Detroit Area Modern Quilt Guild

Hello all,

As a reminder, our next meeting will be on Tuesday, September 6 at 6:30 p.m.

Bring your:

• Zippered Pouch Swap – Make a zippered pouch, wrap it, bring it to the September meeting, and we’ll do a white elephant swap to trade. Use your favorite pattern or follow this tutorial from from The Crafty Gemini –  Zippered Box Pouch 

• Show and tell

• Question of the month: What is the all time quilt pattern or project on your quilting list that you want to make?

• Birthday swap item (if you haven’t already submitted to the box)

• Items for the Build the Bank table

For our education portion, Erica will be discussing Improv Quilting.

Upcoming Events

• Sew-in at Camp Green Lake (Donna T.’s house) on August 21 from 11am-5pm. Bring your machine or hand stitching project and a small plate to share for the lunch pot luck buffet. There is table space for 16, plus outdoor seating, weather permitting.
• Applique Class with the Craft Divas on September 24
• October Meeting & Demo Night on 10/4 at 6:30 p.m. – 4 stations with Make & Takes and Demos
• Fall Retreat – October 28-30 at Creative Passions in Cheasaning, MI (http://www.creativepassionsllc.com/). Cost for the weekend is $140. A deposit of $70 or 50% is due at registration. 16 spots available. To register call Laura Greenfelder at 989-845-2159.  Let her know you are signing up for Creative Passions 3 and are part of the group reserved under Nancy McIntyre.