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: 
• Modernism in Quilting
• Creative Continuity by Joe Cunningham
• And her website!

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