📣 Hey quilty friends!

Don’t forget — our OKCMQG meeting is this Monday, August 11 at 6:30 PM at the OSU Extension Building, OKC.

✨ Bring your monthly challenge quilt — this month it’s all about those leftover fabric triangles from Journey Quilt Shop! 🩷

This month’s meeting features our Demo Derby 🏁:
🪡 Sarah — Sashiko machine magic
🌀 Rachel Jansen — free motion quilting on a domestic machine
🧵 Jennifer Magness — attaching quilt sleeves for the October OKCMQG show
📏 Sandy Gard — never-fail binding technique

See you there for stitches, smiles, and a whole lot of quilty know-how! 💖

OKCMQG 2025 Quilt Show!

Discover Modern Quilting at the 2025 OKC Modern Quilt Guild Show!

If you're a quilting enthusiast, a lover of modern art, or simply someone who enjoys vibrant community events, mark your calendar for October 17–18, 2025. The OKC Modern Quilt Guild is hosting its highly anticipated 2025 Quilt Show at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City — and you won't want to miss it!

What to Expect

Held at the Arts Annex at 3000 General Pershing Blvd, this two-day celebration runs from 9 AM to 5 PM on both Friday and Saturday. With 100+ modern quilts on display, the show promises to be a stunning visual experience full of color, creativity, and cutting-edge quilting techniques.

Highlights include:

• Two Raffle Quilts — Take a chance on winning one of two gorgeous raffle quilts. Tickets are just $1 each or 6 for $5, and you don’t need to be present to win! Raffle drawings take place at 4 PM on Saturday.

• Vendors & Boutique — Shop unique handmade gifts, quilting supplies, and creative notions from local and regional vendors.

• FREE Parking — Always a plus!

Stunning Featured Quilts

Be sure to check out two highlighted pieces from the show:

• “Skydance Bridge” – A bold and graphic quilt measuring 63” x 83”, inspired by OKC’s iconic structure. This quilt was part of QuiltCon 2025 and showcases the Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) method.

• “Indian Blanket” – A beautiful improv-style quilt measuring 38” x 51” that celebrates dynamic color and design.

Tickets & Admission

Admission is just $10 per day, but savvy attendees can save with the Early Bird special — only $8 if purchased online before September 15. Scan the QR code on the poster (or visit the event site) to get your tickets in advance.

Sponsored By

Special thanks to World Weidner Creative Center and Legit Kits for supporting this vibrant event. World Weidner is a local favorite for all things creative, and Legit Kits is known for their high-quality quilt kits and patterns.

 Hi Quilting Friends — are you ready for the OKCMQG JULY MEETING?

 When: This coming Monday, July 14, at 6:30 PM

 Where: OSU Extension Office (Conference Center), 2500 NE 63rd St, OKC 73111.

 Program: “Making a Sandwich: The Same, but Different”

Our quilt “sandwich” this time isn’t edible—but it’s just as delicious! The Oklahoma Machine Quilters Association is bringing seven identical quilt tops, each quilted by different members. We’ll compare how quilting techniques, stitch styles, and personal flair turn the same base into seven unique masterpieces.

ALSO>>>>

Sandy Gard will tell us about judging for the State Fair and what to expect when you enter a quilt to be judged.

AND (ANOTHER ALSO) -

Bring your MODERN TRADITIONAL challenge quilt and other pieces to show and share..

ALL THIS AND MORE!

SEE YOU SOON!!!

 

June Guild Meeting

Monday, June 9th, 6:30 p.m.
OSU Extension Office
2500 NE 63rd St in OKC
 

Deep Dive into the OKCMQG Fall Quilt Show

The Quilt Show committee will share details to help us all prepare for the up-coming quilt show.  We will learn more about how each of us can participate, build a successful fundraiser, grow as a community, and have a great time.  Lela O'Dell will do a historical quilt presentation and we will share our Its Hip to be Square member challenge as well as those stylish shoes.

 

Words April Member Challenge

Member Challenge   A Challenge Mini is a small quilt inspired by the suggestion of a monthly prompt. “Small” being approximately 12”x12”, but we are modern, so whatever works for you is perfect. The prompt, a single word, or set of guidelines, is announced at our monthly guild meeting. A day or two afterward it can be found on the OKCMQG Facebook page. The minis offer opportunities to experiment and expand creative quilty horizons. Participation in any given month is optional. Jump in - or out - as life allows. The Challenge Mini prompt for May is:   Create a quilt or block inspired by paint chip colors representing your initials Choose 3 paint chips whose color names begin with your initials.  Match the chips, as closely as you can, to fabric.  Add other fabrics as you like.  Create your mini using one or more of the following guidelines:  1.  Use only existing scraps  2. Work from the center of your piece, building outward  3. Use improvisational cutting and piecing  4. Use only one shape repeatedly  5. Explore minimalism

 

May Guild Meeting

Monday, May 12th, 6:30 p.m.
OSU Extension Office
2500 NE 63rd St in OKC
 

NOT NOTHING, Negative Space with Sarah Atlee

What is "negative space" and what does it have to do with quilts? In her presentation NOT NOTHING, Sarah Atlee will explore the roles that "emptiness" can play in your quilting practice. Sarah will introduce negative space as a design element and share examples of its use in other art forms. She will also give you strategies tor using negative space as a tool for moving from traditional to more modern quilt designs. We will share our Paint Chip Initials member challenge and learn more about the upcoming Quilt Show.

Welcome home to all our amazing members who attended QuiltCon 2025! We can't wait to hear your stories, see your fabric finds, and relive the inspiration with you.

For those who missed it on Facebook, feast your eyes on this! Our very own guild quilt, 'Inspiration Found at Home! Skydance Bridge,' proudly hanging at QuiltCon 2025. 🎉 A huge congratulations to everyone who contributed their creativity, skills, and passion to bring this vision to life. What a moment to celebrate!

Mark your calendars now for our next meeting:  

March 10, 2025 at 6:30 pm

Oklahoma County OSU Extension Center

2500 NE 63rd St.

Oklahoma City, OK 73111

Until then, keep quilting, keep creating, and keep the inspiration flowing!