Last Chance to Sign up for the Spring Retreat

If you have been thinking about attending the retreat, the time is now. Space is still available but you need to act today! Sign up here.

Your MQG Membership Renewed

Everyone that has renewed their membership or recently joined LMQG should have received an email from MQG with additional information. It includes a password reset link in case you have forgotten. Here is just a bit of the information from the email that lists the benefits we receive. 

2024 Educational Programming: 

Each quarter of 2024 we will explore a different modern quilting technique or topic. We’ve partnered with four talented, skillful, and creative members who will share their knowledge around these techniques and topics.

• Holly Clarke - Modern Traditionalism
• Ginny Robinson - Appliqué
• Augusto Garcia - Negative Space
• Nicole Neblett - Minimalism

For each topic’s three-month cycle, there will be:

• An on-demand education video to give you a holistic look at the topic.
• A sample project to try the technique or style.
• A quilt pattern to put the skills to use.

If you still haven't submitted your dues this year, you still can! Join or Renew today!

IQM Event: Exploring African American Quilt History and Story Quilts

If you are looking for something to do this afternoon, don't forget about this! Thanks for the reminder Laura Simpson Dains!

An an amazing free presentation by one of the top quilt experts in the USA today at 4:15pm at the International Quilt Museum. Attend this event as you prepare to see Show Way the musical at the Lied Next week. Thank you Leslie Levy for your amazing partnership!

Quiltfolk: 2024 Block of the Month–Break the Rules

 Thanks to Megan Patent-Nygren for sharing this on our FB Community page.

“It doesn’t take much to deepen our emotional connection to the blocks we sew—and to feel that flurry of pride when we surprise ourselves.” - BoM hosts Jenni Smith and Kay Walsh

Quiltfolk’s Break the Rules Block of the Month is a nine-month expedition into the heart of creative quilting. It's not just about learning new techniques; it's about weaving your personal narrative into every stitch! This unforgettable journey begins in April. Register today!

Highlights

- Free Welcome Package: Branded notebook, Blackwing pencil, and temporary tattoos! Plus, 50% OFF the second edition of Unconventional & Unexpected.

- Unique Self-Expression: Let your personality, passions, and style shine through your quilting projects.

- Playful Techniques: Step beyond the “safety” of patterns and embrace the freedom of expression that can be found by using bold materials, colors, and designs.

- An Expert Eye: Gain insights from esteemed quilt collector and author Roderick Kiracofe.

- World-Class Tutors: Participate in thought-provoking workshops with Jenni Smith, Kay Walsh, and special guests—including Chris English and Sarah Hibbert.

Our supportive, creative community will cheer you on every step of the way. Bend the boundaries, enhance your skills, learn new techniques, and craft a project that is not just a fabric piece, but a story of you. Register now!

View the Welcome Party video that aired on March 16th to learn more.

$60 registration fee + $25/month for nine months Registration closes at midnight on March 31. BoM Dates: April – December 2024.

March 26th LMQG Meeting

 

Agenda

• Announcements
• Treasurer's Report
• Retreat Report
• Program: Jan Sears, Quilt Judging Potpourri
• Raffle
• Show and Tell

Don't forget to sign up for the LMQG 2024 Spring Retreat!

Did National Quilting Day get you energized or re-energized? Have you signed up for the upcoming LMQG Spring Retreat yet? There is still time! The retreat runs Friday April 5th through Sunday April 7th! Sign up today for members and non-members - https://lincolnmqg.blogspot.com/p/lmqg-spring-2024-retreat.html

National Quilting Day 2024 Recap

 Thought I would share a few pictures of the day. 

Quilts of Valor quilts were hung in the entrance and along the stairway of the IQM.

Second floor showcased QOV, Habitat for Humanity, a make and take project, and our vendor sponsors.

Kids and families could interact with a cute make and take house in the Habitat for Humanity space.

More second floor images of our sponsors.

The third floor showcased handwork. Joe Cunningham listened intently and asked quesions about this work in progress.

Kids and adults were encouraged to make a basic four patch block.

The Dillow Conservation Workroom was open to the public to observe collection care in action. 

Our own LMQG Bee Sew Quilty group presented their works and thoughts about the Modern Quilting Bee.

Still looking for a few pictures of the other two lectures:
Making Scrap Quilts POP!, Bonnie Kucera
Feed Sacks, an American Fairytale exhibition, Sarah Walcott and Jamie Swartz.
More pictures can be found on our Community page on Facebook

The QuiltCon 2024 Quilt Show: Digital Edition

From MQG:

If you missed the opportunity to attend QuiltCon 2024, or even if you attended and just missed some of the quilts, we’re excited to share that we are bringing you QuiltCon 2024 Quilt Show: Digital Edition, presented by the MQG! This members-only benefit will allow you to peruse the juried quilts and Maximalism exhibit that hung at the show in Raleigh. You can zoom in for the details on each quilt, and explore hundreds of quilts on your chosen device. You only need internet access and a web browser to enjoy the Digital Edition of the quilt show! Follow this link and click on Digital Quilt Gallery to see all the quilts.

Did we mention that it’s a complimentary member benefit this year?! 🎊 Quilt viewing ends March 31, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. EST.

Notes:
Check out the Piecing track for a familiar quilt/artist/LMQG member (upper right corner in my view).
Sheila Green will be presenting her QuiltCon recap during our April 2024 meeting.

National Quilting Day 2024

 Don't forget this great event is tomorrow, March 16th from 9am - 4 pm!

A fun, FREE community event for the entire family!

Lectures in the 1st floor Seminar Room

• 9:30 & 1:00 Making Scrap Quilts POP!, Bonnie Kucera
• 10:15 & 1:45 Feed Sacks, an American Fairytale exhibition, Sarah Walcott and Jamie Swartz
• 11:00 & 2:30 The Modern Quilting Bee, Bee Sew Quilty

Each presentation will be given twice, morning and afternoon, same content.

Check out all the other activites shown below.