Detroit Area Modern Quilt Guild

June Minutes

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Meeting was called to order at approximately 6:35pm.

Approval of May Minutes

Marie motioned to approve the minutes and Donna seconded.

Guests

Lish welcomed two guests and new members to the meeting.

Happy Birthday

June member birthdays were celebrated.

Old Business

Workshops/Lectures/Education Team:

  • Heather Givans, Crimson Tate
    • June 16: Lecture and Trunk Show
    • June 17: Letters From Home Workshop
  • Amanda Jean Nyberg, Crazy Mom Quilts
    • October 27: Lecture and Trunk Show
    • October 28: Class
    • Upcoming events:
  • Fat Quarter Swap
    • Bring your goodies to our July meeting – JULY 11th!
  • 9/15-9/17 Creative Passions Retreat
    • Space in the brand new building for 24 people. Space still available so reserve your space now!
    • Call Laura at Creative Passions at 989-845-2159.
  • January 27, 2018: DAMQG Member Colleen Merte will teach her Pink Grapefruit quilt pattern
  • Great Lakes Heritage Quilt Guild
    • Color Girl Quilts Sharon McConnell
      • March 8, 2018 Lecture and Trunk Show
      • March 10, 2018 Curved Quilt class for DAMQGNew Business
      • Education updates available online:
    • Summer Sew-In – possibly in August
    • MQG Updates
  • QuiltCon 2018
    • Member registration began on June 26th
  • #MQGSewDay is the 3rd Sunday every month

Monthly Features

Free pattern spotlight: Quilt Theory’s Fabric Skinny Bin

  • Show and Tell
  • quilttheory.com/2017/05/fabric-skinny-bin-tutorial/ DAMQG Financial SpotlightReminders for Next Meeting – July 11 at 6:30pm
    • Bring your Show and Tell to share
    • Bring your fat quarter creation to reveal for the swap event

Meeting adjourned at approximately 7:35pm.

Minutes provided by Kimberly Vallance 2017 DAMQG Secretary

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friends!

The Detroit Area Modern Quilt Guild (DAMQG) is a vibrant community of quilters in the Metro Detroit area who share a passion for modern design. Our work ranges from reimagining traditional patterns with bold, contemporary fabrics to creating completely improvisational pieces without patterns.

Our meetings are full of creativity and inspiration, featuring local speakers, hands-on demonstrations, fun challenges, swaps, and—everyone’s favorite—Show & Tell! Members also enjoy occasional weekend sew-ins, workshops, and retreats that foster learning and connection.

Founded in January 2013, DAMQG is proud to be a branch of the Modern Quilt Guild. We welcome new members of all skill levels—come join us and be part of our modern quilting community!

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