming in Color and a 30 pc. Design Rolls. In addition the top two finalists will receive a copy of Kaffe Fassett Simple Shapes Spectacular Quilts book and Kaffe Fassett Kaffe Quilts Again book.  The grand prize winner will receive Dreaming in Color, Simple Shapes Spectacular Quilts, and his upcoming March book, Shots & Stripes in addition to a 15 piece fat quarter set.

THE DETAILS:

• 500 words or less. Entries are to be sent to info@themodernquiltguild.com
• Deadline: January 25th at midnight PST
• Four finalists will be announced on February 1st
• Kaffe will select the final essays and the winner will be posted on the MQG blog February 15th.
• Open to international entries
• 30 MQG will receive a copy of the book Kaffe’s new book Dreaming in Color-priority will go to the MQG’s that have members writing essay’s. Please include the MQG name that you are a member of to ensure your guild receives the copy.

2013 Modern Quilt Guild Board of Directors

During the last year, the Modern Quilt Guild has been taking steps to provide more benefits to our members. We are doing lots of work behind the scenes that we hope to share with you within the next year. This will include a new website, a nationwide membership plan, 501(c)3 status and more!

With our rapid growth, it has become clear that the MQG needs more support. In our May newsletter we mentioned the 2012 Board of Directors has voted to increase the number of board members for 2013. The new 2013 Board of Directors are:

 

Alissa Haight Carlton

Member of the Los Angeles MQG

Alissa lives in Los Angeles and is one of the founders and Executive Director of the Modern Quilt Guild. She has written two books, Modern Minimal: 20 Bold and Graphic Quilts, and Block Party: The Modern Quilting Bee, which she co-authored. When not working in the modern quilting world, Alissa casts reality shows, including many recent seasons of Project Runway. She blogs at handmadebyalissa.com.

 

Jacquie Gering

Member of the Chicago MQG

Since discovering quilting five years ago, Jacquie has become a passionate quilt maker and designer. She is known for her “out of the box” designs and unique style. Her work has been featured in both national and international publications, and she is the co-author ofQuilting Modern:  Techniques and Projects for Improvisational Quilts.  She blogs and shares her quilting knowledge on her popular blog, Tallgrass Prairie Studio and lives in downtown Chicago with her husband and black lab, Bruno.  She was one of the founders of the Kansas City Modern Quilt Guild and is a member of the Chicago Modern Quilt Guild.
 

Heather Grant

Member of the Austin MQG

A quilter in her early 20s, she stopped quilting until 2005, when she was inspired by the modern quilting movement and made her first modern quilt. Heather is founder of the Austin Modern Quilt Guild and author of the popular blog, Modern Day Quilts. She is the Director of Marketing and Programming for The Modern Quilt Guild. You can find her teaching at the Stitch Lab in Austin, Texas.

 

Elizabeth Hartman

Member of the Portland MQG

Elizabeth Hartman is a self-taught quilter from Portland, Oregon. She is the author of the popular blog, Oh, Fransson!, and The Practical Guide to Patchwork, which was the winner of the Next Generation Indie Book Award for Best How-To Book of 2011. Her second book, Modern Patchwork is available now.  Elizabeth is the founder of the Portland Modern Quilt Guild.

 

Kathy Mack

Member of the Bainbridge Island MQG

Kathy Mack lives on Bainbridge Island, Washington with her two teenage daughters and two cats. Her grandmother taught her to sew as a little girl and she loves it as much today as she did after taking that first stitch. Pink Chalk Studio is her sewing pattern design company where she adds color and artful design to things used everyday. Kathy is also the proprietress of Pink Chalk Fabrics, an online fabric shop for modern sewists.

 

Amy Newbold

Member of the Salt Lake City MQG

Amy Newbold more commonly known as Sukie in the sewing community has been quilting since 2010.  Her inspiration for getting into quilting came from her mother in-law who’s been sewing for over 40 years.  Currently, Amy lives in Salt Lake City, Utah with her husband and two kids.  She works as an accountant by day, is the Treasurer of the Modern Quilt Guild, and tries to fit sewing in at night and on the weekends.  She loves long walks on the beach, is a member of the Salt Lake City MQG and if you want to see more of her creations please visit sukiedontyaknow.com.

