Omaha Modern Quilt Guild
2022 BOM
#OMQG22BOM
December: Modern Love
Sunday, December 4, 2022
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
November OMQG 22 BOM Block
Omaha Modern Quilt Guild
2022 BOM
#OMQG22BOM
November: Road to Pasadena
Susie Bonder's Blocks
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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
OMQG Sends Cheer
2022 OMQG Sends Cheer!
Our Valentine's Day Mug Rug collection was such a success that the Community Engagement Committee decided to do another mug rug collection, this time to spread holiday cheer to Angel Guardians, Inc.'s clients: https://www.angelguardians.org/
* Mug Rugs should measure approx. 6" x 6" or 5" x 7"
* Goal is to collect enough for all 50 of AGI's clients
* Turn in by the December 6th guild meeting
* Anyone (inside and outside the Guild) can participate
* Label mug rugs with "OMQG Sends Cheer '22", if possible
* Use #omqgsendscheer with any social media posts/photos
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Monday, October 3, 2022
4th Quarter Swap
4th Quarter Swap - Tote Bag or Table Runner
Please make either a tote bag or table runner using any fabrics you like and bring to the December meeting. We will be swapping these with other members White Elephant style. Please make sure your item is completely finished and wrapped to swap. We've done this for years and it's always a ton of fun! You may attend to watch even if you don't want to participate!
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4th Quarter Block Lotto Blocks
4th Quarter Block Lotto - Due at Dec Meeting
Red and Green Log Cabin Blocks
Log Cabin Block - 14.5” Block that uses 2.5” strips
https://www.scrapish.com/log-cabin-quilt-block.html
Red/Pink blocks with half whites/creams
Green blocks with half whites/creams
Both will have Red center blocks
Prints or solids
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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
September Meeting Slides
OMQG September Meeting Slides
**Some slides have been updated since last night to reflect changes that have occurred since the meeting.
Friday, September 2, 2022
9 Patch Block Instructions
OMQG Community Engagement Quilt
9 Patch Block Instructions
We will be passing out kits at the September meeting. Anyone not able to attend, please reach out to board@omahamqg.com to make arrangements to pick up or have us drop off. Each kit will have a set of instructions. Kits will be due back to us at the October meeting. Patty McArdle so graciously took a kit ahead of time and took these wonderful step by step photos for us!
Please note - there will be many blocks with not much variation at all. The center light pinks will look almost the same even though the strips are labeled differently. The outer edge is made up of the 4 darkest strips and again there will not be much variation. In this case it is most helpful to stick to the labels and not pay attention to the dark and light strip names. Make sure you do press one toward the middle and the other toward the outer strips so you are still able to nest. If you run into an envelope with a missing strip, please place all the strips back in the envelope and make a note on it and include when you turn in at the October meet.
Each kit = 1 manilla envelope.
Thursday, September 1, 2022
September OMQG 22 BOM Block
Omaha Modern Quilt Guild
2022 BOM
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September: Defrag
Susie's Block
**Note there is a typo in the direct link in the picture but the link above is correct.
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
OMQG August Meeting Slides
August Meeting Slides
We had a wonderful meeting last night! Tori McElwain from the Quilt Patch joined us and gave her presentation on Color Confidence for Quilters! We went over a lot of information so please take a moment and read through the slides if you missed any part of the meeting last night!
Sunday, July 31, 2022
August OMQG 22 BOM
Omaha Modern Quilt Guild
2022 BOM
#OMQG22BOM
August: Oblique
For August we will be making a block from the quilt pattern called Oblique which was designed by Diana Vandeyar! The unfinished size for this month's section is 20.5" by 20.5". Our President, Susie Bonder, has made a document with tip and tricks for making this month's block! Following the links below for all the info!
2022 BOM
#OMQG22BOM
August: Oblique
For August we will be making a block from the quilt pattern called Oblique which was designed by Diana Vandeyar! The unfinished size for this month's section is 20.5" by 20.5". Our President, Susie Bonder, has made a document with tip and tricks for making this month's block! Following the links below for all the info!
OMQG August Meeting
OMQG August Meeting
Westside Community Center
August, 2nd @6:30pm
August, 2nd @6:30pm
3534 S 108th St Omaha, NE
Tori McElwain with The Quilt Patch by Tori will be joining us virtually to give us her program called Color Confidence for Quilters. From her site: "In this program, I demystify the sometimes intimidating task that is choosing a fabric color palette. I teach about Color Theory basics in a way that is really concrete and easy to understand, providing several "color formulas" for choosing your next palette, as well as some secret designer tricks that can instantly turn a fabric palette from dull or off to fabulous.
