Monday, April 30, 2018

Improv Bee - Green Hive, May prompt

Hi Fellow Green Bees!

Did you know there actually are green bees?  They are beautiful.  Here's a pic I took at Lukas Nursery a few years ago:


Speaking of pictures...our May prompt is Black and White:  Contrast and Negative Space.  I've compiled a bunch of photos on my Pinterest board (https://www.pinterest.com/cera979/black-and-white/) to serve as inspiration, but here's a few to get the ideas started:


So here's the specifics:  I want to focus on these design concepts - contrast and negative space  (we're building skills this year, right?) .  

I'm asking for blocks that are 12*18".  Black and white or off white or very light grey.  I do want solids or tone one tone.  Contrast is the key.  Also, I want the black to be the negative space...the background (as in the above photos).  The white (or off white, or light grey) will highlight the form.

Your block does not need to represent literal forms, it can be totally abstract.  They can be minimal, maximal, or anywhere in between.  They will be "due" at the June meeting.

Ready to go?  Great!  Still unclear?  No worries, call or email me.  You can do this.  Remember sometimes fewer parameters can actually create more of a challenge.  I'm thinking this one might be a little more on the challenging side.  

-sjl-

Saturday, April 28, 2018

Sunday, April 8, 2018

Split Complimentary Block


Split Complimentary Block


For each block you need:
two 1” x 10” white or low volume strips
two 1.75” x 9.5” black strips
two 1.75” x 11.5” black strips
scraps in three saturated colors of solids or modern prints, a minimum of 5” long and can vary in thickness from 1” – 3”. Use at least 6 of each color

Saturday, April 7, 2018

Meeting Minutes_April 2018


MEETING MINUTES
April 04, 2018 
The Sewing Studio Classroom

Welcome
Sarah opened the meeting with reminders to renew membership with Zonetta and to add Fabric Auction items to the table in the back or give to Marge.

April 2018 Newsletter

Meet Yanick Booz




How long you have been sewing and/or quilting and when did you join the Orlando MQG?

I have been sewing for 18 years and quilting for 16 years. I joined Orlando MQG in January 2013 and it was the best birthday present I gave myself! I needed to find “my people” that loved quilting/collecting fabric as much as I did. I was honored to serve as president from 2014-2016 and have adored the friends made here ever since.

Friday, April 6, 2018

The Interest Groups are Live With Sign Up Genius

For everyone at the meeting on Wednesday, you know that the Programming Committee has all sorts of interesting topics lined up for our monthly programs this year . It's full of opportunity for all members to increase your skill level, try something different,  and have fun!

We're especially excited about the outside interest groups being offered for all of our members .These groups will meet outside the regular meeting times; either online, or at different locations decided by the group or Bee . We think this is a great opportunity to stretch your creative skills , and meet your fellow members of the guild . Once the group leaders have received the sign ups, they will contact you and get the group going with all the details you need.  The group will decide when they can do a Show and Tell or "big reveal "of their projects at a guild monthly meeting .