Monday 26 August 2019

PEI Modern Quilt Guild August 2019 meeting

This blogpost is a little later than normal being posted due to The PEI Modern Quilt Guild having the opportunity to set up a table at the Dundas Plowing Match in the Exhibition Hall! We had a great weekend, getting to chat with Islanders and visitors alike. A huge Thank You goes out to the Dundas Plowing Match staff and their volunteers for making us feel so welcome. 



Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets during the event, and to those who stopped by for a chat. We appreciate your support of the PEI Modern Quilt Guild!!


Now, back to the August meeting...

Heather welcomed 14 members and 2 guests to the meeting. Welcome to Margaret and Rose Marie!!

Heather was pleased to announce that the inaugural "PEI Quilt Hang Out Day" was a huge success! Did you take part in "PEI Quilt Hang Out Day"?

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We were excited to hang our quilts at Peake's Quay, this year. It was a perfect day, spent chatting with folks enjoying the long weekend. Thank you Susan for arranging the location and to all the volunteers who helped set up!  

We look forward to showcasing even more of our members quilts next year!! We hope "Quilt Hang Out Day" will continue to grow as an annual event.

Next up we had a Block Lotto Draw.... 85 fish blocks were turned in at this month's meeting, and the winner was Lucinda!!! Lucinda then graciously gifted all the blocks to one of our newest members Lori!!  Her excitement and enthusiasm gave us all a good chuckle.  We can't wait to see what Lori does with these fabulous blocks.


Our next Block Lotto block is Lucinda's choice "Inside Out Flowers" a 3D block made by folding and stitching a 6" square of fabric. Here she is showing us how it's done.






Here is the finished block framed with 2 1/2" strips.


Dianne, our charity coordinator has partnered up with the Cancer Treatment Centre / QEH. Members are asked to make "Chemo Comfort Pillows and Med Bag Holders". 

Next up, we had a draw for the Medley Medallion Quilt Along. This month's prize was sponsored by "Buy-Rite" in Montague. 


Next Month's block is the final block in the QAL. Here is Cathy demonstrating the "Flying Geese block". She demonstrated the "No Waste Method"








and the Bonus HST method.




Here is a bonus block completed using some of the bonus Half Square Triangles trimmed to 2 1/2" x 2 1/2".


We are getting very excited about the upcoming Andrea Tsang Jackson (3rd Story Workshop) Trunkshow and Workshops. This is a reminder that interested PEI Modern Quilt Guild members must have their payments in by the end of August to secure their spots. 


Beginning in September we encourage non-members to contact us peimqg@gmail.com if they would like to take part in any of the workshops. (Dates and times listed below). The cost for non-members is $75.00 per workshop, and $5.00 for the Trunkshow.

It's also not to late to purchase tickets for the PEI Modern Quilt Guild "SuperNova" quilt. The winner will be drawn at the September 26th meeting. If you would like a chance to win this gorgeous quilt please contact the PEIMQG via email: peimqg@gmail.com or on Instagram:@peimqg. Tickets are $2.00 each, 3 for $5.00 or 9 for $10.00. 



Show & Share

Velda shared this stunning "Diamond Dash" quilt, made with 60 degree triangles. 


Janice had so much fun making this "Giraffe's in a Row" baby quilt. The pattern is by sewfreshquilts.


Dianne has found another treasure at a local thrift store!! This Summer quilt had most of us baffled as the layers were not secured in any way!! Great find Dianne!


Lucinda has been busy with non-quilt related hand crafts. This "Cotton Flower Mesh Shawl" is beautiful.



Then she shared this "Heirloom Shawl (from Hell)" It may have given her some trouble, but the end results are gorgeous!!


Lastly Susan had several items to share, This Art Gallery curated bundle contained 10 Fat Quarters.


She also picked up a few Jelly Jar openers, an easy and quick project that would be a lovely gift.


Susan also spoke of her recent trip with guest Margaret to the Halifax library. She couldn't resist picking up this book bag featuring a fresh Modern design.



Reminders:

Reminder to all members to hand in their sold/unsold raffle tickets by the September meeting!!

Postcards are due at the September meeting. (Addresses are pending)...

The Van Gogh challenge is also due at the September meeting. To be eligible for the Viewer's Choice Awards and prizes, the piece must be complete and conform to the guidelines provided.

As we have no meeting in October, Lucinda's Block Lotto choice will be due at the November meeting.


Don't forget we love having visitors!! If you happen to be on PEI this Summer reach out to us via email: peimqg@gmail.com or on IG @PEIMQG so we can fill you in on the details of our next meeting or Sew-In!!!