In addition to learning about the science of color, I teach about pattern mixing, as well as how to pull inspiration from art or nature to build a unique and beautiful color story.
With lots and lots of quilting-specific examples and tips, this program will help even the most color confused quilters gain confidence in their ability to put together an interesting palette.”
Meeting starts at 6:30 with social hour starting at 6. Westside Community Center. We will have the meeting streaming via zoom and links will go out either tomorrow or Tuesday.
Please remember to bring all your show and tells along with fabrics for One Common Thread. Please see image below for more details.
See you Tuesday!!!
Friday, July 29, 2022
Monday, July 11, 2022
OMQG Quilt Exhibition at Wolfe Country Quilt Show
Omaha Modern Quilt Guild Presents:
This Saturday, July 16th, we will be having an exhibit at Wolfe Country Quilt Show in Bennington! The event is free to attend for all ages and runs from 9am - 3pm. In addition to our exhibit, there will be many more quilts to see!
Address - 1709 County Road 21, Bennington, NE 68007
There is no rain date schedule for this event. If there is rain on Saturday, the event will be canceled.
Visit the Wolfe Country Quilt Show Facebook page for more details!
Friday, July 1, 2022
July QGMG 22 BOM Block
Omaha Modern Quilt Guild
2022 BOM
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July: City Lights
For July we are working off the quilt titles City Lights by Anne Sullivan of Play Crafts! The unfinished size for this month's section is 28.5" by 36.5". Our President, Susie Bonder, has made a document with tip and tricks for making this month's block! Following the links below for all the info!
Susie's July Block
Don't forget to tag #OMQG22BOM and @omahamqg if you post your blocks to Instagram!
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
3rd Quarter Challenge - Upcycle
3rd Quarter Challenge - Upcycle
For our 3rd quarter challenge we threw around several ideas. We actually had something entirely different chosen but we saw the Etoile Quilt Eliane of Patchwork and Poodles made where she used only upcycled materials!
From Eliane - "…… People donate to thrift stores more than they purchase from them. ,,,if an item doesn’t sell in 4 weeks, it moves to the Goodwill Outlet…there are alot of materials to use with a fast turnaround…Good quality materials…With cost rising recently I challenge you to try making a quilt from upcycled materials and see what you think."
In alignment with Eliane - we’d like you to do the same. Please take a few moments to read through her post for her ideas and guidelines in using upcycled materials.
For her quilt she decided to challenge herself to finding everything she'd need for her quilt in one trip to the thrift store. We have so many great thrift stores including the Goodwill Outlet which is located just south of I-80 on 72nd street. You do not have to buy anything though. Have an old sheet at home, cut it up! Great chance to make a tshirt quilt from all those shirts you have saved in the closet. Family member's old ties? Make a fun table runner! The sky is the limit with this project. There are no requirements outside of the fabric must be upcycled and the item you make needs to be quilted but does not need to be an actual quilt. Bags, hats, table runners, pillow, whatever you can dream up!
Challenge is due at our September meeting on 9/6/22.
Here are a couple other links to popular quilters who have made posts on upcycling.
3rd Quarter Block Lotto - EYES
3rd Quarter Block Lotto
Eyes!!
For our 3rd quarter block lotto we are going SpOoKy!! Our block lotto committee has chosen these super fun eye blocks that were created by Berene Campbell of Happy So Lucky!
These blocks are due at our September meeting which will take place on September 6th.
Fabric requirements:
Background - Black or read as black.
Eyes - White or read as white or another "Halloween" color, Purple, Lime Green, Orange
Blocks should finish at 12".
You can find the link to the block tutorial here - Eyes Pattern
When posting to social media make sure you tag @HappySoLucky so Berene can receive proper credit for this awesome pattern she has put together!!
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
June Meeting Slides Info
June Meeting Slides
We had a wonderful meeting last night minus the storm and hail! For all of you that weren't able to make it we wanted to share the slideshow presentation with info about current and upcoming guild items! If you have any trouble accessing it please let us know.
