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NOVEMBER MEETING

11/7/2018

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Happy November!  Hope everyone enjoyed our first snowy day!?! We have a nice warm meeting planned for this coming Thursday, November 8th. Take a look below for what we'll be doing.

What's New with You? :  There's always something new, isn't there?  A new line of fabric you just found, a new tool that's making sewing sooooo much easier, a new way of using an old tool, an ah ha! moment that you just discovered?  Alane will be starting off the 'What's New with You' segment by showing us some tools. Then it's your turn to share what's new with you! Fabric? A tool? A notion?  A new way of doing something?  We'll go around the room and hopefully everyone will have something to share.  Just think of all the new tips you'll learn!

Sew Evening:  We have Harrison Community Center booked for Friday night sewing on November 9th.  It's never too late to start your Christmas sewing!  We'll update everyone on the start time on Thursday.

Dues: Remember.......2019 dues are due by the Christmas meeting but we'd love to have them come in sooner than that.  Here is the link to pay on line.  If you want to pay them at the meeting, see Ruthann.  

Project Pouch:  Remember to bring your pouches and toiletries.  Our drawing for all those that have participated is during the December meeting.

Show and Tell: Of course there is Show and Tell!  Speaking of Show and Tell, have you stopped by Karen McTavish's Quilt Studio to see the fantastic quilts hanging?   If you haven't you definitely want to make sure you get there this week. 

See you Thursday, November 8th at Harrison Community Center, 3002 W 3rd Street.  
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MODERN QUILT POP-UP SHOW & SALE

10/18/2018

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Karen McTavish Quilting Studio will be hosting a Pop-Up Show and Sale Oct 20-Nov 10. Check out the beautiful modern quilts on display, some of them made by Lake Superior Quilt Guild members!

Location: McTavish Quilting Studio, 1831 E 8th St in Duluth, MN

Click HERE for more details!
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LYNN CARSON HARRIS TRUNK SHOW

10/1/2018

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Come see the creative work of quilter Lynn Carson Harris and hear from her this Thursday, Oct 4! We are so exited!!

Open to the public. Free to members of Lake Superior Modern Quilt Guild and Northern Lights Machine Quilt members. $10 for non-members.
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AUGUST MEETING MINUTES

8/28/2018

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We had a fun August Picnic at our last meeting.  Thank you for everyone who came and brought something delicious to share.  It truly was a bounty of great and creative food 
served.  Thank you!

Guild News
MQG Website:  We shared that the national MQG is launching a new version of their website.  Since the August meeting, you all should have gotten an email from the MQG announcing  the new website and asking you to reset your password.  Check your email inbox!

Fabric Printing Half Day Workshop:  We also reminded people to sign up for Alane’s fabric printing class on September 15th at Harrison Community Center from 9:00-1:00 PM.  If you missed the registration email you can find it here   

Lynn Carson Harris:  It’s getting close to our Lynn Carson Harris weekend, October 4th through 6th.  There are four spots open for String Theory on Friday, October 5th .  There is only ONE spot open for Intuitive Piecing with Solids on Saturday, October 6th .  Registration is open to the public.  If you or a friend are interested in taking either class you can register here     All events that weekend are at Hope Methodist Church by UMD. 

Lynn Carson Harris Trunk Show, Thursday, October 4th at 6:30 at Hope United Methodist Church:  The trunk show is open to the public.  Members of the Lake Superior MQG and Northern Lights Guild attend for free.  Non-members will be asked to pay a $10.00 admission at the door. 

Lynn’s trunk show/lecture is titled: “ Do it for the Process”.  The description of her lecture follows:
"Lynn will share some of her quilts and talk about her journey from the first quilt she made as a teenager in 1976 to her current work. She has found that the steps of making a quilt are often more meaningful to her than the completed quilt. Focusing on the creative process rather than the finished product allows her time in the studio to be filled with play and
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Supply lists have been emailed out to all those who have registered for a class.  Check your email inbox!!!!

And then…………….

The most exciting guild news item of our August meeting was the Superior Sunrise drawing.  There were 269 tickets in the drawing and the winner was……….. Caroline of Nisswa, MN!!!! 
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When we contacted Caroline she let us know she was in Duluth that day. So we made arrangements to present to her the quilt that night. It was quite an honor for Sue and Ruthann, to be able to present Caroline with her quilt. During our visit with Caroline, she told us the heartwarming story about how she bought her ticket and what winning the quilt  meant to her.

Earlier in the summer she was in Duluth in regard to a medical situation with a close family member.  She was driving by Karen McTavish’s Quilt Studio and, as a new quilter, was inspired to stop in and see what the studio was all about. While there, she saw Alane Davis’ Superior Sunrise quilt and purchased a ticket.  

