tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12469235333142845382024-03-05T02:18:55.611-08:00The NOVA Modern Quilt GuildNataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921724991341819374noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246923533314284538.post-52705430179752076902013-10-25T10:34:00.001-07:002013-10-25T10:34:48.871-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="http://www.craftystitches.com/" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhafHhnYoxqSYzpiZNAU6a8U4l69iOIGUwMJYGp_ktMAARgeGfBNdLk3waxZuUT7WYDjN3-MMxYFTHlQFANFWCq3-o8ZvtNDP8GthRHUtt9M80OOzM_OJMr7ZYe3nJlpiC5HPXNvXASrut9/s1600/Photo+Jul+30,+16+51+33.jpg" width="150" /></a><a href="http://www.craftystitches.com/">CraftyStitches</a> Sewing Studio is coming to Village at Leesburg 9/1. Check
out our pre-opening <br />
events, kids and teens are encouraged to come. Sew
somethings fun with us! <br />
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<a href="http://www.craftystitches.com/sew-genius-stem-loudoun/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikM4cXUZJkkmEbqZE4J-hP0c6IqP_lRLJh815lQIJLyMySDXqiC9lKPobcvv8dHPmhk6fbdHnx6jwwWlLtBbQv67b6RO8-u9iEZwlkRKMMjKcFgmzrczedtuMaa1hL_z4ssUIVDAcHJElv/s1600/CraftyStitches+Learn+To+Sew+Genius+-+Camps,+Classes+&+Parties+in+Loudoun.png" width="196" /></a><br />
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About CraftyStitches Sewing Studio:<br />
<br />
CraftyStitches
Sewing Studio is a place where new and novice sewers can learn howto
sew. We have classes from kids to adults. <a href="http://www.craftystitches.com/sewgenius">SEW Genius</a> (for kids which focuses on STEM, Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics); SEWFashionista (for teens); <a href="http://www.craftystitches.com/sewclasses">SEWCrafty</a> (for adults). Join
us at one of our sessions. Open Studio time and private lessons<br />
available<br />
<br />
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.craftystitches.com/" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHVumeKrkTeu6unH2Shj9TnyNJ_Ak8i_AfjenGulW-iLdSXnToy8IIo5prA7K-JODNx0ehgqcu5Uv2umvmPPgUDUeN5kIfL2iqYLeowhXAUl26dEqxuQzpHgFakvGVQpZSeMcNo25M-dEt/s1600/Catherine+Michael+at+CraftyStitches+STEM+Sewing+Studio+in+Loudoun.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Catherine Michael at CraftyStitches Sewing Studio in Loudoun</td></tr>
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Come visit us at:<br />
1604 Village Market Blvd SE #105 <br />
Leesburg Virginia 20175<br />
(Behind AT&T store)<br />
(571) 291-5070</div>
CraftyStitches Bridalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12654649066834073205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246923533314284538.post-667151348758928002013-07-31T14:18:00.000-07:002013-10-25T10:34:28.932-07:00CraftyStitches STEM Sewing Studio is coming to Village at Leesburg in Loudoun 9/1<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="http://www.craftystitches.com/" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Sew Genius | STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) Education Through Sewing in Loudoun County" border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhafHhnYoxqSYzpiZNAU6a8U4l69iOIGUwMJYGp_ktMAARgeGfBNdLk3waxZuUT7WYDjN3-MMxYFTHlQFANFWCq3-o8ZvtNDP8GthRHUtt9M80OOzM_OJMr7ZYe3nJlpiC5HPXNvXASrut9/s1600/Photo+Jul+30,+16+51+33.jpg" title="Sew Genius | STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) Education Through Sewing in Loudoun County" width="150" /></a><a href="http://www.craftystitches.com/">CraftyStitches</a> Sewing Studio is coming to Village at Leesburg 9/1. Check
out our pre-opening <br />
events, kids and teens are encouraged to come. Sew
somethings fun with us! <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.craftystitches.com/sewgenius" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Sew Genius | STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) Education Through Sewing in Loudoun County" border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVhIcTc6xNrbNdRtUbHJKegkU2AcqnIgK1E7jkdBmHSwKxEYVvpAOzxIcTPBTyPpco2JV-wbwv9WbpzncUMOEcw53RktC7l1xtcDwonVXHHXRRy8V7e0pnAMUa-J-65gp8M7uCuLd5IMY/s200/CraftyStitches+Sew+Genius+-+STEM+Camps,+Classes+&+Parties+in+Loudoun.png" title="Sew Genius | STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) Education Through Sewing in Loudoun County" width="196" /></a><br />
About CraftyStitches Sewing Studio:<br />
<br />
CraftyStitches
Sewing Studio is a place where new and novice sewers can learn howto
sew. We have classes from kids to adults. <a href="http://www.craftystitches.com/sewgenius">SEW Genius</a> (for kids which focuses on STEM, Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics); SEWFashionista (for teens); <a href="http://www.craftystitches.com/sewclasses">SEWCrafty</a> (for adults). Join
us at one of our sessions. Open Studio time and private lessons<br />
available<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.craftystitches.com/" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Sew Genius | STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) Education Through Sewing in Loudoun County" border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHVumeKrkTeu6unH2Shj9TnyNJ_Ak8i_AfjenGulW-iLdSXnToy8IIo5prA7K-JODNx0ehgqcu5Uv2umvmPPgUDUeN5kIfL2iqYLeowhXAUl26dEqxuQzpHgFakvGVQpZSeMcNo25M-dEt/s1600/Catherine+Michael+at+CraftyStitches+STEM+Sewing+Studio+in+Loudoun.jpg" title="Sew Genius | STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) Education Through Sewing in Loudoun County" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Catherine Michael at CraftyStitches Sewing Studio in Loudoun</td></tr>
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Come visit us at:<br />
1604 Village Market Blvd SE #105 <br />
Leesburg Virginia 20175<br />
(Behind AT&T store)<br />
(571) 291-5070</div>
CraftyStitches Bridalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12654649066834073205noreply@blogger.com0CraftyStitches Sewing Studio 1604 Village Market Boulevard #105, Leesburg, VA 20175, USA39.0879337 -77.52338780000002313.5658992 -118.83198180000002 64.6099682 -36.214793800000024tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246923533314284538.post-32948516832889562932011-05-25T07:36:00.000-07:002011-05-25T08:29:02.138-07:00Preemie Quilt Challenge 1 Photos<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;">(I just downloaded this <a href="http://www.shapecollage.com/download-windows.html">Shape Collage app</a> from BigHugeLabs.com and love it!)</td></tr>
