QUESTION OF THE WEEK

We had a great tutorial at our Saturday meeting! We learned how to use prairie points to add a little pizzazz to tea towels. I'm going to be making some for Christmas and hostess gifts! What quick gifts are you making for Christmas this year?

Sew-In Saturday

Sixteen BMQG members and friends shared quality sewing, chatting, shopping and pizza-eating time at our February sew-in at Strawberry Patches. It was great to have 3 new people join us for the fun! The room was full of creative energy and lots of laughter! Thanks go to Strawberry Patches for hosting, and Pam, Bob and Nicci for providing food and drink. We're already looking forward to the next one!

Sew-In Saturday

It's time for Sew-In Saturday! Woot woot! If you've been wondering what the Bakersfield Modern Quilt Guild is all about, pop into the sew-in and find out! Bring something to work on, or just drop by to visit. We are a very relaxed and friendly group, and we welcome sewers and quilters of all levels and styles. Tomorrow's sew-in is at Strawberry Patches, 6433 Ming Avenue, from 10:00 - 4:00. Be there or be square! ;-)

Announcements for BMQG

Thank you to everyone who made it out last Saturday for our very first Sew-in Day over at the Quilt n sew quilt shoppe. I know that weather came into play that day in surrounding areas for a few of you as well as some sickies. We hope that everyone is feeling back up to par for our next sew in on March 12th from 10 am - 4 pm. I will share an official announcement when the day gets closer.

Robin hooked us all up with complimentary donuts, and had cutting tables, ironing boards, and everything we needed to start sewing, Thank you Robin for the fabulous space that you provided. Everyone was extremely impressed.

A few announcements on inquiries that people asked about::

1. Here is the link for the tutorial on how to sew hexagons without paper piecing them.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQG0V42O0fI&feature=player_embedded

For those of you that love the paper pieces (much easier) The Strawberry Patch can order you any size you need at a great price.

2. For those of you who are interested in selling handmade goodies and having your own table at a craft show in October. (we talked about this on Saturday) Please email me for details. The place is here in Bakersfield set up for October selling.

3. Suzanne at the strawberry Patch now has Robert Kaufman's Essex linen in Putty and Natural for those of you who asked her to order it. this is fantastic stuff people !!!

4. Books we talked about at the sew in

Modern Basics

The Practical guide to Patchwork

Quilts Made Modern

These books can also be purchased locally in your quilt shops without shipping charges. If stock is out they can certainly order them for you, they are great books!

If I missed anything that you were interested in please remind me and I will be happy to post about it.

Can't wait to see you all on the 12th

A BIG hit ~ Thank you

Thank you to everyone who came out this past Saturday for our meet and greet. The quilts, and conversations were phenomenal. I was so enthralled in every ones talent I forgot to get pictures, so thanks to those few who stayed a little late to let me photograph them. I was so excited to see that people had brought things to show off.

A HUGE thanks to The staff of Strawberry Patches for donating their space and accommodating our every request. They even went as far as offering a discount for our new guild.

I look forward to seeing everyone again on February 19th for the Hexie project. A complete supply list will be posted next week, this is something that you can pull out your scrap bin for.

Megan, Jen, and I want to give an extra special thanks to the new friends we met on Saturday. Everyone was so welcoming and eager to learn. We loved that about the group, and we are happy to teach everything we know. 2011 will be a great year for Bakersfield Modern Quilting.

A HUGE THANK YOU AS WELL TO

Hawthorne Threads

and

Simply Solid Fabrics

FOR THE FANTASTIC DONATIONS.

There is a survey on the blog if you would like to put in a requests as to what day of the week would be better for your schedule. We hope to get a day that can accommodate everyone.

Also if you have a website or blog you would like posted here as well just let us know.

Thank you again for a great turnout with new friends.

Mark Your Calendars

 (quilt By:: Elizabeth Hartman of Oh Fransson)

It's that time.... The New Year brings new adventures to Bakersfield. The most anticipated wait is almost over. Our first meetings have been scheduled and we have all been planning some wonderful things for you in 2011.

The Bakersfield Chapter of the Modern quilt guild will be holding a Meet and Greet January 22nd from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at the Strawberry Patches Fabric Shoppe. Please visit the sidebar add for the address if you are not familiar with the shop, or you can email me directly at sewfantasticblog@yahoo.com for directions and information.

The Plan::

This meeting is to get to know everyone who is interested in modern quilting. Weather your a seasoned quilter or new to quilting. We have some great samples of fabrics provided by sponsors to share with everyone as well as some sharing of quilts. Please feel free to invite your family and friends to the meet and greet. This is a FREE meeting for everyone and will be loaded with modern inspiration.

We would also like to ask that you bring in quilts or projects that you are working on whether they are finished or not, traditional or modern, to share with the group. Small refreshments will be provided and this meeting is intended to be fun and inspirational to everyone.

If you have never quilted before, but want to learn. This is your chance to learn through our new Modern Guild meetings.

There will be lots to talk about, and much to share. We are asking that you try to RSVP so we can get a good estimate of seats that are needed. Please email me at sewfantasticblog@yahoo.com or RSVP by leaving a comment that you are attending.

We look forward to meeting everyone, and sharing our love of quilting.