August Open Sew + Destash Sale!

Our August Open Sew and Destash Sale was loud and a little crazy - the fabric was flying - but definitely fun! We welcomed a few new members and guests to the group, and had a massive round of show & tell's from everyone.



Our Round Robin Groups are in their fifth round of the challenge and looking great! Marcia, Emily and Katie D. brought their latest rounds to swap.We're in the home stretch!

Emily & Vicki showed off finished quilts from our May class with Latifah Saafir. Loving how different the color schemes are, but the clams are still super glam!

 Leslie showed off this gorgeous limited palette quilt that she brought to finish binding. Her spiral quilting was amazing!!

Cotton + Steel Les Fleurs and Chambray Economy Block Quilt by Katie H.

 Polaroid I Spy Baby Quilt by Emily

Peach and Green Baby Quilt by Katie H.

Woodland Triangle Baby Quilt by Vicki

Interlock Quilt Top by Maria

Easy Cathedral Window Mini by Kristina

Applique Dog Portrait by Olivia

 Two Rows from Row by Row by Jennifer

Bias Tape Applique Mini from our May Workshop by Emily

See? Told you! Lots of show-offs this month... but we love 'em anyway! We can't wait to see what our members bring next month! Just a couple of reminders for our September meeting, which is going to be a little different...

September 16 Meeting Agenda

10-11 a.m. | Paint Chip Challenge Finals! Show & Tell

11 - 12:30 | Lecture/Q&A/Pop-up Shop with Alexia Abegg

12:30 - 1:30 | Lunch Break

1:30 - 4:30 | Marcelle Medallion Workshop with Alexia Abegg (registration required)

** If you haven't registered for the workshop, there are only 2 spots still available so, please register today!** REGISTER HERE

March 18th, OPEN SEW - Come Join Us!

This Saturday we are having a longer-than-usual OPEN SEW from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are also meeting in Smyrna, Tennessee.

Open Sew: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Abiding Faith Lutheran Church (follow the MCMQG signs when you arrive at the church)
10411 Old Nashville Hwy
Smyrna, Tennessee

Hope to see you there! Visitors and newcomers are welcome to join us for sewing, fun, and laughter!

Paper Piecing Workshop: Feb. 18th (Brentwood Library)

February 18th Meeting

We will be  at the Brentwood Library in Meeting Room A. The library is close to I-65 (Concord Road exit). Address: 8109 CONCORD ROAD, BRENTWOOD, TN 37027.

Two Patterns/Two Methods

Debby, Jayne, Elizabeth, and Libby will teach two methods of paper piecing: one with freezer paper (the square in a square block) and one without (circle of geese). We will have time for you to try each method. Both are free patterns. We will have printed templates for everyone at the workshop.

• Square in a square block, which is great for fussy cutting. https://wombatquilts.com/…/square-in-square-fun-wip-wednes…/
• Circle of Geese by Piece by Number on Craftsy.  https://www.craftsy.com/…/circle-of-geese-paper-piec…/137735

Supplies

1. Fabric – take a look at the two patterns and decide what would be fun. 
2. Normal sewing supplies (e.g. machine, thread, pins)
3. Quarter inch ruler: A small regular ruler works if you don’t have a quarter inch ruler
4. Thin index card type paper (e.g., index card, post card, cardboard from charm packs, file folder cut into quarters)
5. Glue stick

Optional

1. Wooden roller or small iron for pressing seams
2. Small cutting board/ironing mat

We hope to see you at the Brentwood Library on Saturday, Feb. 18th!

December 10 Meeting Reminder!

This Saturday is our December meeting and holiday party!

Our activities will include our Secret Santa Swap, a potluck lunch, and Dirty Santa!

This meeting is always a lot of fun, so don't miss out!  Members, please check your emails to RSVP and sign up to bring items for our potluck.

See y'all Saturday!

November Meeting Reminder!

This Saturday is a very busy meeting, so please don't miss it!  Because we are going to be so busy we'll need to start promtly at 10AM and we'll be in the Barr conference room.  This month we are covering the following:

• Discussions of staying with or leaving the MQG
• Electing/Voting on 2017 officers
• NICU Smocks charity sew

Members, please check your emails for more details on all of these subjects!  We'll see you on Saturday!

July Meeting Reminder

Members!  Check your emails for information about this month's meeting, which will be our shop hop!  You'll get an email next week with more information, including locations, where to meet, etc.

If you're interested in joining our guild, we have our prorated guild fees link available on our Membership Tab!