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There are too many pictures to show them individually but I hope you enjoy this slide show!<br />
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If for some reason this show isn't working please let me know. This is my first time trying <a href="http://www.imageloop.com/">imageloop</a> out. All the images can be viewed at the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/novamqg/">NOVA Modern Quilt Guild flickr page</a>.<br />
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<div id="yui_3_3_0_3_13062867097201071">Robert Kaufman generously donated a charm pack for each member of participating chapters in the Modern Quilt Guild to use for a challenge project of our choosing. </div><div id="yui_3_3_0_3_13062867097201071"><br />
</div><div id="yui_3_3_0_3_13062867097201074">The NOVA Modern Quilt Guild selected the <a href="http://www.robertkaufman.com/pre-cut/konareg_cotton_solids_bright_palette1/">Bright palate</a> to work with and each of us made one or more mini quilts (29"x29" to 45"x45" or any size in between) from 100% cotton materials. The members were allowed to add fabric from their stash as long as the charms remained the stars of the show. The quilts will be donated to the <a href="http://www.inova.org/healthcare-services/pediatrics/types-of-services/nicu.jsp">INOVA Fairfax Children's Hospital NICU</a> in Fairfax, VA.</div><div id="yui_3_3_0_3_13062867097201074"><br />
</div><div id="yui_3_3_0_3_13062867097201074">If you are in the Northern Virginia area and would like to join our guild, check out <a href="http://novamodernquiltguild.com/">NOVAModernQuiltGuild.com</a> for more information and how to join. If you would like to donate fabric, a quilt top, partially finished quilt, or finished quilt made from 100% cotton materials, between 29"x29" and 45"x45" (rectangular or square), please contact me to coordinate your donation. </div><div id="yui_3_3_0_3_13062867097201074"><br />
</div><div id="yui_3_3_0_3_13062867097201074">Thanks for stopping by!</div><div id="yui_3_3_0_3_13062867097201074"><br />
</div><div id="yui_3_3_0_3_13062867097201074">Happy Quilting</div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921724991341819374noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246923533314284538.post-70244859376165020572011-05-24T16:03:00.001-07:002011-05-24T16:04:36.344-07:00Preemie Quilt Challenge 1: Show and TellWe had a great <a href="http://novamodernquiltguild.com/">NOVA Modern Quilt Guild</a> Show and Tell event April 30th at Rebecca's house. Everyone had a blast showing their creations and seeing the other quilts that were turned in ahead of time. Most of the quilts were created using Kona solid charm packs (in the bright colorway) which were generously donated by RK to all the modern quilt guilds. Here are some photos of the ladies holding their quilts...<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/threadedmess/5756528802/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="NOVA Modern Quilt Guild - Preemie Challenge 1 by Threaded Mess, on Flickr"><img alt="NOVA Modern Quilt Guild - Preemie Challenge 1" height="350" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2560/5756528802_d7f4f1717f.jpg" width="250" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Quilt top by Rebecca</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/threadedmess/5756528356/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="NOVA Modern Quilt Guild - Preemie Challenge 1 by Threaded Mess, on Flickr"><img alt="NOVA Modern Quilt Guild - Preemie Challenge 1" height="350" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5302/5756528356_2373e4fb7e.jpg" width="250" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Quilt by Miyoko</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/threadedmess/5755983679/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="NOVA Modern Quilt Guild - Preemie Challenge 1 by Threaded Mess, on Flickr"><img alt="NOVA Modern Quilt Guild - Preemie Challenge 1" height="250" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2758/5755983679_137e2ab6f1.jpg" width="350" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Quilt by Miyoko</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/threadedmess/5756528152/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="NOVA Modern Quilt Guild - Preemie Challenge 1 by Threaded Mess, on Flickr"><img alt="NOVA Modern Quilt Guild - Preemie Challenge 1" height="350" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3157/5756528152_f4ee3975d4.jpg" width="250" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Quilt by Kristy</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/threadedmess/5756527988/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="NOVA Modern Quilt Guild - Preemie Challenge 1 by Threaded Mess, on Flickr"><img alt="NOVA Modern Quilt Guild - Preemie Challenge 1" height="350" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3125/5756527988_a9a08d4830.jpg" width="250" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Quilt by Kristy</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/threadedmess/5755982935/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="NOVA Modern Quilt Guild - Preemie Challenge 1 by Threaded Mess, on Flickr"><img alt="NOVA Modern Quilt Guild - Preemie Challenge 1" height="250" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5223/5755982935_6584a89b54.jpg" width="350" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Quilt by Sue</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/threadedmess/5755982585/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="NOVA Modern Quilt Guild - Preemie Challenge 1 by Threaded Mess, on Flickr"><img alt="NOVA Modern Quilt Guild - Preemie Challenge 1" height="350" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2543/5755982585_366b8326eb.jpg" width="250" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Quilt by Sue</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/threadedmess/5755982771/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="NOVA Modern Quilt Guild - Preemie Challenge 1 by Threaded Mess, on Flickr"><img alt="NOVA Modern Quilt Guild - Preemie Challenge 1" height="250" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2469/5755982771_e43cd96d0f.jpg" width="350" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Quilt