TMQG Teacher focus: Lee Monroe

This is the first in a series focusing on our wonderful members who regularly teach quilting-sewing-crafting related classes.

First up is the marvelous Lee Monroe, also known as "May Chappell"! Lee has a colorful modern aesthetic and teaches a variety of classes in a variety of venues.

This quarter (January through March), you can find Lee teaching these classes:

At Sew Original (Winston-Salem location)

January 24 & 31 - Color Theory I  (Two session class)  
January 24 & 31 - Animal Baby Quilt  

January 28 & February 4 - Woven Star Table Runner 
February 7 - Color Theory II

February 15  - Quilting the Project

February 20 - Granny Blocks 

February 25 & March 4 - Wonky Star Quilt (Two session class)

February 27 - Designer Star 

March 20, March 27 & April 3 - Color Theory III: String Quilt (3 session class)

I am taking Color Theory I! Go by Sew Original to register prior to class.

Over at the Little General, Lee is offering:

January 25 or February 17: Noodlehead 241 Tote

January 27 & February 10 (2 sessions): Voile String Quilt

Visit Gina at the Little General to register for one of Lee's classes.

At Studio Stitch, in Greensboro, you can take these classes from Lee:
February 21 - Granny Blocks
February 21 & 28 - Wonky Star (Two session class)
February 21 & 28 - Color Theory I (Two session class)
February 22 - Designer Star
March 12 - Quilting the Project
March 14 - Color Theory II
March 20, 27 & April 3 - Modern Cross Log Cabin (3 session class) 

You can call, email, or visit Studio Stitch to register prior to class.

 

And all the way down in Southern Pines at Linderella's Quilt Works:
January 19: Designer Star
February 6 & 13: Color Theory I
February 6: Strippy Sewing Fabric Basket
March 16: Spiderwebs Quilt
You can register online for these classes. Click on the class link for more information.

Lee regularly shares her creations with us during show and tell, as well as on her site http://www.maychappell.com/.

If you know of other members who are teaching, please email me at kheliwud (at) yahoo dot com.
I want to spotlight all our talented teacher/members!

Ginabean takes on the TMQG

This Tuesday night we will be joined by the talented Gina Allen! She'll be speaking about tips for working with a long arm quilter as well as bringing a trunk show of her amazing work! Hope to see you all there! Tuesday, January 15 at 6:00pm at Sewingly Yours.
Photos courtesy of ginabeanhandmade.blogspot.com

Giving Back

It's December, so giving is in the air! In the spirit of giving back, Kim (our charity coordinator) would like to gather donations for Senior Services. They need non-perishable food (soup and easy to make items are greatly appreciated), toiletries, laundry detergent, etc. Please bring what you can to our next meeting (Tuesday, December 18 at 6pm at Sewingly Yours)! Kim MADE a little something for the person that brings the most:)
This is a list from the paper of items they need.

November Meeting Recap

We had a great meeting last Tuesday!

Announcements:
--Yadkin Valley Art Council Show, Not Your Grandmother's Quilt. Quilts due by December 15.
--Angie signed us up for a Michael Miller challenge. Details to come.
--Dues are due! Pay Tami. $20/year.
--Kim is the Charity Coordinator.
--Colleen is continuing as Swap Coordinator.
--Jennifer's baby girl, Madison, arrived!
--Kelly donated a quilt for us to raffle!! It's flea market fancy awesomeness.

Speaker:
Linda Kearsley, Senior Services

Their mission is "living with dignity" and they try to help seniors stay in their homes. Linda told us about some of their services. They're an appreciative bunch! She thinks we could make lap quilts, walker caddies and other items.

We all discussed our charity goals for next year. The online survey came back 50% seniors/50% children. We decided to do seniors for now and children later. We are also going to try to order labels for TMQG for the charitable donations.

Officers Meeting Ideas:
--Change the meeting location to a non-sewing shop. Move the location further into Winston to hopefully draw members from a larger area.
--Have Sit 'n Sews more often and at all the area shops.
--Have a yearlong block of the month challenge using Craftsy. Members will earn tickets for participating, as well as for bringing friends, finding speakers and more! Details to come at the January meeting.
--Propose amending the bylaws so the Vice President becomes President. This would take effect with next year's election.

Demonstration:
Kim demonstrated an inset zipper.

Next meeting is December 18 at 6pm at Sewingly Yours. It's a holiday party!! Bring an ornament or Christmas decor item for our swap. We are also swapping pouches!