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Wednesday, April 21, 2021

April Meeting 2021

 

 

Sorry - typo on the previous post - It's the April meeting (not May!)

Spring is here, as is snow, sun and who knows what weather is next in Nebraska!?!

We can't wait to see you next Tuesday!


Our Agenda:

  • Book Report: Foolproof Fabric Dyeing

  • Technique of the Month: 

    • Join us for this 2 part series. This month, we'll go over quilt artists who've used this technique. We'll do the technique next month

  • Technique of the Month: Monogram/Letters - Presentation by Jeni and Mary

  • Cindy Grisdela Challenge Reveal - Get your quilting and binding done and show off your work!

  • Show and Tell

     

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    Meetings: Apr 27, May 25 (Irene Roderick), Jun 22, Jul 27, Aug 31, Sep 28 (Amy Friend), Oct 25, Nov 30
    Please check your email for the Zoom invite
     
    Sew Days: May 15 (changed from the 8th), Jun 12, Jul 10, Aug 14, Sep 11, Oct 9, Nov 13

    Workshop: Oct 2 $25 Improvisational Paper Piecing by Amy Friend. Limit 20 people
     
    Kansas City Regional Quilt Show: Jun 17-19

     

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

April Sew Day 2021

 


April Sew Day

Rain showers bring May flowers and time to sew!

Join your guildies with a virtual Sew Day!

Work on your WIPs (works in progress), UFOs, your Challenge Quilts, or your TOM Blocks.

Reminder: Your Cindy Grisdela - Inspired Challenge quilt is due (quilted and bound) at the April meeting - get ready to show off :-)

See you soon!
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Meetings: Apr 27, May 25 (Irene Roderick), Jun 22, Jul 27, Aug 31, Sep 28 (Amy Friend), Oct 25, Nov 30
Please check your email for the Zoom invite
 
Sew Days: Apr 10, May 8, Jun 12, Jul 10, Aug 14, Sep 11, Oct 9, Nov 13

Workshop: Oct 2 $25 Improvisational Paper Piecing by Amy Friend. Limit 20 people
 
Kansas City Regional Quilt Show: Jun 17-19

Sunday, April 4, 2021

March 2021 Meeting Recap

 


We had a fantastic meeting this Tuesday and were so thrilled to host Carole Lyles Shaw! We learned so much about her. 

Fun facts about Carole Lyles Shaw: Author, Quilter and Teacher

  • She was inspired by the AfriCobra Movement and artists such as Annie Albers, Bauhaus, and Radha Donnell
  • Her early work included improv curves and geometric abstractions
  • She was co-founder of the Sarasota Modern Quilt Guild in Florida 
  • Her Quilts of Valor are made modern and she has published on her designs
  • Her self-published books include Madly Modern Quilts and Patriotic Modern Quilts: Celebrating Tradition in a Contemporary Way available on Amazon.
  • Her method is to start with shape or a focus fabric, use play and experimentation, and uses EQ8 for design. 
  • Recommended websites: 
We were so grateful for Carole's expertise and sharing of her lovely quilts - Thank you! 


Show and Tell!


Diane Wilson shared her lovely handwork with her Kawandi Quilt. These are made by the Siddi people in India. 




Jennifer McKitrick finished her Civil War era scrap made modern with black negative space




Bonnie Kucera shared scrappy quilt made of small pieces



Nancy Geoff shared her collage 



her Improv curves



and her Covid inspired Adventures in Improv Design



Rosalind Carr made this lovely green quilt (check out the pink highlights)


Tom Meyer showed off his new free motion quilting skills




Vicky Bedell shared her lovely Wizard of Oz quilt in progress



Jenny Kuszak Ehlers shared her colorful quilt for the Cindy Grisdela Challenge





Reminder - your Cindy Grisdela Challenge is due at April's meeting

This month's Technique of the Month is "Dealer's Choice". Pick your favorite technique and make 2 6.5 inch squares.



See everyone next SewDay and next meeting! 

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Meetings: Apr 27, May 25 (Irene Roderick), Jun 22, Jul 27, Aug 31, Sep 28 (Amy Friend), Oct 25, Nov 30
Please check your email for the Zoom invite
 
SewDays: Apr 10, May 8, Jun 12, Jul 10, Aug 14, Sep 11, Oct 9, Nov 13

Workshop: Oct 2 $25 Improvisational Paper Piecing by Amy Friend. Limit 20 people

 
Kansas City Regional Quilt Show: Jun 17-19