tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69177794125115300892024-03-13T23:36:30.775-07:00Bakersfield Modern Quilt GuildLaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04896403966635798163noreply@blogger.comBlogger183125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917779412511530089.post-51774054405487635802014-08-22T21:14:00.000-07:002014-09-17T19:16:19.001-07:00Quilted Hugs Charity QuiltThe BMQG has been busting out the quilt blocks this spring/summer 2014! What wonderful modern blocks. We had a quilt in mind for a young man, so a BWG (black, white, gray) with lots of variety. The group created over 20 blocks and separated by progressively wider sashings - it should be wonderfully modern. Can't wait to get it quilted.<br />
<br />Pam Gavinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08677336484375135231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917779412511530089.post-45927921136075037602014-03-25T20:18:00.002-07:002014-04-18T16:58:05.846-07:00Free Motion Quilting Skills Shared, BW Blocks, and New Swap The March meeting members shared their FMQ (free motion quilting) skills. Laura did a nice job sharing the square stipple and the traditional stipple. I showed off some quilts with traditional stipple with a loop, the flame pattern, and organic wave/hand stitch on a table runner from Nicci. I shared a Craftsy tutorial by the amazing Angela Walters. Everyone should try some of these Craftsy tutorials, and learn some new techniques. <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/" target="_blank">Craftsy</a><br />
Show and tell included some amazing BW blocks! There were some good pictures posted on our BMQG Flickr site <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/1548819@N23/" target="_blank">here</a> . We had a few new quilters stop by to check us out. Be sure to welcome them and invite them back. Our next BMQG friendship meeting is April 19th, at Strawberry Patches (thank you so much for your continuing support to modern quilting) from 1pm-4:30. Show and tell is at 3pm. No formal demo, but we will be looking at the layout for our BW quilt! So if you have blocks to turn in, bring them to the April meeting.<br />
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A reminder, if anyone has a backing fabric they would like to donate for the Quilted Hugs charity quilt, just bring it to the April meeting!<br />
Participants drew names for our <u><strong><em>May market bag swap</em></strong></u>. Giving everyone plenty of time to think, plan, and make their market bag. We've had such a good time in previous swaps - I am sure we'll have some wonderful market bags to swap!! There are plenty of free market bag patterns on line. Here's a cute one from Moda Bake Shop. <a href="http://www.modabakeshop.com/2013/08/herringbone-haul-it-all-tote-with-jelly.html" target="_blank">Haul It All Tote</a><br />
Information was discussed about the 2015 Quiltcon in Austin, TX. Although the conference is some time away, it's recommended you make reservations for a place to stay. The 2013 Quiltcon was an amazing experience. I hope to see many of you there!! Registration for Quiltcon will be sometime this summer. Go to The Modern Quilt Guild for <a href="http://www.themodernquiltguild.com/events/quiltcon-2015" target="_blank">Quiltcon 2015</a> for more information, join MQG as an individual and keep current on many activities.<br />
If you're an individual member of the national TMQG, fabric for the next Michael Miller challenge should ship soon. <br />
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Keep sewing ladies!<br />
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<br />Pam Gavinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08677336484375135231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917779412511530089.post-59148035489665565532014-03-04T23:06:00.000-08:002014-03-04T23:09:42.896-08:00New Block Challenge: Quilted Hugs projectHi to all!<br />
Just want to keep everyone up to date on our group's activities. We're a modern friendship group and we really want all of you to explore new modern blocks, activities, and stretch your sewing skills.<br />
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In January many of us traveled to Road to California. We shopped, viewed some amazing quilted, joined in the fun at our favorite quilt shop, Strawberry Patches - that won best booth BTW! We spent our last dimes and enjoyed so many wonderful people. Pop over to our FB page to see a few pictures.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/bakersfieldmodernquiltguild?ref=hl" target="_blank">Bakersfield Modern Quilt Guild</a>.<br />
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We had a lot of new faces come to the January meeting, welcome!! And we discussed a few activities such as upcoming swaps, continuing as a friendship group, encouraging each other to join The Modern Quilt Guild (national group).<br />