Upcoming events: 

The following Events are planned for the West Royalty Community Room, Sobeys, 39 Babineau Avenue, Charlottetown.  Save the dates!
              

September 14th:           PEIMQG Sew-In (9 - 4 pm) 

September 26th:           PEIMQG Monthly Meeting (7 - 9 pm) 

October 5th:                 PEIMQG Sew-In (9 - 4 pm) 
Moved to this date due to Thanksgiving.
    


The following events are planned for the Brackley Commons Community Centre, 14 Union Road, Charlottetown, PE, C1C 1C2:

Oct 24th:   Andrea Tsang Jackson Trunkshow (7-9 pm) $5.00 at the door.

Oct 26th:   Andrea Tsang Jackson - Our Swan Song Workshop (9 am-4 pm)

Oct 27th:   Andrea Tsang Jackson - Teardrop Gemstone Workshop (9 am-4 pm)


Spaces are limited. For details, or to reserve your place, please email us at peimqg@gmail.com






Tuesday 13 August 2019

PEI Modern Quilt Guild August 2019 Sew-In

How do you spend your Summer Quilting Days?? Do you sew in your RV? At the Cottage? Maybe you have air conditioning and prefer to beat the heat at home? 


For this month's Sew-In, we had an incredible 12 members in attendance. (I know a few more members were going to take advantage of the weather by heading to the beach as well... I'm talking about you Cathy, Colleen and Dawn!! LOL) It was a good thing they got some beach time in, because the skies soon darkened and everyone was dodging thunder and lightening, along with buckets of rain!!

Meanwhile at the Sew-In, two of our newest members....

Monica was working on some of her CQA 52 Blocks/52 Weeks Quilt Along (QAL)...


She is so prepared. She has the pieces already cut and ready to go. She will catch up in no time!!



Lori was piecing these pretty "Quilty Stars" blocks. I Love these colours!!



Janet was working on this EPP project..


While contemplating her fabrics for her "Tula Pink's 100 Modern Blocks"


She also shared this beautiful table runner. It's almost finished....


Lucinda shared her fabric choices for a Necessary Clutch Wallet she will be making. Love those teals!!


She was also hand quilting her "Blue Star table topper"


Leigh-Anne came ready to sew some postage stamp blocks. Her fabrics are stunning!!


Heather has been busy catching up, after some vacation time. She shared some of her Modern Sampler blocks.


Janice was making her Tri-Recs units for the Medley Medallion Quilt Along. 


Here is one perfectly finished unit! She's ready for the meeting this month.


Velda has been in "Mini mode" of late. This gorgeous example is for the Black & White Mini challenge  hosted by Amy Ellis of curatedquilts.com



Dianne was in Scrap Lover's Heaven, while working on her double wedding ring quilt.



Just look at this bin of scraps!!


Linda was playing with her Batiks... This lovely assortment will end up in a Maple Leaf quilt. I can't wait to see some of the blocks come together.


I have noticed that quite a few of our members are participating in Quilt Alongs.
52 Blocks/52 Weeks QAL, Medley Medallion QAL, and the Summer Sampler 2019 - just to name a few. 

I'd love to hear about any fun QALs of which we may not be aware. Also, what are your thoughts about QALs? Lots of fun or too much pressure? Please feel free to leave a comment below, we'd love to hear from you!!

Don't forget we love having visitors!! If you happen to be on PEI this Summer reach out to us via email: peimqg@gmail.com or on IG @PEIMQG so we can fill you in on the details of our next meeting or Sew-In!!!



Upcoming events: 

The following Events are planned for the West Royalty Community Room, Sobeys, 39 Babineau Avenue, Charlottetown.  Save the dates!
              

August 22nd:                PEIMQG Monthly Meeting (7 - 9 pm)

September 14th:           PEIMQG Sew-In (9 - 4 pm) 

September 26th:           PEIMQG Monthly Meeting (7 - 9 pm) 

October 5th:                 PEIMQG Sew-In (9 - 4 pm) 
Moved to this date due to Thanksgiving.
    


The following events are planned for the Brackley Commons Community Centre, 14 Union Road, Charlottetown, PE, C1C 1C2:

Oct 24th:   Andrea Tsang Jackson Trunkshow (7-9 pm) $5.00 at the door.

Oct 26th:   Andrea Tsang Jackson -  Our Swan Song Workshop (9 am-4 pm)

Oct 27th:   Andrea Tsang Jackson-  Teardrop Gemstone Workshop (9 am-4 pm)


Spaces are limited. For details, or to reserve your place, please email us at peimqg@gmail.com