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
June OMQG 22 BOM Block
Omaha Modern Quilt Guild
2022 BOM
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June: Slice of Happiness
For our 2022 Block of the Month Challenge, we will be making selected parts of quilts featured by the Modern Quilt Guild. The patterns are available for free on themodernquiltguild.com in the member portal. Each month’s instructions will include the featured quilt, the component that needs to be made, modi cations for the BOM, any setting strips needed, and the nished piece size. Cutting and assembly instructions, as well as any templates needed will be on the web site in the original pattern. Members will end the year with an awesome quilt, a deeper dive into the resources available to MQG members, and, for some, a few new skills. The quilt is 72” x 84”.
You will construct 4 of the3/4 circle blocks using the templates and instructions provided in the pattern. Instead of nesting two of the units together, replace the fourth quarter with a solid square in the background fabric. Each block pair will have a setting strip measuring 8.5” x 1.875” as a spacer between the blocks. (I promise, there aren’t very many of these irregular measurements.)
Quilter: Stacey Day, Stacey Day Quilts
Finished Size for this Month’s Component: 8.5” x 36.5”
Pattern Direct Link : Here
Link to June Slide: Here
Susie Bonder has made the June blocks and has put together a comprehensive tips and tricks file for making this month's block! You can find that here: June Tips and Tricks
June Virtual Sew Days
Virtual Sew Days for June
Virtual Sew Days for June!
This Friday, June 3rd from 7:30 to whenever you night owls call it a night!
Saturday, June 18th starting at 10:30am - until 4 or whenever!
Zoom links will be sent out day of or day before!
Sunday, May 8, 2022
OMQG May Meeting Minutes
May Meeting Minutes have been posted to the blog in the Meeting Minutes section.
May Meeting Recap
May Meeting Recap
For our May meeting we had the incredible Cindy Erickson join us! She spoke with us on what it's like to be a quilt judge and what they look for during a show. She also shared her experience with us on being a Quilt Con judge! Her biggest takeaway when entering a quilt into Quilt Con is to make sure your quilt stands out amongst the crowd and that your pictures show how amazing it is!
June Meeting - Jacquie Gering
Our upcoming June meeting, which will be on the 7th, Jacquie Gering will be joining us! She will also be hosting a workshop the following day based on her book Walk 2.0. For more information and to get yourself signed up please see this blogpost - http://omqg.blogspot.com/2022/05/jacquie-gering-workshop-sign-up.html
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Round 2 Merchandise Order
Round 1 of our OMQG Merchandise order has been submitted to MJ Sewing! We are going to begin taking orders for Round 2 now. We received some new mock ups of some of the items and they look so cool! We are unsure of when we will close Round 2 but once we do there may not be another round until this fall. For more details check out this post - http://omqg.blogspot.com/2022/05/omqg-merch-round-2-order-form.html
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Backpacks for Boystown
We dropped off 25 backpacks to Boystown in the month April! We have more to donate and are still collecting! If you have some to be picked up, let us know!!
OMQG Exhibit at Wolfe Country Quilt Show
This year we will be participating in the Wolfe Country Quilt Show again. The show will take place at the Wolfe Farm again on July 16th from 9 am until 3 pm. Unfortunately if there is rain the show will be canceled and not rescheduled.
We are hoping to have several exhibits inside our OMQG Exhibit and ask that you submit up to 3 quilts, numbered in order of importance, in the following categories:
- Monochromatic Color Challenge Quilt
- Psychedelic Baby Quilt from Katie Pedersen workshop (top or completed quilt)
- Negative Space Quilt
- Art Quilt
- Improv Quilt
- Minimalist
- Modern/Traditional Quilt
- Guild Challenge Quilt (other than Monochromatic)
- Youth Quilt (< 18 years of age)
Deadline for submissions will be June 15th.
2022 Quilt Show Registration Form
We are also looking for Volunteers to help day of and leading up to the event. There are many opportunities to help out.
Upcoming Quilt Retreats
Fall 2022 - More info to come
Oct 14th – 16th More Pieces Quilt Retreat Center (Winterset, IA)
Cost will include retreat space – Food & Lodging to be handled individually
Spring 2023 - More info to come
April 21 – 23rd Hazel Dillon Lodge (Ashland, NE)
Cost will include lodging and food
Block Lotto - Due at June meeting
2nd Quarter Challenge - Monochromatic Due at June Meeting
May BOM
BOM Show and Tell
Virtual Sew Days - May 13th @ 7pm and May 21st @ 10am
Quilt Bee Blocks - If you have not turned in your Bee Blocks please bring them to the June meeting.
Bee Block Show and Tell
General Show & Tell
Casey Cline
Mary Rudy
Heather Akerberg
