January Meeting 2021

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

 


Yippee! It's 2021! We made it through to the new year, hopefully renewed and ready to try our hand at new projects. We hope you're ready for an exciting program this year, as well! 


Agenda for the Jan Meeting:


  • Welcome and Board introductions    

  • Goals for 2021 Meetings                

    • Three National Speakers! (March, May, and September) and two workshop opportunities. Hoping to put together a retreat for members later in the year for LMQG members.

  • Dues        

    • Your annual dues will help pay for National Speakers and workshops this year and in coming years. They also pay for membership to the Modern Quilt Guild 

    • Dues are $40 for Adults, $20 for college students/junior members. They can be sent to: LMQG; P.O. 5771; Lincoln, NE 68505

  • Book report

    • Fabric Surface Design by Cheryl Rezendes

  • Technique Demonstration

    • We'll celebrate Pantone’s 2021 colors of the year: Ultimate Gray and Illuminating Yellow for our techniques of month (TOMs)!

    • Technique: Texture  

      • Make texture using household items and bubble wrap to incorporate in your designs

  • Challenge

    • Create a 24 x 24-inch finished quilt in the style of Cindy Grisdela, our last speaker. Due in April.

  • Raffle

    •  This is currently in development

  • Show and Tell 

  • Next meeting:  February 23, 2021 via Zoom

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Meetings: Jan 26, Feb 23, Mar 30, Apr 27, May 25, Jun 22, Jul 27, Aug 31, Sep 28, Oct 25, Nov 30  - Please check your email for the Zoom invite

QuiltCon Together: Feb 18-22

Next Sew Day: Feb 13, 2021

 

November Sew Day Recap 2020

Thursday, November 19, 2020

 

Our last Sew Day of 2020 was a lovely escape in throws of fabric!


Without further ado, here's the show!

 

 Albie Osborn shared her lovely quilt she did that day


And here's her back


Jennifer McKitrick continues to amaze with her 1/2 square triangles

 
 
Judy Crockett shared her ice dying modern piece
 
 
 
Mary Dittenber showed her Cindy Grisdela inspired improv in progress
 
 
 
Nancy Goff quilted and soon will be binding her Stack and Whack
 
 
Rhonda Eddy shared her foot warmer
 
 
 
Tom Meyer shared a scrappy Attic Windows

We'll hope to see you at the Christmas Party! Happy Thanksgiving!


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Next Meeting: Jan 26, 2021 - Likely Virtual.
 
Holiday Party - CANCELLED

Next Sew Day: Feb 13, 2021

November Sew Day 2020

Monday, November 9, 2020

 

 

Our last 2020 Sew Day

As we wind down our year, this last Sew Day can be a good time to wrap up projects, get started with holiday gifts, or just let your creativity fly. Please check your email for the Zoom Link. Remember, if you have any zoom questions, don't hesitate to email the board at
info.lincolnmqg@gmail.com.


Here are some quiltspirations from around the web, if you're looking for holiday ideas:


from https://design-milk.com/12-modern-holiday-cards/

 

from https://www.diyncrafts.com/31508/gifts/25-amazing-hand-sewn-gifts-free-patterns-can-make-today


Have some holiday ideas of your own? Post them on Instagram, Facebook, or leave a comment on the blog, please. We'd love to hear from you!

 

 See you soon!

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Next Meeting: Jan 26, 2021 - Likely Virtual.
 
Holiday Party - Dec 12th 1:30 to 3:30 at the International Quilt Museum mezzanine.

Next Sew Day: Feb 13, 2021