Here are all the details for the August Paintchip/Shape Challenge!
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- We drew one shape and one color each at the May meeting. You can draw in June if you were not there, or request that I draw for you.

- We will document what you draw so we can remind you in case you lose them.

- You must use the color and shape on the front of your quilt.

- You may add one color, and if desired, a neutral as well. The challenge lends itself well to solids, but that is not required, mono prints or low volume would also work.

- Other shapes can be used, but the drawn shape must be the predominant one.
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- Your quilt should be 12 - 24 inches on each side, must be quilted and either faced or bound.

- The back can be whatever fabric and design you'd like to use.

- Those who wish to swap will be able to do so at the August meeting. Your quilt must be at the meeting to be eligible for swap. We will not draw swap partners now.

- Esch House Quilts has some great inspiration! You can find Debbie on Facebook or at eschhousequilts.com where she has a blog.

- And, finally, there will be prizes!

Show and Tell from our June and July meetings

Let's see what’s in store for our meeting on Thursday, July 13th at 6pm Karen McTavish’s Quilt Studio.
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Labeling Your Quilt
We all have quilts that we've been meaning to label "someday." Well, someday has arrived! Grab your quilt and hand sewing supplies (and finger presser) for the guild meeting this week.
We will begin by watching some video segments which speak to various ways you can label your quilt. Then we will spend some time creating our own individual labels and sewing them on the quilts we have brought. The guild will provide a basic 3x4 inch white/off-white label for each person in attendance and demonstrate the stitching technique.
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Guild Member Input
We would like your input on two items this month. For those of you who cannot attend a survey will be sent out via email after the meeting.

• 2018 National Speaker/Teacher: We’ve done some research on costs to bring in a nationally renowned modern quilt speaker/teacher and would like to share that information with you and gather your input.
• MQG Quiltcon Charity Quilt: It’s that time of year again where the MQG has published the theme and guidelines for the 2018 Quiltcon Charity Quilt Guild Challenge. The theme this year is “Modern Traditionalism”. We’d like to share that information with you and gather your input.

Guild Updates

• August Meeting: Details regarding our ‘picnic’ meeting at Harrison Community Center on Thursday, August 10th will be shared. How’s that Paint Chip/Shape challenge coming along??????
• Donalee Workshop: We will be providing a registration update regarding the Donalee workshop in September and sharing supply information in the meeting. Remember, registration for her workshop opens to the public starting with July 14th.
• Jamie Swanson Luminary Quilt Workshop: We will be sharing the details of the workshop to be held October 21st
  
  

Show and Tell
Of course, these are the fireworks of the night where we all get to ooooooooo and ahhhhhhhhh! Can’t wait to see what you have all been working on this summer!
See you Thursday, July 13th at Karen McTavish’s Quilt Studio, 1831 E 8th Street!