| When: | Sat Mar 23, 2013, 1–4 pm |
|---|---|
| Where: |
Pennington Quilt Works
Pennington, NJ |
| Group: |  Central Jersey Modern Quilt Guild |
Our president, Jessica Levitt, will give us an introduction
to the principles of color theory and how they apply to modern
quilting. This is a hands-on lecture where you will learn to use color
as a tool in your quilt designing process. Online tools will be
discussed and there will be hands-on practicing with actual fabrics.
There is no sewing during this class, and you don't need to bring
anything with you, however if you have a particular fabric or pattern
that you are finding difficult to work with, you may bring it to discuss
briefly at the end of class. This event is open to members of CJMQG
and their is no fee for paid members.
RSVP here, please! |
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Reminder: Workshop - Color Theory for the Modern Quilter
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
March Meeting Reminder
Join us for our March meeting, this coming Tuesday, March 12!
7-9:30 PM
Pennington Quilt Works, Pennington, NJ.
RSVP here!
At this meeting we will:
- Have a discussion on threads, bring your favorites to share
- Discuss QuiltCon and all the information gathered there
- Challenge: Share a label you recently added to something you sewed
- Swap: Quilted postcards - 4"x6" - one side must be paper pieced - use batting or interfacing or both to stablize - doesn't need to be mailable - satin stitch the edges
- Enjoy a spotlight on Joyce Hughes
- Discuss our potential retreat and bee
-General business
-Regular show and tell and brainstorming on current projects
See you there :)
-Jess S.
7-9:30 PM
Pennington Quilt Works, Pennington, NJ.
RSVP here!
At this meeting we will:
- Have a discussion on threads, bring your favorites to share
- Discuss QuiltCon and all the information gathered there
- Challenge: Share a label you recently added to something you sewed
- Swap: Quilted postcards - 4"x6" - one side must be paper pieced - use batting or interfacing or both to stablize - doesn't need to be mailable - satin stitch the edges
- Enjoy a spotlight on Joyce Hughes
- Discuss our potential retreat and bee
-General business
-Regular show and tell and brainstorming on current projects
See you there :)
-Jess S.
Monday, March 4, 2013
Modern Monday #14: 3/4/13
Modern Monday
posts detail happenings and trends in the modern quilt blog world. I will
discuss general news, significant contests and their results, new quilt-a-longs,
and post Flickr inspiration boards. My hope is that everyone, both CJMQG members
and modern quilters around the internet, will find some inspiration and get
involved with the online world!
New Quilt Alongs:
Mine is made with Kate Spain's Honey Honey - if you are interested, you can purchase a kit here (and I'll be bringing it to the March meeting!). The QAL starts this Wednesday on my blog, and if you'd like to QAL with your own fabric, we'd love to have you, too! :) The Flickr group is here, where you can check/post your progress, and see past QALs.
Flickr Favorites: Somewhat based on spring!
1. In featherbed with Anna Maria and Denyse, 2. Kaleidoscope Quilt WIP - Detail, 3. coopfront1, 4. Mod Pop Complete!, 5. The Conversation Quilt, 6. Chicopee ice pops quilt top
-Jess S.
QuiltCon
QuiltCon just
happened! The next one isn't until 2015 (boo) but maybe we can plan a field
trip?
Here is a link to some of the lectures at QuiltCon, provided on Craftsy for free. Some of those featured include Amy and David Butler, Angela Walters, Heather Jones, Mary Fons, and Jacquie Gering.
*EDIT: There's lots of quilty goodness from the Quilt Show over at Sew, Mama, Sew!
*EDIT: There's lots of quilty goodness from the Quilt Show over at Sew, Mama, Sew!
New Quilt Alongs:
- If you are interested in paper piecing (which has been a big topic the last couple of meetings), you should join the Forest QAL, over at Sewing Under Rainbow. You'll make blocks that are all about wildlife... and they are beautiful!
Made by Shape Moth, images taken from Sewing Under Rainbow
- 1 Choice 4 Quilting has started their monthly QAL again! This month it's over at my blog, Quilty Habit, with a quilt I designed called "Argyled." It's a very easy quilt to put together!
Mine is made with Kate Spain's Honey Honey - if you are interested, you can purchase a kit here (and I'll be bringing it to the March meeting!). The QAL starts this Wednesday on my blog, and if you'd like to QAL with your own fabric, we'd love to have you, too! :) The Flickr group is here, where you can check/post your progress, and see past QALs.