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We are starting the next Quilted Hugs quilt - man/boy quilt. Thanks to all who have all ready made one block. If you are willing, make one more. Plan to bring and untrimmed 12.5 x 12.5 block in black/gray/white - and let's use Kona white please to the block. This block should be fun for you to make, and there are lots of patterns out there. Let's keep the fabrics modern, if possible (no civil war, batiks, stripes, or floral) just so there is some uniformity. Search a couple blogs to find one you want to try. GenXquilters.com has a lot of fun blocks to try. If you have a large amount of fabric for a backing you would like to donate, please let me know. <br />
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NEXT SEW-IN March 15th 1pm at Strawberry Patches. Demo on free motion quilting, and show and tell at 3pm. We will also be signing up for the market bag swap. See you all there. Bring your finished projects, a snack, a friend, handwork, and we'll all have fun!<br />
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<br />Pam Gavinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08677336484375135231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917779412511530089.post-69007232599822748382014-01-04T23:19:00.000-08:002014-01-04T23:19:47.307-08:00JOIN US! The <span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Bakersfield Modern Quilt friendship group</strong></span> will begin the 2014 year with monthly sew-ins starting<strong><em> January 18th, 2014 at 1:00-4:30pm at Strawberry Patches</em></strong>. Bring a favorite sewing project, a friend interested in modern quilting, and join a warm and friendly group of sewists! If you've hesitated in coming in the past, or would like to rejoin this group, please come! Please wear a<span style="font-size: large;"> homemade</span> name tag!! I will be putting together a group roster with contact information.<br />
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As many of you know, we love sewing together and enjoying the activities of modern sewing, but the challenges of work, family, and other commitments have prevented us in forming a board this year. We will continue to sew modern, swap, and learn new techniques in a less formal format. Shop owner, Suzanne Zingg, has continued to offer us space at Strawberry Patches the third Saturday of each month. Thanks so much for this generous accommodation. The group will no longer receive a shop discount for membership (this is only fair). More focus on sewing together and charity quilt construction (Quilted Hugs projects). No games, or formal announcements, but please bring any completed project for show and tell at 3pm. We can plan swaps, share ideas, plan retreats, travel to quilt shows, and encourage one another. I'd love to hear your ideas! Visit our flickr page <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/1548819@N23/" target="_blank">Bakersfield Modern Quilt guild</a> to see what kind of things members have been making!<br />
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We accomplished so much this past year!! Many participated in swaps, bags, blocks, techniques, retreats, group sewing, and 2 Quilted Hugs quilts completed. The two quilts will be donated in January! Can't wait to hear how the quilts launch to the local foster care graduates.<br />
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We all had so much fun at the December Christmas Party and table runner swap. So many wonderful table runners and so many of you jumped out of your comfort zone to try something new. I enjoyed the heck out of my runner during the holidays. Thanks to so many who participated!<br />
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I strongly encourage all interested persons, to consider joining <a href="http://www.themodernquiltguild.com/" target="_blank">The Modern Quilt Guild</a> . Visit the site to see if this type of sewing interests you. There are lots of inspiration, quilt ideas, patterns, and if you're a member, you can receive member benefits. I've joined, and would like to see more of our friendship group belong. <br />
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See you all soon!<br />
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Pam Gavinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08677336484375135231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917779412511530089.post-6064218967164357662013-12-14T20:55:00.001-08:002013-12-14T20:55:58.738-08:00December Holiday Party RecapToday was so much fun! We had a full house, with lots of food, fun, creativity and Holiday Spirit to share.<br />
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In the interest of saving time, because I have barely started my Christmas shopping, this will be a brief post.<br />
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**A reminder that there will not be a Sew In this month due to the holidays.**<br />
**Our Friendship Group will begin with it's first meeting on Saturday, January 18th from 1:00 to 4:30 pm at Strawberry Patches.** <br />
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Here are photos of our Show and Tell, including all of the fabulous table runners that were swapped.<br />
