News and Updates

August Meeting

Our August Meeting will be featuring Amy Friend, a modern quilter from Massachusetts with a lecture and trunk show entitled "Intentional Piecing."  Amy has authored a book by the same title.  Check out Amy's website  to learn more about Amy and her quilting passions.  

Tuesday, August 3 on Zoom - link on Facebook page and in member emails.  Interested in visiting?  Email us at mckinneymqg@gmail.com for the link.  We'd love to have you visit!

Social Time starts at 6:00 PM   Meeting Starts at 6:30 PM CDT


QuiltCon 2022 Community Outreach 

Last month we announced a design contest for the McKinney Modern Quilt Guild's contribution for QuiltCon 2022.  Tuesday, August 3 (same day as our August meeting) is the deadline to turn in your submission. As a reminder, here is a brief summary of the guidelines:  

* Use at least two, or up to all six, of the colors in the palette to create your quilt.

* Feature those angles! Make sure the theme is the focus of your piecing

* Quilts must be twin size, which is approximately 65” x 85”

Your plan should have fabric requirements as well as a cutting and piecing plan.    Designs can be submitted until our August meeting.

FYI:  The color palette in Bella Solids is as follows:

* White

* Boysenberry (9900-217)               

* Geranium (9900-258)

* Amelia Orange (9900-161)

* Yellow (9900-24)

* Fig Tree Olive (9900-69)


Show and Tell

We want to see your recent finishes as well as any quilts within our theme.

To participate please email photos of your projects and a short description to mckinneymqg@gmail.com as soon as possible.  Be sure to let us know if your show and tell is a surprise for someone so we don't post it on social media!

August Theme - Dog Days of Summer - Animal themed or animal prints

September Theme - Number 9 - Be creative....9 patches, 9 fabrics...the options are endless!


Important Notes for Members

Be sure to keep an eye out for monthly emails as well as watch our Facebook Member Only page for important links and ways to give feedback to the guild.