Hello Guild Members! We have had two wonderful monthly meetings in-person so let hope we have our December All Day, Sew Day in-person as well!
Allegheny County is still in the yellow!
...but we’re going to continue meeting safely and will continue to provide digital content for those who do not wish to attend in person.
● No more than 40 attendees (cafeteria)
● No more than 63 attendees (lyceum)
● Disinfect tables and other touched
surfaces before and after meetings
Also, please leave the center lane open for church patrons to pass.
Annual Retreat
Yay! Mark your calendars! Our annual retreat is scheduled from
Friday, May 7th through Sunday, May 9th.
Single occupancy overnights and sleep at home options will be
offered. Meal or no meal options will be offered as well.
More info. to follow early in 2021.
Membership
We have 54 members for our 2020/21 year!
QuiltCon 2021
QuiltCon will be virtual for 2021.
● Quilt Submissions (by photo only) are due by the end of November
● Community Outreach Quilts will be submitted in photo form and will be posted online by the MQG for all to see. Our Quilt has been registered and submitted in drawing, rather than photo form. Photos can be swapped out in January for outreach quilts only.
2021 QuiltCon Community Outreach Quilt Challenge
Moving in the Best Circles - exemplifies the caliber and spirit of the Pittsburgh Modern Quilt Guild members. When we work together, we learn from one another, elevate our skills and benefit greatly from our interactions. The results of this are much more than the beautiful works we create, we are rewarded with an understanding of the importance of community and the value of pride in our accomplishments.
● Sandra is collecting finished quilt blocks today if you have them
● Blocks must be completed and received by the December 5th sew day
● If you have difficulty with your block(s), hate it, and don't want to do it, will not have enough time or lost it, never fear! Just let B know and we’ll figure something out! This is supposed to be fun!
There are a few tasks to be completed and volunteers are needed. Please e-mail B at becain777@gmail.com if you’d like to help with any of the open tasks below:
● Quilt Top Assembly During December 5th Sew Day - Volunteers needed
● Quilt Binding, Label and Sleeve Assembly During December 5th Sew Day - Volunteers needed
● Quilting - Sandra
● Quilt Binding, Label and Sleeve Application - Volunteer needed
● Quilt Photography and Submission Sandra and B
4th Quarter Challenge - Monochromatic!
Create a modern quilt that uses a monochromatic palette.
● Due date, during the December 5th meeting/sew day
● No restrictions on size, fabric, etc., and yes, you can include blacks, whites and grays with your monochromatic selection
● This is the last 2020 entry challenge project for the 2021 free retreat drawing. You can make a 1” x 1” quilt and qualify! Don't miss out.
Social Media
The hashtag for the current challenge is: #pghmqgmonochromaticchallenge
Don’t forget to tag your IG posts with:
#pghmqg
#showusyourmqg
#pghmqgcommunityoutreachquilt
Online Workshop - Guild Subsidized
Virtual Two Day Kitchen Sink Quilting with Maria Shell - Nov 14 - 15 2020, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Upcoming Meeting - 2020
Saturday, December 5th - 9:00 am - 9:00 pm - Lyceum
○ Sew Day and Regular Business Meeting at 1:00 pm
○ 4th quarter Monochromatic Challenges and Drawing
○ Community Outreach Quilt
Final Block Collection, Make Top, Bias, Sleeve and Label
○ Needle Book Swap
○ One meal from Jimmy Johns, otherwise BYO food/drink
Upcoming Meetings - 2021
Sunday 3-Jan Meeting 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cafeteria Elections
Sunday 7-Feb Meeting 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cafeteria TBD
Saturday 6-Mar Sew Day 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Cafeteria FPP Sewing 101 Break Out
Sunday 11-Apr Meeting 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cafeteria FPP Pattern Making 101
Fri- Sun 7-9 May Retreat TBD - TBD Martina Business Meeting if Needed
Sunday 6-Jun Meeting 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cafeteria TBD
Sunday 11-Jul Meeting 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cafeteria TBD
Sunday 7-Aug Sew Day 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Cafeteria TBD
Sunday 12-Sep Meeting 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cafeteria TBD
Sunday 3-Oct Meeting 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cafeteria TBD
Sunday 7-Nov Meeting 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cafeteria TBD
Saturday 4-Dec Sew Day 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Lyceum TBD
Leadership Reminder
We have nominations for 2021 leadership and welcome more:
● President - We have one nomination
● Vice President of Programming - We have one nomination
● Vice President of Membership - We have one nomination + an alternate
● Treasurer - Has one year remaining but could be an alternate
● Social Media Coordinator - We have one nomination
If you’d like to nominate yourself or someone else, contact Pam Morrison at
yopamm@gmail.com
If you are interested in either learning more about needle books (this is also our December Swap) or more on binding please view the slides from October and November that were sent to your email.
SHOW & TELL