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~ChristyMama Said Sewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04401038484584970804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917779412511530089.post-12088762666203865242013-12-11T18:04:00.001-08:002013-12-11T18:04:58.258-08:00December Reminders<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>December Meeting</b> - Saturday, December 14th, 2:00 to 4:00 pm at Strawberry Patches</div>
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<li>Please bring a "finger food" for the potluck. (Drinks and paper goods will be provided.) </li>
<li>We'll also be holding a silent auction for a Go! Baby Fabric cutter and accessories. This set up includes a Go! Baby Cutter ($139.00 Retail Value), 3 6"x12" cutting mats (1 new, 2 used; $9.99 Retail Value each), Circle Die ($34.99 Retail Value), Hexagon Die ($34.99 Retail Value), and Half Square 4" Finished Triangle Die ($39.99 Retail Value). Please note that these prices are for NEW items and the Go! Baby we are auctioning is USED. If you plan to bid, please come prepared to pay by cash or check. The money raised from this auction will be donated along with our Quilted Hugs quilts.</li>
<li>Table Runner Swap - Don't forget to bring you finished table runner all wrapped up for exchange!</li>
<li>Meeting dates for our new Friendship Group will be announced </li>
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Mama Said Sewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04401038484584970804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917779412511530089.post-20282649458557625802013-11-24T22:39:00.000-08:002013-11-24T22:39:42.356-08:00November Meeting RecapWe mixed things up a little in November and started our meeting off with a great demo. Shelly showed us how to add a zipper and handle to a quilt to create a "Picnic Quilt Tote".<br />
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For those who missed the demo or would like more detailed instructions, there is a tutorial available on <a href="http://shellyssewingshrapnel.blogspot.com/2013/11/picnic-quilt-tote.html">Shelly's blog</a>. Thanks for sharing Shelly!<br />
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<u><b>Announcement</b></u><u><b> </b></u><br />
-Wool
Club – Wednesday, December 4th<br />
-Road
to California – Ontario Convention Center; January 23-26, 2014; SP will
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Loanne's beautiful Patriotic Quilt</div>
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And a logo quilt for her family's dairy</div>
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A placemat for Christy's messy dog Harry</div>
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Pam demonstrated the paper piecing technique for the Lighthouse Block from Faith at Fresh Lemon Quilts. Faith gives you all the info you need from fabric requirements and templates to cutting instructions and block assembly. The complete tutorial can be found on <a href="http://www.freshlemonsquilts.com/?p=3175">Fresh Lemon Quilts</a>. </div>
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Our December meeting will be held Saturday, December 14th from 2:00 to 4;00 pm at Strawberry Patches. Please bring a "Finger Food" to share, your Show and Tell, and your finished Table Runner if you are participating in the swap.</div>
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December 14th will be the last meeting of the Bakersfield Modern Quilt Guild. For nearly three years, we have tried to grow our membership and find leadership among our members. Unfortunately, we do not have the volunteers necessary to serve on the Board. The current board discussed the situation and has decided that the best option for our members is to close the guild as it is and to continue strictly as a Friendship Group. Several people have comment about their disappointment in the guild not continuing......BUT, we will be continuing, just in a less formal arrangement. Details regarding the new Friendship Group will be posted here and emailed to the group soon. </div>
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Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving!</div>
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<b>November Meeting</b> - Saturday, November 16th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm @ Strawberry Patches. Pam will be showing us a paper piecing project (say that 3 times fast!). Also, Shelly will be demonstrating how to add a zipper and handles to a picnic blanket......it folds up into it's own carrying case! And don't forget to bring your Show N Tell.</div>
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<b>November Sew In</b> - Saturday, November 23rd from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm @ Bolts to Bindings</div>
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<b>Table Runner Swap</b> - I hope all of our swappers have found their inspiration and are making progress on their table runners. Finished projects will be exchanged at our December 14th meeting. </div>
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<li><b> </b>Wool Club - Wednesday, November 6th @ Strawberry Patches</li>
<li>Bernina Club - November 20th & 21st @ Strawberry Patches</li>
<li>Susan Branch Book Signing - Thursday, November 7th, 1:00 pm @ Strawberry Patches</li>
<li>Road to California Quilt Show - Ontario Convention Center; January 23-26, 2014</li>
