June Updates and Reminders

Hello, friends!! Just a quick reminder that there is no official meeting this month nor a speaker. There are, however, some fun things happening so read on!

Zoom Social Gathering: June 13th, 10-11am
As COVID-19 forces everyone to rethink how they live, work, and gather, we must also adjust. The STLMQG now has a Zoom account and invites you to be our testing guinea pigs as we work to learn how to best gather our large guild.  While this is NOT a meeting (do not feel like you are missing anything official if you do not attend) we will be doing a few meeting type things as we feel out this new format. As this is a test run, it will not be available for non-members at this time. 

9:45 - 10:05: 'Doors' open, say hello!

10:05-10:10: Get started. Review the meeting protocol, mute microphone, use chat…..

10:10-10:15: General Business Updates

10:15-10:30: Opportunity to handle a few of the most popular/frequent questions from survey (see below for survey details)

10:30-10:45: Show & Tell (Sewing Room, Projects)

10:45-11:00: Wrap Up and Final Q&A

Check your email for further details and the link to join as well as a How To/FAQ sheet that should ensure every member who wishes to join can. An additional email will be sent Friday night as a reminder. 

Survey Participation Requested!
To help guide our conversation on Saturday we ask that you complete a short survey. Check your email for the link!

Summary of Current Guild Activities
Join when and where you can and are comfortable. If you do them all, congrats! You are either Super Woman or totally sealed up at home. If you do none of them, that's okay! We encourage you to follow along and we look forward to your involvement when the time is right. Be sure to use the appropriate # as well as #stlmqg for all your posts!!

1. Block of the Month (BOM). #stlmqgbom
   • Due Date: June 13th, post via Instagram using appropriate #s or email to stlmqg@gmail.com
     • Fabric #5 (May) - Other
     • Fabric #4 (April) - Abstract
     • Fabric #3 (March) - Geometric
2. Charity Projects. #stlmqgcares
   • Ryans Case for Smiles and Fostering Families
     • Due at August meeting
   • Quilts for LEO
     • Due at November meeting
3. Postcard Challenge. #stlmqg
   • Due at November meeting
   • Man Sewing Tutorial 
4. Block Lotto. #stlmqgblocklotto
   • Airmail Envelope
     • Due at the next meeting held
   • Scrap Bin Geese
     • Due at August meeting
5. Pin Pennant Swap. #stlmqgpennantswap
• Sign Up closed, please see your email for details and participation instructions. 
• Mail to swap partner on July 31st or bring to August meeting. 

QuiltCon Community Outreach Quilt Challenge
The QuiltCon Charity Quilt Challenge is back and with a lovely new name! This year's theme is curves and has a lovely bright palette of oranges and blues. We are looking for a small team of individuals who can take on the organization of this challenge on behalf of the guild. Please email stlmqg@gmail.com if you are interested in being a part of that team. The overall guidelines can be found here, as well as in the April email from the MQG. 

Stay Connected!

• Instagram: @stlmqg
• Facebook: St. Louis Modern Quilt Guild - While it is a closed group, members and non-members alike are encouraged to join.