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GUILD NEWS
Our December Meeting was a huge success. Our speaker, Alex Anderson was simply inspiring. And folks enjoyed the Holiday Basket Raffle. A big thank you to all who helped make this effort a successful one.
We have also delivered the stockings, drawstring bags, stuffies AND checks to our charities. This time a big thank you to all our members who made and donated these gifts to make the holidays a little happier for many familes, including children.
Our first meeting in January is early...the 9th...so mark your calendars and watch for the zoom invitation and the mini-newsletter with more information. Cindy Grisdela is our speaker. There were two articles in the August/September 2020 Quilting Arts Magazine...one about her and one by her about color. Check them out if you can.
The new year will bring new adventures for the guild including a 'store' and a virtual version of the Members Flea Market. Watch for more information about those (and more) in the coming newsletters.
Finally, for everyone celebrating this Holiday Season, we hope that you have a wonderful and safe Holiday.
Remember, in order to join us you need to download, install and join Zoom (It's free to join). Zoom is found here: https://zoom.us/ The invitation will be sent via email. Simply click the link and follow the instructions.
PLEASE REMEMBER: ALL IN-PERSON MEETINGS ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
To RENEW your Membership CLICK HERE
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ALL In-Person Meetings have been cancelled until further notice. When we resume meeting our location will be at the Church of the Holy Apostles 296 Ninth Ave @28th St New York, NY 10001 (Map)
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ZOOM MEETINGS & ACTIVITIES:
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MYSTERY QUILT
Instruction #1: Make and use two different sizes of nine-patch blocks. You can make two or two dozen. Any fabric of your choice (from your stash!). Any sizes of your choice. And you can add whatever you want.
Instruction #2: Use any type of striped fabric. Either fabric with a strip design or striped fabric you make by sewing strips together. Remember, there is no right way...no wrong way...only your way!
Instruction #3: Add a circle....any circle...or many circles. You can make a block with a circle motif. You can cut out a circle and attach it. You can add a tiny circle or a giant circle. You can cut a circle out of a circle out of a circle out of (well you get the idea) and add all of them. You can hand embroider a circle. You can stitch a circle by machine. You can even cut a circle out of your creation so far. IN OTHER WORDS...add a circle however you want!
Instruction #4: Add log cabin blocks, as many as you want but no less than four. Also any size you want and in any combination. Remember Log Cabin Blocks are very versiatile blocks!
SPEAKERS LINED UP FOR 2020-2021
September: Heather Kojan - Quilt Remix: UFO'S, Orphan Blocks and What Was I Thinking??!! Fresh Ideas for Stale Projets.
October: Leni L. Weiner - Finding Your Artistic Voice
November: Shannon Shirley – An Eclectic Mixed Trunk Show
December: Alex Anderson – A Review from Quilt North
January: Cindy Grisdela – Playing with Colors
February: Rachel Clark – Topic TBA
March: Sheri Cifaldi-Morrell – Content, Concepts & Quilts: Quilting as a Graphic Designer
April: Carrie Zizza - A Deep Dive into Needles, Thread, Batting & Fabric
May: Ellen Linder – Confessions of a Fabric Whisperer
June: Mary Tabar - Embellishments Techniques
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