by Sue</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/threadedmess/5755982417/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="NOVA Modern Quilt Guild - Preemie Challenge 1 by Threaded Mess, on Flickr"><img alt="NOVA Modern Quilt Guild - Preemie Challenge 1" height="350" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3483/5755982417_4cd6c761c5.jpg" width="250" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Quilt by April</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/threadedmess/5755981863/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="NOVA Modern Quilt Guild - Preemie Challenge 1 by Threaded Mess, on Flickr"><img alt="NOVA Modern Quilt Guild - Preemie Challenge 1" height="250" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3232/5755981863_61df6622f1.jpg" width="350" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Quilt by April</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/threadedmess/5756527050/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="NOVA Modern Quilt Guild - Preemie Challenge 1 by Threaded Mess, on Flickr"><img alt="NOVA Modern Quilt Guild - Preemie Challenge 1" height="250" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2694/5756527050_a790818f1a.jpg" width="350" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Back of above quilt by April</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/threadedmess/5755981699/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="NOVA Modern Quilt Guild - Preemie Challenge 1 by Threaded Mess, on Flickr"><img alt="NOVA Modern Quilt Guild - Preemie Challenge 1" height="350" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5105/5755981699_36f9b56232.jpg" width="250" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Quilt by April</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/threadedmess/5755981501/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="NOVA Modern Quilt Guild - Preemie Challenge 1 by Threaded Mess, on Flickr"><img alt="NOVA Modern Quilt Guild - Preemie Challenge 1" height="350" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2141/5755981501_e5f2aa0fe8.jpg" width="250" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Back of above quilt by April</td></tr>
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More pictures of the other quilts our guild members made for this challenge to come...<br />
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Happy Quilting!Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921724991341819374noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246923533314284538.post-33823259567993675242011-03-30T07:59:00.000-07:002011-03-30T07:59:06.863-07:00<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Aurora Quilts will be at the</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><br />
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just down the street from the shop at 9100 Church Street, Suite 101, Manassas, Va 20110 (703) 330-9111Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246923533314284538.post-81392096681374638372011-03-27T15:51:00.000-07:002011-03-27T15:54:36.701-07:00Visit to Aurora QuiltsI just returned from a fun afternoon of shopping, errand running, and all the other stuff we cram into weekends. The first stop was Aurora Quilts. What a precious little shop it is. I met the owner's husband, as the owner was out at a workshop. Of course, I added to my stash while I was there. Got several fat quarters, one yard each of six materials, and a magazine. It was a very good place to shop. Now I have to to get these new fabrics washed and into the stash upstairs.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246923533314284538.post-74389643071787926312011-03-23T06:13:00.000-07:002011-03-23T06:45:02.234-07:00Block Drive for JapanGood Morning members of the NOVA Modern Quilt Guild!<br />
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I feel quite awkard posting here, since I have not met many of you yet, so let me introduce myself quick.<br />
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My name is Kristy, I recently moved to the area from Minneapolis. I was a part of the Modern Quilt Guild there, and am very excited that there is a local guild here too!<br />
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Anyways, for the real reason I am posting, the Minneapolis Guild is hosting a block drive for Japan. All you need to do is make 10.5 inch Log Cabin block, any color(s), any style (wonky, traditional, whatever) timing is of the essence though, they want to receive blocks no later the the 8th of April. You can either mail them yourself, or get them to me by the 5th, so I can mail all them in one package on the 6th and hope they get there on time!<br />
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More information can be found on this <a href="http://minimushrooms.blogspot.com/p/log-cabins-for-japan.html">blog post</a><br />
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I will send an email with all the same information, please contact me for my address if you are going to be making blocks.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246923533314284538.post-7218637757403808562011-02-24T10:53:00.001-08:002011-02-24T11:47:53.162-08:00Kona Solid Charms Guild GhallengeRobert Kaufman has generously sponsored the Modern Quilt Guild with Kona Solid Charm packs for every member in participating chapters! Thank you Robert Kaufman!<br />
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The NOVA Modern Quilt Guild has accepted the challenge to use these charm packs to create Preemie Quilts for the INOVA Fairfax Children's Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU): <a href="http://www.inova.org/healthcare-services/pediatrics/types-of-services/nicu.jsp" rel="nofollow">www.inova.org/healthcare-services/pediatrics/types-of-ser...</a><br />
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We selected the RK Kona Brights pack as a group: <a href="http://www.robertkaufman.com/pre-cut/konareg_cotton_solids_bright_palette1/" rel="nofollow">www.robertkaufman.com/pre-cut/konareg_cotton_solids_brigh...</a><br />
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RULES: <br />
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-The deadline to confirm you are participating and arrange a pickup or shipment of your charm pack is <b>March 1st</b>. After March first your charm pack will be re-distributed to other members in the guild. <br />
