Quilt Show Submission Information

Submissions for the quilt show are just around the corner.  A form will be going up on the blog May 1 - 15.  But, we wanted to give you a heads up as to the ground rules for submissions.  :)


A.  
Submission dates for The Oklahoma City Modern Quilt Show 'Defining [mod ern]' will be open from May 1st- May 15th. All quilts must be 100% finished at time of submission. Due to limited gallery space, Quilts by paid members of the OKCMQG will take precedence but outside submissions will be considered. If you are not a paid member of the OKCMQG and your quilt is selected, a $10 fee will be requested along with the cost of shipping if applicable.  Quilts will be displayed at The Parish during Live on the Plaza in Oklahoma City on June 8th with a limited number of quilts remaining on display for a week after the show. You will be contacted before June 1st on which quilts were accepted and not, Drop off and Pick up of the quilts will be arranged at a later date.


B. 
1) You may submit a total of 3 quilts for consideration. Please fill out a separate submission form for each quilt.

2) At least 1 photo, with a limit of 3, will be required for each submission. Please email these  to okcmqg@gmail.com with the title of your quilt followed by your name in the subject  I.e. Wavey Lines by Jane Doe. Please send a separate email for each quilt submission

3) Entries selected from digital images are subject to additional evaluation when the actual quilt arrives at the show. At the time of arrival, the head of the submission committee or show committee reserves the right to reject the entry and override the selection committee's initial decision if the quilt is found to vary from the submitted photos or doesn't appear to be in a finished state. 

4) The submission process does not include smaller items I.e. bags, pin cushions, quilt blocks, etc. Anything over 36" is considered a quilt and will need to go through the submission process.  2 additional items may be dropped off during the designated quilt drop off times and will be displayed as needed. 

5) The Opportunity to sell your quilt will be available. The Parish has a commission of 20% for each sale and the OKCMQG will commission 5% of the sale as well with our cut going into a fund for future quilt shows. Further Info will be provided to you in the case your quilt is selected.   

C.

Legal Clause:

By submitting your quilt for display you agree that The Oklahoma City Modern Quilt Guild and The Parish can not be held responsible for damage. Measures will be taken to ensure the public is aware that the items on display are works of arts and are to be treated as such. You are also agreeing your quilt may be photographed and published with proper credit being given. 

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It's all so exciting!  Can't wait to see the submissions and what gets picked.  :)

WIP Wednesday

 It's that time again folks!  :)  See what some of us are up to this week:

Erin is free motion quilting the groups "habitat" quilt.  She is using the pieced side as a grid for the quilting curves in gray thread.  Very impressive!  




Angela made this jelly roll quilt using the Sweetwater line "Reunion" for Moda.  The technique sounds very interesting, in that as you create the quilt you don't actually know how it's going to look when it's finished...you won't know how your strips will end up.  And what makes this even more fun is it is from a class given by our very own Jemellia!  :)  I need to sign up for that...looks fun and quick.


How funny is Angela's son in this picture, by the way?  :)

Agnes is cutting pieces for her "Avalon" quilt, using Michael Miller "Poppy Fabrics."  This pattern combined with Agnes' sense of color is going to be stunning!  She plans to bring this along to our Sew Day on Saturday.

I for one am looking forward to Sew Day!!!  So if you're a member or are interested in finding out more about our group (and perhaps joining) join us for the Sew Day this Saturday.  It begins at 9:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Edmond.  Please bring a snack to share (label any snacks that contain gluten or tree nuts) and your lunch.  Hope to see you there!  I'll be the one with stacks and stacks of projects looking completely overwhelmed.  ;)

-Amanda-

WIP Wednesday

Hi there!

How are those spring allergies treating you?  I hope better than they've been treating me.  I've had one illness/allergy back to back for about 2 weeks now and I am just now rebounding.  It's so nice to see a bit of color outside though isn't it?  And I have been enjoying our rainy days of late.  Makes feeling blah so much more appropriate, and it's really nice to not feel like you're missing out on anything.

Well, other than my machine that keeps taunting me to turn it on.  I try not to listen.  You know...run by my craft space, fingers in my ears, singing as loud as I can so it won't tempt me.  Okay...not really, but you get the point.  I, personally, have done NOTHING.  Seriously.  I kid you not...we're lucky my kids were fed.

But, other OKCMQGers have been busy little spring bees!

