President Noemi B called the meeting to order at 6:03 pm, and welcomed everyone to our Christmas in July night. She introduced Nicole M, chairperson of the Community Outreach committee, who planned our program. Four demonstrations on making Christmas ornaments for the BNMQG Christmas tree at the Baby Fold’s Festival of Trees. These included Foundation Paper Pieced trees, wreaths and gifts, Folded Fabric Stars, and Fabric Pinecones. Marilyn B also explained how she made the garland for the tree out of fabric circles. The members divided themselves into four groups and moved from table to table to learn how to make each item. We were all encouraged to take a kit home to complete and return to the August meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by President Noemi B. Program Chair Nancy P. introduced Radha Weaver of @sewingthroughfog on Zoom. Radha studied costume design in college and worked for Levi’s, traveling the world, until the pandemic in 2020. She focused her lecture on “Finding Your Creative Voice through Your Own Materials.” She feels choosing your own materials makes your work more personal.
She grew up in a commune in northern California around natural textiles and a philosophy of making the most of what you had, re-using so as not to throw anything away. She had always sewed but began quilting during COVID. She used what was available to her – jeans and old clothes and treasured fabrics such as Liberty of London lawn she picked up on her travels. She eventually designed some patterns but really wanted them as a guide people could use to create their own projects rather than copies of hers. She began weaving denim strips upcycled from old jeans, mixing whatever fabrics she had, including leather. When she went to QuiltCon in 2023 and 2024, she studied the quilts made from upcycled and thrifted fabric, creating blog posts. Radha likes the clean lines of modern quilts but enjoys traditional blocks, especially log cabin.
Radha loves denim as it is a very practical twill weave fabric. There are many variations, dyes and wear that affects the color and texture. Once people found out she was using old jeans in her projects, they brought her plenty of them, so she always had plenty of materials available.
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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.
President Noemi Bowers called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm, welcoming Mike from the Midwest Food Bank. BNMQG members sold raffle tickets for the Community Outreach quilt that was displayed at QuiltCon and raised $1700 for the food bank.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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