November 2024 Meeting
November’s meeting was chockful of information, colorful Show & Tell and sharing our favorite notions!
The last few months were pretty packed, as referenced in an earlier post. We planned a visit to the Heinz History Center to see the Louise Silk exhibit, assembled our annual community charity quilt for the MQG, and set up an Ink Dyeing workshop with WorkshopPgh. The dyeing workshop was sadly postponed, so there may be an opportunity to join when it is rescheduled. We’ll keep you posted.
The announcements for the next few months are fairly heavy, but that’s just because we want to make sure everyone is on the same page! First off, elections! PLEASE consider running for office. All positions are eligible, and president/programs/social media definitely need candidates. No prior experience is needed, and the current officers are are happy to answer any/all questions you may have. The duties for the 2025 officers begins in February, but the current officers are on hand for training and help for any road bumps as you get the feel for the job. PLEASE send nominations for yourself or someone you think would be a great fit to Vivian at vivianbenton@gmail.com by November 30, 2024.
December is next! We have our annual sew day on December 7 from 9am-8pm at Holy Spirit Church. We will be hosting a scissor sharpening vendor, exchanging gifts (optional) and enjoying a potluck while we sew. You can sign up to let the vendor know what tools you are bringing HERE. (Members only, please.) The potluck signup will be through SignUpGenius HERE. Instead of a single item, you can make one of the following to swap: mug rug, needlebook, pincushion, zip pouch, thread catcher, set of (4) coasters. We will provide a brown bag to place your item(s) in. No need to wrap! We’re also sharing the pricing details for the June 2025 retreat in December.
That brings us to January 5, 2025. This is our General meeting, with elections and the Q4 UFO Challenge deadline. If you have any outstanding completed UFOs, please make sure they are submitted by this meeting for credit. We ask that you only bring 4 per person to Show & Tell that day as we believe we will have many to get through. January is also when we will open up the Quilted Coat Workshop up to the general public. More info can be found HERE on that workshop, and we want as many members as possible to be able to take part. Registration will open in January for two events with Tara Faughnan, who is the keynote speaker at QuiltCon this year! We are partnering with Quilt Company East to co-sponsor these events.
90-minute Zoom lecture, Value Creates the Design, 4/21/25 @ 7 PM - Cost $6
6-hour Zoom workshop, Give and Take Quilt, 5/3/2025 - Cost $70
Quilted Jacket Workshop with Dawn Bianco
Who: Dawn Bianco & the Pittsburgh MQG
What: In this 2 part workshop, you’ll learn to fit and create quilted panels (or use your own quilt/top) to make a jacket unique to you with several features and versions to choose from! The pattern includes 3 lengths, 2 different sleeves, and optional hood, closure or pockets.
Where: In person, at Holy Spirit Church at 608 Farragut Street, Millvale, PA
When: March 8th and March 15th, 2025 at 9 am - noon OR March 8th and March 15th, 2025 at 1 - 4 pm
How: $90 per member & $100 per non-member Register Here
Session 1: Session one would be determining the correct size of pattern, tracing off the pattern, layout and cutting out the coat. Sewing of the coat.
Session 2: We will be constructing the lining, sandwiching the lining and outer coat, quilting as desired (this can be done as homework). Create continuous binding, add desired closure, bind the edges.
(Elemental Coat pattern is included)
What a year!
You may have noticed that we didn’t post monthly in 2024. It’s hard to stop having fun to update a website. ;) A special thanks to Luiza, our 2024 Social Media VP for all of her hard work and taking on the role of leadership. Documenting the meetings, the ongoing UFO Challenge and also handling the other social media outlets is a almost a full-time gig, but she did a great job. Luiza is on leave for the rest of the leadership year, so I will be filling in until our new officers are elected in January. You can reach out via the Social Media channels or my other role (Treasurer). Be sure to check out our Instagram account, and our updated calendar for a glimpse of what we have planned for 2025! - Cheralee