Capital Area Modern Quilt Guild

 

June Meeting 

June 21, 2022

Modern Moment: We talked a little about charm packs and how to utilize them. Charm packs are pre-cut 5" squares sampling an entire fabric collection.

Our member spotlight tonight was presented by Evelyn who shared many of her beautiful quilts.

Sew & Share

Christina shared 2 colorful mini quilts

Sharon shared her batik quilt. Pattern from Hunter Star Quilts and Beyond by Jen Krentz

 

Olivia shared her colorful "adventureland" quilt

Elyse shared her impressive EPP project progress

Nancy shared her fun ribbon bag project using renaissance ribbons. Find them at etsy.com/shop/thelaststitchquilts

April shared her modern placemats using different quilting techniques

Gay showed off the shirts she made for herself and her daughter April

Melanie shared a few handmade items with beautiful details that she found from her trip to Nepal

Gina shared a fabulous hand quilted antique quilt she found at a yard sale for only $15!

Debra shared 2 modern quilts she designed herself and a fun charm pack quilt

Presentation: What to do with vintage/ antique quilts by Mary Ellen

Mary Ellen shed some light on what makes a quilt vintage vs antique and how and when it is appropriate to repair a damaged quilt.

Upcoming Events:

June 23-25 York Salvation Army Fabric Sale

New York Wire Works

441 E Market Street, Second Floor, York PA 17403

 

Hope to see you at the next meeting July 19th! Presentation will be by Evelyn Hunt: Selvage Quilts and Member Spotlight will be Christina Miller

 October 1st: Sit and Sew by the CAMQG (more info soon)

Capital Area Modern Quilt Guild

New members are always welcome! Bring a guest! Contact us at capitalareamqg@gmail.com