Hello NYC Mod lovelies...
At our June meeting we decided to make our group official, and form the NYC Metro Modern Quilt Guild, Inc. Still waiting on the papers from NY State, but we are indeed legitimate. We are also a Not for Profit Corporation and that adds its own benefits.
Officers were chosen in June and although we did not have a huge swearing in party, here is a reminder of who they are.
President - Victoria
Vice-President - Kim H.
Finance/Treasurer - Andrea
Corporate Secretary - Earamichia
Membership Chair - Karen H.
Charity Chair - Jackie R.
Website Chair - Amy D.
Blog Chair - Jessica
Historian/Librarian - Mary B.
Facebook Chair - Daniela
Our dues are $65 annually and they will help fund all of the wonderful things that are happening for our blossoming guild. The dues year begins on September 1, 2011 and ends August 31, 2012. For those of you that still need to pay your dues, pop on over to our NEW website and sign up.
Bylaws will be distributed to the membership in November for adoption at the December meeting.
We do not have a challenge due at this meeting, but any finished Jay McCarroll fabric challenges, any items that you finished over the summer, Bee blocks, its going to be an action packed meeting, sort of like the first day back to school.
We look forward to seeing folks on Saturday.
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Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
NYMM #30 Show Quilt
Title: "Back in To-Day"
Size: 20" wide x 14 1/2" tall
Fabrics: Cotton
Size: 20" wide x 14 1/2" tall
Fabrics: Cotton
Techniques: Photo printing, applique, free piecing, fabric painting, thread painting, and machine quilting
Quilter's Statement (this will be included with the displayed quilt): (Yikes it may be too long..I don't know...biting nails now..smiles - update i have shortened it..)
When I first thought about what modern quilting meant to me, I immediately researched the word “modern”. I harkened back to my art history days in college, and remembered that Modern Art began with the Impressionists, Romanticists, and those genres that used bold colors and graphic patterns. As I researched the term modern quilters, looked at the conversations that were being had on quilt blogs and discussion boards, what modern is to me was born. Modern is anything created To-Day/To-Date. It is any thing that is created recently, contemporaneously, that expresses our world today. In a world that is so fleeting and fad oriented, modern is anything current and may no longer be viewed as modern, in as little as a year from now. And thus the idea for my quilt was formed.
Quilter's Statement (this will be included with the displayed quilt): (Yikes it may be too long..I don't know...biting nails now..smiles - update i have shortened it..)
When I first thought about what modern quilting meant to me, I immediately researched the word “modern”. I harkened back to my art history days in college, and remembered that Modern Art began with the Impressionists, Romanticists, and those genres that used bold colors and graphic patterns. As I researched the term modern quilters, looked at the conversations that were being had on quilt blogs and discussion boards, what modern is to me was born. Modern is anything created To-Day/To-Date. It is any thing that is created recently, contemporaneously, that expresses our world today. In a world that is so fleeting and fad oriented, modern is anything current and may no longer be viewed as modern, in as little as a year from now. And thus the idea for my quilt was formed.
I became fascinated by the fabric that was used and the functionality of quilting in contrast to the way it is used today, as an expression and often times its own art form. That is when I searched the library of congress for photos from the U.S. Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information. I specifically looked for images of people quilting in this country in the 1920s through the 1940s. I found a number of images; however this one struck me the most: “Woman who has not yet found a place to move out of the Hinesville Army camp area working on a quilt in her smokehouse. Near Hinesville , Georgia
It is from here that the idea began. I wanted to show that she was modern in 1941 just as I am modern in 2011. I am depicted creating a modern quilt, just as she was making her modern quilt. I focused on using colors in the back ground that was more representative of the 1940s because they are still in use today, and can be considered modern because I am creating them in 2011. I created a mini quilt using bold and bright colors as symbolic of the fabric in use today and the evolution of the textile industry.
While working on this piece, I was most amazed at the way in which it evolved. I very rarely begin with a sketch, image or idea before hand, and I did for this piece. I originally thought that this piece would have more color and use more fabric that is indicative of the patterns, prints and colors used today. However, as it evolved, the piece spoke in its own way, and decided to remain a bit more neutral in scope. It developed into a framed art piece. As I began putting the images together, it started to look like the old photos that were framed in both of my grandmother’s homes. I remembered the photo of my grandmother that appears to be black and white with a hint of color, sitting next to the framed picture of me that had more color in the photo. This is what this piece began to remind me of. As I continued to work on it, I decided to keep some of the retro fabric and use more of the Japanese vintage printed fabric. The Japanese printed fabric reminded me of the feed sacks from the 1920s through the 1950s. I also like that this fabric depicts advertisements of sewing items from that time as well.
I found this piece to be challenging because I was filled with so many thoughts and ideas for it. However, I was limited by time and size, and knew that I needed to complete it. I was unsure of where I would end up in the creative process and had to remind myself that I must be satisfied with it no matter what it finally looked like. So I would work on it, step away a week, come back and work feverishly on it, then be forced to take another step back. As I reached the final stages, the real challenges began. I began to ask, “Is it completed? Does it need something more? Do I write on it? Do I add more color? How do I bind it? What do I use to bind it?” Finally, I just jumped in to finish it. I hope to continue working on this idea, perhaps on a slightly larger scale and play with some other ideas, embellishments and “modern” techniques.
I hope you enjoy what modern means to me…As I take a look “Back in To-Day”.
For more pics click here.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
100 Days of Modern Quilting
Hey Modern Quilters!
The Modern Quilt Guild is putting together a new project for their blog, if you're interested in submitting a quilt to be featured, see below...
The Modern Quilt Guild is putting together a new project for their blog, if you're interested in submitting a quilt to be featured, see below...
The Modern Quilt Guild is preparing for 100 Days of Modern Quilting and we want you to join us!(reposted with permission)
100 Days of Modern Quilting will be a 100-day celebration on The Modern Quilt Guild’s blog that will feature fabulous modern quilts and tutorials. We want as many MQG members as possible to help us create an “online exhibit” to show off all of the wonderful work going on in our community.
We’re currently seeking submissions in the following categories:
Quilts and their stories
We want to see photos of your favorite modern quilts and hear the stories behind them. To submit your quilt, send us the following information:
1. Your name and contact information
2. The name and size of your quilt
3. One photo of your quilt. If we select your quilt, we may ask for more, but please send just one for now.
4. A brief description of the quilt including what, in your opinion, makes it modern. If the quilt is not your original design, please include information about the pattern or inspiration. If you didn’t do the quilting, please include the name of the quilter.
5. A brief description of you as a quilter. If you’re a member of a modern quilt guild, tell us which one.
Please submit only finished quilts made by you. We will consider up to 3 entries per quilter. Images previously published by you (for instance on your blog or Flickr) are welcome.
Online tutorials
One of the best things about the modern quilting community is the wealth of information its members share online. We want to hear about your favorite online tutorials. Tutorials can be new or old, written by you or written by someone else. Tutorials don’t necessarily need to be block or quilt patterns, but should be quilting related (for instance, patchwork pillows or machine quilting techniques). Note: We will not feature any tutorial without first obtaining the permission of the author.
To nominate a tutorial, please send us a link to the tutorial, along with a brief explanation of why you love it.
Please send your submissions to 100days@themodernquiltguild.com by midnight Pacific Time on August 30.
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