November 2024
Cordell shared information on the PA Art of the State. An annual exhibit of Pennsylvanian artists.
Sew and Share plus tool reviews
Cordell- Strip Clubbing quilt using African print fabrics, Trout kitchen accessories
Loraine needle threader is not as easy to use as others, recommends dynaflow and paint sticks for stencils.
Kris - Hera marker is great for marking lines without worry about how to remove lines.
Debby M- made quilt for son that prefers dark fabrics, a wonky star quilt made from scraps based on value not color.
Her favorite tool is a stiletto for aiding in guiding the fabric at the needle.
Leslie - made blocks for a wonky star quilt.
She does not recommend the magnetic guide for the sewing machine. She felt it moved too easily, she really likes the rack her husband made for storing her templates. It is a one of a kind item.
Janet-made a jelly roll quilt with her 13 yr old granddaughter.
Blue Scraps and panels of Dresden Plates came together beautifully.
She found the creative grid 1/4” tool helpful for marking sewing lines for half-inch triangles.
Joan-stitched a dark square that reflects emotions
Does not like the quilt clamps for rolling a quilt for machine quilting. She even gave them away!
Karen D.- made Christmas gift bags; using her batik scraps made a star quilt.
She recommends a seam presser to press open seams
Karen S. - cardstock for making prairie points and glass head pins
Gay W. - uses her phone to take pictures in grayscale mode to see value
Chelsea - to deal with the election she made a quilt “Vote, Vote, Vote”
Frixion pens have a purpose, great for piecing but would not recommend for marking quilting lines.
The charity quilt top was finished. Polaroid blocks were made by the members and the finished quilt will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House.
Upcoming;
December - holiday gathering, gift exchange and quilt game so bring charm squares to play.
Capital Area Modern Quilt Guild
New members are always welcome, contact us at CapitalAreaMQG@gmail.com
