November meeting wrap-up

Can you guys believe it is November already? It's practically turkey day!  Yikes.

Here's our wrap up for the Nov meeting:

Introducing our new CMQG Board members for 2015:

Prez: Lisa Nielsen
Vice-Prez: Camille Ainsworth
Secretary: Caroline Press
Treasurer: Dana McCluer

Congrats to all the new and returning board members.  2015 is going to be a great year!


Caroline gave us a summary on her Sewtopia experience and shared her swag wealth with the rest of the guild.  

Thanks to everyone who has sewn up their Quiltcon charity block.  There is still time to complete your block if you haven't yet.  I will accept blocks at the Nov sew day and at the Dec meeting.  Quiltcon charity quilt block instructions can be found here.  

Upcoming Events

Nov Sew Day

Sat Nov 22nd
noon-6 Crossroads Church
2555 NW Highland Dr.
Corvallis, OR 97330

Dec Meeting 

Friday, Dec 12th 

7:30-9pm

The Old Spaghetti Factory - we will meet for our annual holiday dinner.  Won't you join us for some festive fun!

SWAP for Dec is a gift which can be anything that you might like to get yourself - totally up to you - there is no theme.

Portland Quilt, Craft and Sewing Festival

Nov 20-22 10-5 at the Portland Expo Center

Stitches in Bloom Quilt Show

Jan 23-25, Oregon Garden

Quilt entries due Jan 9th

Click here for details

Don't forget to work on your medallion quilt challenge if you are participating.
This months challenge is:

1) purple fabric

2) Use a hexagon shape

Show and Tell

Oct meeting recap

Oct Recap

Lisa gave us a summary on her Northwest Quilt Expo experience.

Don't forget - Board Member positions are open and we will vote at the November meeting. Want to be a part of the Modern Quilting movement? Now’s your chance to make a difference. Run for a board position.

Board Positions are:

President
Vice President

Secretary

Treasurer

Membership Bylaws can be found here.

Quiltcon charity quilt block instructions can be found here.  Don't forget to bring your completed blocks to the meeting.  

Upcoming Events

Nov Meeting 

Friday, Nov 14

ReNew Church 7-8:30 pm
1677 SW 35th St, Corvallis

Nov Sew DaySat Nov 22nd
noon-6 Crossroads Church
2555 NW Highland Dr.
Corvallis, OR 97330

There is no Swap theme for Nov.  

Don't forget to work on your medallion quilt challenge if you are participating.  
This months challenge is:

1) paper piecing

2) churn dash block or design

September meeting recap and info

Greetings CMQG’ers I’m a little behind on Septembers blog post.

Here are some upcoming events:

Oct Meeting

Friday, Oct 10

ReNew Church 7-8:30 pm
1677 SW 35th St, Corvallis

Oct Sew Day
Sat Oct 25th
noon-6

Crossroads Church
2555 NW Highland Dr.
Corvallis, OR 97330

Medallion block challenge:  
We've changed up the rules a little bit.  If you don't want to make a medallion quilt, you don't have to.  It can be a traditional block quilt, or a row quilt or a Medallion quilt or anything else you can think of.  We are adding different challenge blocks to each month. So this month the challenge is to add a block/strip/border containing:

1:  Polka dot fabric

2:  Orange

If you are making a medallion quilt, add a border containing those elements. If you're doing a block quilt, make 2 or more blocks with those elements.  If you're doing a row quilt, your new row(s) should contain those elements.  The process is up to you.  This allows for more flexibility in the quilt you end up with.   You can do one or both elements, it's up to you! 

The swap theme for the next meeting is 'Fall' .. Bring any item in a brown paper bag to swap with your fellow guild members. It can be anything with the theme – ‘fall’.

If you are participating in the Quiltcon quilt challenge please bring your fabric requirements to the meeting this Friday. We are making slash and insert blocks in the Quiltcon colors. Please see this blogpost for details on how to make the block.


New Board positions will open up for voting in November. Want to be a part of the Modern Quilting movement? Now’s your chance to make a difference. Run for a board position.

This month, our Vice-Prez Lisa showed us how easy it was to do free-motion quilting using the supreme slider and the quilt halo.  I can't wait to try this at home.