Fast forward to the day of our meeting.  Caroline was again on her way to Duluth in regard to the family medical issue.  She knew it was going to be a hard day. So hard in fact that she called her friend, on her way to Duluth for some encouragement.  In that phone call she mentioned, ‘Today is the day of the raffle. If I could just win that quilt, it would mean so much to me!’  and then……….. a few hours later………. we called to say, ‘You won!’.  I wish you all could have seen the thankfulness in her eyes when we gave her the quilt. 

Caroline owns an inn in the Nisswa area.  Alane’s quilt will hang in the entry to greet all guests as they arrive.  

August Challenge:  Our August challenge was to create a quilt inspired by a photo.  It was truly inspiring to see how our members translated a photo into their own special creation.   Thank you to everyone who participated. I know we were all inspired by the variety and beauty of each creation.
So all in all, our August meeting was a great way to relax, celebrate summer and enjoy our quilty community!
 
Next Meeting
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the September meeting on Thursday, September 13th, at Harrison Community Center, 3002 W 3rd Street!
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AUGUSt MeETING

8/9/2018

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Are you ready for our annual picnic meeting?  Thursday's meeting will be a relaxed meeting of sharing our creativity with each other and a picnic meal together.  

We will also be playing Left, Right Center during the meeting. Those who wish to participate should bring a fat quarter as 'ante'.  

 August Challenge: How is everyone's project coming along?  Hopefully in it's final stages!  Bring your mini creation and your photo so we can see your interpretation/inspiration!  Everyone who brings a completed mini will receive a prize!

Superior Sunrise Drawing: We will hold the drawing to reveal who will win the 2017 Quitlcon Quilt designed by Alane Davis, Superior Sunrise.  We MUST have everyone's tickets and money in hand in the August meeting.  Even if you didn't sell all the tickets you took, you MUST return them.  This is a legal requirement by the State of holding a raffle. We'll also share with the guild how much was brought in by the raffle and the amount that will be donated to SafeHaven.  

Regular Show and Tell: Of course there will be regular show and tell too!  Bring your creations to share....WIPs, completed projects, etc......


See you Thursday, August 9th from 6:00-8:00 at Harrison Community Center, 3002 West 3rd Street, and.....don't forget the Lincoln Park Farmer's Market will be in front of the center.  Come early and peruse some fabulous home grown goodies!
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LYNN CARSON HARRIS WORKSHOP

8/1/2018

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Registration is open to everyone for classes with Lynn Carson Harris!  Invite your friends to join you in this fun and informative sessions.  Sign up for one session or both!
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Lake Superior Modern Quilt Guild and Northern Lights Machine Quilters Guild are excited to co-host quilter Lynn Carson Harris for a weekend of classes, October 5 & 6.

To find out more info and to register, visit HERE 

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 (9am-4pm): STRING THEORY 
Lynn will teach her method for string piecing with no foundation. With this foolproof technique, there is no extra layer of fabric in the quilt and no paper bits to pick out after the sewing is finished. You will learn the skills needed to add string piecing to your own quilt designs. Bring your scrap bin and prepare to have some fun!
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 (9am-4pm): INTUITIVE PIECING WITH SOLIDS 
When using solids, the emphasis is put on the shape of each piece of fabric. The lines and shapes become the focus of the quilt rather than the print of a fabric. The mood of the quilt is set by your piecing and color choice, not by a style of print. Working with free-form, improvisational construction, students will create their own, original quilts using easy to learn design concepts and techniques. This design class is good for the beginning and advanced, traditional and art quilter. Come and join the fun as Lynn shows you easy methods for creating your own original quilts.
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JULY MEETING RECAP

8/1/2018

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We had a wonderful, relaxed meeting in our July meeting.  Things we went over were:


Raffle proceeds to date:  Proceeds from sales at Karen McTavish quilt shop, Hannah Johnson's Quilt Shop and other sales venues were shared. All tickets and proceeds must be in by the August meeting.  In the August meeting we will do the drawing and give a final update on proceeds.  ALL TICKETS AND FUNDS MUST BE RETURNED BY THE AUGUST MEETING.  This is a LEGAL requirement. If you can't return the tickets and/or funds in the August meeting, please contact Claudia L.

Quiltcon 2019 Charity Quilt:  Information was shared regarding the quilt block kits members can take home to complete.  Information was also shared regarding sew days.  The Sew Days will be posted on the calendar on the LSMQG website.  The calendar can be found here   Our next sew day is July 25th at Harrison Community Center. Start time is scheduled for 5:00 PM.  Our goal is to have the quilt completed by November 30th so we can enter it into the judged portion of Quiltcon.

Improv Tutorial:  Alane demonstrated a stitch and flip technique for adding wonky triangles to a corner of a 2 1/2 inch square of fabric.  She also shared a slice and insert technique for making wonky cross blocks. These techniques will be the techniques that will be used when we make blocks for our 2019 Quiltcon Charity Quilt.  

