September Meeting Slides

OMQG September Meeting Slides 

SLIDE LINK

**Some slides have been updated since last night to reflect changes that have occurred since the meeting.

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. 

Inside of each manilla envelope are 6 business envelopes. 

It will also contain a set of instructions for piecing and pressing.

Each business envelope will contain 6 strips. 3 light strips labeled A and 3 dark strips labeled B.

You will strip piece two block sets. One set will be ABA and the second will be BAB.

For the first set sew strip A to strip B and then another A to the AB set. 

Press the seams toward the darker fabric labeled B on this first set.

After pressing, cut your block into three 2" strips. Set aside.

Now onto the second set which will be arranged BAB.

Sew strip B to strip A and then the second B to the BA strip.

Press again to the dark side again. This way when we swap blocks the seams will nest.

Cut the block into three 2" strips again.

Now that you have 6 - 2" strips you will swap the middle strip in each block. This way we have 5 light squares in one block and 5 dark squares in the second. 

Sew the strips together and trim to 5" unfinished. 

Examples of blocks with more variation. 

 

September OMQG 22 BOM Block

Omaha Modern Quilt Guild

2022 BOM
#OMQG22BOM

September: Defrag  

Block Instructions

Direct Link to Pattern

Susie's Tips & Tricks

Susie's Block

**Note there is a typo in the direct link in the picture but the link above is correct.

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!

August Slides 

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!

August Block Instructions

MQG Pattern Link

Tips and Tricks

 OMQG August Meeting

Westside Community Center
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!!!

July Meeting Minutes

Minutes have been posted to the Meeting Minutes tab.

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!

https://m.facebook.com/wolfecountryquiltshow/

 

July QGMG 22 BOM Block

Omaha Modern Quilt Guild 

2022 BOM 

#OMQG22BOM 

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!

July Block Instructions

MQG Pattern Link

Tips and Tricks

Susie's July Block

Don't forget to tag #OMQG22BOM and @omahamqg if you post your blocks to Instagram!

 

Meeting Minutes

 The June meeting minutes are posted under the meeting minutes tab.