- QuiltCon quilt submissions are open till November 30th 2018.There are 2 challenge categories as well: American Patchwork and Quilting Two-Color quilt challenge and Michael Miller fabric challenge
- We encourage everyone to think about running for a leadership position in January. All positions are open: President, VP of Programming, Treasurer, VP Membership, and Social Media Coordinator. Details in our bylaws or talk to the current officers!
- We have a nametag challenge running through November, when there will be a prize drawing!
- On the new MQG site, members must sign in and update personal profile to be active. You also now print your own Membership Card
- B collected the QuiltCon Charity Quilt blocks. The charity quilt assembly day is set for our December 1st Sew Day.
- QuiltCon quilt submissions and registrations are open till November 30th 2018. There are 2 challenge categories as well: American Patchwork and Quilting Two-Color quilt challenge and Michael Miller fabric challenge.
- On IG use the guild hashtag #pghmqg so we can feature you on the guild's page. The Modern Quilt Guild uses #showusyourmqg hashtag to pick members for feature on their page and newsletters. As a member you get access to free webinars, patterns and you can connect with other modern quilters.
- Our Minimalism Quilt Challenge winner is Kathie K! Congratulations! You will receive a $25 gift card. Thanks to everyone who participated and made such great quilts!
- During our meeting Karen Womack taught us slow stitching. What is Slow Stitching? An effort by fiber artists to slow down, enjoy the process and create satisfying art. Karen talked about different stitching techniques such as: big stitch quilting, Japanese boro and sashiko. We practiced running stitches and worked on a small boro style square.
Our next meeting is on November 4th. We hope to see you there!
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