Fabric Printing Workshop and Survey:  Alane has sent out a second survey regarding dates being considered for the workshop.  If you have not replied to the survey please check your email for the link and fill out the survey.  

Painted Turtle QAL:  Alane revealed the next blocks in our quilt a long.  She has also posted the instructions in our member's only Facebook page.  

Lynn Carson Harris Workshop:  Registration is now open for member's to register to take both classes.  On August 1st registration fee increases to $50.00 and is open to the public.  You can access the registration form here   

August Meeting/Challenge: Members shared their inspiration photo for the August Mini Quilt challenge.  All members who participate will receive a prize.  Quilts must be finished to be eligible for a prize.  This challenge is designed to stir your creative genius and stretch your creative muscles, so we aren't designating too many other 'boundaries'.  

August Potluck Picnic:  We will also have a potluck picnic during the August meeting.  Rosemary and Mary will bring meatless entrees.  You can sign up for the picnic goodies you will bring here    Once you click on the RSVP button you will be brought to the potluck sign up page. 

Treats were provided by Kathy and Peggy provided delicious treats for our July meeting. Thank you Kathy and Peggy!

You can see all the lovely Show and Tell items below.

Hope everyone is having a good summer. It will be great to see you in August!
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JUNE MEETING RECAP

7/4/2018

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We had several reminders of upcoming events.
 
  • June Open Sew:  Friday, June 22nd from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Harrison Community Center, 3002 W 3rd Street
  • QuiltCon 2019 Registration: Opens on Tuesday, June 26th at 9:00 AM CST.  You can find the catalogue here
  • Fabric Dye Workshop by Frank Palmer:  Scheduled for Saturday, July 14th at Alane's House.  To register click here
  • Fabric Printing Class with Alane Davis: Will be at Harrison Community Center, date is still yet to be determined. We will be posting a poll of potential dates. When posted please indicate your preference. Sign up will begin at the July meeting and there will be a supply cost of $25.00 or less per person.
  • Lynn Carson Harris Workshop: Member’s Only registration opened on June 1st.  Nine are registered for the Strings workshop on Friday and twelve registered for the Solids workshop on Saturday.  See your email for registration link and password. If you have misplaced your email click here to send an email to ask to have a registration link emailed to you.

A financial report for the first half of 2018 was given and an update on raffle proceeds to date.  See below.
 
  • 2018 Finances January 1st, 2018 through May 31st, 2018:  Opening balance Jan 1, 2018 was $1,462.36.  Deposits made Jan 1, 2018 through May 31st, 2018 were $1,125.12.  Expenses incurred Jan 1, 2018 through May 31st , 2018 were $272.00. Of this amount $173.00 was spent on the printing of raffle tickets and $99.00 for the subscription to the registration platform used for Lynn Carson Harris.  Northern Lights Guild will be reimbursing us for a portion of the subscription fee.
  • Raffle Proceeds Update:  Through June 12th we have $1,000 in ticket sales.  After deducting expenses (raffle tickets, fabric, shipping), there remains $626.00 in net proceeds.  Net proceeds will be split between Safe Haven and the Lake Superior MQG (to support education and speaker fees).  Ticket sales continue through August 8th.  The drawing will take place during the August meeting on August 9th. 
 
Riley Blake Challenge
National MQG winners of the Riley Blake Challenge were shown.  The June meeting was also the grand reveal of our Riley Blake challenge. Kathy Esson took away the fabulous prize. Congrats to all who participated. To view photos visit our website here.
 
2018 Painted Turtle Medallion Quilt a Long
Alane revealed Block 6 of the Medallion and shared tips for sewing curves.  All QAL pattern files can be found on the member’s only Facebook page and here
 
2019 Quiltcon Charity Quilt
Two designs were submitted for consideration, Frank Palmer’s ‘Golden Girls’ design and Alane’s ‘Lupine’ design.  Members chose the Lupine design as their favorite.  You can see the design here. More details regarding dates for sewing will be forthcoming.

Snacks
Snacks were provided by Joan. Thank you Joan!

July Meeting Program
The July meeting will feature a tutorial the topic of Lino Printing on Fabric
 
See you on July 12th, at Harrison Community Center, 3002 W 3rd Street, 6:00-8:00!

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QUILT RAFFLE

5/25/2018

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You know you’ve been drooling over this gorgeous quilt and wanting it all for yourself. Now you’ve got the chance! Send a message to collectorcal @ yahoo.com to find out how to get some raffle tickets with your name on them!

$10/ticket or 3/$25. Proceeds will benefit Safe Haven Women’s Shelter as well as the Lake Superior Modern Quilt Guild.

