Holiday Party this Tuesday

Our next meeting is our annual holiday party! We will have a fairly short business meeting and then enjoy our holiday snacks and holiday swap. Remember, you can bring a sweet or savory snack to share with everyone. Finger foods are best, but plates, napkins and all drinks will be provided by the guild.
The swap is also optional.  You can make any holiday decor items you would like that fits in a small paper lunch bag. Do your best! But remember, our guild is full of all level sewists!
We also encourage you to bring a donation for Senior Services!  You can bring common toiletry and household items. They love getting travel size toiletries. Canned and non-spoiling food are also great. We will collect cash and buy gift cards for them too!
See you Tuesday!

TMQG November CHRISTMAS meeting

Looking forward to seeing everyone at our Christmas gathering, this Tuesday, November 22.  Bring an hors d'oeuvre to share.  Paper products and drinks will be supplied. We will have a gift exchange.  Please bring a handmade item that will fit in a lunch sized bag.  Fun, fellowship, and  show and tell, will kick start the holiday season. 

Our October meeting gave us a look at Improv Quilting, by member Sarah Lowry.  She had an awesome trunk show and inspired many of us to step out of the box. The following are her suggested references.  

          Improv Quilting Resources (by no means a comprehensive list)

People and Blogs to check out:

Katie Pederson: Sew Katie Did - http://www.sewkatiedid.com/blog/

Jacquie Gering: Tallgrass Prairie Studio - http://tallgrassprairiestudio.blogspot.com/

Sherri Lynn Wood: Daintytime - http://daintytime.net/

Cheryl Arkison: http://www.cherylarkison.com/

Alexandra Ledgerwood: Teaginny Designs - http://teaginnydesigns.blogspot.com/

Victoria Findlay Wolf: http://vfwquilts.com/

Timna Tarr (coming to teach us!): http://www.timnatarr.com/

Melissa Averinos: http://www.melissaaverinos.com/

Inspiration: 

Gees Bend Quilts –

http://www.soulsgrowndeep.org/gees-bend-quiltmakers 

http://www.auburn.edu/academic/other/geesbend/explore/catalog/slideshow/

International Quilt Study Center (in general and these specific online exhibits) –

African American Quilts from the Cargo Collections-http://www.quiltstudy.org/exhibitions/online_exhibitions/cargo/home.html

Victorian Crazy Quilts - http://www.quiltstudy.org/exhibitions/online_exhibitions/fairyland/crazy_quilts.html

 

The 2017 officers were approved by the membership in attendance.  

Treasures report was given. Available for review upon request. 

Membership drive has been successful, but if you still need to pay  your $25, 2017 dues it's not to late. 

October Meeting featuring member Sarah Lowry

Our meeting, Tuesday night, will feature member Sarah Lowry and her "Improv" quilting technique.  Sarah has created some beautiful artistic quilts and will be sharing her quilts and her process with us.  Meeting will be at 6:30 at South Fork Community Center.

We have had an awesome summer of programs and fellowship.  Christmas in June to benefit Senior Services provided gift cards and toiletries for local seniors.  In July Tessa Walker was our guest and showcased her bags.  August brought a representative form June Taylor with demos of  a number of notions followed by a give away of the notion.   September gave us an opportunity to meet Carolyn Friedlander with workshop opportunities at Sewingly Yours the following day. 

The raffle quilt was awarded at the September meeting.  Margie Lamb was the winner of the Lazy Sunday and Lee Monroe was the winner of the Day Break quilt.  Thank you to all members who participated in selling tickets. 

The 2017  slate of officers was presented to the membership voting will take place at the October meeting:

  President, Lee Monroe
Co-Vise President, Liz  Bowen and  Amber Dietz
Secretary, Amy Shively
Treasurer, Sarah Lowry

Committee Chairs:
Raffle Quilt, Muriel Riggs
Swaps, Amanda Hinshaw
Charity Quilts, Sheri Collette and Ann Monroe

2017 Membership Drive is underway.  We are currently making plans for the 2017 program schedule and budgeting.  Please try to get your $25 dues paid by the November meeting. 

Here is the sign for the Raffle Quilts!

AUGUST 23rd MEETING

The TMQG will host a representative of June Tailor http://www.junetailor.com/Index.htm for our monthly meeting.  Tools, notions and all things sewing and quilting  will be demoed to make our sewing experience the best it can be.  ( Shhh-There might be a giveaway or two.)

