We’re getting our mod on… with a two part Modern Mini Quilt Challenge! Proudly supported by Handcrafter’s House, Part 1: Modern Mini Pinterest challenge – now to 27 April Create a new Pinterest board called [Your name]’s PMQG Modern Mini challenge. Pin 10 (and ONLY 10 – that’s the hard part!) mini quilts from anywhere on…
As well as the Low Volume Swap and the Suitcase Destash sale, we also have a skillshare happening this Sunday at Perth Modern Quilt Guild! The skillshare this meeting will be free-motion quilting tips, including raw edge appliqué and easy trapunto…. We are having one skill-share each meeting and this month it’s Laura’s turn. She’s had to…
LOW VOLUME SWAP Last month at the meeting Gina talked about low volume fabrics. What’s a low volume fabric? We liked this article by Rebecca Lynne: http://www.makingrebeccalynne.com/p/low-volume-swap.html. At the March meeting, we’ll be having a 10″ low volume fabric swap. Bring along 10 x 10″ squares of the same print of low volume fabric. Place…
My February BOM will be donated to: Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research Some of you may be aware, my first husband had Leukaemia. It is 18 years since my husband died…. I would like to raise more awareness and some much needed funds for medical research. On my bike ride that I went on…
We had a wonderful response from Mr Philip Aylward, Chief Executive Princess Margaret Hospital for Children. Please see attached image.
Machine and Hand Applique – Checkers block designed by Monika Wintermantel Beryl Snell is sewing the quilt block for January, which is the Checkers block (Modern Blocks) on page 40, designed by Monika Wintermantel. Beryl demonstrating applique to a very interested group. Please use a bright white 6 1/2 inch square for the central…
Completed Quilt Challenge based on FUSSY CUT Design by Susanne Woods Refer to Page 78 and 79 in MODERN BLOCKS Quilt Front Using the theme of Critters and Bugs and keeping the background consistent (white fabric) 11 members of the Perth Modern Quilt Guild undertook the challenge and contributed to the making of the quilt….
My book review Japanese Quilting, piece by piece, 29 stitched projects by Yoko Saito This book is full of projects with a contemporary look using neutral coloured fabrics. I loved the detailed construction techniques of all the bag designs. They have been written clearly enough for a beginner like me to tackle. Along with bags,…
Hello everyone! January is racing away and out very first meet-up is This Sunday 19th January at our usual venue…. You can find us at the EJ Scout Hall, South Perth on from 2 pm to 6 pm (Parking on Pilgrim St). So, are you wondering what you need to be ready for? Modern blocks and appliqué…
Wishing you and yours a very happy new year and a quiltful 2014! Make sure you are on on the mailing list for info about our January meeting – Australia Day for sewing in South Perth is not going to work, so stay tuned, we’d love to have you join us! Kate’s Diamond Ripples is…