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 !!