"Same here. I'm really focusing on scrap quilts now."
UPCOMING EVENTS
August Sew Day (Charity)
Saturday August 2, 2014 10am - 11pm
August Meeting
Saturday, August 16, 1:00 - 5:00
September Meeting
Saturday, September 20, 1:00 - 5:00
Latest Activity
Ruth Beeby replied to Joelle Lambert's discussion The costs of quilting"I'm not sure if "dedicated" is as accurate as "fabric addicted" for me but I am certainly above $600 per year.
I'm not very close on equipment cost because I only have one machine but I believe that my fabric…"
"Wow. I have not added up my purchases, but I bet I fit into "dedicated." I'd argue my thread stash is no where near that, though. But still, I'd rather not tally up the rest of it."
Cindy Church replied to Peggy Ludwico's discussion Charity Sew Day - IMPROV- AUGUST 2, 2014"I plan to be there for the charity sew. I can bring some snacks and a large cutting board and ruler. Have a great week everyone.
Cindy"
Joelle Lambert replied to Joelle Lambert's discussion The costs of quilting"I have only seen it promoted. Not live. Thanks!"
Nicki Mierzejewski replied to Joelle Lambert's discussion The costs of quilting"Have you seen the book Sunday Morning Quilts? Lots of ideas for using what you have. I can bring it to the August meeting, too. ;)"
Joelle Lambert replied to Joelle Lambert's discussion The costs of quilting"I am trying to resist the urge to buy new fabrics also. I have way too much. Many quilts have been planned but need to be executed, and I am also trying to use my stash and working on ideas for scrap quilts. I find that a lot of so-called scrap…"
Cindy Church replied to Cindy Church's discussion Sellilng my Pfaff GrandQuilter Hobby 1200 and Quilting Table and Frame"After some consultation with my hubby, I am dropping the price to $850. We can deliver this setup to you if you are in a 20 mile radius of Santa Clara, and I can give you a training session on how to use the setup. It's really easy once you get…"
Welcome to the Bay Area chapter of the Modern Quilt Guild! 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 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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The costs of quilting 7 Replies
Very eye opening post on this blog: http://www.13spools.comCollectively we spend a ton of money on quilting. Food for thought.Continue
Started by Joelle Lambert in General Discussion and Misc. Last reply by Annemarie Quevedo 16 hours ago.
Charity Sew Day - IMPROV- AUGUST 2, 2014 3 Replies
Charity Sew DaySaturday, August 2, 201410 AM to 5:00 PMFree sew 5:00 PM to 11:00 PMLos Altos Library13 S. San Antonio RoadLos Altos, CAIf you plan on being there, PLEASE, reply to this discussion. First person there? Go to the Children's…Continue
Started by Peggy Ludwico in Challenges and donation quilts. Last reply by Cindy Church 21 hours ago.
Sellilng my Pfaff GrandQuilter Hobby 1200 and Quilting Table and Frame 1 Reply
Hi,I am selling my Pfaff GrandQuilter Hobby 1200 machine and Quilting Table and Frame as a set for $1000.…Continue
Started by Cindy Church in Marketplace. Last reply by Cindy Church yesterday.
Jacquie Gering Workshop - CARPOOLING! 18 Replies
Hi All -If you would like to carpool to QUILTWORKS for the Jacquie Gering workshops, please leave a note below. State where you are coming from (city) and which workshop you are going to (Saturday or Sunday or both), and people can reply to carpool…Continue
Tags: carpool, carpooling, Quiltworks, Gering, Jacquie
Started by Amanda Materne in Events. Last reply by Peggy Ludwico on Friday.
Jacquie Gering Workshop Announcements! 10 Replies
BAM presents JACQUIE GERINGforTWO MODERN QUILTING workshops!As of 3/25, we still have a few spots open in both workshops. If anyone would like to sign up, please contact me at amandamaterne@gmail.com1) Stitch & Flip ImprovisationSaturday,…Continue
Tags: Gering, Quiltworks, Jacquie, Meeting, Sign-up
Started by Amanda Materne in Events. Last reply by Lorraine Woodruff-Long on Friday.
Amish: The Modern Muse -- Call for Artists
The link below and the attachment go to the same document.…Continue
Started by kelly o in Events on Wednesday.
quilt labels 1 Reply
labels purchased @ www.etsy.com/shop/mountainstreetarts?section_id=6744428&a... I ordered the "tiny" ones (which are very…Continue
Tags: labels
Started by Cheryl Strong in Quilty Questions and Tips. Last reply by Amanda Materne Jul 21.
Parking in Redwood City 9 Replies
For those of you who scrounge around for coins to pay for parking at guild meetings I heard today that parking rates are going up from 50 cents to a buck. You will have to dig out more coins now or bring the greenbacks.
Started by Joelle Lambert in General Discussion and Misc. Last reply by Patti Schaffer Jul 19.
Question about Show and Tell at the Meeting 4 Replies
Hi all, I haven't managed to make it to a meeting for a while now, but I'm definitely going to be there on Saturday. Previously I'd shared some of the containers during show and tell from the book that my mom and I were publishing with AQS.It…Continue
Tags: books, tell, and, show, meetings
Started by Laura Gerth in Meetings. Last reply by Patti Schaffer Jul 18.
The San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles is looking for teachers.
I received this information from Angela Greben at the SJ Museum of Quilts & Textiles:(There's a link to a PDF w/ the same info and the form to submit if you want to teach - thing is, you need to suggest what the class should be.)…Continue
Tags: employment, teaching, education
Started by Alison Schmidt in General Discussion and Misc Jul 9.
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BAY AREA MODERN
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President: Kelly Orr
VP: Amanda Materne
Treasurer: Claire Felong
Membership Coordinator: Alison Schmidt
Charity coordinator: Kathy Steinkamp
Sew Day Coordinator: Peggy Ludwico
Retreat Coordinator: Cheryl Strong
Swap Coordinator: Angela Obeso
Challenge Coordinator: Ruth Beeby
Photographer: Jennifer Janisch & Helen Hansma
Meeting Secretary: Rhonda Ludwico
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