KMQG BOM 2012

We just had a MQG contact us (Hi, Central Jersey MQG!) about using our BOM from 2012.  And since we've migrated from Ning (our original website) and our content there is no longer available, we realized it's time to upload all this info to our blog so that it's available for everyone!
 
In 2012, there were very few Modern BOM programs.  But the members of the KMQG wanted to try out some different, modern blocks. Seeing a need, members Robin S. and Emily D. set to work compiling a Block of the Month for our little guild.  These patterns are always free to use. We simply ask that you not charge for the patterns and of course we always appreciate a reference to our guild!  Please don't hesitate to e-mail us if you ever find a broken link or need more information about a block.

One of these patterns IS NOT original:  The "Circle of Geese" block is by piecebynumber.com and we just included it because we loved it so much!  So please refer to her terms of use regarding those templates.
http://piecebynumber.com/circleofgeese.htm (her terms of use are on the actual template, I think)

Fabric Requirements for this quilt 

Dimensions of completed quilt: ~44" x 58"

2 yards - Background fabric

10-12 FQs or assorted prints to equal 2.5-3 yards - for the blocks

1 yard - Sashing

.75 yard - binding

2.5 yard - backing

  

Patterns :

ALL 12 BLOCKS

1.) January - Woven - tutorial on partial seams

2.) February - Chevrons - (Printable Templates)

3.) March -Filmstrip - Tutorial for wonky star

4.) April - Bordered Star -PAGE 1 - PAGE 2

5.) May - Zig-Zag - (Printable HST Templates) 

6.) June - Circle of Geese - Template (by Piecebynumber.com) - Tutorial (by TheSometimesCrafter)

7.) July - Pixels - Inspiration for this block!

8.) August - Raw Edges 

9.) September - Curves

10.) October - Starburst - (Printable Templates- make sure to set page scaling to "None")

11.) November - Diamonds

12.) December - Flying Geese

Make sure to post your completed blocks in our flickr group!!

Screen Printing Workshop Details

Our Block Printing Workshop was so much fun last year that we've decided to do a screen printing workshop!  Our teacher will be Sarah Bailey of Sew What Sherlock .  She will be providing us with step by step instruction on the how to of screen printing!  Sign ups are currently open to members only.  This will be a $20 workshop, June 20, 6:00 PM-10:00 PM.  You will need to provide pre-washed fabric that you would like to print on.  Please contact me if you would like to sign up!

modknoxville@gmail.com

Melissa E.

KQMG Sampler Along

Good morning everyone!  Hope the Easter Bunny brought you some candy.  He definitely stopped at my house.  Just wanted to post info about our Sampler Along!  Remember to post pics and use #KMQGsampleralong on instagram and flickr!  After talking about the trends within the MQG at our last meeting, we thought we would start a quilt-a-long to show off our favorite modern fabrics in a traditional type pattern.

All you have to do is decide on a quilt with blocks like these listed below:
 (but we didn't want the pattern to be restrictive so find one you love! And join in!)

Farmer's Wife
Gypsy Wife, Jen Kingwell
Green Tea and Sweet Beans, Jen Kingwell
Marcelle Medallion, Alexia Abregg
Tula Pink City Sampler
Midnight at the Oasis
Amish with a Twist 2, kit at Mammaw's Thimble
Create your own design with your favorite quilt blocks!


Complete a couple blocks (or rows) each month and bring to our meetings to show your progress, offer tips and  That's it!  Hopefully, by December we will have some gorgeous quilt tops to show off!

Can't wait to see what everyone has started on!

Melissa

Petal Pinwheels Fabric Challenge

Are you ready for another CHALLENGE?!  I just emailed out a sign up for our next Fabric Challenge with the MQG.  You must be a paying member to join in the challenge fun. 



Since we have to be signed up before our next meeting we have not yet setup our criteria.  But if you want to participate and receive your free fabric for the challenge please sign up by Feb. 26.  At our March 1st meeting we will "pin" down our details!

ALSO, if you haven't paid your dues there is still time!  We just added a payment button to our membership page if you'd like to pay with credit card.  Hope you will join us!

Melissa

Low Volume Fabrics

In February, we will be playing our beloved LRC dice game (Left Right Center).  Each person that would like to participate brings 3 FQs of the decided themed fabric.  You will roll three dice labeled with LRC and move your FQs accordingly.  Whichever player doesn't throw all of their fabric into the center WINS all of the center fabrics---that everyone brought!  It is one of our favorite games. 

The theme for our Feb 1 meeting is low volume!

 

 

 

These are some examples of low volume prints to help guide you.  And here is another link to help with ideas!

 

Year End Fabric Sales

If you are like me, it was a hard couple of weeks getting through the stress of the holidays and not rewarding yourself with any FABRIC!  But if you made it to the last few days of 2013 there are a couple end of year clearance sales going on.

Our Local Quilt Shops:
Gina's Bernina is having a 40% off sale on 1 yard cuts, and 25% off everything else!

Mammaw's Thimble always has great prices so it makes it easy to shop there! 

Joann's is stepping up their game with some gorgeous modern fabrics!  I'm in love with Juliana Horner's lines they are carrying currently.  Make sure you get their coupons in the mail and on your smart phone.  It makes you feel so much better about buying yardage 40% off!

Pink Castle Fabrics is having a big CLEARANCE! 

Stash Fabrics on Etsy is having 10% off everything.

Fat Quarter Shop has some great things on sale too.  Pearl Bracelets or Mirror Ball Dots

And I'm sure there are many others going on so I hope you all treat yourself to some beautiful new fabrics. 

Melissa

November Meeting

The Knoxville Modern Quilt Guild hosted our November meeting today. We welcomed a special Guest Speaker - Dennis Taylor with Quilts of Valor. We were so excited to have Dennis come share his passion for Quilts of Valor with us!  Dennis is the Regional Coordinator for Knoxville, TN.  You can read more about him here.