Heather opened the meeting with a few announcements...
Upcoming elections are pending for the Executive and officers of the PEI Modern Quilt Guild. Any guild members interested in holding a position are asked to send an email to peimqg@gmail.com stating the position desired.
Our QuiltCon charity quilt challenge 2019 is nearing completion. It is with Colleen, one of our talented Long Armers, waiting to be quilted and bound. We are so excited to see it finished.
We are also looking forward to our Spring 2019 Retreat taking place at "Our Lady of Hope" March 8 -10th. Heather shared the Cheryl Arkison pattern "Lilla", which will be featured at the retreat as a block challenge to members who want to play along.
The PEIMQG sold raffle tickets for this lovely quilt in 2018. We drew the winner during the meeting and..... Cindy G. was the lucky winner!!! A huge thank you to the members who helped complete this fun quilt, to Velda the super talented designer and to everyone who purchased tickets. We really appreciate it.
Cathy presented her Medley Medallion quilt to the group. The PEIMQG will be participating in a Skill building Quilt-Along in 2019. If you are interested in the Medley Medallion quilt, the patterns are being published in Make Modern magazine, beginning with the current issue 25 and every other month for six issues. It should be so much fun, I can't wait to see what our members come up with!!
Next up was our Color of The Year (COTY) Mug Rug Swap. The PEI Modern Quilt guild had a lot of fun swapping mug rugs with the Renfrew County Modern Quilt Guild. We absolutely loved all the mug rugs we received. What a bunch of talented quilters!!
It's not to late to start working on your PEIMQG "Block Lotto" blocks (due in February). Make as many blocks as you want to have more chances to win them all!!! Here are some of Velda's:
We had intended to do 3 ornament demonstrations for November's program, but the weather began to become an issue, and it was decided that Lucinda's ornament will be demo'ed at the December 8th Potluck instead.
We were able to show the following 2 ornaments. Feel free to check out the links provided if you want to make your own. Cathy demonstrated this Swedish advent star or (paper snowflake).
Here's Linda's:
And Dawn's:
Next, the Dutch folded star ornament was demonstrated by Heather. Here is Velda's:
Here is Lucinda's:
Lastly was Show and Share:
Roberta shared her stunning "Antelope Canyon" quilt.
Janice combined her 2 workshop experiences with Cheryl Arkison and completed this adorable "Meraki" wall hanging.
Here is the back using up those orphan blocks.
She also shared this Morse code quilt, can you read what she wrote?
and the back:
Linda brought her completed "Parterre" quilt. I love all those yummy rainbow colours".
And her pieced back is perfection!!
For the members who had to leave early due to weather, please bring your items to the December Potluck for Show and Share. We hope to see you there!!
Reminders for the December Potluck:
If you need directions to Heather's please feel free to email her at peimqg@gmail.com or ask on the members only Facebook page.
Please bring your completed orphan block challenge projects wrapped in some way as to keep it a surprise. The Potluck gift exchange is always a ton of fun.
Don't forget to bring in ten 5" squares to play Left, Right, Centre.
Bring in your choice of food item, and a sewing project, etc to work on throughout the day.
December 8th*: PEIMQG Holiday Potluck party (9 am - 4 pm)
*Will be hosted by Heather J. in her home.*
If you are planning to visit PEI, and would like to attend a meeting or Sew-In in 2019, be sure to email us at peimqg@gmail.com for dates and times.
