Events

SFMQG strives to organize regular workshops and events for our members and guests to learn more about modern quilting, and to enjoy working on quilts together.  We also have regular monthly meetings.

Saturday October 3rd, 2015
MODERN TRADITIONALISM WORKSHOP
Workshop Description:  

Explore a gentle introduction to improv quilts using traditional nine patch blocks. We'll be using variations of the churn dash and monkey wrench patterns and "making it modern" using improv techniques. Participants will complete blocks for a 36 x 48 mini quilt during the mini workshop.

Based on TeresaDownUnder's Semi-improv 9-patch quilt tutorial.
Workshop  Details:
  • Location: StitchCraft 399 S. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, FL 33432
  • Time: 10:30am - 1:30pm - students are welcome to stay till store close at 5pm to continue sewing.
  • Space limited to 12 places. Register now to avoid disappointment.
  • Cost: $25 ($20 for SFMQG members). 
  • Early registration for SFMQG members only Sept 10th - 14th 2015.
    Workshop requirements:
    • A working sewing machine that you know how to operate with extension cord.
    • Basic sewing supplies = scissors, rotary cutter and mat, seam ripper, matching thread, pins, etc.
    • A basic knowledge of sewing = straight lines, seam allowance, pressing and quilt construction.
    • Materials for quilt top
    • 1 Charm Pack OR 40 – 5 x 5 inch squares that coordinate
    • 2 Yards of background fabric (I used Kona white cotton)
    • Cotton solid scraps in colors that match your charm pack/squares (most useful are longer strips)
    • Beginning quilters are welcome!
    Please note: early registration is open for SFMQG members only from Sept 10th - 14th 2015. Non-members may register during this period and be placed on a waiting list on a first-come, first-served basis.

    All registrants will be sent an invoice for the workshop fees, payment can be made via Paypal. You do not need a Paypal account, payment is by credit or debit card.

    A full supply list will be sent to all registrants once payment has been received along with instructions for before class sewing so you can get to the fun much sooner!

    Saturday October 17th, 2015 at noon
    SFMQG Sewcial (Sewing Social) 
    following the general meeting, we will have a sewcial!
    • Free to members and paid general meeting guests.
    • Bring your lunch, hand sewing or quilting and get to know everyone better.
    • If you don't have a hand project there will be scraps to Improv piece!
    • Bring your in-progress projects to share and/or get advice on.
    • Space for up to six sewing machines - if you want to reserve a space, email now.

    Saturday November 21st, 2015
    HOLIDAY SWAP
    at the General Meeting we will be having a fun "make and take" holiday swap.
    Get all of the details in this blog post.


    July 2016
    GUILD CHALLENGE
    Theme: Modern Negative Space

    Get the full details in this blog post.
    • Use modern fabrics – solids and/or prints
    • Small Quilts - measures 36′′ or less per side
    • Large Quilts - perimeter must not be larger than 480”
    • Fun awards and prizes will be given
    • Due at July 2016 SFMQG meeting

    A few pointers


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