Since our Central Florida chapter is relatively new too, and we've been functioning without a formal organization, it will be a simple transition for us to join in on the benefits, to both our chapter and individual members, from belonging to MQG. Specific details of these benefits will be shared at our April 1 meeting. Until then, please note the following:
- Beginning at the April meeting through June, dues of $15 per person will be initiated. This will give you membership at both the chapter and national levels through December, 2013. Beginning January, 2014, annual membership dues will be $30.
- In July/August, 2013, we will adopt bylaws and elect officers.
Reviewing "Modern"
As we're learning more about modern quilting - what it looks like and how to achieve it - the perspectives of quilters who are in the business go a long way in helping us understand it. Several articles have recently become available that shed interesting light onto the evolving modern movement.
From Luana Rubin, owner of Equilter.com: Creative Nudge - The Yin and Yang of Quilting
From Weeks Ringle, owner of Modern Quilt Studio: QuiltCon Homework
Look up this article, if you can get your hands on a print copy of:
McCall's Quilting - September/October 2012 issue: "The Birth of Modern Quilting" by Heather Grant.
And one last educational item to mention... If you didn't get to attend QuiltCon, Craftsy has graciously videotaped and made available some of the programs presented by leaders in the modern quilting movement. Here's where to go to see these free and informative lectures!
And one last educational item to mention... If you didn't get to attend QuiltCon, Craftsy has graciously videotaped and made available some of the programs presented by leaders in the modern quilting movement. Here's where to go to see these free and informative lectures!
At the next meeting, we'll introduce a new monthly meeting segment called Make it Modern.
In April, Make it Modern will focus on fabric. We'll review fabric designs, styles, and colors that make it modern. Bring to the meeting one fabric you consider modern and another fabric you consider not modern so we can discuss what makes it so.
For the next meeting, we're challenging each member to create her/his own modern name tag. The winner will receive a prize!
Here's a link to just one of many online name tag tutorials. Flickr has a whole bunch more name tag pictures too, so you should find plenty of ideas.
Swap good quality modern fabric strips (3 strips cut 2-1/2" X fabric width). Visit online quilt shops (see right menu bar) to view acceptable fabrics.
A Chinese Auction - bring some cash and take your chance on various products donated by The Warm Company.
Get a 12-Minute Tip offered by Debbie
Show and Tell - of new BAM-BOM blocks (see links at right) and modern quilts.
Now if this isn't enough to look forward to, we don't know how to have fun!
But we do!
