The Saginaw Art Museum Saginaw Art Museum seeks entries for a juried Art Quilt Exhibition. All artists currently residing in Michigan are encouraged to enter original handmade art quilts. The show will be juried by Janna Getzin who has been part of the Great Lakes Bay Region's quilting community for 33 years. Accepted entries will be displayed at the Saginaw Art Museum from July 16 - September 6. Cash prizes will be awarded to first, second, and third places.  Deadline for entry: June 23   Entry form  Questions?  Call the Saginaw Art Museum at 989-754-2491  or email staff@saginawartmuseum.org

Quilt Show

Well, today is the last day of the quilt show! What a fantastic group of quilts. So beautiful and so varied. That is what I love about the show, the quilts are so different. I get so many ideas just from walking through the exhibit. Also fun to hear the comments from the people attending. There are pictures on facebook, the Midland County Historical Society has a nice selection Facebook - Midland County Historical Society.
Also many of the members have pictures.

Opportunity for the summer!

Don't forget our Quilt show this weekend (see previous post)! I can't wait!!

Roschelle is asking for our help again this coming summer.

I want to repeat the challenge I gave quilters last summer.  I will bring in fat quarters and I want a 13" block returned in the Fall from each person who takes a fat quarter. They will need to supplement the fat quarter I give them with their own stash.
I also need UPC codes from Hobbs batting labels.  I would like a drive for Hobbs UPC codes from our members, many of whom use Hobbs. There will be a prize for anyone who can bring in the most UPC codes.

I will be bringing in the fat quarters at the May meeting. Roschelle sends quilts to various rescue groups that help senior animals. The groups than raffle or auction the quilts to have the money to take care of more  animals. Roschelle has been mentioned several times by ASQ (American Quilters Society) for her work.

Directions to and information about the 2014 Quilt Show

Information about our 2014 Quilt Show

OK folks this is the magic post! Comment below and you will get a prize!! See you at the April Meeting

Quilt Facing Instructions

This was demonstrated at the guild meeting this week. Here are the written instructions!

Cut 4 strips   2 1/2 inches: 2 for the width and 2 for the length.

Fold over 1/4 inch hem on one long side of each strip.

Choose 2 opposite sides of the quilt. On the front of the quilt lay the facing strips, right sides together and raw edges even.

With a 1/4 seam, sew the short end, the long side and the short end. Use a single diagonal stitch at the corners.

Cut 2 inches off the remaining two strips.

Lay strips on the remaining sides. Right sides together, raw edges even. Stitch a 1/4 seam.

Press the sides out and stay stitch close to the edge. Also do this along the first two sides (you will only be able to do a partial stay stitch on these)

Clip the corners on a diagonal.

Now turn the whole shebang to the back. Push out the corners to make a sharp point. Iron well.

Slip stitch facing to the back of the quilt.

Red Work Embroidery Class - Not too Late!

It’s not too late to sign up for

Friends - A Red Work Embroidery Class taught by Leslie Peterson:

10 AM to 2 PM     Saturday, February 15, 2014

At Chapel Lane Presbyterian Church on Jefferson in Midland. 

This is a class that anyone, any skill level can enjoy.  In this class you will learn twelve stitches, how to attach beading, thread types and uses and needle techniques to make a very finished and professional piece.  You will, also, learn how to color tint your fabric in three ways, all of which will be permanent and washable.  A kit will be provided for this class.

Cost:  $20 per student for a four hour class + Kit:  $15 per student = $35