<li>Cotton Patch Quilt Show - February 8-9, 2014; Quilt entry deadline January 15th (you must be a member of the Cotton Patch Guild to enter)</li>
<li>Table Runner Swap - Partner info was exchanged at September meeting; finished projects due December 14th</li>
<li>October Sew In - next Saturday, October 26th @ Bolts to Binding from 10 am to 4 pm ***Note location change for this month***</li>
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The quilt pattern is Floating In Air from the August/September 2013 issue of Quilt Magazine. Thanks to our many helping hands, this quilt came together rather quickly. And a special thanks to Kara for doing the quilting and binding.</div>
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MaryKay's Civil War quilt made for her husband.</div>
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Loann's groovy Groove quilt.</div>
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(pattern available for purchase <a href="http://shop.carolinapatchworks.com/product/no-063-groove">here</a>)</div>
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Darla's gorgeous hand dyed, stamped, embellished, thread painted quilt.</div>
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Quilt made for Darla's daughter.</div>
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Another cute pillow from Pam.</div>
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Holley's tote bag.</div>
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Holly's finished quilt with a raw edge applique technique.</div>
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<b>Program</b></div>
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Laura gave a presentation about The Modern Quilt Guild, along with highlights of the benefits, requirements, and costs of membership. In November, we will be voting to determine whether our guild will be applying for membership in The Modern Quilt Guild. (I will be emailing some info out to the group about this shortly.)</div>
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We also discussed the need for members to volunteer to serve as officers on next year's Board. The positions are President, Vice President, Secretary/Social Media Coordinator, Program Coordinator, and Treasurer. If you are interested in any of these positions, please send an email to BakersfieldModernQuiltGuild@gmail.com.</div>
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Sew In - Saturday, October 26th, 10 am to 4 pm @ Bolts to Binding</div>
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Next meeting - Saturday, November 16th, 2 to 4 pm @ Strawberry Patches<b> </b></div>
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<b>Harvest Festival</b> - The 1st Annual Harvest Festival Shop Hop is this weekend! Quilt shops in Bakersfield, Maricopa, Porterville, and Tehachapi will be open Friday, October 11th and Saturday, October 12th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Each shop is having a raffle for a gift basket valued at $200 and if you visit all 7 shops, you're eligible for the $350 grand prize!</div>
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<b>October Meeting</b> - Join us for our monthly meeting on Saturday, October 19th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at Strawberry Patches. Laura will be giving a presentation about membership in The Modern Quilt Guild. There will be time for questions and answers afterward. Our guild will be voting in November as to whether or not we will be joining The Modern Quilt Guild.</div>
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<b>October Sew In</b> - Saturday, October 26th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at <b>Bolts to Binding</b>. </div>
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Mama Said Sewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04401038484584970804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917779412511530089.post-2481482565672502902013-10-08T21:14:00.002-07:002013-10-08T21:14:41.394-07:00September BMQG meetingWow! What a great turnout for our September meeting! The classroom at Strawberry Patches was filled with enthusiastic quilters. Christy asked the three new attendees to introduce themselves, which Karen, Darla and Mary Kay did quite well. (Ladies, I apologize if any of your names are misspelled.)<br />
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<strong>Christy's announcements:</strong><br />
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<li>The Road to California quilt festival is Jan. 23-26 at the Ontario Convention Center. Strawberry Patches will be a vendor at the show.</li>
<li>Lots of classes have been added to the schedule at Strawberry Patches, including several taught by BMQG members. Pam Gavin is teaching a Modern Dresden Pillow; Jane Mulligan teaches beginning quilting, and Kara Haushalter has several classes for modern-style quilts.</li>
<li>The September sew-in is at Bolts to Binding on Saturday, Sept. 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.</li>
