Updates from the DSMMQG -- 2014 is shaping up to be a GREAT YEAR!!!

We have some great things planned for this year, including a program and workshop given by Amanda Jean Nyberg from crazymomquilts and co-author of the book Sunday Morning Quilts. She will be at our April 2014 meeting.  In January, we had a wonderful program on assembling Cathedral Window Blocks, given by member Eva Marie Evans. 

You DO NOT WANT TO MISS anything this year; the Executive Board works hard behind the scenes and has some great stuff planned!

We will soon be discontinuing our email list. Want to make sure you receive details about programs like Amanda's?!?  If so, please:

1. See that link over on the right, "Follow by Email"? Enter your email address and click submit. Done. You can also subscribe to posts via a RSS Reader just above that link.

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2. Renew or submit your membership (form here) and either bring it with you to the February meeting or mail it with a check for $30 to: 

Des Moines Modern Quilt Guild, Treasurer

6109 Foxboro Road

Johnston, IA 50131

FEBRUARY 2014

The next meeting will be held on 

Thursday, February 20 at the 

Fred Maytag Scout Center

6123 Scout Trail

Des Moines, IA 50321

It is on 63rd street (Des Moines)/ 1st St (West Des Moines) South of Raccoon River on the east side of the road. 

Quilt As You Go

At the guild meeting tomorrow night, I'm pleased to be presenting my favorite technique in quilting, Quilt As You Go or QAYG.  With this technique, you make quilted panels that can be assembled into large quilts or used as they are.  I have to warn you, it's addictive.  You can't make just one panel.

I've been making pillows with my panels, but the possibilites are endless.  I've posted a few pictures on my flickr stream at Bijoux Baby, or check my blog at http://bijouxbaby.blogspot.com/2011/08/pillows.html for other pictures.  I tried posting pictures here, but it didn't work and time is tight.  Sorry about the redirect.

I hope you can join me tomorrow night.

Eva Marie Evans

MEETING UPDATE: Tomorrow, October 20, 2011

Our NEXT Meeting is tomorrow, Thursday, October 20, 2011 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

West Des Moines Public Library

UPDATE: We had a last minute program change; our scheduled speaker, Carla Timberlake of Lollyquiltz and charter member of the Kansas City Chapter of The Modern Quilt Guild, will not be able to come.

PROGRAM DEMONSTRATION:  Member Eva Marie Evans will be showing us her Quilt-As-You-Go technique. 

12 Minute Tip - Member Linda Hungerford will give our 12-Minute Tips!

As always, bring a work-in-progress, or finished project for Show 'n Tell!!!

Come join us for an informative meeting, lots of fabric talk with friendly quilters, and stay to socialize afterward. We look forward to meeting you!

For the November 17 meeting, plan to join in the fun of a Holiday Swap. Simply make a holiday item and wrapit up. We'll exchange gifts and take home something pretty for holidaydecorating. (Themes include Autumn; Thanksgiving; Christmas; Winter.  Suggested items: wall hanging; table runner; candle mat; mug rug;potholder; tea towel; hand towel, etc.)

Next Meeting: SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Our next meeting is Thursday, September 15, at 6:30 p.m. in the West Des Moines Public Library Community Room. 

The program will be presented by member Elizabeth Andrews, curator of the quilt exhibit, "Yikes! Stripes" which was exhibited in 2009.  She will explain how she came to curate the exhibition,and will describe the quilts in terms of construction--some of themakersused unique techniques, and these "vintage" quilts have a very modernfeel! 

A few reminders:

Habitat Challenge DUE!!!  At our September 15 meeting we'll have a Show and Tell of our finished Habitat Challenge quilts.  Remember, your challenge item can be constructed only with Habitat prints and solids, and every print in your bundle should be used. The finished item should 60-120 linearinches.

One-Fourth Ugly Swap, Bring to the September meeting a total of 1/4 yard (one piece or several piece--needing to total approximately 360 square inches) of your own "ugly fabric" in a brown bag--(no one should see your fabric!). We'll swap bags & from the ugly fabric you receive, make something for show and tell at the November 17 meeting. The maker keeps what she makes.

Upcoming plans:

Holiday Gift Exchange, at our November 17 Meeting It's not too early to start thinking about the holidays. Plan now to join inthe fun of a Holiday Exchange. Simply make a holiday item and wrap it up. We'll exchange gifts and take home something pretty for holiday decorating. Themes include Autumn; Thanksgiving; Christmas; Winter. Suggested items: wall hanging; table runner; candle mat; mug rug; potholder; tea towel; hand towel, etc.

Join us for a fun evening of quilt talk and sharing, treats, a chance to take home a doorprize, and meet new friends!

INVITE YOUR FRIENDS AND FELLOW SEWISTS--

Guests are warmly welcome to join us.