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-You can add patterned or solid fabric to make your quilt but keep in mind that RK is sponsoring this challenge and that we are helping them showcase how awesome Kona Solid charms are. The charms should be the star of the show! <br />
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-If you are planning on using red fabric (or any other color that tends to bleed dye) with your charm pack please pre-wash! Prior to taking the quilts to the INOVA Fairfax Children's Hospital NICU I will be washing all of the quilts together in baby safe detergent and I would like to avoid any chance of dye bleeding. *The charms do not need to be pre-washed.* <br />
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-The quilts must be no smaller than 29" on any side and no larger than 45" on any side. Otherwise there are no size restrictions and they can be square or rectangular<br />
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-They must be made from 100% cotton which includes the thread, top, batting, backing, and binding. Synthetic adhesives may not be used but adhesives that will wash away can.<br />
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-Embroidery is optional but it must be soft. The babies have very sensitive skin so tight machine embroidery will not be suitable for this project.<br />
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-Use our flickr page to upload photos of your works in progress and finished quilts. We would all love to know how the design process is going, answer any questions you might have, or tell you how much we love your creation! <br />
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-All quilts must be turned in by <b>April 30th</b>. We'll have a party to show-and-tell our creations at Natalie's house. <br />
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*If you have any other questions ask them here! <br />
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Happy Quilting!Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921724991341819374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246923533314284538.post-37751833396886135322011-02-18T08:26:00.000-08:002011-02-18T08:26:56.665-08:00Aurora Quilts, Old Town Manassas, VirginiaHello All!<br />
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My name is Jean Schachner, I am a new member of the NOVA Modern Quilt Guild. Ginny Rippe and I were co-Brownie Scout leaders, quite a few years ago - too many to count - it's good to reconnect through quilting.<br />
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I love the idea of a "Modern Quilt Guild", because I consider myself to be "modern", up today with new trends and technology and a "forward" thinking, adventurous individual. <br />
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I am proud and excited to announce the opening of our new Quilt Shop, Aurora Quilts, located in the heart of Historic Old Town Manassas. Our Grand Opening was January 29th, and since then we've hit the ground running. My daughter, Amanda, is the Shop Manager, and is working in the shop full time along with her daughter, Kirsten - who is the shop baby!<br />
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Just recently, we were contacted by Historic Manassas, Inc. to schedule a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Major Pharrish and the other merchants in old Town Manassas. The Ribbon Cutting is scheduled for March 16th at 9:30am. We would be delighted if you could make this event. <br />
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Aurora Quilts is located at 9100 Church Street, Suite 101, Manassas, Virginia. Our phone number is 703.330-9111. We have our own blog at: <a href="http://auroraquilts.blogspot.com/">AuroraQuilts.blogspot.com</a> and a website that is still a work in progress at: <a href="http://auroraquilts.com/">AuroraQuilts.com</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246923533314284538.post-81397545880653186122011-01-10T14:51:00.000-08:002011-01-10T14:51:28.150-08:00The Christmas Memory Quilt - The EndALL DONE!!!!<br />
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Here is what I learned from this memory quilt experience:<br />
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1. If you have a plan...forget about it. Now, this really just applies to me because I am so realitively new at quilting. The original plan was to do a lap quilt for Darlene, but it ended up being around 60" x 50". I was going to make smaller pictures, but I felt that it would not look as nice as having twelve 8 x 10s!!!! What a "Linda Jean" generated fiasco! I thought I was doing such a great job until I finished the top and realized how freakin' long the binding would have to be.<br />
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2. So much ironing...so much time!!! I knew that I had to iron all the seams so that they would lay properly and give a really nice clean and finished look to my corners and the top. What I did not count on was the amount of exercise that was going to be involved with the "up and down" motions. My bum was literally sore after making this quilt (and it is a bit firmer than when I started!). And even better news...I managed NOT to cook a couple of fingers. I will say it again...there is a butt ton of ironing involved in quilting.<br />
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3. The measuring and cutting was brutal. I had a plan so when I did some of the initial cuts; they were based on the lap quilt size. So when the size changed, my initial cuts were all rendered useless...ugh! I had to recut everything with the new plan in play and I saved the old cuts for another project...don't panic because it was less than a 1/2 yard that was "wasted". Rulers are your friend...good rulers are your best friend!<br />
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4. Hand binding is for the birds! So, there I was doing the initial sew down of the binding with my Mega Quilter and then the tasking of the "hand sewing" hit me right in the eye. I did a whip stitch AFTER I re-learned how to do one via YouTube. About 1/2 way around, my thumb was killing me to the point that I had to ice it a couple of times. I really should find a way to hand sew without causing my hands so much pain. It could have been that I was holding the quilt too tight for too long a period of time. Oh, by the way, those binding clips are super schweet!<br />