Membership Drive

This month will also be the beginning of our 2017 Membership drive.  As an incentive fat quarter bundles will be given given away at the next three meetings.  When you pay your 2017 dues your name is entered in the drawing. All individuals who do not win will be held over and entered into the September drawing and then October. Advantage goes to the members whose names are in all three pots.  Membership dues are $25 and help us defray the cost of our great guest speakers.  As a paid member of the TMQG you are also considered a member of the Modern Quilt Guild with all privileges.

The minis have arrived and await the unveiling Tuesday night.  Be there for the big reveal!

Raffle Quilt

If you haven't picked up your raffle quilt  tickets see Anne Monroe.  The drawing will be held at our September meeting.  Members who sell $20 worth of tickets names will be entered into a drawing to win 50 Fat Quarters from the Lee Monroe stash. 

July recap-

     Tessa Walker was our guest.  Bags, totes, and pouches were shown by the talented Tessa.  We were all inspired by her creativity.  For those interested here are links to some patterns:

http:/./sewinlovewithfabric.blogspot.com/2013/10/holiday-headstart-blog-hop-day-1.html?m=1 

http:/./these windchill.com/2015/06/zipper-pouch-tutorial.html/

Mark your calendar for September 27th TMQG meeting.  Carolyn Fredlander will be our meeting guest with  workshops being held at Sewingly Yours.   For workshop information contact Sewingly Yours 336-766-8271

July meeting features TESSA WALKER

Tessa Walker will be our  speaker tomorrow night with  Tips on Bag Making. Her website is thesewingchick.com.  Don't miss the opportunity to meet Tessa and  learn some new techniques.   We will also be presenting our new slate for officers and are open for nominations.  Voting will take place at the September meeting.  If you participated in the  Mini Quilt Swap they are due at this meeting.  Don't forget to pick up your Raffle tickets. 

Our June meeting members celebrated Christmas in June to benefit Senior Services.  Donations, gift cards, and cash were shared by members as we enjoyed  ice cream with show and tell of handmade Christmas gift giving ideas. 

Christmas in June TMQG Meeting

Senior Services is excited that the TMQG was going to donate this month to their Christmas in July campaign. Specific info is on their website. They are always in need of adult diapers, small containers of detergent, toothpaste, and household paper products. Gifts cards are great! If members want to bring money,  a receipt will be issued. You can purchase $10 giftcards at Target. Let's fill the delivery car!

Bring a handmade item for show and tell that might be on your holiday project list for gift giving. It's not to early to start thinking about Christmas. 

Don't forget your quilts for the Mini Quilt Swap!  Can't wait to see all the creations. 

Thanks!!

Orlando Love Blocks

As I am sure all of you know by now, the Orlando Modern Quilt guild is taking donations for quilts for the Orlando shooting victims. 

I am currently in the process of putting together some blocks to include in a package and wanted to extend the offer to gather and mail out items for other members if you would like to bring them to the guild meeting next week. 

I hope to have the package ready to mail out by July 5th so if you want to add to it but don't think you will have items ready by the meeting, just let me know. 

TMQG April Meeting Re-cap

April Meeting R-cap
Liz opened the meeting by welcoming the members and visitors.  Member announcements were shared.  A reminder about:

     -QuiltCon 2017 in Savanna, Georgia

     -Forsyth Piecers and Quilter's Qilt Show 2016, May 20 and  21

     -Triad Meets McKinney Modern Guild Mini Quilt Swap

     

Our guest speaker was Emily Herrick.  Emily had a wonderful trunk show and shared her beautiful quilts.  Many of us participated in a workshop featuring Emily's exclusive mini quilt design. Can't wait too see the wonderful results.  

Upcoming Meeting:

•      May 24, TMQG Garage Sale, Pincushion Swap, Fat Quarter Swap Strips
• GARAGE SALE-
• Set up at 6:00 PM Open to public at 7:00 PM
• Bring any craft item, have everything priced
• 50% of the proceeds go to the TMQG
• Only except money for YOUR sales
• June 28,  Christmas in June for Senior Services, Fat Quarter Swap Dots

Friendly reminder

TMQG members, don't forget to go online and sign up for the Texas Mini Quilt swap.  http://goo.gl/forms/vkGwbjlc0x  It would be awesome to have 100% participation.  Registration open until May 17. 

Also, our pincushion swap will happen after the May meeting yard sale. FQ swap for May, Dots. 

Mini Quilt Swap with the McKinney MQG

Triad Meets McKinney Modern Guild Mini Quilt Swap

Here is the link ladies to join  in the swapping fun as Texas meets North Carolina. #TriadMeetsMcKSwap.  http://goo.gl/forms/vkGwbjlc0x 
The Triad MQG and the McKinney MQG will join together in making a miniature quilt for a member of the other guild.

