May Meeting Roundup!

Happy June!  I wasn't able to make it to the May meeting, but Charlotte was a wonderful Guild hostess.  She sent me some photos and a recap of the events that I wanted to share with everyone:





1.  We discussed pincushions and displayed some beautiful examples of pincushion styles.  Lots of fun options and information!  We also discussed pincushion fillings:  
--Wool roving
--Sand
--Emory sand
--Crushed walnut shells
--Flax seeds
--Steel wool (they sharpen needles and pins, but there was concern about rust in the Florida humidity)
--Rice (inexpensive, but there was also concern about the Florida humidity)








2.  Amy came up with the idea for a potholder swap for June's meeting!  
--Charlotte has some great examples on her Pinterest board:  https://pinterest.com/charlottenoll/pot-holders/
--You can also see some great examples on Flickr:  http://www.flickr.com/groups/potholderpass/


3.  We admired the Round Robin quilt addition, and Carolyn took the block for the next go-round!  Can't wait to see how it turns out!





4.  We talked about upcoming quilt events:
--Project Linus is having their annual "Make a Blanket Day" on Sunday, June 24th at Temple Torah in Boynton.  It is on the corner of Jog and Gateway.  Come to the next meeting to find out more information about this wonderful event, or email me for more info!


--The Coral Springs Quilters is having a special event in June!  On June 27th at 7:15pm, Debby Jones is having a lecture about her beautiful landscape quilts, and how fabric scraps can become fine art.  On June 28th from 10am to 4pm, Debby is hosting a workshop to help you create your own fabric masterpiece!  You can see more about Debby's work here:  http://www.debbiejones.com/.  The lecture is $5, and the workshop is $45.  Email me for more information!


--The first ever Quiltcon is coming up in February, which will bring together all of the Modern Quilt Guilds around the county.  They have some great block challenges and quilt contests coming up!  Check out:  http://www.quiltcon.com/get-involved/quiltcon-block-challenge/ for more information!  


5.  We discussed topics for upcoming meetings:
--Labels for quilts
--Self-binding quilts
--Totes and bags
--Hand applique
--Tips and Tricks
--Appraisals


6.  We had the idea to start saving selvages for a challenge!


7.  We admired the Bee blocks from previous months and upcoming months.  Lots of beautiful flowers!








8.  We admired the completed Project Linus quilts, had show and tell, and adjourned the meeting!  Here are some great photos of the May meeting:

See you at our next meeting THIS SATURDAY, June 16th!

Latest Quilt News and Events

Over the past month, we received some quilt news and events in our mailbag.  Here is a selection of news and events you might find interesting! 

1.  Quilt Exhibit:  The Ruth Funk Center for Textile Arts at Florida Institute of Technology announces its first juried exhibition of art quilts, FLORIDA IN FABRIC, Wish You Were Here!, which will feature 15 original quilts created by Florida artists. The center will also present an exhibition featuring national artist Yvonne Porcella entitled Yvonne Porcella: Quilt Selections 1986 - 2012.

These quilts will be on view at the Funk Center in Melbourne, Florida, from May 19th to August 18th.  You can find out more information HERE!


2.  Serger Quilt Pattern:  At our charity quilting day in May, someone mentioned serger quilts.  Charlotte found a great free pattern for a serger quilt!  You can find the free pattern HERE!


3.  Quilt Show Entry:  Quilters are invited to enter up to four (4) quilts in the 2012 Quilt Expo Quilt Contest, held in Madison, Wisconsin from September 6th to 8th!  Cash prizes of up to $1,500 are available.  The entry form and materials must be submitted by June 29th.  Click HERE for more information and entry forms. 


4.  Quilt Show Entry - For Kids!  As part of the 2012 Quilt Expo Quilt Contest, a special contest is being held for quilters ages 15 and under!  This is a great opportunity to have younger family and friends participate in their first quilt show and win prizes!  The entry form and materials must be submitted by August 24th.  Click HERE for more information and entry forms.

Have any quilt news you would like to share?  Email us and we'll post it on our website!