 

Latifah Saafir

Member of the Los Angeles MQG

Sewing has been Latifah Saafir’s avenue to creativity ever since she “took it up seriously” at the age of 11. An accomplished seamstress, Latifah Saafir took the dive into quilting in 2009 and just a few months later with only one quilt under her belt co-founded the Modern Quilt Guild’s first chapter in Los Angeles. She is the president of the LA Modern Quilt Guild and loves to teach modern quilting whenever she can. Latifah is known for her bold use of color and innovative design and blogs at thequiltengineer.com.

 

Susanne Woods

Working to Establish the Boulder MQG

Susanne Woods has been a quilter since college. After joining C&T Publishing as their Acquisitions Editor in 2008, she quickly identified the growing movement in modern quilting and helped to launch Stash Books. As the creative force behind the imprint she acquired many books by MQG members. She left to become the Editorial Director at Interweave Press before joining Craftsy.com in 2012 as their Quilting Category Manager. She lives near Boulder, CO with her husband and two young boys. She blogs at beyondthekids.com and tweets at @craftyeditor.

Michael Miller Challenge Update!

Hi everyone-

We have a new element to add to this challenge: Violet’s Choice! Violet will be picking her personal favorite from the group as well as sending out a little care package out to the winner.

In other news, the Flickr group is filling up with some amazing projects. Thank you to everyone who has been adding their process shots and showing how they are making it all work. I know that it has been inspiring.

Here are just some of the latest additions. (To view more photo’s please visit the individuals’ blog that is linked below the photo)

“Chopsticks” by Dawn T

“City of Bridges” by Melissa

“(WIP)” by Jenn

Untitled by Jan

“(WIP)” by Josee

A few things to note about the challenge:

• The deadline is January 31st, 2013 at midnight PST
• One photo of your finished project must be in the MQG Madrona Road Challenge-FINISHED Flickr pool by 1/31/13. Feel free to add now if you are finished.
• If you have entered a quilt, please list the dimensions in your photo title so Michael Miller Fabrics will have an idea of the size
• Michael Miller Fabrics will chose projects to be displayed in their booth at QuiltCon by February 7th. There is no set number that they will select at this time.
• Violet Craft will chose one winner by February 7th
• All winners will be announced on the MQG blog February 11th
• Questions? Please email info@themodernquiltguild.com

Also, take note that Violet will be in the Michael Miller Fabrics booth at QuiltCon Friday, February 22nd from 9-11. Stop by and say hi and check out all the projects!

We will continue to highlight Flickr photos on the Facebook page as well as any new information.

Thank you again to Michael Miller Fabrics for sponsoring this amazing challenge.

2013-A New Year, A New Contest!

Happy New Year to all of you! We hope you have big quilting plans for 2013. We’re starting off the year with a very exciting opportunity for all of you sponsored by STC Craft | Melanie Falick Books and Rowan Fabrics.

THE QUESTION:

How has Kaffe influenced you in the past and how will that help you grow as a quilter in the new year?

This is an Essay Contest! Write 500 words or less answering the question above. Three of the finalists will receive a copy of Kaffe’s Dreaming in Color and a 30 pc. Design Rolls. In addition the top two finalists will receive a copy of Kaffe Fassett Simple Shapes Spectacular Quilts book and Kaffe Fassett Kaffe Quilts Again book.  The grand prize winner will receive Dreaming in Color, Simple Shapes Spectacular Quilts, and his upcoming March book, Shots & Stripes in addition to a 30 piece fat quarter set.

THE DETAILS:

• 500 words or less. Entries are to be sent to info@themodernquiltguild.com
• Deadline: January 25th at midnight PST
• Four finalists will be announced on February 1st
• Kaffe will select the final essays and the winner will be posted on the MQG blog February 15th.
• Open to international entries
• 30 MQG will receive a copy of the book Kaffe’s new book Dreaming in Color-priority will go to the MQG’s that have members writing essay’s. Please include the MQG name that you are a member of to ensure your guild receives the copy.

