CWMQG
Facilitator: Althea Gyde
Present: Lesley Allan, Tamara Dezellem, Kristen Doerr, Thea Gyde, Aleesha Kobernik, Shelli Maitland, Cassie Miller, Michele Mosely, Terry Murphy, Sharon Paine, Peggy Ross, Cindy Rudolph, Debbie Shemorry, Teresa Shover, Nancy Straub, Cathy Sweeney, Jill Therriault, Terry Murphy and Lynette Westendorf.
Board Meeting Updates
- $50 annual dues to be paid by January 15, 2025 to maintain access to resources at Modern Quilt Guild.
- New Meeting Format:
Ice breaker question to introduce new members to the Guild
Bring a friend
Business items read by facilitator followed by Q & A when/if applicable
Program
Show and Tell
Finish meeting by 8:00 PM. - Guild Schedule for 2025
1st Thursday – Board Meeting (Zoom)
2nd Thursday – General Meeting (Zoom)
3rd Saturday – Sew In (9-3) at Cordell Neher
January 18
February 15
March 15
April (3-day Retreat)
May – August – No Sew Ins
September – 3-day retreat
Oct – Dec – No Sew Ins
4 th Thursday – Sewing Together (Zoom) - 2025 Programming
January Picture This! Quilt Inspiration from photos – Thea and Tamara
February All about Bark Cloth – Aleesha
March Alternative Grid Quilts – MQG Community
April Retreat/Spring Fling Mixer & Maximalist Project Reveal
May Quilt Class Discussion Panel (Online and in-person classes)
June Improvisation (MQG Community) - 2025 Volunteers
Communications and Social Media – Aleesha
Show and Tell, Guild Events, Modern Quilting Community, QuiltCon Coverage
Contact Aleesha or tag her on Instagram @Lupinehook
Retreats (Spring & Fall) – Shelli and Terry
Thursday Sew-In – Jill
Saturday Sew-In – Shelli
Website – Peggy - Check website for events, meeting links and updates
- Two sew-alongs: Knit & Thread – Small Duffel Bag. January 25 th – Rosie Taylor Craft Make & Mend Kit
- Special Workshops – Cindy & Peggy
Workshops
Workshop with David Owen Hastings: Zoom: May 31, 2025 from 9-3 at Cordell, Neher & Co . The room will be open from 8-5. Please arrive by 8:30 to set-up. Members & guests may choose to participate from an offsite location.
- Cost for the workshop is $40.00 for Guild members and $75.00 for non-guild members.
- 15 Members enrolled for in-person sight; we have room for 1 more person. Enrollment is now
open to friends & family of Guild Members. - Please bring your own lunch, snacks & drinks.
- Supply List will be provided soon!
Ohme Gardens Quilt Show
- The 2025 Ohme Gardens Outdoor Quilt Show will be held on July 18, 19 and 20, at 3327 Ohme Road, Wenatchee from 9AM to 6 PM each day.
- Members are encouraged to display 2 large quilts or the equivalent in small quilts. Quilts will be taken down each night and stored in Jill’s trailer for safekeeping to be rehung the next morning.
- Participating members are required to volunteer for one of six, five-hour shifts (2 shifts per day). This will cover hanging and manning the show or manning the show and take down.
- Members are asked to commit to the show by March 31, 2025. Please let Jill know if you plan to show
- Ohme Gardens Challenge Quilts: Members are encouraged to do a challenge for the Ohme Gardens Outdoor Quilt Show. Rules:
12” X 12” finished Mini Quilt
Must include Featured Fabric on the front of the quilt.
Peggy is in charge of the Featured Fabric; if you would like to participate and have not yet
received a 5 ½ by 7-inch piece of the Featured Fabric, contact her as soon as possible.
Program – Quilt Inspiration from Photos – Thea and Tamara
Abstract vs. Realism?
Whole or In Part?
Line, Shape, Color & Texture
Resources:
App – “Procreate” Photo App
App – “A Quilty Solid”
https://www.jeanwellsquilts.com
https://www.mariashell.com
https://www.ireneroderick.com
https://www.timnatarr.com
Show & Tell
Adjourn – Next Meeting is February 13, 2025. Social 5:30-6 Meeting 6-8 PM