Quilt Fest 2017! This Thursday through Sunday!

Visit our Special Exhibit: “Modern Quilts presented by the NJMQG” at the Quilt and Sewing Fest of NJ. Our exhibit looks fabulous! While you are there, check out the rest of the show, the other special exhibits, and the vendors.

When:
Thursday, March 2   10 am – 5 pm
Friday, March 3          10 am – 5 pm
Saturday, March 4   10 am – 5 pm
Sunday, March 5        10 am – 4 pm

Where: Garden State Exhibit Center, 50 Atrium Drive, Somerset, NJ

Hope to see you there!

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February 17, 2017

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Member-Led Workshop: One Block Wonder with Jo Ann Lepore

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We’re thrilled to continue our Member-Led Workshop Series with Jo Ann Lepore! Join us for this workshop where Jo Ann will walk you through the One Block Wonder technique.

The class is an exploration of the One Block Wonders book and quilts designed by Maxine Rosenthal. In this workshop you’ll learn Maxine Rosenthal’s technique for the One Block Wonder – a method of kaleidoscopic shape designs from six repeats of a single fabric and 60 degree triangles.

Your completed quilt will be made from successful manipulation of these pieces – along with the use of a design wall – to develop your personal interpretation of the technique.

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Date: April 22, 2017
Time: 10a – 4p
Location: Cedar Grove Community Church // 65 Bowden Rd Cedar Grove
Cost: $35 members // $40 non-members

About Jo Ann
jlepbiophoto Jo Ann has been sewing since the age of eight and took her first class at the age of nine. In 1985, she started a gift and decorative accessories company and has produced fabric-crafted gifts, accessories and upholstered children’s furniture. For almost 30 years, her items have been sold in retail stores throughout the world!

For the past 20 years, Jo Ann has taught quilting including projects and techniques that she loves. She spends time creating quilts for competitive entry where she has been honored with many show ribbons highlighting her success and has also been published in national quilting magazines.

Registration & Payment
You can register for the workshop by clicking this link, however your registration is not confirmed until payment is made. Once we receive your registration, a PayPal invoice will be sent to you to complete payment. A $2 PayPal fee will be added.
If you prefer to pay via check or cash, please contact Stella Singleton to make payment arrangements.

Workshop supply list and additional information will be emailed with your registration confirmation.

Stay tuned for more Member Workshops to be announced soon!

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February 14, 2017

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Reminder: February 2017 Meeting this Thursday!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

• Our February meeting is this Thursday, February 16th, 2017 at 7:15pm at the Community Church of Cedar Grove, 65 Bowden Road, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009. Parking is located in the large lot in the back – use the side entrance to come in. Feel free to arrive about 15 minutes early.
• Important: Check in at the registration table to sign in and pick up a raffle ticket for door prizes before finding a seat.

• FREE table: Bring in the quilty items you no longer use and drop them on our FREE table at the beginning of the meeting. If your items are not taken, please bring them home with you.

• Member Corner: Many of our members have their own creative businesses and services to offer. A designated table is provided for members to leave their business cards, class/workshop lists, postcards, etc. This is a great way to get the word out about what you have to offer!

• Library: Have you borrowed a book from the NJMQG library? Books can be checked out for one month. Please see Margy S. If you borrowed a book at the last meeting, remember to return it at this meeting.

• Did you take Amy Rehbein’s Betty Bowler Bag Member-Led Workshop? Please bring your work from this class to the meeting to share with the group.

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• Member Trunk Show continues: Amy Rehbein is the next featured NJMQG Member in our Member Trunk Show Series for 2017!

• Cross Back Apron Swap: For those of you who signed up for this swap, please bring your apron to the meeting.

• Brown Bag Mini Quilt Swap: If you would like to participate in this swap, we will have brown paper bags at this meeting for you. More details to come!

Quilt Fest 2017: If you submitted quilts to the NJMQG Special Exhibit, please bring your quilt(s) to this meeting. More details are in the email that was sent to those participating in the exhibit. If you did not receive an email and submitted a quilt, please email njmqginfo at gmail dot com.

• Jelly Roll Race: Not going to QuiltCon? Come to our Open Sew on Saturday, February 25! We will be sewing pre-cut fabric strips/jelly rolls into charity quilt tops! We will need volunteers to cut and roll fabric at our guild meeting this Thursday. We also need volunteers to bring 2 large cutting mats, 4 rulers & 4 rotary cutters for cutting the strips. Please comment if you can provide!

• Refreshments: Consider bringing a light refreshment to share.

• Remember to bring your name tag. If you do not have a name tag, we can arrange a partner swap- ask any of the NJMQG Executive Board Officers (Daniela, Amy, Annette, Kourtney, or Stella). As always, please bring anything you may have for Show and Tell!
See you on Thursday!