September 2025 Meeting Recap

We had a nice turnout on Saturday September 20th, 42 members & 4 guests! It was great to see everyone in person.

Guild Business

Bylaws Update – approved by vote at the meeting. A copy is now on the website in the Members Only section.

Sunrise Committee – Call for volunteers! Emily will reach out to those of you who signed up at the meeting.

Small group of dedicated members to greet guests and new members at sign in
Make introductions and build connections
Reach out to guests after the meetings to share a friendly message (optional!)

Volunteers could be anyone who is good at remembering names and faces, attending meetings consistently, and comfortable in initiating conversations with strangers.

Quilt Showcase 2026 – the committee is still working on locating the right venue. Stay tuned!
Got ideas for fundraising and sponsorships? – email vicepresident (at) njmqg.com

MQG Business

QuiltCon 2026 February 19-22 Raleigh, NC.

Registration opened at 10 am EDT on Wednesday August 20th. All the information is on the QuiltCon website.

Community Outreach Challenge QuiltCon 2026 – kits distributed

Paula F is herding the cats again. She doled out all the kits to those who signed on to make blocks.

Completed blocks are due at the October meeting.

April 23-26, 2026 at the Doubletree Resort in Lancaster, PA
Sponsoring MQG’s: Central Jersey, North Jersey, Philly, DC & Baltimore

Ten names were drawn at the September guild meeting. Congrats to the winners!

If picked, pay NJMQG $35 to hold your spot no later than Thursday Sept 25. If you don’t, your spot will go to the next person on the waitlist.
If you can no longer attend the retreat, please let Ann know right away so the spot can be passed on to another NJMQG member on the waitlist. If you register and need to cancel later, the spot will not be returned to NJMQG. It will go to general registration.
Early registration October 6-13, $315 for ticket (hotel not included)

General Registration opens November 3rd at 7 pm, $365
These go fast but there is a waitlist which is very fluid.

Trunk Show

Member Paula Fleischer treated us to an overview of her quilting journey, started in 1987! Thank you for sharing your beautiful and inspiring work! Here are some highlights.

Programs

Mystery Quilt

Part 8 was emailed on September 15 with instructions for block construction and putting the top together
Bring your finished top to the October meeting for a special surprise!
If you are a bit behind, don’t worry…hurry!

Sneaker Workshop – November 15th 1-4p after the general meeting.

Betsy V. and Ann M. will lead you through the steps to complete your own fabulous quilted sneakers. Info about how to order the materials (at a great group discount!) will be emailed soon. This is a great opportunity to get everything you need if even if you can’t attend the workshop.

Minimalist Mini Quilt Challenge – due at the November meeting

Inspired by the presentation by Nicole Neblett, create your own Minimalist Mini Quilt
If you missed it, watch it here. (Log-in required.)
Quilt should be between 12-24 “ per side
Quilt can be any shape
Bring your quilt hidden to our November guild meeting
We will display them and have time to enjoy the mini quilts

Contact programs (at) njmqg.com with any questions.

Special News

Betsy V., Jo Ann L., Jackie L., and Lenny V. won ribbons and honorable mentions at AQS Quiltweek in Lancaster and Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza. Congratulations!!
(And may a little of your fairy dust rub onto the rest of us!)

Show & Tell

Thanks to everyone for sharing your beautiful work! (More or less in order L-R: Karen J, Joanna D, Ellaree, Sue A, Cindy, Joseph, Blanca, Betsy V, Ciel, Caroline, Julia, Rochelle, Margy, Casey, Rachel, Jackie L, Kelly and Debby.)

A special thanks to Joseph T. for bringing his Amplify Humanity quilt! See the inspiring story about it soon on his Instagram page @thegaychurchlady.

Happenings

Reeves-Reed Arboretum – Carolyn McKibben’s work is on display in a solo exhibit “Nature’s Tapestry” through October 31st.

Montclair Art Museum – Tom Nussbaum: But Wait, There’s More! September 13, 2025 – January 4, 2026. Really fun and full of inspiration!

From colorful, inventive sculptures to handmade toys, lyrical paper cuts, and design objects, the exhibition brings together more than 80 works that reflect Nussbaum’s boundless creativity and ingenuity.

Know about other happenings? Email secretary (at) njmqg.com.