Try
Something New
(Due
January 2026)
Create a quilt or
quilted item (any size) trying something you’ve never tried before (new to you).
Here are some examples, but the sky’s the limit:
· Try foundation paper piecing
· Incorporate applique in your quilt
· Create a quilt using curves
· Experiment with a new quilting technique
· Make a quilt with a block you’ve never made
Bring your item to
the January 2026 meeting. Be prepared to tell us a little bit about your item,
such as the name of the block, the method or technique you used, any special tools
you used to make it.
The challenge is
intended to help you build your skills and have fun! All participants will be
included in a drawing during the guild meeting to win a special prize.
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Quilt Block Exchange
Stashbuster Scrappy Log Cabin
1. Use your stash to make twenty-four, 12 ½ inch (unfinished) scrappy Log Cabin blocks.
The center of the log cabin block should be 3 ½ inches unfinished and 3 inches finished.
The logs (strips) around the center should be 2 inches wide unfinished and 1 ½ inches finished. The logs around the outside of the block will each have an unfinished edge.
Square your blocks and make sure they measure 12 ½ inches. This step is VERY IMPORTANT. If your blocks don’t measure 12 ½ inches they will not be usable for others and will be returned to you.
Make half of each block with light fabrics and half with dark fabrics. Start with the light fabrics (these logs will be shorter than the dark ones). Any combination of colors may be used, and the 24 blocks you make do not all have to be the same. The idea is to use up your stash. The finished product is intended to be a scrappy quilt.
The log cabin blocks shown at the guild meeting were made using the Creative Grids Ruler – Log Cabin Trim Tool Two https://www.creativegridsusa.com/products/CGRJAW2 and is available to purchase at the Ways and Means table.
To see one of the YouTube tutorials available on how to use the ruler visit https://youtu.be/6TOqrUxop1M?si=i3iuKjkgsT86e8If. This author also has downloadable cutting and layout instructions available.
You DO NOT have to use this ruler to make your blocks. You can use any method you desire as long as the sizes match.
2. Bring your twenty-four blocks to the May 2026 meeting and turn them in at the Guild Projects table. Please put your name on the container you bring them in.
3. At the June 2026 meeting you will receive twenty-four randomly selected blocks from others who have participated in the block exchange. You will also receive an embroidered quilt label with the guild name, challenge name, and year you can add to the quilt if desired.
4. Make a quilt using the blocks you have received. You may add additional blocks, sashing and borders to get the quilt design and size you want. To see some examples of traditional log cabin block arrangements visit the webpage below:
https://quiltsocial.com/the-many-ways-to-arrange-log-cabin-blocks-on-your-quilt/
These are examples, and you DO NOT have to use one of these designs.
5. Bring your finished quilt top or completed quilt to the August 2026 meeting to show. All participants will be included in a drawing to receive a special prize during the meeting.
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UFO Challenge
UFOs (UnFinished Objects) in quilting refers
to any unfinished project, from a pile of fabric waiting to be cut to a quilt
top awaiting final steps like quilting and binding. To participate in the UFO challenge,
complete a 2025/2026 UFO form and turn it in at the project table. Forms are
available to print online or can be picked up at the project table starting in
October.
As you complete your UFOs, show them at the monthly “Show
& Tell” and come to the project table to mark your item off on your list.
If you forget to add a UFO, don’t worry! You can add them as you come across
them. The last meeting to show a UFO for 2025/2026 will be the August 2026
meeting. Winners will be announced at the September meeting.
click here to print out the 2025/2026 UFO form
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FAT QUARTER RAFFLE
For the Fat Quarter Raffle, drop your Fat Quarter at the
Guild Project table before the meeting starts. For each fat
quarter you drop off that meets the theme, you will receive one ticket.
By definition, a fat quarter is 18 inches x 22 inches, so
please be sure each fat quarter you turn in meets this size requirement. During
the meeting, a ticket will be drawn and the winner will receive all the fat
quarters.
If you have any questions please text or email Rene Bennett.
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Dec 2025 |
Dots/Circles |
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Jan 2026 |
Musical (instruments, notes, lyrics, etc.) |
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Feb 2026 |
Celestial (Sun, moon, stars, planets, etc.) |
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Mar 2026 |
Animated Characters |
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April 2026 |
Sports |
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May 2026 |
Florals |
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Jun 2026 |
Batiks |
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July 2026 |
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Open Choice |
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Aug 2026 |
Halloween |
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Sept 2026 |
Christmas |
