Guild Meeting Thursday, March 21, 6:30 – 8:45 pm West Valley Library 2880 W 3650 S, West Valley
The March agenda includes Notion of the Month, a bit about last month’s QuiltCon, more information on “modern traditionalism” and of course Show and Tell, and time to chat!
Thursday 17th October – 6:30pm-8:45pm – The Grace Company, 6748 S Redwood Road, West Jordan, UT 84084
We will start the meeting at 6:30 with a social 30 mins “Yappy Hour”. Get to know your other Guild members.
This evening we will be looking at the upcoming opportunities available on SLMQG’s Board. There will be a number of vacancies on the Board in 2025. We ask you to consider contributing to our vibrant guild. We have a wonderful guild and need some of our wonderful members to help it grow and keep it running smoothly.
Do you have ideas for workshops and speakers you’d like to see visit our guild? Can you help with social media? Help on sub-committees for events and challenges? Are you a whizz with finances? Could you help organize and set up events or procure prizes or sponsorship from quilty businesses?
Tonight we will go over the various positions available, what sort of a commitment is requested, and how to vote.
YOUR GUILD NEEDS YOU!!!!
Member Spotlight
This month our member spot light will be long time member, Sarah Oviatt. Find out about Sarah’s quilting journey and what interests and motivates her.
Show and Tell is back this month. Can’t wait to see what you’ve been creating 🙂
Guild Meeting – Thursday 18th January – 6:30pm-8:45pm – Granite Library, 3331 S 500 E, South Salt Lake, UT 84106
Workshop led by Ashelyn Downs of @urbandwellstudio – Members only – Saturday 27th January – details will be in the January newsletter
February
Guild Meeting – Thursday 15th February – 6:30pm-8:45pm – Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, Sandy, UT 84092
Saturday Sew – Saturday 17th February – 11:30am-5:30pm – South Jordan Library, 10673 S Redwood Rd, South Jordan, UT 84095
March
Guild Meeting – Thursday 21st March – 6:30pm-8:45pm – West Valley Library, 2880 Lancer Way W (3650 S), West Valley, UT 84119
We will be talking about the Modern Traditionalism challenge (our Guild challenge for 2024); the Sewtopia spring challenge (and receive your bundle of fabric, for those who signed up at the February meeting); hear about Guild member’s QuiltCon experiences; notion of the month.
Saturday Sew – Saturday 30th March – 11am-5:45pm – Taylorsville Library, 4870 S 2700 W, Taylorsville, UT 84129
April
Guild Meeting – Thursday 18th April – 6:30pm-8:45pm – Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, Sandy, UT 84092
This month Lee Stout will be giving a demonstration on how to look after your sewing machine; notion of the month; our Member Spotlight this month is Barbie Mills of The Quilting Mill; and of course, Show and Tell.
Saturday Sew – Saturday 27th April – 10am-5pm – The Grace Company, 6748 S Redwood Road, West Jordan, UT 84084
May
Guild Meeting – Thursday 16th May – 6:30pm-8:45pm – The Grace Company, 6748 S Redwood Road, West Jordan, UT 84084
This month we will be holding our mini swap. Paid up members can join in. Bring along your mini (no bigger than 24″ on any one side), wrapped like a gift and we will hold a white elephant style swap; and of course, Show and Tell.
Saturday Sew – Saturday 25th May – 10am-5pm – The Grace Company, 6748 S Redwood Road, West Jordan, UT 84084
June
Dye Day – Members only – Saturday 8th June – There will be prismatic dyes for tie-dying, indigo dye, and the chance to try out block printing.
Guild Meeting – Thursday 20th June – 6:30pm-8:45pm – The Grace Company, 6748 S Redwood Road, West Jordan, UT 84084
If you are participating in the Sewtopia fabric challenge, bring along your finished piece to tonight’s meeting
Saturday Sew – Saturday 29th June – 10am-5pm – The Grace Company, 6748 S Redwood Road, West Jordan, UT 84084
July
Guild Meeting – Thursday 18th July – 6:30pm-8:45pm – Location will either be at The Grace Company, 6748 S Redwood Road, West Jordan, UT 84084
Registration for QuiltCon 2025 in Phoenix is right around the corner, we will hold a panel discussion with tips and pointers on how to go about registering and what you should consider when booking.
