March Meeting Reminder

Modern String Challenge -  "String Theory" is due. Prizes will be determined by viewers choice.

Modern Elements - Minimalism and Bright Graphic color palette will be presented by Liz Thanel and Phyllis Higley.

Minimalism

•   Often, the more negative space a quilt has, the more minimal it becomes.

Distilling down the most basic parts of quilt construction to their fundamental aspects.

Bright & Graphic Color Palette 

•   The combination of colors and where they are placed can modify traditional designs into modern quilts.

•   Color is less important if the other modern quilting design elements are strong.

•   Solid colors appear more Modern as they create crisp lines of contrast.

Upcoming Opportunities

Crafting Culture in the Middle of Everywhere with Dr. Claire Nicholas is still looking for volunteers to assist in programs. Workshops are scheduled to run on Tuesdays, March 27 through May 1 consecutively. Contact LMQG for more information.

Sew Day - April 14, 2018 10:15 am - 3:30 pm at the IQSCM 1523 N 33rd Lincoln NE - Hand work demo in the AM and see the new Free Take 6 table. Bring 6, take 6 quilting related items.

NSQG Quilters Day Out - April 28, 2018 Located in Seward. 4 presenters including Liz Thanel. Flyer with more info at meeting.

Homestead Days - June 22-24 2018 Beatrice NE. Man a table in the Heritage bldg and speak to guests about modern quilting. Juliette Karjala and looking for one more volunteer. Inquire at meeting or email LMQG for more information.

National Quilting Day 2018 - A Most Memorable Day

A huge thank you to all the sponsors, volunteers and guests for making this years National Quilting Day event a wonderful success.

There was so much going on and so many visitors it was a very fun day.

Accuquilt with Kristina Morrow

Aurifil had free spools of thread

Kris Jarchow setting up the Love of Everyday Things booth. The finished blocks will be made into a quilt for the Child Advocacy Center in Lincoln.

It was a huge success and the blocks were amazing 

Crafthouse

Cosmic Cow

Handi Quilter

Sheila Green and Kris Jarchow setting up the display of Star quilts along the curved railing

Sew Creative with Mary Dittenber

The "Strings" demo room.

Hand sewing demonstrations with Nancy Goff and Jennifer Van Dyke among others

LMQG That's Modern display

Habitat for Humanity with MaryJane Kerrmoade and Julie Karjala

National Quilt Day

In 1991, the National Quilting Association decided to create a special day to celebrate and inspire lovers of quilting and to encourage others to take up this charming and addictive craft. Join us in celebrating National Quilt Day at the International Quilt Study Center and Museum with demonstrations, seminars and information of the many aspects of quilting today.

National Quilting Day: March 17th at the IQSCM, 9 AM - 4 PM. 

Visitors to this FREE community event will enjoy free museum admission and tours of the current exhibitions, plus demonstrations, lectures and displays planned just for this day.  Lunch will be available for guests who want to spend the entire day at the Quilt House. Free parking is available in all University parking lots north of Quilt House, at 33rd & Holdrege, and across 33^rd at Hardin Hall (including restricted lots).  

"Love of Everyday Things" is an Interactive Community Quilt. Bring the entire family. Everyone is invited to make a quilt block. Supplies will be provided and our volunteers will assist. The completed quilt will be donated to the Child Advocacy Center, Lincoln. A special thanks to AccuQuilt. 

Guests can learn about Modern Quilting from the Lincoln Modern Quilt Guild’s display, “That’s Modern.”  

There will be handwork demonstrations featuring techniques seen in quilts exhibited in the galleries.  Habitat for Humanity will be our featured community outreach program.  Come and see wonky houses incorporated into wall hangings that will be gifted to each new Habitat homeowner.  

“String Quilts with a Modern Twist”
Inspired by the String Quilts from the 1800’s in the galleries, observe our volunteers making String Quilts in the museum’s 3rd floor, Mary Campbell Ghormley Reading Room. I wonder how many ways there are to make a string quilt? Come and find out.

 Have your picture taken with our "Photo Frame!"  Collection Care in Action will be featured in our Conservation Workroom where guests can learn from volunteers and staff how the museum cares for textiles.

We will offer our always popular Lectures.  You may choose to attend either the morning or the afternoon sessions, as both will have identical offerings. Lecture topics include: So I got it pieced, now what? by Kris Vierra (aka Quilter on the Run), the Made by Hand quilt exhibition by Carolyn Ducey, Creating the Unique by Dorothy Heidemann-Nelson and Lydia Neuman on the Ken Burns’ quilt exhibition.  Sit down, relax and enjoy this year’s informative programs!  

February Meeting Recap

QuiltCon swag and stories

Our charity quilt at Quiltcon 2018. 

Marilyn Rembolt, Tom Meyer, Sheila Green and Peg Pennell standing in front of our entry.

Another Quiltcon has come and gone but the images and the quilts themselves will be remembered and talked about for years to come. Some of the trends noticed by attending members are the use of browns and blues, a subtle merging of modern and art style quilts, the addition of metalics, both in thread and fabric. Prints, both large and small are making a comeback combined with solids. Another observation was that the shapes in a lot of quilts were more organic, rounder rather than the sharp angles of more geometric shapes.

Lots of swag was had thanks to QuiltCon attendees remembering those of us who could not attend.

Modern Elements presented by Peg Pennell were Negative Space and no borders.

Negative space is the unoccupied area that surrounds the objects, shapes, or forms in a composition.  Negative space can be within a block itself as well as the space surrounding the block.  It flows in, around and between our quilt blocks.  Negative space is a powerful design tool as it gives definition to our composition.  Sometimes the negative space in a composition also forms a design element that becomes part of the composition.

Notice how the space between and surrounding the fish blocks create the appearance of an organized “school” of fish

In addition to defining shapes in a quilt, negative space can be used to create movement, emphasis and interest in a quilt design.  Negative space can simplify or unclutter a design and at the same time draw attention to the focal point of a quilt.  It can also give the eye a place to rest in an intricate design.

Negative space can create an additional design element in block-based designs.   In many block based designs the negative space forms a secondary design element or repeats the design in the positive spaces 

There are rarely borders in modern quilting unless the borders are part of the negative space. 

Linda Gayle salutes her husbands Navy service

Nancy Goff's Valentines gift for her husband.

A beauty done by MaggieRose Copple

Sheila Greens MQG Mini Swap quilt gift

Julie Karjala's MQG Mini swap gift.

Julie Karjala wonky houses 

Remember: Your String Theory Challenge piece is due at the March meeting! If you have any questions, contact us at info.lincolnmqg@gmail.com

Hope to see lots of familiar faces at National Quilt Day!!

Upcoming Events:

Sew Day - April 14, 2018 10:15 AM - 3:30 PM

 Hand Stitching Demo. IQSCM, mezzanine, 1523 N 33rd, Lincoln NE