January 2022 Meeting

January 18, 2022  It's a brand new year. The weather cooperated and we met in person at the Community Room at the GIANT food store in Camp Hill.  

The 2022 Guild year is officially begun. Leaders for this year are Donna Lohman and Gay Weigand. Communications is Christina Miller, Treasurer is Debra Lohman, Secretary is Cordell Affeldt, and Charity Coordinator is Kyla Somerville.

Debbie Lohman began the meeting with a Modern Minute "What is Modern Quilting" powerpoint presentation on the history of modern quilting. 

Sew and Share:

Gay Weigand share a recent quilt she completed. It was a free pattern from Sew Kind of Wonderful website.The fabric was Moda Grunge.

Mary Ellen Wical recently completed this Sewing Machine Sampler wallhanging and a large quilt "Little Houses" made from house quilt blocks that were given to her by members of the Carlisle Letort Quilters Guild for her serving as president of that guild.

Debbie and Donna Lohman shared a top they recently completed "Duck, Duck, Goose" Block of the Month Pattern by Maegs and Me and fabric Blue Goose by Clothworks. They also made matching throw quilts for Donna's son and spouse. Inspired by a photo on pinterest the quilts are flannel sewn with 1/2" seams instead of 1/4" seams and backed with fleece blankets purchased at Kohl's!

Maike Beu showed her progress on a hand pieced wallhanging top. The fabrics were stamped with the sewing and cutting lines using a clear acrylic stamp she had purchased in Germany. The fabrics were all from her stash.

Amy Barrick is participating in the 2018 Stitch-a-long Rose of Kaleigh. She shared her work in progress. Fabric is Ava Rose by Riley Blake. It is all made by English Paper Piecing.

Karen Sykes shared a table runner (or wallhanging, you decide). It was quick and easy to put together and she is planning to make some to sell at her neighborhood craft sale later this year.

Featured Presentation

Presentation Sharon Farley, Leslie Robinson and Laura Karlson shared a special project they are involved in. They are part of a team of women who make kits for girls in women in impoverished areas who need reusable products for their monthly menses. They are part of the organization called Days for Girls. The program wants to give girls the opportunity to go to school all month instead of being forced to stay home because they had no way of dealing with their periods. 

They showed everyone what was included in the kit and handed out a flyer of what items could be donated. They can used flannel and cotton fabrics (pretty, darker prints, flowers, geometric designs); 5/8" wide ribbon, polyester thread, girls briefs sizes 10,12 and 14 (not white); washcloths (thin too dry easily) and soap (hotel size)

Financial donations can also be made at https://donate.daysforgirls.org/CampHillPA

For more information email: camphillpa@daysforgirls.org

Next Month:

Donna Fireoved will be discussing UFO's. Members are encouraged to bring a UFO along.

 Capital Area Modern Quilt Guild 

 New members are always welcome, contact us at CapitalAreaMQG@gmail.com