Tuesday, July 2, 2024

2024 Workshops

The Charlotte Modern Quilt Guild is please to offer two workshops to in 2024:

*Registration is open! Click here to pay and register for these workshops.*

If you prefer to pay by check, please view the options on the link above then email cltmqg at gmail and include:

- Workshop(s) you want to attend

- Your name

- Contact information

If you enjoyed Charles Cameron's program in May, you'll be happy to hear he's doing a workshop for us!

It will be:

Sunday, October 6, 2024 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm EST

Crooked Crosses and Bent Boxes Workshop

‘Semi-improv’ is a technique for those who want the look and feel of improv, but who aren’t quite ready to give up their rulers. This workshop will kick off with a detailed overview of the pattern to orient the participants. Hands-on instruction will be provided for each step of the Crooked Crosses and Bent Boxes quilt pattern and classroom time will be allowed for participants to progress toward making a 30” x 30” wall handing or 15” x 60” table runner of their own.

The pattern uses efficient piecing techniques like strip piecing and nested seams. We’ll use a ruler at every step! Cross blocks and Box blocks are constructed using modular subunits: cutting the same subunits from each of several fabric colors, then mixing-and-matching them in different orientations and color value combinations to create variety and depth. Individual blocks are constructed larger than required, then trimmed, improv-style to create movement in the final piece.

We’ll explore the use of different fabrics: colors and prints, and different layout options that can be used to optimize the design.

We also have a great workshop planned with Cheryl Arkison! It will explore abstract expression in your quilting. It will be:

Saturday, September 28, 2024 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm EST

Abstract Expressions Workshop

Whether it be landscapes, shapes, or even just a feeling,

this extended workshop will

show you how to take your idea and translate

it with fabric and piecing.

Each student will start their own unique piece with a helping hand, encouragement,

and a guide for their play. Not necessarily improv, but it could be.

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Calendar of Upcoming Events

July 13 - Sewing Class Library on Rea Rd at South Regional Library, 12 noon - 4pm

July 30 - July Monthly Meeting 6:30 pm - 8pm - Program: Becky Foster - Let's get Organized!

August 24 - Fidget quilt workshop - Rea Rd South Regional Library, 12 noon - 4pm

August 27 - August Monthly Meeting 6:30 pm - 8pm - Program: Sarah Goer - Scrappy Slabs

September 24 - September Monthly Meeting 6:30 pm - 8pm - Program: Cheryl Arkison

September 28 - Cheryl Arkison Workshop virtual workshop - Abstract Expression

October 6 - Charles Cameron virtual workshop - Crooked Crosses and Bent Boxes

October 29 - October Monthly Meeting 6:30 pm - 8pm - Becky Erdman - quilt judging

December - Holiday Party

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

6:30PM
Program: Diane Krebs

The Art of Fidget Quilts
The calming effects of fabric

Friday, January 5, 2024

Happy New Year ~ Start the Year with Okan Arts

January 30th meeting- Our guild is proud to welcome Patricia Belyea to our January 30th meeting!

Patricia Belyea, of Okan Arts, is a quilter, author and curator of vintage Japanese textiles.

She does workshops, has led tours to Japan, and runs an online gallery. Her book, “East-Meets-West Quilts,” features projects made with yukata cottons and modern fabrics in unique ways.

Patricia is going to take us to Japan for a flashback tour of the Tokyo Quilt Festival and the 2022 Yokohama Quilt Show. Patricia will also provide us with a trunk show, and discuss her inspiration for these works of art!

Show & Tell - SEND NOW - please send pics of your quilting projects-

cltmqg@gmail.com - put show & tell in subject line

Saturday, July 15, 2023

July 25: Guild Meeting

The next Charlotte Modern Quilt Guild meeting will be Tuesday, July 25 on Zoom. Our business meeting starts at 6:30 pm and the presentation starts at 7:00 pm. At this month's meeting, guild member Emily Leachman will share her experience being a brand ambassador for Island Batik. Emily started quilting in 1997, discovered the online quilt community in 2015, and joined the Charlotte Modern Quilt Guild in 2020. Visit Emily's website, The Darling Dogwood, to explore her work. Hope to see you all there!