In this swap, we will be making mini quilts, minimum size 10x10 max 24x24. You will provide your partner 3 patterns to choose from that you would like your quilt to made from, be advised to provide a beginner friendly pattern for those not as advanced.
For example you might say: Log Cabin blocks, friendship stars and carpenter stars or be more specific and say Mini Swoon by Thimble Blossoms, Thistle by Elizabeth Hartman and Scrappy Lone Star by Better off Thread.
***Partners should do your best to include elements of at least 1 of the patterns they provide.***

Quilts must be labeled with your name and the intended recipient.

If possible, make an inspiration board on Instagram or Pinterest.

We will be mailing quilts in one package as a guild, so do not include goodies or extras as only your mini will be mailed to the other guild.

Sign-ups will be open until May 17th.
Partners will be assigned the following week.
Mini quilts will be due by the July meeting (July 26 for North Carolina) or August meeting (August 2 for Texas).
The minis will be mailed after the next guild meeting and delivered at the August (Aug 30 for North Carolina) or September (Sep 5 for Texas) meeting.
By filling out this form, you are committing to participation and completion of the quilt by the due date. If you do not send a quilt, you will not receive a quilt.

If you have questions, don't hesitate to e-mail Alice Dutton from the MCKMQG at alicedutton@gmail.com

We are so excited that you're joining us!

* Required

Don't miss the TMQG April 25rh Meeting

Don't miss  the opportunity to meet Emily Herrick.  She will be having a trunk show at our meeting on Tuesday, April 25, South Fork Recreation Center.  There will be a $5 fee for this meeting.  Workshops will be offered on April 26 at Village Fabric.  Classes will fill quickly so contact Amy at amy@villagefabric.com   (336) 779-6155 to reserve your spot.

Emily Herrick http://crazyoldladiesquilts.blogspot.com/
 is coming to Winston-Salem April 26, 2016 and teaching a couple of workshops at Village Fabric Shop.  A sneak peak preview, Emily is making her Big Game quilt into an exclusive Village Fabric Shop mini quilt!!  I'm so excited!  Amy

March Meeting R-cap
Liz opened the meeting by welcoming the members and visitors.  she reviewed our mission statement - To support and encourage the growth and development of modern quilting through art, education and community.  Members were reminded to fill out a survey if they had not had an opportunity to do so. Two mwmbers from the Forsyth Piecers and Quilters showed their raffle quilt and offered an opportunity to purchase tickets. 
Up coming meetings':

•      April 25, Speaker,  Emily Herrick,  Fat Quarter Swap-Floral
•      May 24, TMQG Garage Sale, Pincushion Swap, Fat Quarter Swap Strips
• GARAGE SALE-
• Set up at 6:00 PM
• Bring any craft item, have everything priced
• 50% of the proceeds go to the TMQG
• Only except money for YOUR sales
• June 28,  Christmas in June for Senior Services, Fat Quarter Swap Dots

Our guest speaker was Shannon Brinkley, Scrappy Bits Appliqué.   Shannon had a wonderful trunk show and went over her process of creating her scrappy applique.  We are looking forward to seeing the member creations born out of this technique. 

Emily Herrick Coming to our April Meeting

Don't miss  the opportunity to meet Emily Herrick.  She will be having a trunk show at our meeting on Tuesday, April 25, South fork Recreation Center.  There will be a $5 fee for this meeting.  Workshops will be offered on April 26 and 27 at Village Fabric.  Classes will fill quickly so contact Amy at amy@villagefabric.com   (336) 779-6155 to reserve your spot.

Emily Herrick http://crazyoldladiesquilts.blogspot.com/
 is coming to Winston-Salem April 26-27, 2016 and teaching a couple of workshops at Village Fabric Shop.  The details are still being finalized.  I'll update the website once I know more.  A sneak peak preview, Emily is making her Big Game quilt into an exclusive Village Fabric Shop mini quilt!!  I'm so excited!  Amy

February Meeting Re-cap

February Meeting Re-cap

Sherrie Aycock brought the meeting to order by welcoming visitors and members.

