NWAMQG 2023 Community Quilt

 The committee for this year's Community Quilt has met and here are the instructions for the block.

We are inviting members to participate in our quilt by making 5" blocks involving prints that mostly "read as" a single color or in slight varying tones of a single color from the warm ombre, eggplant purple to pink.

Colors https://quiltcon.com/community-outreach-quilt-challenge-2023

Using some print fabrics (no solids) take strips at least 5 1/2" long and sew together the long edge until your block is at least 5 1/2" wide. Do NOT trim your block. We will die cut to 5" for uniformity.

Some examples:

Bring blocks to the September 20th meeting or mail to Tessa Davis (email nwamqg@gmail.com for the address).

Thank you so much for participating, can't wait to work these into the final design and share with the guild and at QuiltCon.

2022 Fall Retreat

 It is time to register for our Fall Retreat!!  Our members have already had their chance for first signup, so if you aren't a member there are still a few spots open for you to join us at Camp Egan, near Tahlequah, OK the weekend of November 4-6.  Come on...What are you waiting for?  Find more information and the registration form HERE.

Challenges Galore

 We are in the summer of challenges.  Locally we have the Very Peri - Pantone Color of the Year Challenge.  Any size, any design...just use the color of the year, periwinkle.  Due at the October Meeting.

Through the Modern Quilt Guild parent organization, the Make a Difference "Oceans" challenge is winding down.  Deadline is Aug 8th.  Registration is now open: $12.  The Windham Fabric Challenge requires 6 specific Windham Solids; check the website for exact colors required.  The design challenges, Log Cabin  and  X, are also going on.  All of these challenges will be registered during the open QuiltCon registration during Sept. and Oct.  Any size is fine, but no larger than 440" total perimeter with no one side longer than 110".  Check out The Modern Quilt Guild website for any further details.

July Meeting by Zoom

 Our meeting this month will be by Zoom.  Our guest speaker will be Verushka Zarata.  Be looking for your email from Melissa concerning small group options and Zoom link information.

POSTPONED!! Workshop Details: Itty Bitty Twisty Zip Pouch

 WE ARE HAVING A WORKSHOP!!  Cuttin' Up Quilts from Prairie Grove, Arkansas will be teaching a workshop on May 28th, 10-3, at the Southside Church of Christ at 919 S. Dixieland Rd., in Rogers. There is NO CLASS FEE!!  Woo Hoo!  A free workshop... You will have to own or purchase the tool and the pattern (he girls will have them for sale on the day of the workshop), as well as provide your own materials.  

*The Itty Bitty Twister Tool

*Twister Sisters Twisty Zips Pattern.  We will be making the small pouch from that pattern.

*24 - 2 1/2" squares for pinwheels... half light and half dark... cut from scraps or try a mini charm pack

*1/8 yd or 1 FQ... contrasting fabric for squares, grid border, strap, and tabs

*1/8 yd or 1 FE ... lower exterior fabric

*1/4 yd or 1 FQ... interior fabric / lining

*1/4 yd of 20" wide interfacing... woven cotton fusible (ex: Pellon Shapeflex/SF101

*1/4 yd of 20-22" wide interfacing... nonwoven fusible (ex: Pellon Craft Fuse/808

*12" or longer zipper ... 1" wide

*1/2" wide D-ring

*1/2" wide swivel clip

*fabric clips (optional)

*rotary cutter, mat, and ruler

*fabric marking pen

Modern Traditionalism Challenge Due at May Meeting

 This month's meeting is coming up on Tuesday, May 17th.  If you participated in the Modern Traditionalism Challenge, please bring the cover picture/photo from the pattern you received and your completed project.  Each person will show their photo and explain their inspirational element and modern interpretation.  Can't wait to see what everyone's creativity has produced!

Raffle Quilt Winner!!

 

Congratulations to Cynthia Foster!!  She won this fabulous raffle quilt that was made by the members of our guild.

Viewer's Choice Awarded at the All Modern Quilts Show 2022

 The judges' tallies are in!!!  The VIEWERS have spoken and the following awards were presented at the end of our show on Saturday, April 9th:

1st place: Broken Star by Kathy Garringer

2nd place: Shimmer by Kathy Garringer

2nd place:  Exploding Rainbow Hearts by Sheena Johnson

3rd place:  Mt. Hood by Sheila Kauffman

3rd place: 21st Century Fox by Natalie McCrory

3rd place:  Circus Stripes by Julie Feinstein

Congratulations to all of the winners and thanks goes out to all of our attendees for your votes!!

All Modern Quilt Show This Week

The time has finally arrived...our All Modern Quilt Show is this Friday, April 8th (9-6) and Saturday, April 9th (9-4).  The show will be held at the Rogers Southside Church of Christ at 919 S. Dixieland. ALSO, scan the QR code to the left or head to the website listed to buy your own piece of quilting art.  You can see several of the pieces up for auction at the show, but the auction will not close until Sunday, April 10th at 5pm.

 It's just over 6 weeks until the All Modern Quilt Show sponsored by the NWA Modern Quilt Guild.  Please add April 8th & 9th to your calendars to stop by and view the quilts and do a little shopping at the vendors.  The show will be held at the Southside Church of Christ Gym in Rogers, Arkansas, located at 919 S. Dixieland Rd.

Members: if you haven't registered your quilts yet, please put it on your to-do list.  Deadline for submission is March 8th.  Click here to register.

National Quilting Day Multi-Guild Gathering

 National Quilting Day is coming up next month on Saturday, March 19th, and we are collaborating with other guilds around Northwest Arkansas, QUILT, Calico Cutups, Pieces 'n Patches, Dogwood, to host a gathering for a fun time sewing and visiting and learning from each other.  The gathering will be held at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Springdale and will be from 9:00-3:00.  Come and stay all day, or drop by for a short time.  There will be spaces to set up your machine, but you must indicate that you would like to bring yours in the short registration form, in order to reserve your spot as those spaces are limited.  But there is no limit on attendance, and you can certainly bring handwork, work on bindings, pair up with a friend, or just come and visit and get to know other quilters around the region.  Click here to fill out the form and sign up today!  Can't wait to see you there!

Nametag Challenge

 Do you have a nametag for the Modern Quilt Guild meetings?  Yes - Awesome!  Let's wear them!  No - Vice-President Melissa Belman challenges you to make one.  Use your creativity and some of the modern quilt characteristics and make yourself a nametag.

Registration for April Quilt Show

 The registration form for members to submit quilts for our All Modern Quilts Show in April is now up. Please visit our Quilt Show 2022 page to submit yours.