Meeting This Thursday

Hope you can make it to the January meeting.  Elyse will be sharing an insider's view of how all the beautiful fabrics get designed, created and brought to market. 

Also, if you are participating in the BOM or swap don't forget to bring your block and zip pouch. 

 

THURSDAY, JANUARY 31

6:00 PM
 

Morrison Library
7015 Morrison Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28211
(near South Park Mall)

 

 

 

 

A few brave souls came out in the cold and ice last Saturday and had fun at the January Sew-In.  Napkins were made, a baby quilt started, T-shirt quilts prepped and new techniques were tried from a great new book.  It was a good day to stay inside and sew.  Bring any show & tells you might have and share at the Thursday meeting.  Hope to see you there!

 

 

Sew-In Reminder

Hope you can make it...

JANUARY SEW-IN

Saturday, January 26

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Where:
Carmel Presbyterian Church (Ligon Hall)
2048 Carmel Road
Charlotte NC 28226

Three quick links

Three quick links to share...

1. Vendor Show
A quick FYI to let you know about an upcoming event (1/25-1/26).  It is the Statesville Quilting & Needle Arts Extravaganza.  A complete list of vendors and information can be found at this link Statesville Quilting & Needle Arts Extravaganza.



2.  January Swap
Don't forget the January mini pouch swap.  They are very quick to make.  Look at the great ones made by Diane at O'Quilts blog.



3.  January BOM
Also, let's see if we can get a good showing for our January BOM.  Look at Courtney's great block at monpetitlyons blog.



That's it for now.  Have a great weekend.

- Karen

January Sew-In Saturday 1/26/13

Winter weather is making its return and this gives us a good excuse to gather indoors and sew with friends.  Come join us for the upcoming January sew-in.  Bring whatever project you would like to work on and a snack to share with the group.

JANUARY SEW-IN

Saturday, January 26

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Where:
Carmel Presbyterian Church (Ligon Hall)
2048 Carmel Road
Charlotte NC 28226

January Meeting - Date & Location

JANUARY MEETING

DATE:  Thursday 1/31

PLACE:  Morrison Library

TIME:  6:00



We hope to see everyone at the January meeting.  Please note we are meeting at the Morrison Library this month. 

January Swap & BOM

Do you have scraps?  I'm laughing because I know we could probably cover Charlotte with all of our scraps!  Let's put those scraps to good use for the upcoming January meeting.  We have planned a fun swap and a block-of-the-month.


Block-of-the Month

Remember - Each block you make and turn in gets you a chance to WIN THEM ALL. January's block is:

BLOCK - Another Star Quilt Block / Tutorial by Fresh Lemon Quilts
COLOR - Modern fabric, bright colors, white background
TUTORIAL LINK: -  Fresh Lemons Tutorial








Jaunary Swap

Jennifer M. has planned a fun zipper pouch swap.  I made one yesterday using the tutorial and it takes less than an hour and very little fabric to make these cute little pouches.  Don't let the word  z i p p e r scare you.  This one is super EASY.

Here are all the details from Jennifer...

Hey y'all! Our January swap is a zippy coin pouch based on this tutorial:

Click here for pouch tutorial

Please use the tutorial above to create your version of the same pouch. Please use bright colors and modern fabric.

Can't wait to see yours and swap in January!
See you at the meeting.



Complete details of the January meeting location will be coming this week.

Modern Guild Retreat

The Charlotte Modern Quilt Guild and heARTS Desire are offering this very special retreat. Everyone Welcome! Spring Retreat in the Mountains ~ Meadowbrook Inn, Blowing Rock, NC April 19-21, 2013

Two full days of creating to your hearts content all day and night. Enjoy all that Blowing Rock, NC has to offer: great shops, restaurants and beautiful scenery. The Inn is on Main Street so you can walk everywhere! As always, there will be games, prizes and lots of fun! Check out the info page and registration form attached.

Only $40 for Modern Quilt Guild Members (any chapter)

$50 non-Modern Quilt Guild member

Please Note: Room Rate, $89 each person for both nights. If you want to room alone, it would be $89 each night.

Click for details and registration form.