Treasurers report, current balance is available to any member by request

• Surveys were distributed to attending members asking for input for future programs. If you have not filled out a survey please request one at the next meeting. 
• Sherrie reminded us of the Second Spring  Art exhibit for seniors over 60 to be held May, 20.   She encouraged participation. Entries must be in by April 6. If interested contact secondspringarts.visualarts@gmail.com
• Changes to the by-laws were presented and discussed with the membership in attendance.  A motion was made and seconded to except the changes.  The by-laws are available to review onour blog.  ,  www.triadmodernquiltguild.blogspot.com
• The meeting featured speaker and member Laura Sailor.  She took us on her pillow making journey with some fantastic examples of her first efforts to her more recent pillow creations.   We were all inspired by her beautiful work.    Thank you Laura for sharing your talents. 
• March Meeting--Tuesday, March 22, 6:30 PM      $5 fee for members and guests
• Program Shannon Brinkley, Scrappy Bits Applique
• http://shannon-brinkley-studio.mysopify.com
• Shannon will be offering a workshop the following day at South Fork Recreation Center.  For details contact Sherrie Aycock  sherrieaycock@gmail.com

Fat Quarter Swap-Green

MARCH 22nd Meeting

Hello everyone, I am very excited to see you all next Tuesday March 22^nd!

We have a fantastic program/trunk show planned with Shannon Brinkley of http://www.thebottletree.net/author/shannon-brinkley/  from Austin, Texas. She will have a workshop Wednesday, March 23rd, 12:00-4:00, in the ballroom just a few steps from our meeting room.

Our (wonderful) North Carolina winter may have kept some of you away from our last two meetings, this is a reminder that there will be is a $5 fee for both members and non-members for this meeting. Our guild does have a scholarship so please talk with one of the board members if we can help.

If you are interested in participating in the  workshop, please contact Sherrie atsherrielyacock@gmail.com  Spaces are filling up fast so do nt miss out on this opportunity to learn Shannon's technique!

Liz

Shannon Brinkley

The workshop location and time has changed. Here is the plan for Shannon Brinkley’s Scrappy Bits Appliqué 

Tuesday, March 22nd, 6:30 pm, 

Guest Speaker and book signing at the Triad Modern Quilt Guild meeting

Cost:  $5, and guests are welcome. No registration required. 

Location: South Fork Community Center, 4403 Country Club Road, Winston Salem, NC

 

Wednesday, March 23rd, 12:30 – 5:00 pm

Teaching her remarkable Scrappy Bits Appliqué Technique

Cost:  $70 non-members, $60 for MQG members, plus optional kit for $45 (or you may assemble your own). 

Register or email for more information:  sherrielaycock@gmail.com  

There is a supply list which will be emailed at your request or upon registration  

Location:  South Fork Community Center, 4403 Country Club Road, Winston Salem, NC

 

Join us for a fresh approach to quilting!  Simple, flexible and appropriate for all sewing levels.  Let’s play with beautiful fabric that, once collaged together, will create a really striking and modern look.  While the class will detail what you need to know to complete the Around the World quilt top, participants may choose to work on this or another of Shannon’s Scrappy Bits Appliqué templates.   Templates may be purchased the day of the workshop from Shannon, or ordered/downloaded and printed beforehand from her website, www.Shannon-brinkley.com .  

 

We are going to have a blast!  Will you be there?

Email:  sherrielaycock@gmail.com

To see Shannon’s work and sign up for her newsletter, go to:  http://shannon-brinkley-studio.myshopify.com/

January meeting recap

Liz brought the meeting to order by welcoming visitors and thanking members for braving the weather to attend. She reviewed the inclement weather policy, suggesting members use  their own judgment.  SNOW POLOCY -If Forsyth Technical Community College has canceled classes  then South Fork  Recreation Center will not open. You can call, (336)  659-4305, to get a recorded message.  We will also post the information on our blog,  www.triadmodernquiltguild.blogspot.com 

• Treasurers report, current balance is available to any member by request
• Surveys were distributed to attending members asking for input for future programs. If you have not filled out a survey please request one at the next meeting. 
• Sherie Aycock made us aware of the Second Spring  Art exhibit for seniors over 60 to be held May, 20.   She encouraged participation. Entries must be in by April 6. If interested contact secondspringarts.visualarts@gmail.com
• The meeting featured speaker and member Muriel Riggs doodles demonstration. We enjoyed practicing our doodling and learning about different techniques that could be translated into quilting designs. Thank you Muriel for a great learning opportunity.
• February Meeting--Tuesday, February 23, 6:30 PM
•  "Fat Quarter Swap" - fabrics with TEXT
• Program-"Pillow Making"

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WELCOME 2016

MEETING TONIGHT!!! 

Just a quick reminder that the first meeting for 2016 is tonight (1/26) at 6:30 pm at Southfork Recreation Center. Remember our policy is Forsyth Tech's weather policy. But please remember to be safe:) Hope to see everyone there!

Show and tell should be great with the recent snow days and Muriel will be doing a demonstration on Zentangles. We have an exciting year ahead with visits from Shannon Brinkley, Emily Herrick & Carolyn Friedlander!!

As a reminder, Ann Monroe will be collecting 2016 dues -- $25 for the year.