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October Meeting Recap

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Submitted by Ann U., Secretary

*Delay in posting is due to webmaster – sorry for delay!

The meeting was called to order at 6 pm by President Noemi B. The Program Committee introduced member Pam Tannura, who talked about “Fiber Arts to Design and Back.”


At the break, Noemi encouraged everyone to answer the survey question, sign up for workshops, visit the Library and/or renew their membership.


Noemi began the second half of the meeting thanking the Hospitality Committee and those who brought treats today: Stormy H, Rachel M, Barb V and Jamie W. The committee noted that there are still some open spots for those interested in signing up. There is also a sign up genius.

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July meeting recap

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Submitted by Barb S., Secretary

Bloomington Normal Modern Quilt Guild met June 23, 2024 at Christ Lutheran Church with 53 members attending  in person,  12 members on zoom and 2 guests in attendance.

President Viv called the meeting to order and thanked the hospitality committee for the delicious treats tonight.

Outreach committee Nicole M. reminded members that the quilt show and program at the ISU Horticulture Center will be September 14 and 15.   The committee is in need of members wishing to help with the children’s activities.   Please sign up on this Sign Up Genius.

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June meeting recap

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Submitted by Barb S., Secretary

Forty six members with 6 members via zoom met on June 23, 2024 for the annual night of fun and games   President Vivian called the meeting to order and thanked the refreshment committee for the delicious treats provided by Connie Jo C., Judy O., Nancy D., Jean B, Mary W., and Nicole M.

Vivian thanked Ann C. for the excellent job she is doing with the Guild newsletter.   

Program chair, Nancy P. reminded members that payment is due for the annual retreat tonight  The total fee is $175.00, but only the deposit of $75 is due tonight.   Even though the event is sold out, members wishing to attend can sign up on the wait list.

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March Meeting Recap

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Submitted by Barb S., Secretary

Bloomington Normal Modern Quilt Guild met both in person and virtually on March 26, 2024.   President Vivian H. welcomed everyone.   Great treats from the Hospitality volunteers!

Program Chairman Nancy P. introduced the speaker for the evening Allie McCatheren.

Allie McCatheren of Exhausted Octopus presented an interesting program “Painting with Scraps”.  A marine biologist, Allie began quilting in 2018 using scraps and thread as her “medium”.  She showed several of her “sea glass” quilts along with several others.

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February 2023 Meeting Recap

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Submitted by Barb S., Secretary

The Bloomington Normal Modern Quilt  met via zoom on February 28, 2023 with 62 members present.   President Lisa B. called the meeting to order and reminded members that next months meeting will be a dual meeting with members able to attend in person or via zoom,

Prior to introducing the evenings speaker, Lisa asked the group “do you know what pojagi is”.  83% of those attending said No while only 17% said yes.  Lisa then introduced the speaker, Elizabeth DeCroos who gave a very informative program on pojagi.   She spoke of how she learned the Korean art when living there 14 years ago.  At the end of the  program, the majority of the members indicated they would like to try it themselves.

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October meeting recap

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Submitted by Barb S., Secretary

Prior to the start of the meeting and during the break, members enjoyed delicious treats furnished tonight by Ary A., Sandra F., Karen G. and Sally H. 

Lisa B called the meeting to order. This is our last dual meeting until March. We will be meeting via Zoom only from November through February.

Noemi B. reported that we have 103 paid memberships.  Present at tonight’s meeting were 42 members and 13 members attending on zoom.  New member, Dee W., was introduced.

Previous members who have not renewed were contacted to see if they plan to rejoin.    The new password was sent to paid members on November 1st to allow access to our Members Only area of the website.

Lisa B. reported on the recent Quilt coat workshop with Erin Grogan from Love Sew Modern. Karen G. and Maria C. showed their beautiful completed coats, including a wonderful catwalk – we didn’t capture all of the pics for that, but what a fun time!

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February 2018 Meeting Reminder

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submitted by Kathy C., President

Hello Modern Quilters,

February is all about curves! The program will feature seven stations with
demonstrations  on cutting, sewing, and glue basting improv and traditional curves.

We’ll also continue our discussion about the modern mini challenge. This month the topic is design tips. If you weren’t at the last meeting you can still sign up!

Ann Unes will have destash fabric for your shopping pleasure.  Any member is welcome to bring destash to sell.  There is a $10 fee that goes to the guild.

Sign up for the April workshop begins this month– Reserve your spot!

Tuesday, February 27

Meet us at Christ Lutheran Church, 311 N Hershey, Normal IL.

Social time starts at 5:30 and the meeting will begin at 6.

Can’t wait to see you!

Here’s what you need to bring!

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