Lake Superior Sunrise quilt is designed by Alane Davis, pieced by members of Lake Superior Modern Quilt Guild members, and quilted by Scott Lunt.
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MAY MEETING RECAP

5/17/2018

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We had a great meeting on Thursday, May 10, packed with information, inspiration and beauty. There was a lot of information shared. Please click on the links to get more information on each topic.

LSMQG QuiltCon Charity Quilt Raffle
We are raffling the 2018 Quilt Con Charity quilt. Raffle ticket prices are $10.00 per ticket or three tickets for $25.00. Funds from the raffle will be distributed as follows: reimburse cost of making the quilt, remainder divided equally between Safe Haven Shelter and Resource Center and LSMQG Education Fund. More information about Safe Haven can be seen here. The raffle drawing will take place at the August meeting.

On Thursday, May 17th through Saturday, May 19th we will be selling raffle tickets at the Minnesota Charms Quilt Show being held at the AAD Shrine Hall located at 5152 Miller Trunk Highway. You can find more information regarding the MN Charms Quilt Show by clicking on the web links below. here and here .

Thank you to Cheryl, Alane, Sue, JoAnn , Denise, Maxine, and Claudia for manning the ticket table on the days of the show!

We are asking members to sell tickets. Please contact Claudia (send an email to the guild) to get your booklet of tickets. Any unsold tickets should be returned by the August meeting.

Lynn Carson Harris Weekend
Dates for the trunk show and classes are below. A separate email will be sent with the details about registration.

Thursday, October 4th: Trunk Show with Lynn Carson Harris. She will show her quilts and talk about her creative process. Free to members. Non-members $10.00 admission paid at the door.

Friday, October 5th: String Theory Class 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday, October 6th: Intuitive Piecing with Solids 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Venue: Hope Methodist Church, 301 W St. Marie Street

QuiltCon 2019
Members can start booking hotel rooms at a discounted rate NOW. Information and links to QuiltCon hotels are available here .

Member registration opens June 22nd You can find more information regarding QuiltCon here .

Watch for email updates from the national guild.

Riley Blake Challenge
Bring all of your creations to show and tell at the June meeting!

2019 QuiltCon Charity Quilt
This year’s theme (Tiny Piecing) and palette were revealed. For more info, click here . If you have a quilt design idea to suggest please email it to the guild.

Project Pouch
So far over 50 pouches have been made and donated along with extra toiletry supplies.

Questions were asked about where to find the Noodlehead Open Wide Pouch pattern. Go directly to Anna Graham’s website for cutting Instructions here and construction Instructions/tutorial here .

Fabric Dying class with Frank Palmer
This will be a FUN day of instruction in dying fabric with chemical, colorfast dyes that will last.

Saturday, July 14th from 11:00 AM to FINISH at Alane’s house.
Fee is $135.00 for 8 yards of fabric, dyes, and synthrapol.

Class limit is 12 people.
A down payment of $70 is due by June 14th

Everyone attending is asked to bring a dish to share for a pot luck lunch.  Contact Alane for more information.

August Mini Quilt Challenge
This challenge is to be inspired by a photo or image of your choosing and interpret it into a mini quilt using modern quilt design concepts.

Bring your inspiration photo, whether a printed photo, one on your phone, or a magazine image to the June guild meeting.  You may use any fabrics, colors and techniques you choose to create your mini quilt.

Your finished quilt must measure at least 18” on each side. Your mini must be fully completed, quilted and bound (or faced).

Bring your masterpiece to the August meeting for a chance to win a special prize! (Don’t forget to bring your inspiration photo too!)

For inspiration, check out the Quilt Design A Day group on Facebook, and read this article from the MQG about finding inspiration all around you.


LSMQG Painted Turtle Medallion QAL
Alane shared the inspiration that led to the naming of her design. She shared the next section of the medallion, the striped border. The instructions are complete and are posted in the members only Facebook page. Join the Quilt A Long event here to receive updates and find all of the Block instructions. It’s not too late to jump in!

Meeting Presentation
Denise gave an excellent presentation on collage quilts.

Tips she shared were:
  • Preferred fusible web: Pellon Lite Steam A Seam 2 and Pellon Lite Steam a Seam 2 Tape
  • Notions Needed: Sharp, small pointed scissors for fussy cutting.
  • Collage Fabrics: Mixture of lights and darks for contrast. Mixture of large and small scale prints
  • Base Fabric: Any very light, sheer cotton fabric such as voile. It needs to be thin enough to see the tracing of your design on both sides.
  • Background Fabric

Collage Web Pages to Explore: Laura Heine’s website and weallsew.com

Laura Heine's collage patterns and fabrics for collage quilt making are available at Hannah Johnson Fabrics.

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Kathy C. provided treats. Thank you Kathy!

See you on Thursday, June 14th at Harrison Community Center......you may want to come a bit early to SHOP!....the Harrison Farmer's Market will be open in the park. Yum!
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