Quiltcon Challenge quilt block Instructions

Cut out a square of the block size you intend to make plus an inch or two.  For example, my block will be around 12” finished, so I’ve cut out a 14” block to start.   Then you’ll cut strips of fabric to insert. The width can be anything. Here I’ve cut 1” , 2” and 3” strips of fabric.  You’ll only need 2 strips  and they need to be at least a couple of inches longer than your block  - 16” long in my example.

Place the strips over the block in a pleasing orientation. This is where you decide how you want the finished block to look.  Once you’ve place your strips, remove the first strip and set it aside. We’ll only sew on one strip for now.  Place the strip over the spot you want it to be and pin it in place w/ the right-sides facing.  Then go ahead and sew it into place right over the block using a ¼” seam allowance. Try not to stretch the seam at this point. It'll stretch easily since it's probably cut closer to the bias and on an angle)

Now you’ll cut along that seam allowance. Line up the ruler w/ the ¼” seam allowance and cut the larger 14” block.

Using your iron, Press the strip flat and then line up the cut portion of the 14” block piece (the piece you just cut off) right sides facing and sew another ¼” seam. Press seams flat.    Press the block open.  It should look like this.

Next you’ll place the second strip on your block and repeat the process.

If your strip is wider, you may wish to place the larger portion of the cut block at an angle to create an insertion strip with uneven width. If the block looks a little wonky at this point, that's ok. We are going to trim it later. Finally, trim your block down to the desired size. Here i've trimmed by finished block to 12". And here is my finished block all trimmed up and looking perfect. And here is one I've made using the quiltcon colors:

August meeting Recap

This months meeting was held at the Riverfront on 1^st in Corvallis.  It was so nice to sit outside on the grass and enjoy the beautiful summer weather.  
 

Reminder that we will be at the Corvallis Farmer’s market this Saturday (Aug 30th) in lieu of our regular sew day.  The farmer’s market starts at 9. Members should be there between 8-8:30am for set up.

Medallion block challenge:  
We've changed up the rules a little bit.  If you don't want to make a medallion quilt, you don't have to.  It can be a traditional block quilt, or a row quilt or a Medallion quilt or anything else you can think of.  We are adding different challenge blocks to each month. So this month the challenge is to add a block/strip/border containing:

1:  Embroidery

2:  Circles

If you are making a medallion quilt, add a border containing those elements. If you're doing a block quilt, make 2 or more blocks with those elements.  If you're doing a row quilt, your new row(s) should contain those elements.  The process is up to you.  This allows for more flexibility in the quilt you end up with.   You can do one or both elements, it's up to you!

The swap theme for the next meeting is still 'Fire and Ice' as we only have one participant this past month.


Show and Tell for our August meeting:

Upcoming events:

CMQG is at the Corvallis Farmer's Market Saturday  Aug 30th

for our 2nd Anniversary! Riverfront on 1st st in Corvallis

Our Sept meeting date is Friday Sept 12th at the ReNew Church. 7-8:30pm
677 SW 35th St, Corvallis

July Meeting Recap

In the News:

The Michael Miller challenge deadline has been extended to July 25th.  So there is still time to get those last minute challenge quilts/projects done! Big prizes this time.  You have one week! Go!

Medallion block challenge has started.  
We've changed up the rules a little bit.  If you don't want to make a medallion quilt, you don't have to.  It can be a traditional block quilt, or a row quilt or a Medallion quilt or anything else you can think of.  We are adding different challenge blocks to each month. So this month the challenge is to add a block/strip/border containing:

1:  Flying geese
2: Yo-yos.

If you are making a medallion quilt, add a border containing those elements. If you're doing a block quilt, make 2 or more blocks with those elements.  If you're doing a row quilt, your new row(s) should contain those elements.  The process is up to you.  This allows for more flexibility in the quilt you end up with.   You can do one or both elements, it's up to you!

State fair quilt submission deadline is approaching ~ Aug 7th.  Don't forget to sign up if you're planning on submitting a quilt. A complete Exhibitor handbook can be found here. 

The swap theme for the next meeting is 'Fire and Ice'


Upcoming events:

Sew day is Saturday  July 26th at Crossroad's church 12:00-6:00
 2555 NW Highland Dr. Corvallis, OR 97330

Our Aug meeting date is Friday Aug 8th at the ReNew Church. 7-8:30pm
677 SW 35th St, Corvallis
Join us for Happy hour at Sky High brewing 160 NW Jackson Ave, Corvallis, Oregon 97330 if you like at 5:30.  We are having our Aug meeting outside on the Riverfront, downtown Corvallis, just south of the fountain from 7-8:30.

