December meeting info

Our next guild meeting will be held on Monday, December 16th at the Unitarian Church of Vancouver, 949 W. 49th Ave. Doors open at 6:30pm and the meeting will begin at 7:00pm.

Don’t forget:

• blocks for December block lotto — My Town
• modern pouch for swapping (if participating)
• snack to share (optional)
• your own coffee, tea or water
• quilts for Show and Share — please email your photos so we can share them on our socials
•  door prize donations are most welcome and much appreciated! 
• your name tag!

Notice of Annual General Meeting
Our Annual General Meeting will be held at our next guild meeting on Monday, December 16th. 

Vancouver Modern Quilt Guild
(registered as Metro Vancouver Modern Quilt Guild)

Monday, December 16, 2024
Doors open at 6:30pm, meeting begins at 7:00pm
Unitarian Church, 949 W. 49th Ave.

Agenda

• Welcome
  • Recognize a quorum
  • Call meeting to order
  • Approve agenda
  • Approve minutes of 2023 AGM
• Report of the executive
  • President
  • Membership
  • Program committee
  • Communication/Social
• Treasurer’s Report
  • Review of financial statements
  • Notice of approval of bank statements
  • Overview
• Thank you to executive who are stepping down
• Election/acclamation of incoming executive
• New business
• Adjournment

 As part of our AGM, we need to approve last year's minutes, you can read them here 2023 AGM minutes 

Would you like to help shape the future of our Guild? Do you have ideas or suggestions about what our Guild could do in the coming year(s)? Do you want to connect with other members? Do you have a skill to share? Our guild needs you! 

UPDATE: Education
Someone has stepped up to take on education and would like to share the role. This includes developing programs for workshops and/or retreats, guest speakers, and activities for guild meetings, for example. You can find more information about Executive role descriptions on our website, under the About tab, or click here.

The new Executive changes over at the AGM meeting in December. If you’d like to step up and volunteer, or if you have any questions, please reach out to Hillary president@vancouvermodernquiltguild.ca

Membership Dues

A BIG thank you to all members who have paid their 2024-25 membership dues.

For those who have outstanding dues, please pay your $70 by Dec. 16th. Memberships are valid from Nov 1 to Oct 31 of the following year. Please send payment by e-transfer to treasurer@vancouvermodernquiltguild.ca
Anyone who has not paid by Dec 16th will be removed from guild membership.

If you need any support, please contact Hillary at president@vancouvermodernquiltguild.ca or contact
membership@vancouvermodernquiltguild.ca

VMQG membership benefits:

• monthly guild meetings, voting rights + participation in door prizes
• priority registration for VMQG workshops, retreats + events
• opportunity to participate in block lottos and round robins
• 24 newsletters delivered directly to your inbox, twice per month
• opportunity to meet, learn and share with other VMQG members 😍
• membership in the Modern Quilt Guild

Bear Paw Block

This block is a modern take on the traditional bear paw quilt block, i.e. modern traditionalism in modern quilting. It is based on a free Redford Quilt pattern by Meghan Buchanan of thencamejune and @thencamejune on Instagram.

It does not have the traditional cornerstones in the centre and it uses skinny 3/8″ sashing. You can read about the pattern on her blog and there is a link to download the free pattern if you would like to make one for yourself https://thencamejune.com/blogs/blog/redford-quilt-the-teddy-bear-one

Fabric Colours
For this block lotto we are going to use the same colours as on the blog and we are aiming for a cheerful, scrappy look. You’ll need:

• bright and modern pinks (can be peachy/orangey/reddish), yellows, and softer-medium blue/turquoise
• quieter low volume fabric
• solid fabric for the inside sashing

Block size: 14 3/8" square (unfinished). One paw is 7 1/4" square.

 Block instructions 

Photo below by THEN CAME JUNE

5 Pro Tips for Upcycled Denim Art by Radha Weaver

A pair of old jeans can transform into a sustainable gift, or a cool piece of modern art!

"Don’t be scared to experiment with your upcycled denim art! There is no wrong way to upcycle denim and the right way is whatever works best for you."
Radha Weaver, textile artist, sustainability educator and small business strategist based in San Francisco.

1. Tools matter
2. Try a traditional pattern
3. Use all the parts
4. Embrace the fray
5. Decorate with bold thread

Don’t know where to start? Check out the detailed tips here.

🌶️ Hot Tip: Radha will be our Guest Speaker at our online meeting in January.

Photo by Radha Weaver

Retreat Opportunities

Two retreats have come to our attention and we’re sharing some details here. If you’re interested, please reach out to the organizers directly for more information.

Loon Lake Retreat
2025 Quilt Retreat
September 1-5
Loon Lake Lodge & Retreat Centre

Cost: for the 4 nights is $950 for a shared room, and $1,150 for a single room. This includes taxes, liability insurance and a tip for the amazing staff. You get 3 amazing meals a day and linens are provided. Each room has its own bathroom.

Contact: Cheryl Eckert cheryleckert@telus.net

Manning Park Retreat
Modern Quilting Mountain Retreat
Thursday, April 10 to Sunday, April 13
Manning Park Resort

Cost: $480-$600 This includes resort accommodation, 9 buffet meals, secure group quilting space, and access to resort amenities. Double and single rooms are available in premium cabins.

Contact: Sandra Smith modernquiltingmountainretreat@gmail.com

These retreats are not a VMQG events. We’re supporting modern quilting events by including information in our newsletter.

👉 Reminders 

ALL-NEW WIP registration—bring your toonies! Our Work-In-Progress program begins at our December meeting. All work must be started before, and registered by our March 17, 2025 guild meeting. Each WIP costs $2, enter as many WIPs as you like. When your registered project is finished, take a photo and email it to Edna wips@vancouvermodernquiltguild.ca  At our November meeting we will draw a winner to receive a CASH prize! 🤑

VMQG Membership due by December 16: Please send $70 by e-transfer to treasurer@vancouvermodernquiltguild.ca or if you need any support, please contact membership@vancouvermodernquiltguild.ca

Show ’n Share Photos: Send us your quilt pics, we’ll post them on our IG. Email photos@vancouvermodernquiltguild.ca

Round Robin: The big reveal of Round Robin quilts will be shown at our December meeting. Please remember to take a picture of your finished top and send it to photos@vancouvermodernquiltguild.ca In the subject line of the email put “Round Robin Reveal 2024 # [the number of your current bag]” These pictures will be posted on Instagram AFTER the Big Reveal on Dec 16.

Sew Good Quilts: If you have any quilt tops, backs or finished quilts to return to Megan, please bring them to the meeting or get in touch by email.
sewgoodquilts@vancouvermodernquiltguild.ca