Charleston Modern Quilt Guild

May 26, 2020

Business – Connie opened our third virtual meeting (Zoom) at 6:34pm with 27 members and 2 visitors. Former members Colleen and Lisa joined us from RI where they have just opened a new quilt store, Beyond the Bolt. They will be offering online ordering starting in June!

Given the uncertainty about when we will be able to meet in person at our regular location, Connie opened up discussion for ideas on ways for us to get together for sew days and programs for meetings. Rick generously offered to host an outdoor Sew Day. Another option would be a Zoom Sew Day, including the technique instruction/Improv blocks Cathy and Tamie had started at the beginning of the year or just as an open Sew Day. A virtual tour of members sewing spaces could also be used for a Zoom meeting program in the future.

The MQG has provided all guilds with a guide to Web Conferencing Best Practices which was reviewed by Connie.

Charity – Susan B. has two charity projects members are encouraged to participate in.

1. Roper St. Francis Rehabilitation Unit Wheelchair Bags (large or small), Walker Bags or Adult Bibs - Susan has made up kits with fabric and patterns that she will deliver to your door, no contact required! Just email, text or call her (check directory) with your request!

2. Lowcountry Infants in Need – We are collecting 9 inch blocks made from cotton or flannel to be used in making quilts for the neonatal unit. Nurses use the quilts to brighten up the NICU by cover in the isolettes and then they go home with the infant. You can also make an entire quilt, maximum size 40’X40’.

Swaps and Challenges

MQG Community Outreach Challenge – The theme for 2021 is CURVES. The colors available on the website. At least two of the six chosen colors have to be used in the final quilt. Whitner provided examples of many different quilts that incorporated curves. Members are challenged to come up with design sketches for a twin size quilt (65”X85”) that use any kind of curves and send pictures to Whitner before the June 23 Zoom meeting. We will vote on which design to use if we decide to participate. This will be a group quilt so keep in mind how your design can be divided into parts that can be done by different members. Details are available on the MQG website.

AND don’t forget ! Our own Charleston MQG Modern Challenge 2020 – Whitner presented our 2020 challenge at the March Zoom Meeting. Using architectural inspiration from nature or human-made structures choose an inspiration image and make a photo you can provide with your finished quilt. For specific details and examples see meeting notes from March 2020, go to #chsmqg2020challenge or contact Whitner for more information. Please use social media to explore ideas and keep us updated with your progress! Instagram is so great for that. Due date is Oct. 27 meeting.

Program – Members participated in a Quitler’s Quiz!

Special Events

Tinma Tarr will be presenting a lecture (free for members) on Friday Oct. 9 and a two-day class on Oct. 10-11 ($225 includes lunch for both days). We currently have 23 (lecture) and 18 (class) signed up. Stay tuned for updates!

Tara Faughnan has been booked for Oct. 8-10, 2021. Check out her website (tarafaughnan.com) and Instagram page for a sneak peek at her offerings and mark your calendars

MQG QuiltCon Together 2021 – The MQG is going to a virtual platform for February 2021 and will not be taking place in Atlanta. The catalog and class information will be coming out in June with member registration in July.

Show and Tell

Our members have been busy with their great quilts.