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G Bend Block of the Month

Gee Bend Improv block of the month:

This year we will be sewing up quilt blocks to build a Gee Bend inspired, Improv Quilt. It measure 48 X 48 and features log cabins, flying geese, half square triangles, courthouse steps, bull’s eye and more.

Blocks will be sewn from February – October and setting instructions in November.  Bring them to the December party for show off!

Below are the links to the instructions, which will be available the months noted.

 

 

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2018 Vintage Made Modern Challenge

These are the 3 quilts chosen for inspiration for the Vintage made modern quilt challenge 2018.

You will use the quilts as inspiration and jumping points to make your own vintage inspired quilt.

We are planning on showing this collection in the 2019 UQSM quilt show as a special exhibit!

June: review modifying patterns or design elements.
Sept: review / critique your design
Oct: talking about quilt math – how to figure size out.
Nov: long are quilting design options
Dec: bring your quilt tops if you are finished
All activities are optional / but provided for your support.

Please ask or let us help in any way you need!

You can also download the information including the quilts here: vintage made modern challenge

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2018 Events

Come Sew In – Starting February~

Join us every even month on the second Friday for a Sew In

ByMindy Carlson

Member Spotlight- Sarah Wheelwright

2017 guild president Sarah is known for her unique and impressive hawaiian applique quilts, and her delicious baked goodies. She was gracious enough to answer our questions for our member spotlight.

Quilty Stats:

Instagram handle: sarah_jwh

Quilty Experience: 
Since 2011
Where are you From?
San Francisco Bay Area
How did you get started quilting?
I needed something to keep me busy during a rough time and found a stack of coordinating fabrics in my mom’s garage and made her a tree skirt
How did you get started doing the Hawaiian applique?
I liked the symmetry of Hawaiian applique, but wanted to “make it modern” so I cut a sort of four part paper snowflake with triangles and straight lines and just went for it. I really liked the way it looked so I kept doing different variations
Favorite block/trend (obsession)
flying geese
Favorite color
blue, esp navy
What are your favorite quilts/projects you’ve done?
I don’t think I could pick!
How many quilts have you started? Finished?
30
What do you love most about quilting?
It’s a lot like baking; it’s precise and technical but I get to put my own spin on it and make something for other people to enjoy. It’s a fun creative outlet
What’s on your design wall?
Nothing right now, it’s packed away until I get the sewing room painted
What do you stitch with?
Either my Kenmore or my new fancy straight stitch machine
When did you join the Salt Lake Modern Quilt Guild?
2013
What do you do when you’re not quilting?
I enjoy reading, baking, walking with my dog, and also playing with makeup or nails

 

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Guest Speaker: Amy Smart

We’re so excited to announce that Amy Smart will be our Guest Speaker for November. If you’re not a member of the guild, no worries, we’d still love to have you. ($15 for non SLMQG members) You won’t want to miss this night.

7 pm Handi Quilter 501 N 400 W, North Salt Lake, UT 84054

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