About Kaffe by STC Craft | Melanie Falick

Born in 1937, Fassett spent much of his youth in Big Sur, California, where his parents bought a cabin from Orson Welles and transformed it into the world-famous Nepenthe restaurant, a gathering place for artists and free spirits. After attending a boarding school run by disciples of Krishnamurti, an Indian guru, he studied painting at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, then traveled to England, where he made his home. After an inspiring trip to the Shetland Islands, Fassett began designing knitwear for Bill Gibb, then the Missonis, Vogue magazine, and private clients like Lauren Bacall and Barbra Streisand. Further explorations led him to needlepoint, mosaics, rugmaking, tapestries, yarn and fabric design, costume and set design, and quilting. Now in his seventies, Fassett continues to produce new work and travels worldwide to teach and lecture to his fans.

Kaffe Fassett is widely acknowledged as a visionary in the use of color and was the first living textile designer to have a one-person show at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. He is a fabric designer for Rowan Patchwork and Quilting, the primary knitwear designer for Rowan Yarns, and the author of fifteen books, including STC Craft’s Simple Shapes Spectacular Quilts. He lives in London. Visit his website at http://www.kaffefassett.com.

Keep you’re eyes open for Kaffe’s new book schedule for a March 2013 release date:

Kaffe Fassett Quilts: Shots + Stripes. It’s a book of quilt projects he collaborated on with Liza Prior Lucy, and includes small and large sized projects using just his solid-colored shot cottons and his striped cotton fabrics.

Thank you STC Crafts | Melanie Falick and Rowan Fabrics!

HMQS-Home Machine Quilt Show-Call For Entries!

Did you miss the deadline for the QuiltCon Quilt Show or just not have your idea ready in time?

Well, we have another exciting opportunity for 2013!

 

Entries are due on April 13th and quilts are due in SLC on April 27th. That gives you almost five months!

The HMQS has added a modern quilt category for the first time. The quilt show will be held in Salt Lake City, Utah and will be May 9th-11th.

The category for the show is explained below.

Modern: Quilts that are functional, include bold colors, and are inspired by modern design. Minimalism, asymmetry, expansive negative space, and alternate grid work are often a part of modern quilt compositions, as are improvisational piecing and solid fabrics. Perimeter 220”- 480” Must be three layers; backing, batting and quilt top. What a great opportunity for all of us to show off our modern quilts.

You can find information about the show here. In addition, all the categories can be found here. Good luck all! We can’t wait to see what you create…

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.

Thanks and good luck to all!

East Coast Sandy Quilt Relief

Calling all Quilters..

Do you have fabric lounging in your stash?  Do you need an excuse to purchase more fabric? How about making a quilt for someone affected by superstorm Sandy.  The cold months are upon us and many families have been displaced and are in need if warm blankets.  A quilt donated in their time of need speaks volumes to the soul.  It reminds the recipient that someone was thinking about them during this time of crisis.

There are three main efforts that are going on in the NY/NJ area.  Pick one, two, or send to all three.  See the detailed information below.  If you need more information do not hesitate To go directly to their website.

 

Bumblebeans Basics

WHAT WE NEED:

• QUILTS AND BLANKETS are needed ASAP.
• Home-made or Store Bought QUILTS AND BLANKETS:  ANY SIZE.
• Quilts will be accepted, and handed out as quickly as they come in.
• LABEL YOUR QUILTS, Name, address and email. The person who receives your quilt may want to thank you themselves.

 

Send Quilts & Blankets to:

Acacia Network

Attn: Pete Gonzalez

311 East 175th Street

Bronx, NY 10457

 

PLEASE Include INSIDE THE BOX CLEARLY WRITTEN

• Your name
• Email
• Address
• Phone

Please ship them with delivery confirmation.

Any questions, Please email:

Lane Falcon

lfalcon@acacianetwork.org

AQS

Thanks to AQS authors Linda Hahn and Linda Poole, we have established a connection with the Project Linus office in New Jersey. Hillary Roberts, who is president of Project Linus NJ, Inc., is prepared to receive and distribute quilts through the New Jersey National Guard and other outlets that will put the quilts in the hands of those who need them most.

