by KCMQG | Oct 4, 2011 | Member Spotlights
Who are you, and what do you do for a living? I’m Kristin, and I’m a freelance editor and writer. I do everything from educational publishing to writing catalog copy. I love working from home, and it’s great that I’m able to be with my two-month-old little boy all...
by KCMQG | Sep 19, 2011 | Events
One of the best things about The Modern Quilt Guild is the fact that there are so many chapters around the globe. Reading about the events online through their guild blogs is great not only for their members, but also for guilds in other areas looking for new ideas....
by KCMQG | Sep 15, 2011 | Meetings, Speakers
BY JAIME DAVID One perk of being an officer for the KCMQG is getting to have some input on potential guest and meeting programs. We have discussed and contacted many different quilters across the country and were excited to get the chance to bring Susan Beal to Kansas...
by KCMQG | Sep 11, 2011 | Events
On Saturday, October 1st, 2011, the Kansas City Modern Quilt Guild is hosting a unique outdoor art installation featuring over 200 quilts made by members of the Kansas City Modern Quilt Guild. A special display will be devoted to the Robert Kauffman “No Prints...
by KCMQG | Aug 24, 2011 | Member Spotlights
Who are you, and what do you do for a living? My name is Jenifer and I edit quilting books for The Kansas City Star. My authors include Bonnie Hunter, Betsy Chuchian, Deb Rowden and even Barbara Brackman among others. I have also authored three books for The Star:...
by KCMQG | Aug 23, 2011 | Member Spotlights
Who are you, and what do you do for a living? I’m Lauren, from Overland Park. I am a Nurse Informaticist, which is a nurse who works with computers and hospital IT. I work at University of Kansas Hospital. When did you first start sewing or quilting? How did you...
by KCMQG | Aug 4, 2011 | Member Spotlights
This is the first in a series of KC MQG Member Spotlights. Read along as we introduce you to the 96 (and counting) members, one by one! Ready to meet Elizabeth? Who are you, and what do you do for a living? My name is Elizabeth, and I am a Landscape Architect at Patti...
by KCMQG | Jul 17, 2011 | Challenges & Swaps, Member Spotlights
Congratulations to Trisch Price of the Kansas City Modern Quilt Guild! Trisch is one of the winners of Challenge #3, the Modern Quilt Guild Inspired by a Word Challenge. The word was “organic” and Trisch nailed it! This is her gorgeous quilt. Trisch said,...
by KCMQG | Jul 13, 2011 | Events
Did you know there was an international symbol for modern quilters? Well, maybe not yet, but this would be a good one. This was the sign to direct us to Jacquie’s house for the KC MQG’s Quilty Day in the Country. Almost half of our members (I counted...
by KCMQG | Jun 14, 2011 | Challenges & Swaps, Meetings
The highlight of our June meeting was the Chef’s Swap. The “Pink Lady” chef showed up looking for the casting for the new Chef’s Swap Reality Show. She was lost, but we took her in and asked her to facilitate our swap. By the way, casting...
