Modern Mix SA Quilters

Events and Activities

MODERN MIX SA QUILTERS
The Modern Mix SA Quilters is a gathering of quilters who are interested in finding out more about modern quilting. The group has been formed to provide opportunities for exploring and learning new techniques. Members share ideas, information and their love of textiles. The sessions are a combination of members working on their own projects and trying out new techniques. Each month a challenge is offered up for those keen to be invovled in that aspect of the Group.

Modern Mix has a dedicated Facebook page for participants who want to share their monthly challenges, tips, ideas and everything 'Modern'. Go to Facebook Modern Mix and join the Group.

EVERYONE WELCOME

Bring along your own sewing project and/or join in the monthly topic discussion, watch the demonstration and try out a new technique. Joining in the challenges each month is not compulsory - just for those who enjoy this aspect.

When: The third Sunday of each month - from 10am to 3pm
Where: The venue is the Vermont Uniting Church Hall, 576 Cross Road, Shouth Plympton
Cost: $10 per meeting for Guild members and $15 per meeting for affiliate and non-Guild Members
BYO lunch. Tea, coffee and will will be provided
For more information please email [email protected] or phone 0421 506776

See below for the detailed Forward Calendar

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Month	Topic	Challenge or Activity
20 Jun	Curved Cuts and Insertions Quilting with different Thread weights Show and Tell	Curved Improv – curved cut insertions For this activity please bring: solid fabrics, maybe even four or five plus a patterned piece (large spots or multicoloured stripes would work, or a piece of modern fabric that will work with their colours). The fabrics should be cut longer down the length rather than across the width, but fat quarters will be easy. The Warp (down the fabric) is strong than the Weft (across the fabric) which can be stretchy. cutting board 50wt thread ¼” foot scissors and your usual sewing notions rotary cutter with new blade (the largest one you have) Simple and Complex example activity followed by an opportunity to see and try quilting with 12wt and 30wt threads. For this activity please bring: cotton wadding and backing fabric walking foot if you have 12wt or 30wt thread, bring it. topstitch 80 needle
18 Jul	Information Technology use in Quilting Show and Tell	Using information technology to assist in your Quilting explorations, communication and techniques. ipad, Apps, Facebook, Instagram, Sites to follow Introduction to the Modern Quilt Guild – what might individual membership mean to you?
15 Aug	Sit and Sew Show and Tell	No scheduled project month – bring along your own projects to continue work on
19 Sep	Lanyard Pouch Project Show and Tell	Lanyard Pouch project – make this handy pouch for your phone, pens, name badge etc. Pattern will be supplied. Requirement’s list will be posted closer to gathering date
17 Oct	Group Quilt Project Launch New Year Swap Challenge Show and Tell	Group Blocks project Each participant to produce a block/blocks for a group quilt for FOQ Blocks 3”, 6” or 9” Pattern idea and background fabric provided. All participants will receive a ticket to go into the draw to be the proud owner of the finished quilt. Blocks due back Jan 2022. Project ideas will be discussed/demo for a small gift swap to be made for the January meeting celebration.
21 Nov	Using Rulers Go BIG Show and Tell	Ruler techniques Learn more about using rulers to assist in your quilting techniques. Now you have learnt some new techniques – how do you make them BIGGER – techniques discussed – bigger circles, bigger curves etc
December	No gathering
16 Jan	Happy New Year 2022! Shared Lunch Show and Tell	2022! Project gift exchange Return of the Group Quilt Blocks Sit n Sew your own projects 2022 discussion on plans for the year ahead
20 Feb	Positive/Negative	Reverse /Swap/Change Technique discussion and demo Requirement’s list will be posted closer to gathering date.
20 Mar	Group Challenge for FOQ Display Launch	Details TBA