Please follow the following guidelines when sending your quilts:

• Quilts should be twin to queen sizes.
• Please include your contact information (name, address, phone and/or email.) Project Linus will try to let you know where your quilt is heading.
• Quilts should be machine washed and wrapped to keep the quilts fresh in transport.

Ship to:

Hillary Roberts, President

Project Linus NJ, Inc.

79 Jackson Street

Keyport, NJ 07735

If you have questions, you may call Hillary at (732) 335-9033 or email her at director@blankiedepo.org or blankiedepo@aol.com. You may also visit the Project Linus website at www.blankiedepo.org.

 

eQuilter

*Hurricane Sandy – 5000 Quilts*

We have a goal of 5000 quilts for Sandy victims, this is going to be a HUGE  effort, and we ask all of you generous quilters to PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE GUIDELINES and watch for our updates.

After carefully reading through all of our guidelines, if you STILL have  questions,  All queries should go directly to eQuilter Customer Service at:

service@eQuilter.com

QUILT SIZE:

I’d like to suggest that you make bed-sized quilts for families who have lost everything. The smaller sizes below would be a minimum size for that size bed – the larger size is obviously a more generous sized quilt.

Small Twin – 65″ x 85″

Larger Twin – 75″ x 98″

Small Double/Full – 80″ x 88″

Large Double/Full – 83 x 106″

Small Queen – 86″ x 93″

Large Queen – 102″ x 112″

 

We will of course accept crib, lap or king size quilts, but we suggest you aim for a twin, full or queen size if possible.

You can find FREE PATTERNS for this project at:

• eQuilter Pattern Page - http://www.equilter.com/cgi-bin/webc.cgi/st_patmain.html
• Timeless Treasures Pattern page – http://www.ttfabrics.net/patterns/

You can drop off the quilts IN PERSON ONLY during business hours Monday through Friday (7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) at eQuilter in Boulder Colorado, or you can ship the quilts directly to Timeless Treasures’ Warehouse at:

Timeless Treasures Fabrics

161 East 11th Avenue

Roselle, NJ 07203

IMPORTANT:

If you wish a confirmation of delivery, then you will need to ship with a tracking number. For security, do not mark the box with the word “quilts”.

If you wish to drop off at Timeless Treasures NYC offices in person, please do so during normal business hours:

Mon thru Fri, 9 to 5: Timeless Treasures Fabrics

4th Floor

483 Broadway

New York, NY 10013

This project will go on for several months, but we have not set a deadline yet.

If you are unable to donate a quilt, check out the website for more ways to contribute to this cause.

QuiltCon Commemorative Poster!

Did you see that there’s a commemorative poster for QuiltCon?

Designed by Austin-based Empire Press, this limited edition QuiltCon commemorative poster is hand silk-screened and measures 20″ x 26″. You can pick up yours here for $12, plus shipping!

It was great to work with Mark and Farley of Empire Press. They have done posters for the Fleet Foxes, Beirut, the Melvins, the Descendants, Suzanne Vega, Austin City Limits, the Black Keys, Band of Horses, Spoon, Trail of Dead, Okkervil River and a gazillion more fantastic bands.

We met them at a local Austin coffee shop and were happy to learn they had made a few quilts themselves with screen printed fabric they had made. Perfect!

Mark Pedini has always been a practitioner of pen and ink illustration. His love for screenprinting began in the in the post-bachelorette days of wander and wonder while a resident artist at AS220 in Providence, RI. With limited resources and a whole lot of inspiration, he began to create printed posters for events on AS220’s stage. After moving to Austin, TX in ’99, he met the local handful of like-minded individuals and soon after joined the online community at gigposters.com. Ever since he has been compelled to print.

Drawing from her first love of war propaganda illustration and Victorian history, Farley Bookout is driven to create imagery of pensive women in lonely spaces. For the last two years she has worked diligently to couple these images with her favorite bands and many wonderful prints have resulted.

You can check out more of their work on their website, purchase some on their Etsy store or follow them on Facebook.

We had a chance to go check it out while the posters were being printed by Tony and the amazing staff of Industry Press and it was great to see.

The printing was limited, so be sure to get yours soon!