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The idea:
Create an active & fun modern quilting group in the Madison County area of NE Alabama.
The result:
The Rocket City Modern Quilt Guild, formerly the NEA Modern Quilt Guild. Same group, fresher name.
Create an active & fun modern quilting group in the Madison County area of NE Alabama.
The result:
The Rocket City Modern Quilt Guild, formerly the NEA Modern Quilt Guild. Same group, fresher name.
Come and join us! Meet some new quilters and make new friends. Learn or teach some new techniques. Have a fun night or day out. Bring your machine & projects and have a productive day of creation. Make the most of it - the Rocket City Modern Quilt Guild is here for you! This guild is an active one, so break out those bent safety pins - you are going to be kept busy!
Please be aware that this guild focuses on modern quilting techniques, fabrics, layouts etc however we do welcome everyone.
Our First Challenge Winner!
Lael's Color Challenge entry was this quilt top!
Guild challenges will begin again in March, 2014.
The current charity block of the month is Rainbow Slices.
A new Block of the Month quilt will begin in January.
The current charity block of the month is Rainbow Slices.
A new Block of the Month quilt will begin in January.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Next Meeting - Tuesday, May 13 8 at 6pm in Room 204, Morton Hall in UAH, Huntsville. Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of the month
See Directions to Meetings & Workshops for directions.
Upcoming Meetings - June 10, July 8, Aug 12
Homework due for the next meeting....
Bring your finished or even in progress projects!
Charity donation blocks can be turned in monthly. Current block - Rainbow Slice and the new block announced at the March meeting is the Wonky Diamond block
Upcoming Sewing Saturday & Workshop Dates....
Sewing Saturdays & Workshops are held in Room 204, Morton Hall in UAH
May 3 - Charity Block Assembly Day
May 24 - Small projects for the library window display
June 14 - Improvisational piecing
June 28 - Open Sew
July 19 - Open Sew
July 30 - Open Sew
*themes will be assigned to open sews as they are decided by the guild. Please check back for new theme announcements.
*Remember, if a Sewing Saturday has a specific theme or workshop, you do not have to participate in the theme to come. Seating will be given priority to those that are doing the workshop.
Remember to bring a lunch or you can order in/get take out.
Sewing Saturdays start by 9am and last until about 5pm usually. There is no official stop time.
Members, please double check the Facebook group page for up to date information on Sewing Saturdays. If you are just checking us out at a Sewing Saturday, please contact us to confirm beforehand.
See Directions to Meetings & Workshops for directions.
Upcoming Meetings - June 10, July 8, Aug 12
Homework due for the next meeting....
Bring your finished or even in progress projects!
Charity donation blocks can be turned in monthly. Current block - Rainbow Slice and the new block announced at the March meeting is the Wonky Diamond block
Upcoming Sewing Saturday & Workshop Dates....
Sewing Saturdays & Workshops are held in Room 204, Morton Hall in UAH
May 3 - Charity Block Assembly Day
May 24 - Small projects for the library window display
June 14 - Improvisational piecing
June 28 - Open Sew
July 19 - Open Sew
July 30 - Open Sew
*themes will be assigned to open sews as they are decided by the guild. Please check back for new theme announcements.
*Remember, if a Sewing Saturday has a specific theme or workshop, you do not have to participate in the theme to come. Seating will be given priority to those that are doing the workshop.
Remember to bring a lunch or you can order in/get take out.
Sewing Saturdays start by 9am and last until about 5pm usually. There is no official stop time.
Members, please double check the Facebook group page for up to date information on Sewing Saturdays. If you are just checking us out at a Sewing Saturday, please contact us to confirm beforehand.
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What the Guild is planning for the upcoming years
A monthly meeting - the 2nd Tuesday evening of every month at 6pm.
Sewing Saturdays & workshops every 3 weeks - one day retreats.
Original Block of the Month quilts
Charity Sewing drives
Quilt Challenges
Quilt displays at the Main Library in Huntsville, AL
An annual weekend retreat.
Monthly Night Out & monthly Lunch Out at local restaurants.
Organized Swaps.
Field trips to quilt shows & shops.
What else would you like to have happen? It's your guild too!
Our meetings consist of a quick business run through, Show & Tell, new member introductions, gadget & technique demonstration & mingle time.
Sewing Saturdays & workshops every 3 weeks - one day retreats.
Original Block of the Month quilts
Charity Sewing drives
Quilt Challenges
Quilt displays at the Main Library in Huntsville, AL
An annual weekend retreat.
Monthly Night Out & monthly Lunch Out at local restaurants.
Organized Swaps.
Field trips to quilt shows & shops.
What else would you like to have happen? It's your guild too!
Our meetings consist of a quick business run through, Show & Tell, new member introductions, gadget & technique demonstration & mingle time.
