Notes from the February 27, 2018 meeting

Volunteer Opportunities -
Please remember the Forsyth County Senior Services.  They have been very appreciative of everything we have donated to date, including "cents off" coupons, food and personal items, and gift cards to Target and similar stores.

To make a quilt for a senior, take a look at Olfa.com.  They have a very nice beginner-level, 60 x 60" quilt that would be perfect for larger (6" wide) scraps. It can be found at:   https://olfa.com/craft/brasov/

 Additionally, a May Chappell fan at QuiltCon stated that she liked the Designer Star Quilt for her community outreach quilts.  She gives these to people in drug treatment, the star being a good symbol for people trying to get well.

Good News -
It had been announced that Free Spirit, part of Coats and home to many modern fabric designers, was going to be discontinued.  Muriel Riggs reported in meeting that it had been purchased.  It is now part of the Jaftex Corporation, home to 5 other fabric companies.

QuiltCon winner is Stephanie Skardal of Clemmons, NC  Her quilt can be seen here:
https://www.quiltcon.com/winners/     Congratulations, Stephanie!

The Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival had for the first time an exhibit of modern quilts.  Remember that the Forsyth Piecers want us to help them do the same at their November quilt show.  See the January meeting recap (http://triadmodernquiltguild.blogspot.com/) for more information.

If you are interested in weekly challenges, Coleen Yarnell mentioned that there is a 6 week quilting challenge at Kim Lapacek's website Persimon Dreams.  Week 5 of 6 starts this Sunday.  Check it out at:  http://www.kimlapacek.com/featured-products.html

There is a Triangle mini quilt challenge for Curated Quilts.  Minis are to be square, 10 x 10" up to 16 x 16", with triangle as the overall inspiration.  Their desired color palette are sherbet-like in lime, orange, raspberry, cherry.  Submission deadline is April , 2018.  If you would like to see the colors, please email me I will send you a photo.  (rpmorgan1@bellsouth.net)  For information on their submission guidelines, signup at:  https://curatedquilts.com/pages/submission-guidelines

Future Meetings - 
On March 27, 2018, we will host Amanda Jean Nyberg, of Crazy Mom Quilts, author of No Scrap Left Behind.  The meeting will have a $5 fee.  There will be a workshop the following day (3/28) at the South Fork Community Center, from 10 am to 4 pm.  This will be a "Spin Class" where we will learn how to put our own "spin" on other's designs.  Cost is $75 for members and $90 for non-members.  The price includes the book.  You can get more information, sign up, and pay on the blog site.  (http://triadmodernquiltguild.blogspot.com/)

Program Notes - 
Teresa Conrad, of Sewingly Yours, gave a great presentation on quilted garments.  She brought several quilted jackets that she had made over the years that show the evolution of her techniques.  She demonstrated that what looks great on a design wall may not work in a garment.  She talked about fabric selection, construction techniques, and fitting concerns.  For those interested in trying to make a quilted jacket, the pattern she recommends is the Whispering Creek Jacket by Morning Glory Designs.  The consensus of the group was that we need a future demonstration on how to make the chenille that she uses for her collars and cuffs.

See you all next month!