Quilt.Knit.Stitch is happening in Portland Aug 14-16.   Click here to find out more

Quilts in the Garden event is happening in Corvallis on Aug 16th.  This event is organized by the Mary's River quilt guild.

We will be at the Corvallis Farmer's market on Aug 30th in downtown Corvallis.  Come see us there.

What you missed at our July meeting:

Lisa demonstrated how to make perfectly pieced and matched bindings.  Thanks Lisa!

  If you'ld like to learn more, you can visit A Quilter's Table to see her tutorial. 



Show and Tell:

Lisa's finished quilt for her hubby.  Beautiful Lisa!

Camille's finished star quilt!  Gorgeous quilting in person

Dana's new bag - almost done and her center medallion block

Camille's new clutch samples.

Linda's pretty Sunprinted fabrics

June Meeting recap

Our June meeting coincided with the end of the OSU quarter, so there were lots of relieved faces around the table despite the fact that our meeting occurred on Friday the 13th.  I'm happy to report that everything went off without a hitch.

In the News:

The Michael Miller challenge deadline has been extended to July 25th.  So there is still time to get those last minute challenge quilts/projects done! Big prizes this time.

Bring a finished center block in July for the next challenge.  We'll start the Medallion block challenge at the July meeting if you are playing along.

The swap theme for the next meeting is 'Beach'

Upcoming events:

Sew day is Saturday  June 28th at Crossroad's church 12:00-6:00
 2555 NW Highland Dr. Corvallis, OR 97330

Our July meeting date is Friday July 11th at the ReNew Church. 7-8:30pm
677 SW 35th St, Corvallis

If you are interested in carpooling to the Sister's quilt show on Saturday, send an email message to the group or email me at trilliumdesign1 at gmail (leave out the spaces).

We will be at the Corvallis Farmer's market on Aug 30th in downtown Corvallis.  Please join us there.

Challenges:

Connie has challenged everyone to enter a quilt into the Benton county fair.  We would love to do a large Modern Quilt Guild display as a group.

We would also love to do a display at the Fall Festival and would love any feedback on this.

What you missed at our June meeting:

Glue Basting! Have you tried it yet? I demonstated this gem of a technique at the meeting and it works like a charm. I am glue basting everything from now on - well ok, many things!

If you are interested in trying this yourself, the fine tips can be purchased from Christy at Purpledaisiesllc.com

Show and Tell:
I need some pictures !!

May Meeting Recap

Table runner Swap



Corvallis Modern Quilt guild welcomed two new members this month - Welcome to Camille and Glory and to our first time visitor Peggy!
We are growing! and we're pretty excited about it!

Next months Swap theme is Black and white and accent color of your choice.
Bring an item that fits this description in a brown paper bag to swap with a fellow CMQG'r at next months meeting. This is a blind swap.

Connie, our prez, gave a report about the Lebanon trip.

Our challenge for next month ~ Bring a finished center block of your choice for a challenge quilt.
We will be adding onto this over the next few months. This will be your quilt, so make it however you like. Connie will be challenging us to add to it over the year. Details at the next meeting.

May Sew day is Saturday May 24th 12:00-6:00 at Crossroads church ~ 2555 NW Highland Dr. Corvallis, OR 97330

Our next meeting, is June 13th at Renew Church in Corvallis (this is our new home!)
 Thanks to the folks at the Renew Church for letting us use this space. We are so grateful!

CMQG will be at Chintimini senior wellness exhibit 5/28th 3-7pm. Come and see us.
2601 NW Tyler Avenue, Corvallis, Oregon 97330

This month we brought in our favorite notions:
Marvy marking pen 422
Bias tape maker
Bobbin saver
Bodkin
Wonder clips
Kwik klip
Magnetic pin holder
Mini Iron
Rotary cutter
Tab Slot Drunkard’s path templates
Seam Fix Seam ripper
Quilt clip
Not shown, Hera marker, Walking foot, Robert Kaufman app for iPhone Aunt Becky's finger guard

Linda showed us her finished mini quilt for the Robert Kaufman Modern Metallics challenge for Quilt.Knit.Stitch.
 Nicely done Linda.  Sorry about the blurry photo.

Connie gave us a little curved piecing demo to show us just how easy curves can be. Indeed they were.