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5. DO NOT USE FABRIC PHOTO ON THE ROLLS! I learned this the hard way. I had purchased some precut 8.5" x 11" sheets a while back and I used them for this project. The precut sheets printed beautifully, but the sheets that I had to roll out and cut had some serious issues. They would not print right, they curled under, and jammed up my printer. Mind you that this was AFTER I cut them and weighted them down over two days! <br />
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Normally, these sheets would run you around $2.50 per sheet retail and most folks charge $4.00 per sheet when putting them on memory quilts. I royally screwed up 6 of them...do the math from both points of view...ouch!<br />
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6. YouTube is your friend for everything and I mean everything!<br />
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7 and final point...I need to quilt more often!<br />
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We're using the Kona Brights charms!<br />
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</a></div>My one request for this challenge was that the finished quilts be donated to a charity organization. Many of you didn't have an opinion on this one but when I suggested Preemie Quilts were on board. The Preemie Quilts will be donated to local Northern VA hospitals' Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs).<br />
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There are a few requirements to adhere to when making Preemie Quilts:<br />
<ul><li>Must be 100% Cotton! That means the fabric, thread, batting, backing, binding <i>everything</i> </li>
<li>There will probably be a size requirement. I am waiting to hear back from Jennifer at the NICU at Fairfax Children's hospital and should have more information to you soon. </li>
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The <a href="http://www.inova.org/healthcare-services/pediatrics/types-of-services/nicu.jsp">Inova Fairfax Children's hospital</a> is a highly specialized care facility and is home to the largest NICU in Northern Va. They take children and infants born within a 200 mile radius who require their services. I thought this would be a great place to donate since they care for some of the most critically in need babies in our area. <br />
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Many of you ladies were interested in making pinwheel quilts, but just as many of you had interest in other patterns so I am leaving that open for you to decide. If you would like to make pinwheels, the Missouri Star Quilt Company did a great <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/MissouriQuiltCo#p/u/18/ekYpJzHoW6E">video tutorial on youtube</a> that I used for my <a href="http://www.threadedmess.com/2010/07/love-pinwheels-part-3.html">Love Pinwheels quilt</a>.Other ideas included color tessellation, blocks, log cabins, and half square triangles. You can add fabrics from your own stash to make whatever pattern you would like but make sure to use the Kona charms as well. <br />
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As you make your quilts I would like you to take pictures and blog about it! Sharing will help to keep everyone motivated and excited about this project. If you haven't been invited to contribute to our blog please send me an email and I will send you an invite. Ultimately we will be sharing photos of our quilts with the people at Robert Kaufman and our projects will be featured on their blog <a href="http://www.swatchandstitch.com/">The Swatch and Stitch</a>. <br />
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I will be handing out charm packs at our next two meetings. If you aren't able to attend and want to participate you need to make arrangements with me to get your charm pack. Please contact me at nweaver529@gmail.com if needed. Otherwise I hope to see you at our next events! <br />
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Happy Quilting!<br />
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NatalieNataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921724991341819374noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246923533314284538.post-36042383466998126672011-01-05T11:07:00.001-08:002011-01-05T11:07:23.035-08:00Reading through a couple of blogs...Here is a great blog post that I discovered that I think that you all should read:<br />
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<a href="http://whipstitchfabrics.com/blog/why-you-should-care-that-the-cotton-crop-failed-in-china-this-year/#comments">http://whipstitchfabrics.com/blog/why-you-should-care-that-the-cotton-crop-failed-in-china-this-year/#comments</a><br />
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It really made me think. <br />
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Happy New Year ya'll!!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246923533314284538.post-54341772940388090272010-12-15T18:30:00.000-08:002010-12-16T16:09:21.804-08:00The Christmas Memory Quilt - The BeginningWell ya'all I have commited to making a memory quilt for a colleague of mine. She will remain nameless until after Christmas because I am not sure if she is one of those folks that googles themselves to see what the rest of the world is saying about her...or which porn star she shares a name with.<br />
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Anyway, I have been working with her husband, son, and mother to gather pictures for this blanket for the past month. I even had her looking for pictures under the guise that I was going to make her a personalized mousepad but I needed a bunch of pictures to choose from before printing one out for her. Yes folks...she fell for that one. I just received the last picture today so I have an even 12 and I am ready to go.<br />
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Remember during our gathering I said I was not sure of the finished size...well I am still NOT sure of the finished size. But here is what I do know...all pictures are 8" x 10" and I have 12 total pictures. What may do is add fabric to the tops, bottoms, and sides of the photos to create even 12" x 12" squares and then go from there. This is a Christmas gift so I don't have much time to finish it, but I am going to spend all weekend sewing, ironing, and quilting! <br />
