Upcoming Meeting

It seems like it's been such a long time since we last met! C'mon, Saturday! I hope everyone is ready for the big reveal of the projects sewn from the Scrap Bag Swap Challenge! It's going to be fun to see what everyone came up with!


In addition to revealing our challenge projects, Pam is going to have a paper piecing pattern to share with everyone. Have you seen all of the gorgeous Bee Weave It Or Not blocks that she's been making? That is the pattern that she's going to share! Woohoo! I will be demonstrating the Twister tool and showing you how to get those cool blocks that tessellate to make a fun quilt top! Don't forget to check out our library crate. Liz brought in several books to add to our growing library collection. Thanks, Liz! Also bring your projects for Show 'n Tell. I think we all need a little inspiration to help us get over the summertime blues! 


Looking forward to seeing all of you,


Lynn

Swap Reminder

We have just about a week and a half to finish up our Scrap Bag Swap projects. Put those finishing touches on your project(s), and be ready for the big reveal! Our meeting is on Saturday, June 16th, at Strawberry Patches, from 2:00 - 4:00. Don't forget to bring your show 'n tell projects and the blocks you are working on for the QuiltCon Block Challenge! See you soon!


Lynn
President 

Sew-In Recap

Last Saturday, the BMQG met for our monthly sew-in at Bolts to Binding. I can't tell you how much I look forward to these fun days. Everyone is happy to be together, and it's always fun to see the different projects that everyone is working on! I forgot to put my memory card back in my camera, so there are no photos to post. Sorry 'bout that!


I want to thank Jeri, owner of Bolts to Binding, for doing so much to accommodate our group. She moved a scheduled piecing class to a small classroom, so that our group could use the large classroom! The kitchen at the shop has a frig and microwave that we are free to use, and tea bags are also provided for those of us who like our afternoon tea! Our local quilt shops are great about embracing our MQG group, and it's very much appreciated! 


If you are wanting to know more about the BMQG, visiting a sew-in would be the perfect way to relax and see what it's all about! Our next sew-in will be on Saturday, June 23rd, 10:00 - 4:00, at Strawberry Patches. 

May Meeting

Local super-quilter Patty Young taught us all about paper piecing at the BMQG's May meeting. She brought some of her own beautiful paper-pieced quilts:

and then demonstrated a paper-pieced block:

Patty also shared lots of good information on books, tools and techniques such as those used by Judy Niemeyer, Carol Doak, and Deb Karasik. We learned a ton! Thanks, Patty!

Several members showed recently completed or in-progress projects. Nicci, Sandy and Carol showed their gorgeous jelly-roll quilt tops:

Pam showed her mad skills in both Cricut applique and paper-piecing:

And Liz awed us with pastel sweetness and brilliant color:

BMQG President Lynn and Secretary Laura rounded out the show with their latest endeavors.

  

This Saturday, May 26, from 10 am to 4 pm we'll be stitching up a storm at our monthly sew-in. Come to Bolts to Binding, 900 Oak Street, to share in the fun! Bring your project(s) and snacks, drinks or sack lunch if you'd like.

Next monthly meeting is Saturday, June 16, 2 pm to 4 pm at Strawberry Patches, 6433 Ming Avenue. Hope to see you there!

Laura

BMQG Secretary

Meeting Program for Saturday, May 19th

I'm so excited about the program for this month's meeting! Patty Young will be demonstrating how she does paper piecing. Patty has taken classes from several award-winning teachers in the quilting industry, so she has some wonderful tips to share with the rest of us! Patty won a first place ribbon on her paper pieced New York Beauty quilt, at the 2012 Cotton Patch Quilt Guild show.

Even if you already know how to paper piece, there is always something to learn from others. 


This is a demo program, so there's no need to bring your machines. You might want to bring a notepad and pen, though! 


We will also be exchanging the projects we made for the scrap bag swap. If you haven't made anything from your baggy of scraps yet,  I suggest you get it on! :-)


See you all on Saturday!


Lynn
President and Program Chair

Question of the Week

This week's question is about batik fabrics. Do you use them in your modern quilts? What do you like or dislike about them? 

Scrap Bag Swap Challenge

For members who are participating in the scrap bag swap challenge, projects are due at this month's meeting on May 19. You can make anything you want to, i.e., mug rug, pouch, purse, pot holders, thread catcher, pin cushion, etc. Remember, at least 75% of the handmade item needs to be made of scraps contained in the baggy. Feel free to add fabric of your choosing to bring a project together. You do NOT need to use 75% of what's in the baggy! Clear as mud? Can't wait to see what everyone has made!


Until next we meet,


Lynn
President