Feb 7, 2015 Luau---Charity Fund Raiser Sew Day ---Luau 3 Replies

We are having a Luau!!! Come join us in the opportunity to raise some funds to benefit our Charity projects.  We have been commissioned to make 10 lap/throw size quilts from Hawaiian fabric for a Hawaiian family who recently lost their…Continue

Started by Peggy Ludwico in Challenges and donation quilts. Last reply by Peggy Ludwico 3 hours ago.

Gwen Marston Quilts on display 1 Reply

Gwen Marston's Minimal Quilts are on display in the gallery at Back Porch Fabrics, 157 Grand Av, Pacific Grove, California from January 10 to March 17, 2015. I've heard great things about this shop but never been there.  Good food locally, though.…Continue

Started by Joelle Lambert in Events. Last reply by Annemarie Quevedo 16 hours ago.

Looking for fabric from a BAM challenge 3 Replies

I'm looking for more fabric from a challenge we did several years back. It's either Michael Miller or Riley Blake and it's white text on a black background. It was part of a packet we received that included other pieces in the line which were yellow…Continue

Started by Cynthia in Challenges and donation quilts. Last reply by Amanda Materne yesterday.

Nov. 17-18 Cheryl Arkison class at CreativeLive.com in SF and free online live 8 Replies

Want to be a studio audience member in SF for a 2-day quilting class taught by Cheryl Arkison, author of A Month of Sundays and Sunday Morning Quilts? If you don't have the 2 days to spare, You can watch online for free live from 9-4 PST or buy the…Continue

Started by Alison Schmidt in Challenges and donation quilts. Last reply by Nicki Mierzejewski on Friday.

Looking for Handiquilter Help

I'm looking for an experienced Handiquilter user (basically anyone who has a Handiquilter that they've used for at least a few quilts and feels comfortable adjusting top and bobbin thread tensions) to help me troubleshoot some thread breaking…Continue

Started by Christina Maimone in General Discussion and Misc Jan 20.

New challenge (free fabric!!) through the MQG 4 Replies

You should have gotten this members-only email from the Modern Quilt Guild, but here is the info just in case (signup link is at the bottom): …Continue

Started by Ruth Beeby in Challenges and donation quilts. Last reply by Ruth Beeby Jan 20.

Amish: The Modern Muse -- Call for Artists 54 Replies

Amish: The Modern MuseCall for EntriesLocation: San Jose Museum of Quilts and TextilesExhibition Concept:Three Bay Area Modern Quilts Guilds, East Bay Modern, Bay Area Modern and South Bay Area Modern, have been invited to participate in a new…Continue

Started by kelly o in Events. Last reply by Michelle Sullivan Jan 20.

Extra Hotel room reservation for QuiltCon 2015 1 Reply

Hi Everyone. Happy New Year.I have an extra hotel room reservation for QuiltCon 2015. I reserved two rooms because I thought my sister's friends would need the room, but they have other plans. Here is the information about the room:…Continue

Tags: reservations, yippee, room, hotel, 2015

Started by Cindy Church in General Discussion and Misc. Last reply by Cindy Church Jan 12.

Who's Going to QuiltCon? 1 Reply

Besides myself, Alison and Leona, who else from the guild is going to QuiltCon?If you are going and are looking to save a little money on housing (based on most of the hotel rates), I have one spot left in the condo that I rented less than 2 blocks…Continue

Started by Kathleen Robertson in Events. Last reply by Kathleen Robertson Jan 11.

San Jose Museum Quilts and Textiles -- Temporary Closed 5 Replies

Just in case you want to see the Amish: the Modern Muse.  There is no known re-opening date (maybe they can't find a plumber?)The Museum is closed until further notice due to a leak in the pipe that brings water into the Museum. As a safety measure…Continue

Started by Karen Maple in Challenges and donation quilts. Last reply by Angela Obeso Jan 10.