This month we held a special Zoom gathering with not one, but all FIVE of the designers of Ruby Star Society. Melody Miller, Alexia Abegg, Rashida Coleman-Hale, Sarah Watts, and Kimberly Kight are leaders and innovative entrepreneurs in the design industry and have grown more and more successful and resilient as they continue to break new ground. The conversation focused on friendship, creativity, fabric design, new projects, and the fabric design industry.
If you missed the meeting, please email the Guild (portlandmodernquiltguild@gmail.com) for a link to view the meeting via YouTube by Thursday, September 24. The recording will not be available for viewing after this date. You must be a current PMQG member to view this content.
More information about Ruby Star Society and each of the designers can be found here:
Ruby Star Society https://www.instagram.com/rubystarsociety/?hl=en
Melody Miller https://www.instagram.com/missmelodymiller/?hl=en
Rashida Coleman-Hale https://www.instagram.com/rashida_coleman_hale/
Sarah Watts https://www.instagram.com/wattsalot/?hl=en
Alexia Abegg https://www.instagram.com/alexiamarcelleabegg/?hl=en
Kimberly Kight https://www.instagram.com/kmelkight/?hl=en
In addition to these fantastic speakers, Tamara King presented the results from the Cut It Up! Challenge. 38 members signed up for the Challenge, and 28 have completed their Cut It Up! Challenge projects. We saw some absolutely amazing work from our members. Keep your eyes out for a PMQG blog post with photos from the Challenge and follow #PMQGcutitup on Instagram to see the evolution of the Challenge quilts.
Guild Announcements and Reminders:
Membership is UP! We have many new members from across the US and Canada!
PMQG Membership Dues are pro-rated for a half-year membership, and are only $25. You can add membership to the national MQG for an additional $12. PMQG Only Memberships can be purchased here: https://portlandmodernquiltguild.com/shop/2020-halfyear-individual-membership-hj3n9, and you can add MQG membership here: https://portlandmodernquiltguild.com/shop/mqg-add-on-membership Please note, both PMQG and MQG memberships run from January - December.
Donations are now being accepted for the Panty Raffle Quilt! “Show Up” by Hunters Design Studio and Lisa Congdon was stitched up by the Lucky 13 Mini Group and quilted by Nancy Stovall of Just Quilting. Each ticket costs one pair of women’s size medium or larger pair of new underwear. The underwear will be donated to Raphael House. Sam Hunter is collecting panties now through October 10th. You can find more information about where to send your panties here.
This Sunday, Sept. 27, PMQG is hosting a special BLM embroidery Hand-Sew Happy Hour from 12 noon-2pm in support of Social Justice Sewing Academy. We will be stitching a beautiful design by Laura Lupin Howard, and will share tips and techniques on transfers, preparing your hoop, and the basic embroidery stitches. It's open to all, so feel free to share with friends! Sara Trail of SJSA will join us to share more about their amazing work. Sign up and get more info at the event page or email portlandmodernquiltguild@gmail.com with any questions!
Do you have unused quilts or unfinished quilt tops looking for a new home? Please consider donating them to people affected by the wildfires in the Willamette Valley and Southern Oregon. More information can be found here: https://portlandmodernquiltguild.com/blog/2020/9/pmqg-gives-back-comfort-quilt-drives-for-wildfire-survivors
Coming in October:
Our charity program needs your help! Do you have extra sewing time? Have you lost your sewjo and are looking for a way to get it back? Are you looking to practice your quilting skills? Please consider sewing some wonky stars or completing quilts for our charity program. Cath Hall is hosting a Charity Quilt drop off/pick up on October 10, 10am-1pm. You can pick up wonky star kits and quilts that need binding or quilting. All quilts go to Doernbecher Children’s Hospital! Please email the Guild for details of the location.
The Charity Fabric Auction is coming up! We will be donating all proceeds to two fantastic programs: Rose Haven, a day shelter for women and children and Project Lemonade, which works to inspire self-esteem in foster youth. If you have materials or projects to donate, please send photos to PMQGSubmissions@gmail.com.
Coming in November:
Virtual Retreat, November 6-8, via Zoom.
Sign-ups are now open! https://portlandmodernquiltguild.com/shop/virtual-retreat-fall-2020
Speakers and Workshops Update:
We have an amazing lineup of workshops and guest speakers coming to PMQG!
Joe Cunningham will be presenting at our October 15th Guild Meeting via Zoom. Joe will be hosting a workshop on October 17. To register please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/quilt-freedom-workshop-50-the-quilt-processor-tickets-121871311373
We are excited to host Audrey Esarey at our November 19th Guild Meeting via Zoom. Audrey will host a workshop for her WaterColor Quilt on November 21st, via Zoom.
Important Dates:
Scholarships open to applicants on October 10th
On sale to PMQG members only on October 21st for $40 (any non-members who purchase will be automatically refunded)
On sale to all (if spots available) on October 28th
Our December 3rd meeting speaker will be Libs Elliott!
PMQG will be hosting two workshops with Libs via Zoom, on December 5th & 6th.
Important Dates for the Libs Elliott Workshops:
Scholarships open to applicants on October 31st
On sale to PMQG members only on November 7th for $50 (any non-members who purchase will be automatically refunded)
On sale to all (if spots available) on November 14th
Elections
Elections for 2021 PMQG board members for 2021 will be held in November. We’re looking for volunteers for:
President
Vice President for Social Media and Technology
Meetings Programs Coordinator.
Please email the Guild if you’d like to be part of the team! This is a great way to get to know PMQG members!
Door Prizes
Door prizes included Three BladeSaver Thread Cutters donated by @purplehobbies. (https://www.purplehobbies.com/#/), FQ bundles that were donated by @figofabrics (https://figofabrics.com/), @birchfabrics (https://birchfabrics.com/), and Fabric Depot, Flatter Spray from @soakwash, Angel Batting from @quiltersdream, a Paper Piecing Kit – Mini Mums of Love from @paperpiecesepp and @yazziicraft, Pineapple Quilt Block Foundation Paper from @fatquartershop and quilt labels donated by a Guild member.