Crystal is playing with her FMF (Flea Market Fancy) in a Wheel of Fortune (cute pattern name) block.  Paper pieced...impressive!  Finished it measures 16".  She has a ways to go though.  This is going to end up a queen sized quilt.  I'm assuming she's making it for me because I LOVE it!  ;)

 Elizabeth is working with her FMF as well in a large wheel quilt.  HA!  Can you tell we all have a bit of an obsession?  I'm sure you can relate.  Mine is staring at me in my to do pile.  Anywho...this is going to end up a huggable baby quilt.  AWWWWW...  She's testing out various colors.  I voted for the aqua.

 Leslie is working on her houndstooth quilt with a twist.  Loving the colors.  Although I have yet to see any FMF in there.  ;)

And, Phoebe, who is officially joining the guild next month (YAY!), is awaiting some new thread to quilt this sweet quilt.  Isn't it lovely?

Well, that's what the people who haven't been sick have been working on.  What do you have on your machine these days?  :)

March 2012 Meeting in Review

WOW!  The March meeting was B.U.S.Y.!  We barely had a chance to squeeze show and tells in!  There are so many fantastic things happening in our little guild right now.

We kicked off the meeting by tweaking our new bylaws.  A HUGE thank you to Trina and those who helped to get those looking so sharp.  They're looking great and are so clear.  :)

After working on bylaws we elected in some new officers.  Congratulations to our VP Crystal, Secretary Kristine, and Program Coordinator Stephanie.  We all REALLY appreciate you taking on those duties to help our guild run as smoothly as possible.

Then it was time to discuss committees.  We decided that the ones we "needed" to get off the ground and running were the Social Media Committee - chaired by moi, Amanda, Promotional Committee - chaired by Leslie, and our Historian - Cornelia.

Aren't we a go-get 'em group?!  ;)

This month's challenge is a 12 1/2" x 12 1/2" (Can also be used for the QuiltCon Challenge going on right now.) block to potentially be sent of to the QuiltCon Challenge or used in our upcoming Quilt Show.  Details on the Quilt Show to come soon!  :)

Speaking of the Quilt Show...we have a theme:  Defining [mod-ern]  We're very busy working on promotion tasks, show setup ideas, and getting ready for the submissions to role in May 1st-15th.

Other various things were discussed.  But, come on...you want to see the show and tell right?

Agnes came to her first meeting and shared several beautiful quilts with us.  This was my favorite!  So simple,  yet it speaks volumes.

We gave back our swap items at the meeting.  This was my swap item for a Elizabeth.  Just a little mini quilt.  It will be going to it's new home soon.  Elizabeth wasn't able to make it this go around.   

Angela made a darling little iPad case for Trina.  Love that pop of blue!!!

Angelina shared her Swoon quilt.  I'm swooning over those colors!

Crystal showed us her scrappy half triangle quilt that has been a long time in the making.  SO impressive!!!

Erin brought this quilt she created for her daughter's class.  This picture doesn't do it justice.  The handprints are darling, and the lettering that goes around the entire border of the quilt is just beyond impressive!

This idea was displayed on our group facebook wall and Jemellia jumped right on it!  That lady has ambition.  I like it!

Kristine made this darling little pillow cover (still in the works) for her swap item.  I may have to steal it...I love a good Cathedral Window.

Do you remember Leslie's W.I.P. Picture from last week?  Well, she made this darling little apron for Robin.  :)

See?  Darling right?!  (The apron...well, Robin too!)  Robin shared this little compass block she created.  So cheery!  (The block...well, Robin too!)

Stephanie popped in to bring me my swap items which I forgot to snap a picture of and already have scattered around my house in use!  Thanks so much Stephanie...I love every piece!!!  This is the sewing kit that Crystal made for Stephanie.  Darling!

Trina added a plum border to her son's bed quilt.

And Trina made this sweet pillow cover for Angela for the swap.

And although she wasn't present, Elizabeth sent me along with her little swap items for Leslie.  Love those owls.  :)

W.I.P. Wednesday

I am SOOO excited about our new blog segment W.I.P. Wednesday.  It's quite a popular thing in the land of quilt blogs, but I am thrilled that it gives me a sneak peak into what my fellow guild members are working on.

With our scrap challenge going on most people didn't have a lot to reveal for fear of sharing too much with their swap partner.  I sense there are a lot of fellow procrastinators super busy people in the group much like myself.  ;)

 Cornelia is sweetly making a log cabin quilt for a pal of hers.  (What a good friend!!!)  Don't you just love these little "Sherbet Pips"in the hearth?  And the black and white really allows those pips to stand out!  :)

This is Crystal's "Jovial" Quilt.  Very excited to see the front.  This image is such a tease.  ;)

Elizabeth is hand stitching this gorgeous "Rainbow Trail" table runner with a variegated thread.  Reminds me that spring is HERE!!!!  :)

Leslie is the BRAVE one.  ;)  She's showing a sneak peak of her scrappy swap project.  Another cheery spring-y look.  Can't wait to see it in person!