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For our October program, Laura will lead a presentation/discussion about joining the parent organization, the Modern Quilt Guild. We have until Dec. 2014 to decide whether to join. If we do join, we'll need members to volunteer to be officers and board members. We will vote in November on both the officers and whether to join the parent guild at this time.<br />
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Nicci gave an update on our philathropic project, <strong>Quilted Hugs</strong>. The two quilts to be donated are coming along nicely and will soon be ready to bind. <br />
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See the photos below for our show-and-tell ... fewer completed projects than usual, but as the holidays get close, our sewing machines will be whirring!<br />
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Kelly Neal won the door prize drawing. Be sure to wear a handmade name tag and bring your completed projects for show and tell to increase your chances of winning!<br />
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Christy explained the table runner swap; they'll be exchanged at our holiday party in December. Forms were passed around to those who hadn't signed up yet and wanted to participate. <br />
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Pam presented our September program - low volume quilt and pillow projects, and some ideas for table runners. Pam's projects and creativity are always so inspiring - several members started planning low-volume projects!<br />
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Our next meeting is Saturday, Oct. 19 at Strawberry Patches. Hope to see everyone there1<br />
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Laura Haywood<br />
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Sheesh, where did the first half of September go? Time is just flying by.</div>
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<b>September Meeting:</b> Saturday, September 21st, 2:00 to 4:00 pm at Strawberry Patches</div>
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At the meeting, we'll be exchanging partner info for our Table Runner Swap (see <a href="http://bakersfieldmodernquiltguild.blogspot.com/">this post</a> for details). Finished Table Runners will be exchanged at our December 14th meeting. For our program, Pam G. will be giving a demo on how to make a Table Runner and sharing some ideas for our swap.</div>
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<b>September Sew In: </b>Saturday, September 28th, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Bolts to Binding</div>
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As usual, bring any sort of project you'd like to work on and spend a few hours sewing with friends</div>
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Yes, it's only August, but we wanted to give you all plenty of time to make a fabulous table runner for this swap. Finished table runners will be swapped at our Holiday Party at Strawberry Patches on Saturday, December 14th. (Please note, due to the holidays, we are having our meeting/party a week earlier than normal. There will be no meeting on Dec. 21st and no Sew In on Dec. 28th.)</div>
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You can make any kind of quilted table runner that you like, but we ask that you keep in mind your partners preferences. Finished table runners should be wrapped and brought to the Holiday Party for exchange. And as always, you may include a little something extra if you'd like, but it is not required.</div>
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I will be sending out a group email shortly with the above information and the required form. If you'd like to participate, you may fill out the form and email it back to me at bakersfieldmodernquiltguild (at) gmail (dot) com, or bring it to the September meeting.</div>
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Mama Said Sewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04401038484584970804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917779412511530089.post-66420794037833964582013-08-21T20:55:00.001-07:002013-08-21T20:55:50.869-07:00August BMQG Meeting<strong>Announcements by Christy</strong>: Quilt Pattern magazine, an online magazine, is offering our membership a free four-month subscription. If you're iterested, Christy has the information and code you'll need to enter.<br />
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Pacific International Quilt Festival is coming up Oct. 17-20 at the Santa Clara Convetion Center. Info is available at <a href="http://www.quiltfest.com/activities.asp?id=7">http://www.quiltfest.com/activities.asp?id=7</a><br />
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The Road to California quilt festival is Jan. 23-26 at the Ontario Convention Center. New teachers and classes have been added, including well-known modern teachers/designers: Julie Herman is teaching her Tiny Dancer and Snack Time quilts; Jacquie Gering has a Stitch & Flip class, and both Angela Walters and Lisa Sipes are teaching longarm classes.<br />
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<strong>Our monthly sew-in is this Saturday</strong>, Aug. 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Strawberry Patches. Talk, sip, snack, shop - and, oh, yes, sew!<br />
