October | 2019 | Bloomington/Normal Modern Quilt Guild

submitted by Gale I., with help from Cindy R

Donna Phillips was the winner for October’s Block Lotto.

November Block Lotto was presented by Cindy R.

Snacks were provided by Ary Anderson, Leslie Swearingen and Donna Lee

Quilt con is in February in Austin, Texas. Deadline for free registration to Quiltcon for MQG members is Nov 30. As a BNMQG member you are also a member of the Modern Quilt Guild.

Nancy talked about participating in the Quiltcon quilt swap. Deadline was 10/26.

Reminder we have a closed Facebook group for members only – please request to join https://www.facebook.com/groups/BNMQG/ – The group allows members to chat about and share modern quilt ideas, files that include important info – newsletters, info for workshops, membership renewal forms, etc.

Reminder of the craft sale to benefit the church we meet in that will be November 1-2. Thanks to all of our members who donated items!

Kathy Cook and Nancy Powell presented Modern Mythbusters.

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submitted by Nancy P., President

Hi Modern Quilters,

Welcome to the 2019-2020 year of the Bloomington-Normal Modern Quilt Guild where we will focus on supporting and encouraging the growth and development of modern quilting through education, art, and community.” There are many activities, speakers, and challenges planned for this year. So, don’t let your membership expire.

Renew your membership this month! Make sure your dues are paid by the October meeting. Member dues are $35 and a renewal form can be downloaded in the member area of the blog or the Closed Group – BNMQG on Facebook so you can fill it out, attach your dues, and bring to the October meeting. Keep current with your dues to continue enjoying guild meetings, special speakers, information, and activities as well as the member area of The Modern Quilt Guild website. Your dues cover your membership from September, 2019 – August, 2020.

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