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SEW-IN REMINDER
Just a reminder that this month's sew-in is on Saturday, November 24th, at Bolts to Binding from 10:00 - 4:00. Personally, I'll be looking forward to some down time with my friends after hosting...
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November meeting
No one's asked for our autographs yet, but the November Bakersfield Modern Quilt Guild meeting kicked off with the announcement by President Lynn that we were spotlighted in the premiere issue of...
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Question of the Week
Today's question of the week is all about personal style and your own mark. I have a thing for black and white prints and trims. When I use black and white in something, my friend Nicci says, "That's a...
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Saturday Sew-In
This Saturday's sew-in will be at Bolts to Binding from 10:00 - 4:00. Bring a project to work on, a snack to share, and an attitude that is ready for fun! May you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Lynn
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Madrona Road Fabric Challenge
We have received the shipment of the Madrona Road Challenge fabric! Here are the details about what is expected:The guidelines of the challenge: Create the challenge you'd like with just one rule:...
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Christmas Party
Next Saturday, the 15th, we'll be having our December meeting and Christmas party at Strawberry Patches, from 2:00 - 4:00. Bring a manufacturer's pre-cut charm pack in a small, unmarked, brown paper...
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Question of the Week
This week's question comes from Pam, and it's about personal style and preference. What's more important to you? Is it color preference or designer preference? Do you tend to gravitate towards a fabric...
View ArticleDecember Meeting and Holiday Feast
Yes, I'm lame. Yes, I forgot my camera for our December meeting. So I can tell you in words (but not pictures!) that the Bakersfield Modern Quilt Guild had a bountiful feast and shared in the joy and...
View ArticleHoliday Blessings
From the Bakersfield Modern Quilt Guild to you, may you have a very blessed holiday, whatever you celebrate!
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Good Bye 2012, Hello 2013!
2012 has been a wildly fun year, and I'm so happy to have served as your President! It made me overcome my fear of speaking in front of people, helped me be more organized, and it helped me grow in my...
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Pictures From Our December Meeting
Here are some great pictures of our group at the awesome December meeting! We had a potluck, lots of show 'n tell, and a brown bag charm pack swap. If you missed it, you missed a whole lot of fun!Lana,...
View ArticleMadrona Road Challenge Update
We hope you are all working on creating something fun with your bundle of Madrona Road fabrics! The challenge is to use the fat 1/8th bundles, combined with solid fabrics of your choosing, to create...
View ArticleWhat's Going On In Our Local Quilt Shops?
It's time to start this new year off with some fun! Check out what's going on in our local quilt shops!Bolts to Binding is having a pajama party and potluck this Saturday. It starts at 4:00 p.m. and...
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January Reminders
This coming Saturday, January 19th, will be our first meeting of the New Year! Come join us at Strawberry Patches from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. The program for this meeting will be "Goal Boards"....reviewing...
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Question of the Week
How many UFO's do you have? Why haven't you finished them? Will you finish them, or are you letting them go and moving on to other projects?
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Question of the Week
With Road to California's classes starting today, it made me wonder: If you could take any quilting class you wanted, what would it be and why?
View ArticleBook Review - Modern Quilts from the Blogging Universe
With designs from truly wonky to fairly familiar, Modern Quilts from the Blogging Universe showcases a variety of designs and approaches to modern quilting.Some of the quilts featured use traditional...
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January Meeting Recap
Meet the new Board for 2013!(L-R) Holley, Pam, Lynn, Christy, Laura, and NicciJanuary's meeting was packed full of information to get us in the quilting mood for the new year! Included in the...
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Question of the Week
This week's question is all about thread. I only use Aurifil thread for piecing, and I'll sometimes use it for longarm quilting. I also use Isacord and Superior Threads products for longarming. What...
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January Sew In Wrap Up
We had a great sew-in last Saturday at Bolts to Binding! After not having a December sew-in, we were all ready for some fun, chatting, snacking, and sewing! Everyone brings something to work on. Laura...
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