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I picked out the fabrics. She is a sucker for browns, greens, and creams, so who but a true lover of fabric could have found these?!<br />
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I am thinking about using the large floral print as the back and the dots for the front and binding.<br />
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The design/placement was next since the fabric had been chosen. I had her hubby help me with the placement. Here is the crude mock up of the pictures and placement: <br />
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Now, you may be wondering why the late and truly great R & B singer Luther Vandross has a picture in the lower right hand corner...wonder no more it was suggested by her hubby as a 1/2 joke and she just LURVES Luther. For those in the know...it is neither little Luther or big Luther...it is medium Luther. LOL! <br />
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All done for now...see ya'll this weekend!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246923533314284538.post-29612752468890463352010-11-02T13:38:00.001-07:002010-11-02T13:38:46.948-07:00Sew In November 13thHey Ladies!<br />
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Don't forget to mark your calendars for the sew-in on November 13th in Falls Church! If you haven't already, please RSVP (email Natalie at nweaver529 [at] gmail [dot] com) either way so we know how many people to expect. We want to make sure there is enough room for everyone to sew comfortably! <br />
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Happy Quilting!Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921724991341819374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246923533314284538.post-39736697814693179192010-10-19T12:13:00.000-07:002010-10-19T12:48:37.648-07:00The New Face of the NOVA Modern Quilt GuildCheck out the new face of the NOVA Modern Quilt Guild!<br />
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Our About Us page features useful information about Modern Quilting and The Modern Quilt Guild.<br />
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Moving forward, we will need to decide if we want to track and communicate with members on our blog, open a ning website, use a google groups account, or some other account I don't know of. I will have my hubs take a look at our wix.com website to see if there's a way to do it from there but I didn't see one. <i>Update: I think I can figure out a way to continue using the old website for membership! We'll just use the Member application and not the Apply application though. </i><br />
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In other news, I also purchased matching business cards for our guild from Moo.com:<br />
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I hope you like the changes!<br />
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Happy Quilting!Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921724991341819374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246923533314284538.post-60077968282323678912010-10-18T08:27:00.000-07:002010-10-18T08:27:57.618-07:00Photos Needed!Hi Ladies!<br />
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I am in the process of switching over our main website from webs.com to another host site. It's looking really great so far but I need help! Can you please send me some pictures of work you would like to be featured in the photo section of our website? I would really love to feature at least one modern piece from everyone but I would be happy to put up more than one piece so we have plenty for others to look at. I see this as a way to really attract others who share our modern aesthetic.<br />
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If you don't have pictures, go take some :)<br />
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I am putting up pictures from the car seat quilt I made for baby Asa:<br />
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Thanks and Happy Quilting!<br />
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-NatalieNataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921724991341819374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246923533314284538.post-39963308860396755692010-10-13T19:34:00.000-07:002010-10-13T19:42:54.974-07:00Shopping and Lunch Show and Tell<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.handmadeinpa.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/spool2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://www.handmadeinpa.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/spool2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
Don't these fabrics look luscious!?<br />
Do the names Amy Butler, Lizzy House, Joel Dewberry, and Anna Maria Horner make your ears perk up?<br />
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The guild will be getting together this Sunday at the <a href="http://www.artfulquilter.com/">Artful Quilter</a> in Burke VA at 12pm (right when they open) for some major fabric shopping! After our shopping spree we'll be heading to Fairfax Corner for lunch and a little show and tell! <i>(restaurant to be determined) </i>For driving directions please go <a href="http://www.artfulquilter.com/Location.htm">here</a>.<br />
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Bring something you've been working on to show and tell to the group at lunch! We'll have a blast getting to know each other in person and sharing our work <br />
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Please contact Natalie at nweaver529 (at) gmail (dot) com if you plan to attend so I can warn the Artful Quilter.<br />
