Fabric Postcard Swap

The Central Florida Modern Quilt Guild will be participating in a postcard swap with other Modern Quilt Guild chapters in Florida. Members who wish to participate should plan to make a postcard as follows:

1) 4" x 6" in size and no thicker than 1/8"

2) The postcard should have three layers: The top fabric layer may be pieced, stamped, painted, embroidered, or otherwise decorated (avoid loose items that may get hung up in the mail sorters); the middle layer should of a stiff material so it will not fold or crumple in the postal process. Cardboard, heavy card stock, or Timtex are appropriate; and the bottom layer should be white fabric or muslin, with a line drawn down the middle.

3) On the back left side of the postcard, write a note, or description of how the card was made. 

4) On the right side, allow room at the top left for your own (the card maker’s) very small return address. On the top right, allow room for the postage stamp; and on the bottom right, allow room for the recipient’s address. 

5) Chapter members should give their finished postcards, and 50-cents (postage) to Kelly Nigh Woodworth or Mel Tuck by the April 13 meeting. Kelly and Mel will be responsible for addressing your postcard and taking all of them to the post office to be hand stamped. 

You’ll find many fabric postcard tutorials online, and the Orlando MQG has set up in inspiration board on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/OrlandoMQG/fabric-postcards/

February 9 meeting

Twenty eight members and guests attended the February 9 meeting of the Central Florida MQG. We were grateful to again have First Vice President Debbie step in to lead the meeting in the absence of President Karen. Thank you Debbie, for getting us off to a great start in 2015!

Beth and her hand-stamped "Blue Dragonfly" tote bag.

And just a few other mesh tote bags she made!

Eileen

Joan and her "Night Sky" quilt, by Jaybird Designs

Lynne and "A Walk Around the Block," foundation paper-pieced quilt.

L-R: Bette, Brenda, Frances, Susan and Jodi show their modern versions of the Churn Dash block.

Linda H. presented a program and demonstration of improvisational piecing. 

With this technique, quilters can sew scraps together to make "new fabric" that can be cut into a variety of shapes.

Debbie shared an improv table runner she made in a class with Victoria Finlay Wolfe.

Sew-In

Members are asked to sign up if they're planning to attend the Sew-In at Belleview Public Library on Saturday, February 28 from 9 am to 3 pm. This sew day is free to members. 

Miscellaneous News

The Executive Board has begun keeping a "Policies and Guidelines" document to record decisions made regarding administrative practices. That document can be see by clicking the "Chapter Documents" tab at the top of this home page.

Our chapter will be participating in a post card swap with other MQG chapters in Florida. Post cards must be turned in by the April 13 meeting. More information, with detailed post card instructions, to come.

The May 7-10 retreat to Luther Springs with the Gainesville MQG, has two openings at $167 for three nights/four days. If you're interested in attending, please send an email. For those who have made their $70 deposit, your $97 balance, payable to Gainesville Modern Quilters, Inc., is due by the April 13 meeting. 

Members are reminded to make and wear a modern, home made name tag to each meeting. Lots of name tag ideas can be found on Pinterest and Flickr. 

Future Meeting

Four Central Florida MQG members will be attending QuiltCon, February 19-22 and will share their experiences and pictures at the Monday, March 9 meeting. 

Follow QuiltCon activities on Instagram with the hashtag #quiltcon #helloquiltcon #quiltconpinswap and more!