June 18th Meeting Update

We have been planning on making pillowcases for Ronald McDonald house, however in the wake of this past weekend's events in Orlando, it seems a large number of the guild agrees that making heart blocks for the Orlando MQG's drive is taking precedence.  If you are unaware of this, here is the Orlando guild's blog post addressing their request.  I've got some instructions printed out for the construction of these blocks, as we'll be making the 10" versions.  The Orlando guild has asked for hearts of any color with a low volume background.  Here is a link to directions on how to make these blocks in case you want to make some on your own.  We have plenty of "heart" fabric in our guild's fabrics, however we don't have much in the way of low volumes.  If you'd like to participate in this little block drive this Saturday, please plan on bringing a low volume/ off white/ white fabric to use for the background.  Also, if you happened to want to bring some of your own fabric to use for hearts feel free. 

We'll still have some show and tell, some giveaways, as well as some "not sewing" jobs.  I know I cannot personally bring my machine this week because I don't have the room. However I'll bring my iron and ironing boards (standard and mini) as well as a cutting mat.  I'll put a sign up poll on the facebook group for any other things we'll need. (another iron, cutting mats, etc)

I can collect these blocks as well as Melinda, and we'll get them shipped off to Orlando.  If you can't make it to the meeting leave a comment and we can coordinate how to collect blocks.

June 18th Meeting Reminder!

This month we'll be doing our community service sew, and we'll be making pillow cases!

We'll have a demo of how to make these pillow cases, which are simple, fun and come together fast!

Here is a tutorial if you want to look ahead on how to do this project.

There will be a few "spots" available; sewing, cutting and pressing.  There will also be a few giveaways!  If you want to "destash" something small to add to the giveaway pile, feel free!

We'll also have a quick show and tell, but we'll want to dive into sewing as quickly as possible.

See everyone Saturday!

April 16 Meeting Reminder

This month we will be having a zipper pouch tutorial by me, Ashley Gomez!

If you'd like to pre cut your fabrics before the meeting, this will save a lot of time.  I'll be teaching you a really simple zipper pouch tutorial to make a basic zipper pouch. You can use the skills you'll learn here to make a variety of sized pouches for all sorts of needs.  I'll show you how to make a regular zipper pouch as well as a flat bottomed, "boxy" zipper pouch.  I'll be using the piece I made with Marcia's QAYG class in March to make my zipper pouch, if you'd like to do this as well, feel free!  If you're going to make both zipper pouches, please double your materials list!

Also, don't forget to bring some show and tell if you have something you'd like to share!

Materials list:

A zipper (Two if you want to make the two types I'll be showing you) - I'll be using a 10 inch zipper, feel free to use what size zipper you'd like your pouch to be

Outside fabric - Since my zipper is 10 inches, my fabric will be 12 x 6 inches.

Inside fabric - the same size as my outside fabric

Tab pieces - two pieces of fabric measuring 2 x 1 inches, one set for each pouch.

Scrap batting, fleece, etc - this gives your pouch a little body, feel free to use whatever type of interfacing you prefer.

Pins

Sewing machine, zipper foot, quarter inch foot, seam ripper, (thread!) and scissors, fabric and non fabric.

A pointed flip tool - something like a chopstick, a "that purple thang", a pencil, just something to help you poke out corners.

*Optional* some ribbon for a tab, dongle, key chain spot.

March 19 Meeting Reminder

This month we're having a Quilt as You Go tutorial being lead by member Marcia Reel. Here's what Marcia has explained thus far:

 Preparation for March: pictured below is an example of a pillow panel we will be doing utilizing a very simple "quilt as you go" method. Choose the size pillow you want to make, and bring a piece of batting (cotton works great) cut about an inch or two bigger on each side. I will be doing a 16" square, so my batting will be 18". I will bring lots of colorful scraps you can utilize for your pillow or you can bring your own. If you would like to completely finish your pillow at the meeting, bring a piece of fabric cut the size of your pillow and an invisible zipper at least the width of your pillow. I can show you how to insert. Make sure you throw in your zipper foot! Can't wait to see what all you creative people make!

You'll need your sewing machine, scrap fabric, batting about 2 inches bigger than you want your pillow to finish, if you're going to finish your pillow off also bring a zipper (as noted, the width of your pillow) and your zipper foot, as well as a piece of fabric cut to the size of your pillow.

 I know I'm excited to learn this method! Thank you Marcia for volunteering to teach all of us! Look forward to seeing everyone this month!

ALSO!  Don't forget to bring some show and tell if you've got it! :)