- We will make two complete quilts and one top throughout the year
- The first quilt will be donated to Quilts of Valor and presented to a veteran
- The second quilt will be donated to an organization of our choosing
- The quilt top will go to a member who has participated in the group projects via a drawing in December
- For each block donated you receive a chance to win
- If you help with piecing the top you receive 2 chances to win
- If you do the quilting you receive 5 chances to win
- If you do the binding you will receive 3 chances to win
- If you make the binding you will receive a chance to win
Getting started with the first quilt:
- The first quilt will be donated to Quilts of Valor
- Color pallet: red, white and blue
- Please be sure to test your red and blue fabrics to ensure they are color fast
- Kona Snow has been provided for the background
- Block design: Wonky star - a carryover from last year's sampler
- Block size: 12.5 inches and 8.5 inches
- Please be sure that there is at least 1/2" of white beyond the points for piecing
- Blocks are due at the February meeting
- The design and sewing of the quilt top will take place between the February and March meeting
- The top will go to the quilter and binder by the March meeting
- The goal is to have the finished quilt ready for showing at the April meeting
Happy Quilting!
Capital Area Modern Quilt Guild New members are always welcome, contact us at CapitalAreaMQG@gmail.com
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