On Saturday April 18th, we hosted 44 members and 4 guests for our Mad Hatter Tea Party, featuring a trunk show by member Joseph Thatcher. Nice turn out, and nice hats!
Name Tag Swap
We kicked off the meeting with the long-awaited Name Tag Swap! Nice job everyone!
QuiltCon Community Outreach Quilt
As reported last month, the Medallion Quilt designed by Samantha Linehan was purchased by Samantha’s mom!
The Board decided to split the donation between two local charities that support women’s health: Girls Helping Girls Period and Flow Forward NJ.
Cake Mix Charity Drive
Charity chair Kelly was able to put together 32 celebratory cake kits thanks to your donations of boxed mix, soda, and frosting. That’s a lot of birthday cake! Thanks to everyone who participated.
2026-2027 Board Election
Candidates will be announced at the May meeting and the election will be held at the June meeting.
Up for election this year are the positions of Vice President, Treasurer (2 yr term), Secretary, and 2 Programs Co-chairs. Ann will continue her second year of her current 2-yr term.
There is still time to throw your hat into the ring! If interested contact Ann Marston or Rachel Bond-Baron.
Joseph Thatcher Trunk Show
What an amazing body of work! Thank you for candidly sharing your background, challenges, triumphs and passions! Your quilts are as remarkable as your story.
Follow Joseph on Insta @gaychurchlady
Joseph supports the Oliver Patch Project. Follow the link to learn more.
Programs
Mug Rug Swap
Upcoming Programming
Ongoing:
- Block of the Month Sew Along
Pattern: MQG’s BOM from 2025
Join in any time. Sign up here.
Instructions will be emailed each month on the 15th. This month, complete the first block.
May:
- Zip-up Pouch Workshop with Emily after the meeting 1-4p.
June:
- Jenny Haynes Souvlaki Workshop Saturday June 6 & June 27 on Zoom. A few seats are still open. $65 for members/$80 non-members.
- Favorite Song challenge due. You know how a certain piece of music can evoke a specific time and place or emotion? That’s the inspiration for this challenge. Make a mini quilt based on a song or piece of music that resonates with you. (Words not necessary!)
July:
- Stitch Resist Shibori with Miriam Jacobs. July 11 in Clifton. Cost will be $140 per person. Watch for sign ups later this spring.
Just a few of the Mad Hatters!
Happenings
Know about area happenings? Email secretary (at) njmqg.com.
Next Meetings
In-person at the First Lutheran Church in Montclair, 153 Park Street, Montclair NJ 07042.
- Saturday May 16 – 10a – 1p in person & 1p – 4p Zip Up Tray Pouch workshop with Emily
- Saturday June 20th, 10a – 1p in person
- Thursday July 16th, 7p on Zoom
See you in May!
xo,
Kathy
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