A2MQG Meeting Minutes - July 2025

 July 2025

The meeting was held at Maker Works on July 30th with 23 members and 2 guests in attendance. We had 2 members join us on Zoom.

• Longarm Possibilities:  Maker Works made a short presentation on how they are adding a longarm to their collection of machines available to rent.  The machine is a Bernina Q20.  As with all their machines, users will need to take a check-out class on how to use the machine.  You can either become a MW member or can get day passes.  Check out the MW website for more information : https://www.maker-works.com/

• MQG Community Outreach Quilt 2026 - sign-ups have gone out for the MQG project.  If you would like to participate but didn't get to sign up, please contact Dorie or Rossie.

• Programs - 

• 10 members participated in the Dye Day at Rossie's last month and many shared what they made/dyed.

• We are looking into a bag making class for the latter part of the year - more to come on that.

• Swaps/Challenges

• Our next challenge is a "self portrait challenge".  Bring your creativity to the fore and take this opportunity to show us what you love or what makes you "you". This challenge is due at the September meeting.

• Skill Share - Kathy Klinich presented on how she designs quilts using Illustrator and/or Inkscape computer programs.

• Member Spotlight - Deb Spring shared how she got started in quilting (her path was through art).

• Quilt Shows

• Gerald R Ford Library show this coming winter - signups will start at the next meeting. (Chair : Tara)

• Sutherland-Wilson Farmstead in Pittsfield Township summer 2026.  We have been invited back for next year and we have started a committee.

Next meeting: Wednesday, August 27th at Maker Works! 6pm meet and greet, 6:30 meeting start! See you there!