September is back-to-school time, and it’s no different for the PMQG. This month member’s attended Finishing Boot Camp, learning techniques for binding, finishing and hanging their quilts.
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| Patricia demonstrates facing. |
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| Lois shares different ways to hang our quilts. |
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| This month’s swap: Fat Quarters! |
~ Our big This is My Modern Quilt Guild Challenge is underway! We have a spot to showcase our challenge quilts at Mid-Atlantic in February, so let’s rise to the challenge and show ’em what we’ve got! There is no size limit on finished challenge quilts, so every member is encouraged to participate.
~ In 2015 our meetings will be moving to the first Saturday of the month! See the Meetings tab above for dates and program info.
Show & Tell:
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| Pat’s colorful finish |
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| Sandy’s super cute blankets |
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| Tamika made this adorable apron from blue jeans! |
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| Lois is turning down the volume with this quilt |
NEXT MONTH:
~ In October Mary M. from the VBMQG will be teaching us how to make
Divided Baskets. Purchase your pattern HERE. Prep directions can be found HERE. Please come prepared. Our meeting time has been extended so no one goes home with a UFO!
Bring:
– A snack to share
-Sewing machine & supplies
– Extension cords/power strips
– Pattern & Pieces
~ Bibs for the senior center are DUE!
~ Please let us know what you plan to donate for the Chinese Auction by October’s meeting. Items need to be turned in at November’s meeting.
~ October’s Block of the Month is a Modern Pumpkin block. Don’t forget – anyone can be a block angel by making an extra block or more for charity quilts!
~ DON’T FORGET to bring a little somethin’ for your secret pal!
Reminders:
~ Meeting Minutes can be found in our PMQG Family Facebook group. Members not on Facebook can request the minutes via email.
~ Our Facebook Page is new and public to everyone. Spread the link so all your friends can like us! www.facebook.com/peninsulamqg