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Happy Quilting!Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921724991341819374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246923533314284538.post-26226448314972775862010-10-13T13:46:00.000-07:002010-10-13T13:46:22.295-07:00Falling For Handmade Craft Show<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://dropdeadcute.typepad.com/.a/6a00e54eef9fb4883401348784afda970c-800wi" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://dropdeadcute.typepad.com/.a/6a00e54eef9fb4883401348784afda970c-800wi" width="308" /></a></div>For any of you NOVA Modern Quilt Guildies out there who would like to join in the fun, we will be going to the Falling for Handmade craft show this weekend. For anyone interested please contact me directly by email at nweaver529 (at) gmail (dot) com!Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921724991341819374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246923533314284538.post-34127971865667099632010-10-07T10:03:00.000-07:002010-10-07T10:03:31.799-07:00Jane Sassaman Speaks at NOVA Community CollegeLast Thursday <a href="http://www.janesassaman.com/about_jane.html">Jane Sassaman</a> spoke at the NOVA Community College. If you're not familiar with her work, go check out her website: <a href="http://www.janesassaman.com/home.html">janesassaman.com</a>.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.janesassaman.com/workshops.html">lecture</a> was all about the history of Jane's inspiration and how she translates that into art on her quilts. We had the opportunity to view a few of her recent quilts up close:<br />
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The first <a href="http://themodernquiltguild.com/2010/09/01/project-modern-challenge-1/">Modern Quilt Guild</a> challenge is to make a quilt based on the inspiration of your choice. What have you been working on?</div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921724991341819374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246923533314284538.post-39962468507384953802010-09-17T12:03:00.000-07:002010-09-17T12:14:20.415-07:00Sully Quilt ShowKate and I went to the 2010 Sully Quilt show with my aunt Ginny and MIL Ann last Saturday (the 11th). It rained earlier in the day but by the time we arrived there was just enough cloud cover to keep it shady and just a little cool.<br />
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<span class="regtext">Surprisingly there were some modern gems mixed in with more traditional prints. I was able to pick up some out of print Amy Butler fat 16ths and an assortment of scraps that just looked fun. I also purchased some adorable stuffed animals made from vintage chenille that were just too cute to leave there. They will make great gifts for all the babies in the family. Kate and I both picked up some fat quarters that had a gray and lemongrass color story. Kate also picked up some great Moda pre-cuts! </span><br />
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</tbody></table><span class="regtext">Happy Quilting!</span>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921724991341819374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246923533314284538.post-82678054663392490522010-09-07T12:59:00.000-07:002010-09-07T13:03:10.190-07:00Sew-InJust in case you missed it in the forums, I'm hosting our very first sew-in at my house on Sept. 18! You know you want to come! Check the forum for my address or send me a message. We'll get some sewing in and you can rest assured that there WILL be snacks. (Good ones.)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246923533314284538.post-3830187484037525742010-09-02T15:54:00.001-07:002010-09-02T15:56:57.931-07:00Project Modern: Challenge 1 Announced!<h3 class="post-title entry-title"><a href="http://www.threadedmess.com/2010/09/project-modern-challenge-1-announced.html"></a> </h3><div class="post-header"></div><a href="http://themodernquiltguild.com/2010/09/01/project-modern-challenge-1/"><small>Re-post:September 1, 2010 by themodernquiltguild</small></a><br />
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<b>Here it is! Challenge 1. We hope that you all dive in and get started. We can’t wait to see all of your inspired quilts! </b><br />
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Make a quilt based on an inspiration of your choice.<b> </b>When submitting your entry you will have to submit a photo of your particular inspiration, along with a photo of your quilt and a few paragraphs explaining your quilt. How does it relate to or display your inspiration?<br />
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<b>Meet our judge, </b><b>Valori Wells:</b><br />
<a href="http://valoriwells.typepad.com/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b><img alt="" class="size-large wp-image-548 alignleft" height="187" src="http://themodernquiltguild.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/mg_4239.jpg?w=282&h=187" title="_MG_4239" width="282" /></b></span></a><br />
Photography and printmaking brought <a href="http://valoriwells.typepad.com/">Valori Wells</a> to her present career as a <a href="http://freespiritfabric.com/core-pages/designer_detail.php?des_id=6">fabric designer</a>. She is also a professional quilter, author, and fabric and pattern designer who, with her mother, owns the beloved <a href="http://themodernquiltguild.com/www.stitchinpost.com">Stitchin’ Post</a> quilt shop in Sisters, Oregon. Valori’s quilting books, including <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Simple-Start-Stunning-Finish-Quilting-Solutions/dp/1571203788/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1283269487&sr=8-1">Simple Start, Stunning Finish</a>, Radiant New York Beauties, and Stitch ‘N Flip Quilts, explore innovative techniques with natural and floral subject matter and her beautiful photography as inspiration. She and her husband live just outside of Sisters, with their son and two daughters.<br />
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<b>The Prizes:</b><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b><a href="http://www.ctpub.com/"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="129" src="http://themodernquiltguild.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/candt_logo.jpg?w=450&h=183" title="CandT_Logo" width="320" /></a></b></span></div>Each of the three winners will receive a fabulous prize package, featuring the following products from <a href="http://www.ctpub.com/">C&T Publishing</a>:<br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.stashbooksblog.com/products/city-quilts/%5D"><img alt="" class="size-full wp-image-554 aligncenter" height="259" src="http://themodernquiltguild.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/city-quilts.jpg?w=200&h=259" title="City Quilts" width="200" /></a><br />
