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.

Next Meetings

In-person at the First Lutheran Church in Montclair ,153 Park Street, Montclair NJ 07042.

  • Saturday October 18 10a – 1p
  • Saturday November 15 10a – 1p, plus Sneaker Workshop 1-4p
  • Saturday December 6 Holiday Party 11 am to 3 pm

Enjoy the official start of Autumn. See you in October!

xo,
Kathy

NYC Textile Month IX exhibits still ongoing…

In case you missed it, September was NYC Textile Month IX!

Here are some exhibits on view this fall beyond September that might be of particular interest to modern quilters, and anyone inspired by or curious about fiber arts. Visit NY Textile Month’s website for a complete list.

YOROKE-ORI: Ondulé Weaving by Yukiko Yokoyama

Through Sunday October 6th, at Loop of the Loom – Dumbo Brooklyn, NY, 11201
Reception party: Thursday, October 3, 6pm – 8pm

Yokoyama has been particularly captivated by the allure of yoroke-ori, and has developed her unique techniques one after another combining them with dyeing techniques. “Yoroke” is the weaving that is characterized by wave-like patterns created by altering the spacing of warp threads using specialized fan-shaped reeds, and Yokoyama is one of the few Yoroke weavers in the world.

Crossroads: Textile Intersections

Through Thursday, October 10th, at 219 Johnson Avenue Brooklyn, NY, 11206
By appointment email mary@maryjaeger.com or call 917-416-2686

Ana Lisa Hedstrom (San Francisco) creates abstract and geometric patterns developed from the concepts of Japanese Shibori. Her signature art textiles are included in the collections of the Cooper Hewitt, The DeYoung Museum, The Museum of Craft and Design among others.

Jorie Johnson (Kyoto) designs and produces unique handmade woolen felt creations using her own innovative expressions of the 8,000-year-old central-Asian technique of feltmaking. She exhibits her contemporary feltworks in galleries, shops, and museums around the world.

Mary Jaeger (New York City) designs a collection of innovative hand-dyed stitch resist textiles conscious of sustainability, eco-friendly techniques and couture sewing. Her one-of-a-kind collections are available at her Brooklyn atelier, juried trade shows, galleries and fine shops worldwide.

New Work By Sue Allbert Of Various Mediums Inc.

Through Wednesday, November 6th, at M PATMOS 358 Atlantic Avenue Brooklyn, NY, 11217
Open Hours: Tuesday to to Sunday 12:00PM – 6:00PM

Mending, combining and re-configuring found and vintage textile scraps, Sue creates abstract compositions, essentially painting with fabrics. Her process is slow, deliberate, and instinctual, born of a deep love of fabrics and rooted in the traditions of quilting and mending that she learned as a child. Transforming and repurposing these common, everyday materials she asks the viewer to pause and take a closer look, to consider the histories of these fabrics and the new stories they are telling.

M.PATMOS designs modern wardrobe staples and sophisticated, textural knitwear meant to be passed down to future generations. Focused on high quality and minimizing our environmental impact, they’ve worked with small family owned factories and workshops for many years, merging sustainable artisan hand crafted techniques and technology to create beautiful designs in luxurious, natural fibers. They opened their shop in the fall of 2018 in Brooklyn, New York where they focus on bringing the best from like minded independent designers.

Galactic Garden: New Woven Artworks by Robin Kang

Through Monday, November 11th, at Winter Garden Gallery 230 Vesey Street New York, NY, 10080
Open for viewing Mon-Sat: 10am–8pm, Sun: 11am–7pm

“Galactic Garden” by Robin Kang celebrates the fusion of organic wisdom from ancient civilizations and electronic futurism. Inspired by her travels to the Amazon rainforest, where she studied indigenous textile techniques and medicinal plant technologies, “Galactic Garden” merges the traditional craft of weaving with modern computational methods. This integration envisions a harmonious coexistence between technological advancements and ecology.

Enjoy!

Kathy