Sunday Quick Hits!

Good afternoon! Some "quick hits" as a reminder.

• Final call to bring your Maximalism pieces to turn in at Tuesday's meeting.
• Still some spots for both sessions of the August 3rd Shibori workshop. Sign up and payment due at Tuesday's meeting.
• Tshirt orders - place your order and pay during Tuesday's meeting so we can have them in time for the August meeting and Lux First Friday event.
• Entries need to be turned in for the Lancaster SuperFair on the 30th. I believe you can still enter but there is a small late fee.
• QuitCon Registration starts July 31st at 9 am CT. If you are on the fence about going, register for a free show pass (benefit of LMQG/MQG membership!)
• State Fair entries are due by August 6th.

Lots of things happening on Tuesday so see you all at the meeting!

July 2024 LMQG Meeting

 

Don't miss our July meeting with our feature presentation, Karen Kunc. https://lincolnmqg.blogspot.com/2024/07/july-lmqg-meeting-featured-presentation.html

Meeting agenda will also include announcements, upcoming workshops info, last call for Shibori workshop signup/payment, information about the fall quilt retreat, and show and tell.

Also - if you still haven't turned in your Maximalisim piece for the Lux exhibit, please bring them to the meeting.

LMQG 10th Anniversary t-shirt

To celebrate our guild's 10th Anniversary we are having a shirt made. You can place an order over the next week, either by emailing shanad@mac.com or ordering one in person at next Tuesday's meeting on July 30. The shirts cost $20 and come in two colors, teal with a red design or black with a white design. You can also choose from two fits, unisex or women's. There will be a few size samples at the meeting to look at. The order will be placed the day after our next meeting. If you decide to order a shirt, be sure to wear it the August 27 Anniversary celebration!

This is the Women's fit option.

Unisex is the traditional neckline shown on the top 2.

How to order: Specify color, size, fit, name and email to shanad@mac.com. 

Then note whether you could pick it up at Sheila's house after they come in, 

or where to get it to you if you need it dropped off.

EXAMPLE ORDER: Shana Durham, Teal, Women's fit, XL, I can pick it up, or (include address)

Please don't wait to order your shirt if you want one! There is just a week left before I place the order. Bring $20 check or cash to the meeting, or you can pay when the shirts arrive. 

Shibori Workshop Reminder!

Hey LMQG Community! We still have 4 spots available for the morning session of the Shibori Dying workshop with Karen Kunc and 4 spots for the afternoon session.

The workshop is now open for non-members as well.

Saturday, August 3

Session #1 – 9:30-11:30 Session #2 – 1:30-3:30 Max of 10 participants per session. Fee: $30, + Materials fee: $10. Bring: rubber gloves, apron/studio clothes, and non-skid shoes.

LMQG Members that have signed up, please submit payment if you haven't already to keep your spot.

See the directions below to sign up.

Email: lincolnmodernquiltguild@gmail.com to reserve your spot.

Payment by check can be mailed in advance to:

Lincoln Modern Quilt Guild P.O. 5771 Lincoln, NE 68505

or

must be paid in person at the July 30th meeting.

Lancaster Superfair, NE State Fair, QuiltCon Deadlines Approaching!

Hey quilters! Here are some dates you want to keep in mind. Have you already entered? Making plans to enter? Make sure you are reading the rules/regs carefully for all the class submission details and finishing requirements.

Lancaster County Superfair

• Online Registration: July 1-25. CLOSING SOON!!!
• Check in: Tuesday, July 30 1-6pm in Lancaster Room

https://superfair.org/see-entertainment-2/open-class-exhibitor-information/static-exhibits/quilts

Don't forget about about volunteer opportunities! https://superfair.org/volunteers

State Fair

• Entry Deadline: Tuesday, August 6, at Midnight
• Exhibit Delivery: Wednesday, August 14, 3 pm –8 pm, and Thursday, August 15, 8 am – 3 pm
• Check entry details for alternative drop off spots.

https://www.statefair.org/ag-competitions/open-class-competitive-exhibits/

QuiltCon 2025

• MQG Member Registration for QuiltCon 2025 opens Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 9 a.m. CDT / 10 a.m. EDT

https://quiltcon.com/

https://quiltcon.com/first-time-guide/

July LMQG Meeting Featured Presentation - Karen Kunc

Don't miss Karen Kunc and her presentation, Shibori Dying Inspirations and Contemporary Arts at our July 30th meeting.

