November 13th, The Big Reveal!

Chip and Charm Challenge revealed! Show and Tells shared! And the 2022 calendar revealed! Everything was revealed at the monthly meeting for CFMQG, well almost everything.

Saturday’s meeting was filled with loads of information, plenty of quilts to ooh and aah over and lots of people! There were 33 in attendance with four guests. And CFMQG welcomed four new members: Donna, Pat, Karen and Judy! Membership dues were collected for 2022 for those in attendance. If you were unable to make it to the meeting, you can still pay at the December Christmas party OR mail a check to CFMQG for $ 40 to:

CFMQG
PO Box 1355
Lady Lake, FL 32158

A reminder that the December meeting is our annual Christmas party and will be held at Ardie’s house. In January, there will be the introduction to the first challenge for 2022. Beth @blue_dragonfly5 will be providing information and guidelines associated with an architectural challenge. Put your engineering caps on.

And now to the Chip and Charm Challenge quilts:

Photo 1 @cbubblesnsews CHARMED SUNSHINE using the Wedge Ruler approx 41 by 34
Photo 2 Carol making FLYING GEESE SORT OF, her very first Modern Quilt 15 by 15
Photo 3@michaelyn_nicholls with TIDDLYWINDS about 44 by 39 all Improv
Photo 4 @flaquiltz with CHIP AND CHARM CHALLENGE about 39 by 32 seeing pumpkins as she created
Photo 5 Dee making an original design with the whirligig block about 11 by 15
Photo 6 @fatquarteraddict created QUILTER’S TIC TAC TOE about 27 by 27 with throws!
Photo 7 @yorkie3mom with CORKY about 48 square using cork in her flange binding
Photo 8 @blue_dragonfly5 with SPIRLS about 48 square with corded binding and ribbon couched accents
Photo 9 Janice’s RING AROUND THE ROSIE with EPP flowers based on the Black Plaque of 1665 where the song originated
Photo 10 @sunrayatplay with an original design about 32 by 40 using Improv curves, rulerless piecing, and big stitch quilting. This was the winner of Viewer’s Choice

In addition to all the Chip and Charm Challenge quilts we had several quilts for show and tell.

Ardie @fatquarteraddict shared her WONKY BLOCK which is basically a sampler quilt for Ardie of the various quilting patterns she can use on her Handiquilter. The quilt block was designed by Linda Leathersich and Stephanie Sheridan of Stitched Together Studios and the quilt measures 48 by 68

Gwen @flaquiltz shared her Pointed Comments by Tammy Silvers table runner from a class she took from Ms. Silvers. The result was her 20 by 40 GET THE POINT? made with charcoal grunge, Alison Glass fabrics along with the blue from Christina Cameli. Gwen quilted this on her Bernina 750.

Mike @michaelyn@nicholls participated in the same workshop with Tammy Silvers and also used the Pointed Comments pattern. POINTED COMMENTS was quilted on Mike’s Janome 8900 and measures 20 by 40.

Bonnie used the Wonder Curve Ruler to create STARRY NIGHT, a pattern by Sew Kind of Wonderful, measuring 75 by 78. Bonnie quilted it on her Janome QMP 18.

Karen @yorkie3mom used circle rulers to quilt her SNOWFLAKES AND SNOWBALLS quilt based on the Knitted Star pattern by Lo and Behold Stitchery. It measures 62 by 62 and was quilted by Karen on her Janome 9400. Fabrics were from Painter’s Palette and Manchester Metallic by Robert Kaufman

Pat shared A WALK AROUND THE BLOCKS measuring 70 by 84. This quilt was an original design based on a Moda Challenge quilted on her Handiquilter Avante. There are over 40 different stitching designs in the quilting, creating a stitching sampler.

Linda @flourishingpalms shared her COLUMNS measuring about 49.5 by 55, her own design as part of the Quilt Con 2022 Artisan Cotton Fabrics Challenge – Windham Fabrics. Quilted on her Bernina 770 QE and big stitch hand quilted.

