2020 Quilt Con Charity Quilt

"Explore the Possibilities Through Science, Technology, Engineering and Math"

62" X 75"

In July 2019, seven of our chapter members met to begin discussion about our chapter's 2020 QuiltCon Charity Quilt.

L-R: Missy G., Mel T., Rosemary V. , Beth S., Dee S., and Bette M.

The committee was chaired by experienced charity quilt challenge quilter, Jane G.

L-R: Jane and Missy

As all MQG chapters must do, we had to follow the challenge rules as set by the MQG. This year's rules not only included particular dimensions, but also the theme "text" and a grayscale color palette.

The committee selected the Art Gallery pattern "Acoustics," and the theme "Science, Technology, Engineering and Math" (STEM).  STEM is the foundation for so much of what we do each day, including sewing and quilting - from fabric creation, to pattern design, to high tech sewing, the quilting machines we use, and beyond. STEM is part of it all. 

Beth created the quilt design in EQ8 and printed foundation papers so block piecing accuracy was assured. Some of our members pieced letter blocks while at a Saturday Sew-In.

Progress was made during other Saturday Sew-Ins.

L-R: Missy G., Jane G., Dee S., Beth S., Linda H. and Karen E.

Pin-basting happens quickly when many hands are on deck!

Jane beautifully walking foot quilted it on her domestic sewing machine. 

Bette spent two days hand sewing down binding. 

"Explore the Possibilities Through Science, Technology, Engineering and Math"

62" X 75"

Quilt back with hanging sleeve and label

2020 QuiltCon Charity Challenge Quilt Committee Members
L from top: Mel, Jane, Dee
R, from top: Bette, Missy, Beth, Rosemary

Everything for this quilt was donated!

• The pattern is free from Art Gallery Fabrics: “Acoustic”  (See page 5 of free patterns)
• Fabrics (including the backing) and thread were donated by our members
• 100% cotton batting was donated by Hobbs

When the quilt is returned to our chapter from display at QuiltCon, it will be donated for silent auction to the "Time to Give Back Club" that hosts an annual St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital fundraiser in The Villages. The event is in May. 

Excellent work, everyone! It will be exciting to see our quilt displayed at QuiltCon in Austin, February 20-23. We hope you will attend!