Hope to see you at our next Sew Day or meeting!

Member Spotlight: Caroline Press

Well, our small guild is slowly growing, and we've welcomed several new members lately.  Guess it's time to start introducing everyone so we can all get to know each other a little better.  

Meet Caroline Press, Secretary 

How long have you been quilting, and who/what inspired you to start? I have been quilting since 2010. I was inspired to start by Tula Pink.  Her fabric line Neptune had just come out and I wanted to make a quilt with it for my mother-in-law who lives at the beach.  The fabrics were just her colors and I knew she would love the quilt for her home. I hadn't ever quilted anything before but I just dove in and did it.  I practiced free-motion-quilting on a few doll quilts I made for my daughter and after that I felt I could complete the quilt. I couldn't have done any of this without the internet and countless bloggers who posted videos and photo tutorials of their step-by-step process. 

What is your favorite part of quilting? Probably choosing fabric. I love putting color stories together and dreaming up the designs. Sewing the first block is always fun but the rest is pretty mechanical. I do like hand-sewing on the binding mostly because I know the end is in sight and I do love pulling a finished quilt out of the dryer for the first time! 

What is one quilting technique that you would like to learn? Trapunto. Never done that before and I do like to play with textures. 

Do you have any other hobbies, crafty or otherwise? Oh yes. I am the craft queen. There probably isn't a craft I haven't tried but I try to limit myself to only a few, simply because I don't have the time for it all.  I do enjoy knitting a lot and always have. Other hobbies include skiing which I enjoy immensely, and interior design. 

Do you have any social media sites? 
Blog: www.trilliumdesign.blogspot.com
Etsy: www.trilliumshoppe.etsy.com
Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/trilliumFacebook
Instagram: http://instagram.com/trilliumdesign
Craftsy: http://www.craftsy.com/user/814093/

March Meeting Notes

Updates

Our leader was absent so Lisa and I muddled through. 

We welcomed 4 new people to our guild meeting.  Welcome to Lisa,  Sarah, Kelly, and Mancy! 

It was so nice to see fresh faces. We hope you will join us again.

The fabric for the Metallics challenge for Quilt-Knit-Stitch in August in Portland has been received from Robert Kaufman.  It needs to be cut and will then be distributed. Possibly by March Sew day

There is no update for the fabric for the Michael Miller Modern QuiltGuild Challenge.

Membership cards arrived and were distributed.  Anyone who joined in the first round received their card.  We have cards for a couple of members who were not present.

Upcoming Events

March Sew day is  3/22 at Market of Choice in Corvallis.  

922 NW Circle Blvd #110, Corvallis, OR 97330 Corner of 9th and Circle

 

This month we are doing a  pillowcase challenge.  Bring your spare fabric and sew up some pillowcases for a good cause. They will be donated to a local charity.

Some useful Pillowcase tutorials can be found here:

Here's an easy pillowcase tutorial by Missouri Star Quilt Company.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrYWCma9wgM

.... and some others for the Million Pillowcase Challenge

http://allpeoplequilt.com/millionpillowcases/freepatterns/

The Burrito method (by Mary's Quilts)

Don’t worry about not knowing how to sew them, there will be plenty of us present who can show you how it’s done!  Bring your sewing machine and some fabrics.

April's meeting will be held April 9th from 7-8:30 at the ReNew Church in Corvallis

Please NOTE this is another location change (this will probably keep happening until we find a permanent home)

1677 SW 35th St, Corvallis, OR 97339
The Swap theme for the April meeting is "Spring"

April sew day is April 26^th and we will be in Lebanon at Santiam Scrappers from 10-11.

CMQG will present a few modern quilts and talk about the Modern Quilt movement.  Anyone is welcome to join us. Please email the google group for carpool info. (CMQG email at right sidebar) or leave a comment below

After Lebanon, we'll return to Market of Choice and have Sew Day until 6pm.

Show and Tell

Lisa showed us her very first quilt

And so did Courtney

 

Well done ladies!

Tutorials for sewn and swapped items are here:

Dana use this cute pattern to make an Origame Drawstring Bag. Frances Newcombe's blog Belly Buttons Boutique which I guess she got from mairuru's blog and it is called Cute Origami Drawstring Bag. Super simple and it just takes two 16" squares and a little string.

My tote was the Multi-tasker Tote pattern by Anna Maria Horner

See you at Sew Day!