Tuesday, September 10, 2024

A2MQG Meeting Minutes - August 2024

August 2024

The meeting was held at Maker Works on August 28th with 18 members in person, 1 member via Zoom, and 3 guests.

The  A2MQG Quilt Show at the Sutherland-Wilson Farmstead in Ann Arbor is underway! Many members attended and said it was great. Check it out for yourself! See featured post for dates and more info.

Show location:  Sutherland-Wilson Farmstead, 797 W. Textile Rd, Ann Arbor (near State St)

Dates and times:  August 18, September 15, October 20 - 2:00-5:00pm

Classes: Many members attended classes this month! Fabric dying, painting fabric, improv Dresden plates - did you take any classes? Come to our next meeting and share!

Round Robin: Want to get involved? Bring a bag with fabric and some instructions (as specific or non-specific as you like!) and cut on in! It's never too late to join our Round Robin fun! Check our guidelines to see how it works!

Swaps/Challenges:  This month we showed our finishes for the Color Palette Challenge! Everyone made lovely items from blocks to minis to bags to full quilts! Check the Instagram for photos!

CharityContinue to get those charity quilts to Carol and peruse our collection of kits to take home and put together, or make your own! 

Demonstration/Skill Share:  (Novi) Cheryl showed us how to make Y-seams! She even provided templates and fabric to try it yourself! Great job Cheryl, thank you!

Show and Share:  The Board would like to ask members to limit (if possible) the number of show and shares to no more than 2 quilts. We want to see your work! Don't forget to bring those finishes (and WIPs!) to show off to your quilty pals! Check out all our great shares on Instagram!!

Next meeting: Wednesday, September 25th at Maker Works! See you there!

Next month's swap: No swaps this month! Sorry! Just bring your happy selves!
 

Upcoming Events: 

Sunday, June 23rd - A2MQG Dye Day with Kathy Schmidt! Check your email for a signup form!

October 12th - Sew Together Bag Sew-In! Check your email for a link to the signup form!

November 11th - FMQ Class taught by national teacher, author, and amazing quilter Christina Cameli is coming very soon; cost will be $55

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