Wednesday, September 12, 2018

TMQG Summer Activities - by Angie Clemons

Hello! This has been a HOT summer, but not as hot as the sewing, embroidery, and quilting machines belonging to our members! The crazy high temps have made it ideal to stay in the air conditioning to sew and create. The TMQG has kept us inspired by hosting Sew Days, workshops, and providing great instruction in guild programs.

This week, Susan Gutierrez (president of TMQG) did a great workshop on making a jelly roll rug. Participants purchased the pattern by Roma Lambson of RJ Designs and were guided and assisted by Susan.





















Next month member Rhonda Chapman will do the same with the bionic bag (purchase pattern here) 
Vice President of Programming Teri Morris lined up some great programs this summer which included a trunk show of fantastic quilts by member Beckey Prior , and instruction for a simple and quick method of binding quilts presented by member Kat Drinkwater (founder of Covered In Love quilt charity benefitting patients in hospice at UTHealth/Tyler). Member Melanie Dossey gave instruction and tips for free motion quilting on our domestic sewing machines, while this week Tricia Harvey (vice president) gave a tutorial on small piecing for creating the QuiltCon Charity Quilt as well as a presentation on what constitutes Modern Quilting. 



Several "end of the year" events are being scheduled, including our Christmas gathering. This year each member will make a decorative holiday pillow for a gift exchange.  It's always amazing to see what our talented members create. We will also have some business to tend to with the annual election of officers for the Guild. Anyone interested in taking a leadership role should contact one of the current officers to be included on the ballot. (Contact and membership information is listed on this blog.) We welcome input, fresh ideas, constructive criticism, and mostly... participation.

I must say, as a beginning quilter, that I have received so much instruction from the many knowledgeable and experienced quilters in the TMQG, as well as unlimited encouragement. Sew Days are my favorite days of the month. There is something so comforting, so inspiring, and so downright FUN in sewing and creating with like-minded people. We welcome new members as well as visitors to all meetings, sew days, and special events like workshops and classes (some include a small fee to cover expenses).

Now, don't let the term "modern" throw you off. We mostly prefer modern fabrics and patterns, but we occasionally throw in some traditional quilting as well as applique and art quilting. We also like to create other crafty items like bags, pillows, and other items. We promote and encourage sewing and creating in whatever form you prefer. At the risk of being repetitive...it's sew FUN! Don't take my word for it - come sew with us. I warn you - it's addictive!

Sincerely,
Angie Clemons
Member since 2017

1 comment:

  1. Your post is inspiring, encouraging and inviting! I hope to join you soon!

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