Flickr Favorites: Somewhat based on spring!
1. In featherbed with Anna Maria and Denyse, 2. Kaleidoscope Quilt WIP - Detail, 3. coopfront1, 4. Mod Pop Complete!, 5. The Conversation Quilt, 6. Chicopee ice pops quilt top
-Jess S.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
February Meeting Recap
Our February meeting was held on Tuesday, February 12. This post summarizes the minutes, which can be found here (taken by our new secretary, Kathy!)
News:
Jessica L. gave a presentation on quilt labels, and we discusses/showed examples of our own work. Some of these were machine or hand embroidered, or hand printed.
Jess also gave a mini tutorial on Google Reader (to read blogs) and Pinterest (pretty much the most inspirational place on the web!).
Spotlight on Lori Saporito - pictures to come!
Challenge: Members shared their Madrona Road projects.
Finally, we had show and tell. Pictures will be added soon!
***********************************************************************************
Swap: Create a 4"x6" postcard - one side must be paper pieced. Draw your own or adapt something from online. You may use interfacing (timtex) or batting, or both. You can either finish the edges or not. Abstract or not... you choose!
Challenge: Add a label to something that does not already have one and bring it to share.
Discussion: Thread - bring in samples of your favorites and we will discuss quality, use, etc.
Spotlight: Joyce Hughes.
P.S. Sorry I couldn't make it in February! See all of you March 12!
-Jess S.
News:
- Dues are (over)due to Kristina, for the year! Get them to her ASAP.
- We have blocks that can be taken from any meeting to be made into charity lap quilts.
- Our president, Jessica Levitt, is presenting at workshop on Color Theory for the Modern Quilter!
- Saturday, March 23 from 1-4 pm
- At Pennington Quilt Works
- Free to members, no sewing involved
- More info and RSVP here!
- QuiltCon, the first Modern Quilt Guild convention, just happened in Austin, TX. Super, super jealous. We'll get a full report at the March meeting!
- If you are interested in joining a bee within our guild, email the account (centraljerseymqg@gmail.com).
- If you would like to participate in a possible guild retreat in April, also email the account.
Jessica L. gave a presentation on quilt labels, and we discusses/showed examples of our own work. Some of these were machine or hand embroidered, or hand printed.
Jess also gave a mini tutorial on Google Reader (to read blogs) and Pinterest (pretty much the most inspirational place on the web!).
Spotlight on Lori Saporito - pictures to come!
Challenge: Members shared their Madrona Road projects.
Finally, we had show and tell. Pictures will be added soon!
***********************************************************************************
Next Meeting - March 12, 2013
Swap: Create a 4"x6" postcard - one side must be paper pieced. Draw your own or adapt something from online. You may use interfacing (timtex) or batting, or both. You can either finish the edges or not. Abstract or not... you choose!
Challenge: Add a label to something that does not already have one and bring it to share.
Discussion: Thread - bring in samples of your favorites and we will discuss quality, use, etc.
Spotlight: Joyce Hughes.
P.S. Sorry I couldn't make it in February! See all of you March 12!
-Jess S.
Saturday, February 2, 2013
February Meeting Reminder
Our February meeting is coming up quick (it IS a short month, after all!) on Tuesday, February 12.
7-9:30, Pennington Quilt Works, Pennington, NJ
RSVP here!
At this meeting we will:
-Have a discussion on labels - bring some examples of how you label your quilts and other projects
-See a quick demo on how to use blog readers
-Enjoy spotlight on Lori Saporito
-Share our Madrona Road challenge projects
-General business
-Regular Show and Tell and brainstorming on current projects
Don't forget your dues if you haven't paid yet! After this meeting you will be removed from our member list if not paid.
Thanks! See you soon! (RSVP please!) Yes, I know I linked to it twice :o)
-Jess S.
7-9:30, Pennington Quilt Works, Pennington, NJ
RSVP here!
At this meeting we will:
-Have a discussion on labels - bring some examples of how you label your quilts and other projects
-See a quick demo on how to use blog readers
-Enjoy spotlight on Lori Saporito
-Share our Madrona Road challenge projects
-General business
-Regular Show and Tell and brainstorming on current projects
Don't forget your dues if you haven't paid yet! After this meeting you will be removed from our member list if not paid.
Thanks! See you soon! (RSVP please!) Yes, I know I linked to it twice :o)
-Jess S.
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