Kunc is the owner of Constellation Studios, a creative worksite for artist residencies, collaborations and workshops in print, paper, book, and welcomes local artist members. Her prints and artists books have been shown in exhibitions nationally and internationally. She has taught workshops in printmaking around the world, in Egypt, Italy, Finland, Poland, Japan, France, Mexico, Iceland, Bangladesh, Spain. Follow Karen at www.karen-kunc.com and www.constellation-studios.net.

Check out information for her August 3rd Shibori workshop to sign up! https://lincolnmqg.blogspot.com/p/workshops.html

July 2024 Sew Day Recap

 

Kris and Nancy keeping the humor going during Sew Day. Ask Kris about "splarn" and how you can help contribute. 

Kris showing off these pretty pinwheel flowers.

Packets cut and ready for our MQG Community Quilt project. Contact Sheila or Nancy for your packet!

Colleen working on her Tula English Paper Piecing project.

Sue working on her Sew Day project.

Jen working on and finishing the first block for our community MQG quilt.

Quilt Label Packets

If you are coming to Sew Day on Saturday, and missed the quilt label packet handout at our last meeting, Sheila Green will have some on hand for you! Otherwise, the packets will be back at the July meeting for you to pick up.

June 2024 Meeting Recap

 Meeting Recap Notes

Our Living Coral Technique of the Month quilt is being donated to Camp Carol Joy Holling. The quilt will be auctioned at their live quilt auction on July 27 to benefit the camp which is the site of our Retreats.  Living Coral was the Pantone color of the year when the quilt was made.

Presentation of quilt to Lisa Stirtz, Volunteer Coordinator at Carol Joy Holling Camp

Marilyn Rambolt: labels, printing tip

Rosalind Carr: printed label examples

June Pederson: Cherrywood Challenge Poppy

Bonnie Kucera:  Maximalism quilts – striped sashing and string quilt

Collen James: Bee-witched quilt group quilt – colorful trees

Tara Horn (guest) - Wonky Log Cabin, Yellow and Orange Improv

Tara Horn (guest) - fabric printed from paintings

Tara Horn (guest) - fabric printed from paintings

Tara Horn (guest) - fabric printed from paintings

Tara Horn (guest) - fabric printed from paintings

Judy Crocket: Blue and white quilt made from grandparents’ quilts, and new blocks.

Deb Ebke - mini quilts

Deb Ebke - Heritage quilt with label, Stacked Smores Quilt

Deb Ebke - Tractor Panel Quilt

Sue DeWitt: Paper pieced Nebraska barn wall-hanging quilt top

Nancy Goff: labels

Labeling Your Quilts program - Kara Sheil

Sew Day - July 13!

 

Don't forget our upcoming Sew Day this Saturday, July 13th from 10:30 - 3:00. 

Come and sew a block (or pick up a kit) for our QuiltCon Community Outreach Quilt! Supplies provided.

As always, bring a project you are working on, need advice on, or even want to give just a short technique demo about. This is your time to sew without all those pesky interruptions at home. Bring a sack luch if you wish and there will be a refrigerator available if needed.

Also - if you have an idea for a Sew Day workshop you can download the form from our Community Facebook page. We are still looking to fill the November 9th spot and beyond - think forward to 2025 opportunities. Paper piecing, applique, big hand stitching, surface design technique, a project like a bag or wall hanging? Think about what others may want to learn or make.