April 2024 Meeting Recap

We had a lovely April meeting!

Marilyn and team kicked us off by showing their handmade pillow cases to be donated in memory of a former NY Modern Quilters member Lisa Mason. Big thank you to all the participants and Maureen for coordinating!

Laurie then showed her Tilda Color Dance quilt

With an even more colorful backing!

Following the color theme, Debbie then followed up with a stunning string quilt. This is all quilted into muslin.

Giving an impressive back display too!

Sam - a proud mom - made a banner for her soon-to-be-graduating-daughter. This cutie was made with the Blank Pages FPP patterns.

Kira then showed her medallion quilt - hand quilted! Amazing finish!

Andrea showed her FPP project - the first she’s done with freezer paper and she highly recommends it!

Nanette wowed the crowd with a gorgeous rendition of the Starry Night painting by Van Gogh. Much of this was made with a pack from FabScrap and scraps from our scrap table.

Bruce then showed three patterned fabrics he has made in Spoonflower. This one called Dragon Tango.

This adorable plaid-like fabric is made with pictures of crackers!

Finally, Bruce explained the process of repeating the pattern. Here are two explainers for those interested:

• Short form for those just interested in an overview of Adobe Illustrator
• Long form written with an explainer on how to accomplish this effect in Adobe Photoshop

Asher then showed their beautiful quilt for their sister. Pattern by Quilty Architect. They plan to make this an interactive quilt. Here’s a quick explainer on conductive thread for those interested.

Finally, Sophia - a very welcome guest - showed her beautiful appliquéd, hand quilted pillow cases. Great work, Sophia!

 

March 2024 Meeting Recap

 March’s meeting had a ton of lovely quilts to share.

Jody kicked off our show and tell with her “Plaid-ish” quilt - pieced to appear plaid. Very nice finish!

Maureen showed her impressive improv quilt made from Mod Tech Mystery challenge by Nancy Powell

Laurie wowed us with her variation on double wedding ring quilt and even had great backing fabric to go with the colorful design.

Claire showed another impressive scrap log cabin made with shirts from family members.

Claire also showed a stunning EPP travel quilt. This received a lot of oohs and awes!

Fiona showed her sweet Bows and Arrows quilt - pattern by SuzyQuilts, fabric from Spoonflower, with a pieced, scrappy backing.

Theresa showed an incredible paper pieced animal quilt - pattern from a book.

Kira showed her Kawandi quilt with 8 different animal fabrics. Can you see them?

Chris showed really incredible city sunset postcard sized quilts.

Lenny shared a wonderfully finished block lotto quilt with fun back!

Elinor first shared a stunning Pink Star machine quilt, hand quilted with art gallery binding

Elinor then shared a colorful improv quilt inspired by Alp mountain flowers

Pam stunned us with a very coolTesselate pattern quilt with Kafe Fasset fabrics

Maren’s “Then Came June” Peanut Butter quilt received lots of excitement. Almost as much as the Michael Miller cat backing fabric!

Jean showed an amazing one block wonder quilt.

Anthony first showed an impressive pine burr quilt make with men’s fabrics, inspired by Gees Bend Quilters.

Anthony then showed is showstopping scrap - displayed earlier this year at quilt con quilt. This stunner is made with 540 different fabrics!

Ann wrapped up the show and tell with great pieces for upcoming wedding quilt, made with scrap table findings!

February 2024 Meeting Recap

 

Great to be back! This is our first meeting since our winter hiatus and there were spectacular quilts to show!

Allison kicked us off with her mini thread spool quilt. Pattern by Thimble Blossoms.

Nina came next, showing a quilt started in a pandemic-era Gotham Quilts zoom class hosted by Irene Roderick.

Sue then showed a stunning mini quilts with ultra-mini triangles.

Laurie then showed her "Wacky and Happy" quilt inspired by two different quilt classes.

Arlene had two quilts to show - a plaid baby gift and...

A couch accent quilt - to help liven up a grey sofa!

Marie then showed a Christmas present quilt top with William Morris fabric. 

Orlando showed a recent retreat finish - a mini peace sign.

Nanette showed a throw size scrap quilt, inspired by Gees Bend quilters. She notes this is a perfect cuddle quilt and any stains from food get covered in lace.

Jody then showed her scrap quilt.

Anne then showed an EPP pillow she started in the Manor at Hemingford Grey.

Debbie showed a series of canning fruits. The fruits themselves are appliquéd - first glued down then quilted with tulle on top.

Bernadette came in to show her cheeky "low volume" quilt with...

An enlarged block on the back! She lightly calls it "scrap vomit".

Kira showed a small baby quilt with...

Flowers she quilted around on the back.

Renee showed her "Peace in Our Time" quilt.

Marilyn showed two panel quilts made to donate to ALS patients.

Jean showed her recent quilt from our round robin stash.

Maureen made a quilt for a friend's grandson with themes of "green and nature".

Candice showed a scrap quilt up for donation.

Helen showed two hand quilted wall hangings.

Mia showed a wall hanging featuring curves and applique.

Nancy then showed her Push Pin Studios inspired Valentine's quilt. Hearts are appliquéd over pieced top.