PLAYIN’ AROUND by Linda @flourishingpalms is an original design and quilted on her Bernina 770QE. Linda made this as part of challenge for South Florida MGQ “Curve Around Challenge” and it measures 61 by 70. She used a Classic Curves Ruler, making set in circles and added small, appliqued cirlces made with Applipops. Both PLAYIN’ AROUND and COLUMNS have been submitted to Quilt Con 2022. Emails regarding acceptance or rejection will be sent December 15.

And we didn’t stop there. The calendar for 2022 was also revealed. If you are on the fence about paying dues for 2022 this may help you decide as the year is jam packed with opportunities to learn and try new things Modern!

Our meetings are monthly and occur on the second Saturday of each month unless noted. Our focus is education and learning all things Modern. The New Year promises to be filled with moments that will challenge you, expand your horizons, teach some new skills and introduce you to a variety of Modern concepts. Below is a summary of all the dates. Information has been entered into the Calendar.

January 8 is the first challenge assignment for 2022 entitled: “Quilt Design Inspired by Architecture“. Beth @blue_dragonfly5 will provide the guidelines, encouragement and inspiration to get everyone off to a great start.

February 12 will be a virtual lesson on Aurifil thread presented by Cassandra Beaver @cassandrabeaver entitled “Aurilfilosophy”

March 12 “Quilt Con Review” presented by the CFMQG Members attendees to the February Quilt Con in Phoenix. This will include photos, trends, highlights and more.

April 9 “Architecture Challenge Reveal!“

May14 A look at Quilts of the Month on MQG and “Your Own Spin” associated with those patterns and blocks that we have access to as Modern Quilt Guild members.

June 11 “Dash Quilting“, a trunk show presented by Shloe Kerness

July 9 “Design as You Go … Improv Quilting“

August 13 Demo Day! Several stations will be available to learn a new technique, see a product in use or find out how something works. Always a favorite as it allows hands on opportunities along with Q & A.

September 17 (Please note the date) “Ruler Quilting a Lecture and Demonstration” by Linda @flourishingpalms

October 8 “Designing by Subtraction” presented by Karen @sunrayatplay

November 12 “You are Creative!” Learn about what makes your choices unique to you and your creative side whether it be color, shapes, how you approach a pattern, etc. Learn about yourself and share.

December 10 Holiday Party!

2022 Retreat dates are September 9-12

2023 Retreat dates are May 12-15

Workshop Dates are as follows:

January 22, 2022 (SOLD OUT) “Modern Wedge Workshop” with Linda @flourishingpalms from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Registration begins November 13, 2021

March 26, 2022, Saturday “Improv Paper Piecing” with Amy Friend http://www.duringquiettime.com from 9:00 AM to noon virtual workshop via zoom for $35.00 for members Registration begins January 8, 2022

April 23, 2022, Saturday “Interleave” with Beth @blue_dragonfly5 from 9:00 AM to noon, an in-person workshop for $20 for members. Registration begins February 12, 2022

June 25, 2022, Saturday “Giant Nested Curves” with Daisy Aschehoug of http://www.warmfolk.com from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, a virtual workshop via zoom for $40 for members. Registration begins April 9, 2022.

August 27, 2022, Saturday “Inspired by Architecture” with David Owen Hastings of http://www.davidowenhastings.com from Noon to 6:00 PM, a virtual workshop via zoom for $50 for members. Registration begins June 11, 2022.

September 24, 2022, Saturday “No-Fail Inset Circles” with Beth @blue_dragonfly5 from 9:00 A.M. to Noon, an in-person workshop for $20 for members. Registration begins July 9, 2022

October 22, 2022, Saturday “No Tails Binding” with Linda @flourishingpalms from 9:00 A.M. to Noon, an in-person workshop for $20 for members. Registration begins August 13, 2022

A huge thank you to Jane @gonequiltinginflorida and her team as well as the Executive Members of CFMQG in identifying all these opportunities in the program world. Our calendar is stuffed, like our brains will be at the end of the year with Modern Quilting Thoughts!

Whew! Did you make it to the end of the post? Good for you!! Pay your dues, and get ready for a Modern 2022!