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<strong>Our September program</strong> will feature <strong>Pam Gavin</strong> demonstrating/sharing ideas for a table runner. Those who would like to participate in a table runner swap (to be exchanged at our holiday party on Dec. 14) can pick up and fill out a form stating your preferences for size and type of runner ... although part of the fun is in the surprise. :-) Forms were distributed at the meeting, and will also be available at the sew-in this Saturday and at next month's meeting.<br />
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<strong>Philanthropic project</strong> - We have lots of blocks done for our quilts for foster kids who are aging out of the system. We voted on an official name for our project and it is (wait for it ...) <strong>Quilted Hugs!</strong> <strong>Nicci</strong> submitted the winning suggestion and received a Fabulous Prize - really, it said that on the envelope! - from Sweet Surrender bakery.<br />
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<strong>Mug rugs:</strong> We received the mug rugs from our exchange with the Tucson Modern Quilt Guild and selected them from beribboned brown paper bags cleverly crafted by Christy. Such wonderful color and creativity in all the mug rugs ... thank you, Tucson MQG!<br />
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<strong>Show and Tell:</strong> See the photos below for evidence of our amazingly talented members. <br />
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<strong>Program</strong>: To keep our Quilted Hugs quilts moving along, we worked together to arrange blocks on a design wall, bag the rows up and distribute them to members for sewing. Thanks to everyone for your input and willingness to participate. I know sewing machines all over Kern County are humming as I write this.<br />
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<b>August Meeting - </b>Saturday, August 17th, 2:00 to 4:00 pm @ Strawberry Patches</div>
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We'll be voting on a name for our guild's charity project (see <a href="http://bakersfieldmodernquiltguild.blogspot.com/2013/08/name-our-project-contest.html">this post</a>), as well as revealing the mug rugs we received from the Tucson Modern Quilt Guild. The program/demo details are still being worked out, but it's sure to be something fun! Let's see what everyone's been sewing this summer - bring your finished projects for Show N Tell.</div>
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Back in June, we launched our philanthropic project by handing out kits to be made into quilt blocks. Thanks to the quick sewing of our members, the blocks were assembled in no time at all! The blocks are well on their way to becoming a beautiful quilt.
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Ultimately, this quilt (and hopefully a few more) will be donated to an organization that assists young people who are aging out of the foster care system.<br />
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Along with help making the quilts, we need some additional help.....naming our project!<br />
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Any member can submit a name for our project by commenting on this post or by sending an email to bakersfieldmodernquiltguild (at) gmail (dot) com.<br />
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We will accept suggestions until Friday, August 16th. All members who are present at the guild meeting on Saturday, August 17th will be able to vote for their favorite project name and the one receiving the most votes will be the winner.<br />
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<br />Mama Said Sewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04401038484584970804noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917779412511530089.post-78948386649666357282013-07-26T10:22:00.000-07:002013-07-26T10:22:13.229-07:00Sew-In Time!<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"><b>Come to the sew-in tomorrow, </b>Saturday, July 27, 10 am to 4 pm, at Bolts to Binding. Bring a project to work on and a snack to share (optional). We'll also be working on blocks for charity quilts. Hope to see you there!</span>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04896403966635798163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917779412511530089.post-50614186740441952102013-07-12T22:20:00.000-07:002013-07-12T22:20:14.687-07:00Road To California Class Registration<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So, if you're planning on taking classes at Road, set your alarm clock and get up early. Registration starts at 8:00 am!<br />
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Check out their <a href="http://www.road2ca.com/">website</a> for all the details. Mama Said Sewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04401038484584970804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917779412511530089.post-20952118127056107992013-07-04T13:34:00.000-07:002013-07-04T13:34:15.307-07:00July Reminders<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Mug Rug Swap </b>- There are still 4 spots open for our Mug Rug Swap with the Tucson MQG. Swap details can be found <a href="http://bakersfieldmodernquiltguild.blogspot.com/2013/06/new-swap.html">here</a>. Finished projects are due at the July 20th meeting. If you would like to participate, please leave a comment below. (Current participants: Christy, Laura, Pam G, Nicci, Sandy P, Pam B, Cindy, Gwen)<br />