A copy of <a href="http://www.stashbooksblog.com/products/city-quilts/%5D">City Quilts</a> by Cherri House, a book of beautiful quilt designs inspired by modern urban architecture and landscapes. City Quilts is published by C&T’s exciting new imprint, <a href="http://%20www.stashbooksblog.com/">Stash Books</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://themodernquiltguild.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/ctprizes2.jpg"><img alt="" class="size-full wp-image-556 aligncenter" height="182" src="http://themodernquiltguild.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/ctprizes2.jpg?w=361&h=206" title="ctprizes2" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">One package each of these amazing tools for exploring appliqué, paper piecing, and more:<a href="http://www.ctpub.com/productdetails.cfm?PC=1410"><br />
</a><a href="http://www.ctpub.com/productdetails.cfm?PC=1985">Silicone Release Paper</a>, <a href="http://www.ctpub.com/productdetails.cfm?PC=1410">Wash-Away Applique Sheets</a> , <a href="http://www.ctpub.com/productdetails.cfm?PC=884">Carol Doak’s Foundation Paper</a>, and <a href="http://www.ctpub.com/productdetails.cfm?PC=1209">Quilter’s Freezer Paper Sheets</a>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.ctpub.com/productdetails.cfm?PC=808"><img alt="" class="size-full wp-image-555 aligncenter" height="259" src="http://themodernquiltguild.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/colortool.jpg?w=200&h=259" title="colortool" width="200" /></a><br />
A <a href="http://www.ctpub.com/productdetails.cfm?PC=808">3 in 1 Color Tool</a> for handy reference and help planning color schemes.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
Each prize package will also include:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fabricworm.com/"><img alt="" class="size-full wp-image-557 aligncenter" height="69" src="http://themodernquiltguild.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/fabricwormbanner.jpg?w=450&h=98" title="fabricwormbanner" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://themodernquiltguild.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/pmfabric.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-631" height="107" src="http://themodernquiltguild.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/pmfabric.jpg?w=450&h=151" title="PMFabric" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">A bundle of 12 coordinating half-yards of beautiful, modern fabric, courtesy of <a href="http://www.fabricworm.com/">Fabricworm</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.robertkaufman.com/pre-cut/konareg_cotton_solids_bright_palette/"><img alt="" class="size-full wp-image-558 aligncenter" height="266" src="http://themodernquiltguild.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/rollup.jpg?w=350&h=266" title="SONY DSC" width="350" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">A Kona Cotton Solid Roll-Up in the popular Bright color palette, courtesy of <a href="http://www.robertkaufman.com/">Robert Kaufman</a>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.warmcompany.com/wnwhitepage.html"><img alt="" class="size-full wp-image-559 aligncenter" height="165" src="http://themodernquiltguild.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/ww-big.jpg?w=180&h=165" title="ww-big" width="180" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Six yards of 90” wide Warm and White batting, courtesy of <a href="http://www.warmcompany.com/">Warm Company</a>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">And be sure to check back here on Sept. 7th to find out how you can be in the running to win a Janome Horizon Memory Craft 7700QCP sewing machine, courtesy of Janome America.<a href="http://janomespecials.com/newmc/"><img alt="" class="size-full wp-image-509 aligncenter" height="145" src="http://themodernquiltguild.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/j_logo_rgb_believeinyourcre.gif?w=373&h=145" title="j_logo_rgb_believeinyourcre" width="373" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://janomespecials.com/newmc/"><img alt="" class="size-full wp-image-508 aligncenter" height="233" src="http://themodernquiltguild.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/horizonweb.jpg?w=345&h=233" title="Horizonweb" width="345" /></a></div>Thank you to our wonderful contest sponsors!<br />
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<b>The Rules & Details: </b><br />
- All quilts must be 45” x 45” or larger<br />
- Limit of one submission per person, per challenge<br />
- To enter your submission for Challenge 1, email one photo of your quilt, one photo of your inspiration and a brief write up (one or two paragraphs is fine) explaining your quilt and how it reflects your inspiration to: <a href="mailto:projectmodern@gmail.com">projectmoderncontest@gmail.com</a>. All entries for Challenge 1 must be received by November 30, 2010.<br />
- The winners of Challenge 1 will be announced on or about December 15, 2010.<br />
- US residents only are eligible for the prizes.<br />
- The three winners of Challenge 1 will be selected by our Guest Judge, Valori Wells. At the judge’s discretion, members of The MQG Planning Committee may aid in selecting finalists. However, no person involved in the judging process will know the identity of contest entrants. Each winner will receive an identical prize package.<br />
- Project Modern will be conducted on and through <a href="http://www.themodernquiltguild.com/">The MQG’s website</a>. The details of each challenge, and the winners will be announced on the blog.<br />
- All Challenge 1 submissions will be posted in a public Flickr group after November 30, 2010. .<br />
- Full challenge rules <a href="http://themodernquiltguild.com/challenge-1-full-rules">here</a>.</div></div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921724991341819374noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246923533314284538.post-56549859098379843212010-08-31T12:31:00.000-07:002010-08-31T12:34:49.874-07:00HST overload!You know it's a bad sign when you're exhausted from cutting only HALF of your squares! I'm about three months behind getting started on Jennifer's (of SugarStiches.com) kaleidoscope quilt-along, but I'm gonna do it! (I am also going to figure out how to actually link to her blog, but that's for a day when I don't hear a baby crying upstairs...) More later, with pictures soon!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1246923533314284538.post-57960651320272116302010-08-27T18:41:00.001-07:002010-08-27T18:41:57.889-07:00Well would you look at this...I'm blogging! Can you believe it? I'm actually just trying to test this out and see if it works...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1