March 2019 Eugene MQG Meeting
Announcements:
We had 5 guests join us this month!
First Thursday Slow Stitch day: There were 6 members who came to sew and share conversation last week. Bring your hand sewing projects and come join us upstairs at Market of Choice on 29th St in Eugene, 10am-2pm.
Sew Day March 3. Eight individuals came to sew and have fun at our recent sew day. The next scheduled sew day is Saturday May 18, 10am-4pm. $10 to help cover the costs of the space.
Retreat 2019: We have reserved the dates October 3-6 at the Big K Ranch near Elkton, OR. This is the same location where we have held our retreat the previous three years. More details will be shared as we get closer to the date.
Linda and Janice shared that they will have some quilts on display at the Long Tom Grange during the Daffodil Drive Festival. It sounds to be a great weekend to take in this festival near Junction City!
EMQG member Sorrel was in Nashville and enjoyed a day at QuiltCon 2019. She found our charity quilt among all of the quilts.
Monthly Skill Demo:
Kim presented on foundation paper piecing and also the flying geese block.
Eugene MQG Traveling Row Quilt 2019:
UFO FQ Challenge:
Four individuals completed their challenge this month.
Nela also completed her Dresden flower quilt top (it's on the quilting frame)
There are four people who signed up for the challenge next month.
Show and Tell:
Next Guild meeting is Wednesday April 10th.
Skill demo with Penny and Kathy: Hexies and English Paper Piecing hexies.
See you then!
Announcements:
We had 5 guests join us this month!
First Thursday Slow Stitch day: There were 6 members who came to sew and share conversation last week. Bring your hand sewing projects and come join us upstairs at Market of Choice on 29th St in Eugene, 10am-2pm.
Sew Day March 3. Eight individuals came to sew and have fun at our recent sew day. The next scheduled sew day is Saturday May 18, 10am-4pm. $10 to help cover the costs of the space.
Retreat 2019: We have reserved the dates October 3-6 at the Big K Ranch near Elkton, OR. This is the same location where we have held our retreat the previous three years. More details will be shared as we get closer to the date.
Linda and Janice shared that they will have some quilts on display at the Long Tom Grange during the Daffodil Drive Festival. It sounds to be a great weekend to take in this festival near Junction City!
EMQG member Sorrel was in Nashville and enjoyed a day at QuiltCon 2019. She found our charity quilt among all of the quilts.
Monthly Skill Demo:
Kim presented on foundation paper piecing and also the flying geese block.
Eugene MQG Traveling Row Quilt 2019:
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| Sorrel added to Kim's traveling row quilt |
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| Kim added to Ken's traveling row quilt |
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| Ken added to Daisy's traveling row quilt |
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| Daisy added to Jackie's traveling row quilt |
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| Jackie added to Janice's traveling row quilt |
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| Janice added to Nela's traveling row quilt (bottom L scrappy one) |
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| Nela added to Sorrel's traveling row quilt |
UFO FQ Challenge:
Four individuals completed their challenge this month.
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| "Happy" by Janice, quilt using Double Trouble blocks from Sew Katie Did |
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| Baby quilt by Daisy |
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| Jill and her wonky blocks from years ago |
Nela also completed her Dresden flower quilt top (it's on the quilting frame)
There are four people who signed up for the challenge next month.
Show and Tell:
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| Pat with her "oh scrap" wall hanging, from the book Quilt Talk by Sam Hunter |
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| Pat's quilt with Double Trouble blocks from Sew Katie Did |
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| Pat and her completed Splendid Sampler from Pat Sloan |
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| Linda finished a quilt she is calling "Orange Sherbet | " |
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| Linda's Quick Curve Ruler table topper |
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| Phylis made a pillow with her Fat Quarter Shop Sew Sampler |
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| Tote Bag made by Phylis |
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| Daisy's long ago group block exchange "Real Quilters Don't Do Housework" |
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| Kim made a wedding quilt for her daughter and new son-in-law! |
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| Kelly with her Ghastly Christmas quilt |
Next Guild meeting is Wednesday April 10th.
Skill demo with Penny and Kathy: Hexies and English Paper Piecing hexies.
See you then!