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There's lots going on in the quilting world these days, both locally and elsewhere, and Christy filled us in on many of these events with these announcements:<br />
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Long Beach International Quilt Festival – August 2-4; Long Beach Convention Center; last show; info at <a href="http://www.quilts.com/home/shows/viewer.php?page=SummerFestival"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.quilts.com/home/shows/viewer.php?page=SummerFestival</span></a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<li>Pacific IQF – October 17-20; Santa Clara Convention Center; info at <a href="http://www.quiltfest.com/activities.asp?id=7"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.quiltfest.com/activities.asp?id=7</span></a><o:p></o:p></li>
<li>Hoffman Challenge – quilt entry deadline is July 19; info at <a href="http://www.hoffmanchallenge.com/"><span style="color: blue;">www.HoffmanChallenge.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></li>
<li>Modern Quilts Unlimited Modern Block Design Challenge – entry deadline July 31; info at <a href="http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=4xwgiadab&v=00177_hio5ARRESVgEn-LrhEPtRmuffKYJ4biVEkEJ4cfcUDhhql63IiiHBzvXFu-EN25zrldNx3s5d1pcm3BvOg_f5l0tootFEGFu7tE00uZsYYuDCFCVwJA%3D%3D"><span style="color: blue;">http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=4xwgiadab&v=00177_hio5ARRESVgEn-LrhEPtRmuffKYJ4biVEkEJ4cfcUDhhql63IiiHBzvXFu-EN25zrldNx3s5d1pcm3BvOg_f5l0tootFEGFu7tE00uZsYYuDCFCVwJA%3D%3D</span></a><o:p></o:p></li>
<li>American Quilter’s Society Modern Quilt Challenge – entry deadline August 2; info at <a href="https://www.americanquilter.com/promos/2013_modern_quilt_challenge/"><span style="color: blue;">https://www.americanquilter.com/promos/2013_modern_quilt_challenge/</span></a><o:p></o:p></li>
<li>Kern County Fair – entry forms should be available early July.</li>
<li>Bernina Club – June 19 @ 6:30 pm; June 20 @ 10:00 am.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li>Wool Club – July 3 @ 1:00 and 6:30 pm (Jane)<o:p></o:p></li>
<li>Bolts to Bindings – new summer hours Saturday – Wednesday 10:00 to 4:30; Thursday 10:00 to 9:00; Friday 10:00 to 6:00; Sunday Sew Ins all day Sundays.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li>Harvest Hop – October 11 & 12, 10:00 to 6:00; 7 shops participating – the one in Maricopa, two in Bakersfield, two in Tehachapi and two in Porterville.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li>Kona prices are going up .50/yd next week<o:p></o:p></li>
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The program for our Saturday, July 20 meeting will be a demonstration of an improv technique by Program Chair Pam Gavin.<br />
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For our program, Christy demonstrated the Slice and Insert Improv Technique as shown in Jacquie Gehring and Katie Pedersen's book, Quilting Modern. The fabrics used, angle of the slices and how many slices are made allows for many different looks and variations to this block. Lots of fun and very freeing!</div>
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Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04896403966635798163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917779412511530089.post-40000147952672159232013-06-16T01:22:00.000-07:002013-06-16T01:22:00.740-07:00***NEW SWAP***Many of you have heard about the fabulous time our members had at QuiltCon back in February. One of the best parts of our experience was the people we met, including Elena from the Tucson Modern Quilt Guild. We had a great time getting to know her and have kept in touch. We thought it would be fun for our guilds to get to know each other a bit too. So, we're having a swap with the Tucson MQG next month!<br />
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We will be swapping mug rugs.....any size, any shape, with a modern aesthetic.<br />
Finished mug rugs should be brought to our July 20th meeting for Show and Tell.<br />
Please bring a paper bag for your mug rug to be placed in.<br />
You are welcome to include a little extra something if you'd like, but it is not required<br />
After the meeting, the mug rugs will be collected and mailed to Tucson.<br />
We're asking each participant to give $1 towards the cost of postage.<br />
We will be passing out the mug rugs from Tucson at our August meeting.<br />
If you would like to participate, please leave a comment below.<br />
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Christy<br />
Laura<br />
Pam G<br />
Nicci<br />
Sandy P<br />
Pam<br />
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If you have any questions, please email BakersfieldModernQuiltGuild@gmail.com.<br />