Side note:  I feel weird typing about myself in the third person.  So I'm just going to type as myself.  lol  

I, Amanda, am working on this happy quilt in "Bliss" fabric.  Some friends have been asking me to teach them how to quilt, but they live far away, and thus my "Newbie Quilt Along" was born over at my personal blog.  

What are you working on?  Any special projects?  Maybe holiday related...Easter, St. Patrick's Day??? We'd love to hear what you have going on!  :)

February 2012 Meeting

The February meeting really has us all jazzed and ready to head off in a GREAT direction!  We discussed our quilt show (June 8th!) and began forming committees for promotion, submissions, and show.  We even tossed around a theme and music ideas.  This is going to be an AMAZING show!  I can't wait to provide you with more details. 

Not only is the quilt show getting off to an impressive start, but our group is beginning to get more organized.  You can now pay your annual dues via PayPal on the right hand side of the blog.  Everything is very "official" now and with that comes the fun of committees, charity work, and more!  Committees will be discussed further at the March 10th meeting, so please plan to join us.  :)  I know many facets of the groups organization will be discussed at that meeting, so it will be an important one for sure.

Cornelia, sweetly, volunteered herself as Historian.  She will be working on a scrapbook for the group and working on a "constitution" of sorts as well!  We really appreciate her stepping up for that!

Leslie, designed our new logo!  Don't you love it?!!!!  So fresh and modern.  It will be on our member cards, and hopefully you've noticed the fabulous facelift she gave to our blog.  :)  Big thanks to her!!!  Loving the new look.

And I, Amanda, volunteered to help keep us up to date on blog posts!  (I promise...they'll get better.)  ;)

We're also discussing attending QuiltCon (presented by the Modern Quilt Guild) in Austin next year.  Attending Sewing Summit in 2013 was discussed as well.  

In between our quilt show, a potential charity project, conferences, and organizing ourselves into a well oiled machine of a group we are also hoping to plan a few "sew days" so we can make more beautiful works like these:

Crystal - Stunning Solid pieced quilt

A festive holiday star quilt from Crystal.

Crystal's "Quilt As You Go" quilt featuring some lovely modern quilting.

The pieced back of Crystal's holiday quilt.

And because apparently she doesn't have enough to do she rescued this darling vintage hexie quilt top and is trying to decide the best way to go about quilting it.

I, Amanda, shared a sweet little crib quilt I made for my BFF's new baby girl.

Elizabeth shared this darling little mini-quilt.  We're hoping she'll teach us her applique technique sometime!  :)

Another sweet mini quilt by Elizabeth.

Leslie created this gorgeous pink/orange Valentine's quilt. 

Leslie also shared this curved 9-patch block she completed.  I'd love to see a whole quilt, wouldn't you?  ;)

Stephanie shared her pinwheel quilt from Tula Pink fabrics.  So bright and cheery!  And some lovely hand stitching to boot!

Cornelia shared her hexie blocks featuring Joel Dewberry fabric at the focus.  I hope she can get this quilt top to work out because it will be tremendously impressive!

Kristine actually finished personalizing this at the meeting!  A year in the making people!!!  IMPRESSIVE!!!!

Angelina has gone hexie crazy!  Those colors are so soothing.

And Trina shared her wonky star quilt.  So fun!!!

Okay peeps - March is a big meeting...hope to see you there.  And of course bring something to share!!!  ;)

January Meeting

Wow, that was a long break from blogging...we're back now : )

After a very low-key and uneventful fall, the OKCMQG is ringing in the new year with lots of great plans!  We had the first meeting of 2012 on January 12th at Quiltworks with 7 quilters in attendance.  There were lots of items on the agenda to discuss...business issues, monthly activities, and our quilt show in the Plaza district were among the topics covered.  Our 2012 calendar will be taking shape in the next couple of weeks and I'll share that with you as soon as it's somewhat complete.  I'm sure it will be ever-evolving so check back from time to time to see what's up.  

At each meeting we have a "show and share" segment.  Here are a photos of the projects from our January meeting...

 Melissa...Kate Spain's "Terrain" fabric

Angela...fabrics by Anna Maria Horner

 Trina...a sewing kit with "Echino" fabric

Just a note about an exciting event on the calendar for OKCMQG...we will be showing a gallery of modern quilting in The Plaza District again this year!  Look for us at Live on the Plaza on the evening of Friday June 8th.  If you're a modern quilter and would like to participate please join our group on face book or email for more info at okcmqg@gmail.com.