Saturday Sew – Saturday 27th July – 10am-5pm – The Grace Company, 6748 S Redwood Road, West Jordan, UT 84084
August
Guild Meeting – Thursday 15th August – 6:30pm-8:45pm – Location will either be at The Grace Company.
This month we will be providing materials for you to make your own, portable design board.
Saturday Sew – Saturday 31st August – 10am-5pm – The Grace Company, 6748 S Redwood Road, West Jordan, UT 84084
September
Guild Meeting – Thursday 19th September – 6:30pm-8:45pm – The Grace Company, 6748 S Redwood Road, West Jordan, UT 84084
Saturday Sew – 28th September – 10am-5pm – The Grace Company, 6748 S Redwood Road, West Jordan, UT 84084
October
Guild Meeting – Thursday 17th October – 6:30pm-8:45pm – The Grace Company, 6748 S Redwood Road, West Jordan, UT 84084
Come and learn how to make a mobile, mini ironing table from a stand-alone tv stand to use at the retreat next month.
Saturday Sew – Saturday 26th October – 10am – 5pm – The Grace Company, 6748 S Redwood Road, West Jordan, UT 84084
November
Guild Retreat – Thursday 14th through Sunday 17th November – At the Quilter’s Lodge, Draper UT – Advanced booking required for either overnight or day sewing. Email Ashlyn Downs with any questions.
Guild Meeting – Thursday 21st November – 6:30pm-8:45pm – The Grace Company, 6748 S Redwood Road, West Jordan, UT 84084
Tonight is the deadline for our Guild Challenge for 2024. Bring along your Blue Modern Traditional creations – can’t wait to see what you’ve come up with!!!
Saturday Sew – Saturday 30th November – 10am – 5pm – The Grace Company, 6748 S Redwood Road, West Jordan, UT 84084
December
Guild Meeting – Thursday 19th December – 6:30pm-8:45pm – The Grace Company, 6748 S Redwood Road, West Jordan, UT 84084
Guild Party and notions white elephant swap (essential sewing items for under $20, wrapped for exciting swaps).
Saturday Sew – Saturday 28th December- 10am – 5pm – The Grace Company, 6748 S Redwood Road, West Jordan, UT 84084
Notion share: Each month someone from the group will be sharing their favorite notion and a quick how they use it. This has been fun to adventure into new notions and techniques! During the meeting we’ll have a drawing and the notion will be given away to a member.
Challenge 2019: We’ll be working on an improv quilt from start to finish together. During the year there will be new techniques, sew days and more that directly relate to the challenge.
Quilt Along 2019: We’ll be starting in February / March of 2019 (because we are finishing up the 2018 Vintage to Modern Quilts). The quilt will be laid out so every month we will be sewing part of the whole quilt. By the end of the year, we’ll have the quilt top complete!
Retreat: This happens in the fall (may change this year) and will be a weekend adventure. Still working out the details.
Charity Quilt: This year the charity quilt is being directed by Johnny- a member of the group. He will be sharing the charity and the blocks that we are donating and sewing in January. We also have a charity night sewing later in the year- this is always a fun night!
Make & Takes: We will be doing two this year! We will be making our own spray starch as well as a thimble pincushion charm. All the supplies will be provided for the evening.
Swaps: We have two per year. One in the spring- Mini Quilt Swap and in the winter: Notion Swap. They are always fun and if you aren’t interested in swapping you can still come for show and tell and the meeting!
Dye Day: This happens yearly in the summer- typically July. We move the meeting to a Saturday and have a lunch and dye activity. Some fabric is provided to members, plus supplies. Additional fabric is available to purchase or you can bring your own. This has been so fun to do and is a great early afternoon activity.
Trunk Show + Guest: Every year we invite a guest to do a trunk show for the group. We have had some incredibly talented designers and quilters share their journey in quilting and their quilts.
Hands On Activities: During this year we will have a few hands on activities- where you will need to bring your supplies (list provided before the meeting) so you can participate. We’ll be learning hand quilting and no show binding this year.