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~Christy Mama Said Sewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04401038484584970804noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917779412511530089.post-25243767237396203422013-06-14T00:47:00.001-07:002013-06-14T00:47:12.243-07:00Fabulous, Creative Journals!So many of the modern quilters are using homemade journals to capture their quilting ideas. This is not a new idea, but what fabulous, creative journals they are making! I've made a couple, and received a great one from Nicci at Christmas time. <br />
And then there was the one from a swap buddy (who now lives in Hawaii).<br />
I recently received a journal from buttoncounter (flickr name) and she used Vanessal Christenson's tutorial on the V and Company blog. Thought I would pass it on.<br />
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Here's a picture of the fabulous journal. <img height="320" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7388/9038291048_dfbace4eb1.jpg" width="240" /><br />
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Look closely, those are hair ties linked to make the elastic closure! Brilliant!<br />
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Hope to see you all at the guild meeting, Saturday, June 15th, 2pm-4pm, at Strawberry Patches.<br />
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Pam Gavinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08677336484375135231noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917779412511530089.post-57180985991182894272013-06-03T23:40:00.001-07:002013-06-05T08:10:24.627-07:00Modern blocks, Improv, and SwapsThe June meeting of the BMQG (Strawberry Patches, <b>June 15, 2013</b> at 2pm) (please note we had an incorrect date that has now been changed!!) will be a demonstration of improvisational blocks which can liberate your creative sewing, from ho-hum to wow! The freedom to create something fresh, and fun is what improv quilting is all about! Bring a few neutral 5x5 blocks and some 1.5" strips of any color, and we can have some fun making improv blocks. If you'd like to try a couple blocks, bring your sewing machine, rotary cutter/mat, square ruler, and we can have some fun with 2 improv blocks.<br />
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Anyone interested in Swaps? I've mentioned that the best way is to join Flickr.com and then search for a modern swap. Swaps are simple and a fun way to challenge your sewing skills, make new online friends, and see some amazing projects. Even if you're not interested in swapping, then choose to join the Modern Quilt group and see some amazing quilts and designs. I've learned a lot and I think you'll enjoy the visual variety of what other modern quilters are creating! Here's a picture of a recent pillow I made for the Pillow Talk Swap R 10.</div>
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Calling all BMQG members!!!! Help replenish the give away basket, by bringing a fat quarter, modern quilting book, or miscellaneous sewing items. I just got a bargain from Craftsy of 50 fat quarters - and I'm bringing them all bundled up for future give aways. Plan to come to the meeting and bring another young mom who needs to get her sewing machine out!!</div>
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PS - I've had a chance to visit our past board member Lynn Douglass over at the central coast in Morro Bay, CA, and she's doing great. Still lots of unpacking and organzing to do, but her hubby, dog, and cat are all doing well in the mild temperate beaches. </div>
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<b>May Meeting </b>- This month, we will <u>not </u>be meeting at Strawberry Patches. Instead, we'll be taking a road trip! This Saturday, May 18th, we'll be heading up the mountain to enjoy the 31st Annual Pine Mountain Club Lilac Festival and Pine Mountain Scrappers "Quilting in the Pines" Quilt Show. We will be meeting at the Starbucks by Strawberry Patches at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday and hit the road around 9:00. Parking and admission to the festival are free, but there is a $3 admission charge for the quilt show. In addition to the quilt show, the festival offers over 100 art & craft vendors, food vendors, and live music. There are also shops and restaurants around Pine Mountain Village. The weather forecast for the area on Saturday is 70*! We will be carpooling, so if you'll be joining the group on our first road trip, please leave a comment on this post, our Facebook page or guild email {bakersfieldmodernquiltguild(at)gmail(dot)com}so that we can make sure not to leave anyone behind.<br />
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Directions: From either direction on I-5, take the Frazier
Mountain Park Road Exit (205). Go west for 12 miles. Bear right onto Mil
Potrero Highway and drive 6 miles into Pine Mountain. Pine Mountain
Village is on the left. You will see the Village Center sign at the
corner of Mil Potrero Highway and Freeman Drive. Turn left on Freeman
Drive and turn right on Pine Valley Lane into the Center. Continue on
Pine Valley Lane until you see the Jennings Realty sign on the right.<br />
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