STLMQG CO-OP

The STLMQG CO-OP is now up and running.  Here is the page, STLMQG CO-OP, if you'd like to join.

What is a CO-OP you ask??  It's a group in which members participate for a mutual benefit.
In our case, it's the opportunity to swap fabric or other quilty-related items (books, notions, templates, etc) as well as offer fellow members free items that you might no longer want.

The most important rule of participation is that that you must be a due-paying member in good standing.

All you have to do to participate is click the "Join This Group" button at the top of the STLMQG CO-OP page.  Once you are confirmed as a due-paying member, here's what you do.

1. Create and Upload a Profile.  It's a simple way to make sure that people know the basics about you, like how you prefer to mail items, what things you are always on the hunt for, etc.  No personal info should be included with the exception of your First name.  There are some examples already up on the page for you to use as a "template".

2. Find some items you want to swap, offer for free.

3. Take clear photos of the items (separately, if you are offering them as such) and upload to the photo pool with information about the item offered.  You will find several examples on the page for you to use as a "template".

4. Monitor your items

5. Once the item is in the other person's posession, please remove that photo from the photo pool...so there is no confusion.

There are a handful of templates, examples, and lots of information for you to use.

Brige (Flickr Name: Brige66) is heading up this program, so let's all give her a big Thanks!! 

STLMQG Potluck Picnic (October 30, 2010)

Hello STLMQG !


Are you ready for a good time filled with fun, food and frivolity? If you answered yes, then join us at the 1st annual STLMQG Potluck Picnic.

This is not a meeting; but rather an opportunity to spend some time with fellow quilters, get to know one another, munch on some food and have an all around good time.  If you aren't a member of the STLMQG; but would like to come check us out, this is a great opportunity to do so.

And of course what would a picnic be without prizes?


Date: Saturday, October 30th


Time: 10am-2pm; but the space is ours until sunset


Location: Queeny Park, Picnic Area #1

Please RSVP, so I have an approx. headcount. 


--Misc
RSVP by leaving me a FlickrMessage (Love Old Houses), leaving a comment on this blog or on Facebook. Please also give me an idea of what you will be bringing (Finger Foods, Desserts, Drink).

If you have any questions or would like to help coordinate, please let me know.

This event is weather permitting.

--Park Map
--Park Address:  1675 South Mason Road       63131

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**Updated October 26th**

Here are the head counts so far

---YES, I'll be there---                 
7 people


---NO, I can't make it---            
14 people

Meeting Recap (October 9, 2010)

Today was our 2nd meeting and it was very exciting and filled with such creativity whether we were looking at the items brought in for Show&Tell or participating in the discussions that followed.  It was so nice reconnecting with everyone. 

You can find a recap of our meeting here.

If you'd like to find out more about our first activity coming up in November, entitled Project: Brown Bag, please find the rules here.

While we missed the opportunity for a proper Group Photo at our 1st meeting, we didn't let this one slip by so fast.  Say Hi! to the St. Louis Modern Quilt Guild.

If you are not already a member; but would like to see what we are about, please visit our "How To Join" tab at the top of the homepage.

Meeting #2 October 9th, 2010

Welcome STLMQG Members and Fellow Quilters,

We are ready for takeoff, we have a location, agenda and things are coming together better than imagined.
Here's what you need to know.


Date:  Saturday, October 9th

Time: 9:30am-Noon

Location:
Luminary Center for the Arts
4900 Reber Place
Saint Louis MO 63139

**Please make sure that you Google directions if you are unfamiliar with the area.  Here is a general map.

**Please note that light snacks and beverages are okay to bring.

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Agenda:
- Welcome & Brief Introductions
- Show & Tell
- Guild Business
      • Membership #s, Forms, Dues and $$ collected
      • Donations for door prizes, etc
      • October Social (Date & Location)
      • November voting on Leadership
      • Getting the word out there about STLMQG
-Committees
      • Would you like to start a committee? Rules & Regulations  *See Flickr discussion thread too.
      • Introduce your idea
      • Gather participants

---------------Break-----------------

-Next Meeting Dates, Location, Etc.
-Remaining Questions?
-Closing Remarks
-Door Prizes
-Mix & Mingle

**Please remember to bring your Show & Tell item, your handmade nametag, $15 cash for dues and most importantly your smiling face for lots of fun.

If you are interested in starting an activities committee (fabric swap, block swap, etc), please bring your ideas with you and be prepared to present them to the group.  I'll have sign-ups sheets that you can use to start gathering participants.  Please note that Activity Committees can be started throughout the year so if you are unable to attend October's meeting, there's always next month.

Things are coming together

It looks like we will have a meeting place (or even two) soon; which is perfect because we are growing at a fast pace and I know that everyone is excited to start learning, doing and sharing.  It's been a big search; but I should have a confirmed answer later this week. 

Also, just wanted to let you all know about some new things going on. 

• I've created a Modern Quilt Photo page; which is a nice way to not only showcase some quilts our members have made.  It also is a "learning tool" for those people who venture to our page wondering what makes our group so different then other more traditional quilt guilds.  To access the page, just look at the toolbar under our title.
• We'll be starting Show & Tell as a regular installment at our general meetings.  Bring a WIP (work in progress), a finished piece, a book or tool you love, etc.  Participation is completely voluntary.
• Be thinking about a committee you'd like to start, maybe it's a fat quarter swap, quilting bee, or something else you think others would like to participate in.  You'll have the opportunity at our October 9th meeting to let us know your idea and possibly even sign up some members.  The main requirement to leading or participating in a committee, is that you must be a due-paying member of the STLMQG.  Please note that committees can be created throughout the year, so if you are not able to attend the October meeting, you can always bring it up at the next one.

I hope to see you at our October 9th meeting.  Thanks!!

MQG Info Session Recap

I want to thank everyone who attended the MQG Info Session at The Quilted Fox yesterday, we had nearly 30 people in attendance.  By the time I left we had 11 new members officially signed up...which brings our STLMQG to a total of 32 members.

I'm so happy to see how excited everyone was; which just let's me know that it was time for St. Louis to make its presence known.

There were a few bloggers' names, websites, etc which were mentioned and I wanted to make sure that I put this info out for everyone because if you are like me...trying to write down a web address can be cumbersome, I'd rather someone just send me the link.

So here you go:

Rossie , 1 hour long presentation on Modern Quilting http://vimeo.com/14680699


New Wave Quilt, created by Elizabeth Hartmann (Oh, Fransson!) http://www.ohfransson.com/oh_fransson/

Modern Quilt Guild website http://themodernquiltguild.com/
 
 
 
Thanks to The Quilted Fox for hosting this event! 

MQG Information Session

Have you heard about Modern Quilting; but don't know what the buzz is about?

If the answer is Yes, then I encourage you to come to an information session today held at The Quilted Fox.

The Quilted Fox
10403 Clayton Road
St. Louis, MO 63131

Saturday, September 18th
2-3pm

There will be an introduction to Modern Quilting, a Show & Tell sharing some of our members' work and an opportunity to get involved in St. Louis' very own Modern Quilt Guild.

Hope to see you there.