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2019 Meeting and Sew Days Schedule

Hello All,I posted the dates on our new website but thought I would post them here as well. Our Tim has fabulously gotten the entire year booked for the Redwood City Library Meetings. Our awesome Mary has booked the entire year for our Sew Days at Grace Lutheran Church.2019 Meeting DatesRedwood City Library, Community Room1044 Middlefield RoadRedwood City, CA 94063Saturday, 1/19/19, from 1:00pm-4:45pm Saturday, 2/16/19, from 1:00pm-4:45pm Saturday, 3/16/19, from 1:00pm-4:45pmSaturday,…See More

Dec 12, 2018

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Gerre Davis posted a discussion

2019 Meeting and Sew Days Schedule

Dec 12, 2018

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Carolyn Chaney posted a discussion

Silk ties?

A friend wants to commission a quilt made from her late husband’s silk ties. Anyone interested? Contact me at 650-400-4646. CarolynSee More

Dec 9, 2018

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Annemarie Quevedo posted a discussion

KimonoMomo Open House Tomorrow in Alameda

For those of you interested in Japanese fabric for quilting, Carol Ziogas, of KimonoMomo is having her Open House tomorrow in Alameda from 10am - 2pm.Her business is in her house so you’re going to a residential area.She also has other fabric substrates besides quilting cotton like linen and gauze. She sources directly from Japan on her yearly trips so it might be of interest.There is more information on her Facebook page: KimonoMomo under Events.She also has an Etsy store.See More

Dec 7, 2018

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Maria Warmerdam replied to Karen Maple's discussion Color Collective - Tara Faughnan - Sewtopia

"I really want to do it, too, but I also don’t need more fabric- when has that stopped me, however?!? She is one of my sewing idols and I don’t see how I can pass it up. She says that sign ups will close in a few weeks."

Dec 4, 2018

Karen Maple replied to Karen Maple's discussion Color Collective - Tara Faughnan - Sewtopia

"I don't need more fabric either. But I think playing with Tara's colors and exploring them would be really interesting. She uses a ton of colors in her palettes."

Dec 4, 2018

Joelle Lambert replied to Karen Maple's discussion Color Collective - Tara Faughnan - Sewtopia

"I would but I just don't need more fabric."

Dec 4, 2018

Karen Maple posted a discussion

Color Collective - Tara Faughnan - Sewtopia

I'm seriously pondering joining the Color Collective.If you haven't heard about it, you can read about it here:https://www.sewtopia.com/product/color-collective-season-1hydAnyone from BAMQ going to join in?I was surprised how much I learned from Tara at her class, I figure I'll learn quite a bit more doing this. And the price of the class is not bad at all if you consider the cost of the fabric. I'll be doing the…See More

Dec 4, 2018

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Welcome to Bay Area Modern! Our members come from all over the San Francisco Bay Area (Including San Francisco, Daly City, San Ramon, Los Gatos, San Jose and Santa Cruz).

We meet once a month at the Redwood City Downtown Library to talk about modern quilting, share projects, sew and inspire each other. If you've never been to a meeting, membership is $40 annually and your first meeting is FREE! Click here to join the guild.

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Migration to the new website.

All - The Bay Area Modern has migrated from Ning to a new website. We are really excited about our new site, which can be found at: http://…Continue

Started by Tim Herzik in General Discussion and Misc Feb 13, 2019.

SBAMQG Workshop: Pam Rocco Home Plates 4/13

We are hosting a workshop with guild member, Pam Rocco, in her Home Plates block workshop. Use her templates to create a variety of quilt layouts! Guaranteed to be a good time and a steal at $45!Hop to our…Continue

Started by Chelsea Hard in Events Feb 5, 2019.

Surfing or bicycle fabric 2 Replies

Anyone have a piece of fabric with surfboards or waves? How about bicycles? I just need 6”x12”. Could trade for fabric depicting half dressed men or tea cups or ??ThanksContinue

Started by Patti Schaffer in General Discussion and Misc. Last reply by Patti Schaffer Feb 1, 2019.

Jen Carlton Bailly 01/27 with South Bay Area Modern Quilt Guild 2 Replies

Hey Bay Area Modern, We've recently had THREE openings in our workshop this weekend with Jen Carlton Bailly! There is no pre-work required for this class, just gather your supplies and come down! Jen has a big personality and this is guaranteed to…Continue

Started by Chelsea Hard in Events. Last reply by Chelsea Hard Jan 23, 2019.

Donation Opportunity: Camp Fire Victims, bags for young girls 5 Replies

Dear Guild of Givers, I am currently returning from the Central Valley and have been notified of an opportunity that I wanted to share. A family friend has posted this drive to help gather beauty supplies for girls from Paradise. I thought that the…Continue

Started by Lee Ann Feeney in Challenges and donation quilts. Last reply by Lee Ann Feeney Jan 18, 2019.

September challenge: Images as Inspiration for Quilts 5 Replies

Find a picture that inspires youWork with that image to pare it down to the essentials that speak to you: Shape Texture Color WhateverCreate a mini quilt.Show off your work at the January meeting.And a little chuckle…Continue

Started by Sue Sorensen in Challenges and donation quilts. Last reply by Sue Sorensen Jan 18, 2019.

Absolutely NOT for Officers - Everyone else, please read 2 Replies

If you are Gerre, Mary C, Amy M, Nancy or Allison, you should not read this!!! GO to the next post. There is nothing interesting for you here. Trust me, it is for your own good.STOP READING NOW OR BE DOOMED TO BREAKING THREADS AND NEVER HAVING A…Continue

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Started by Jaye L in General Discussion and Misc. Last reply by Sue Sorensen Jan 18, 2019.

2019 Volunteer Position Opportunities! 4 Replies

Here is the list of Volunteer Positions. Please let me know by Replying if you are able to volunteer for any of the positions. Any questions about responsibilities? Ask me.PresidentGerre DavisExec Team, Member of BoardVice-PresidentAmy MacDonald…Continue

Started by Gerre Davis in General Discussion and Misc. Last reply by Bonnie Thomas Jan 18, 2019.

January Sew Day 7 Replies

Hello Friends-January 5 is scheduled as our next Sew Day (at Grace Lutheran Church in Palo Alto from 10am-4pm). We are scheduled to have an Collaborative Improvisational Strip Piecing day based on the techniques outlined by :Rayna Gillman in her…Continue

Started by Maria Warmerdam in Meetings. Last reply by Nancy Arata Jan 5, 2019.

Quilter's Affair in Sisters OR - registration starts Jan 3 at 10am

I don't have access to the new website yet so I'm posting here in case anyone is planning to go to Sisters this year... Registration starts Jan 3 at 10am see link below.Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show: Saturday, July 13, 2019See…Continue

Started by Jennifer Sherer Janisch in Events Dec 31, 2018.