Phoenix Modern Show and Tell

 We haven't had Show and Tell 

with the Phoenix Modern Quilt Guild 

in quite a few months,

and it was so nice on Saturday

to see all of the fun things 

everyone has been making.

 Sarah (Sweet Dreams By Sarah)

had her

Boho Patchwork Vintage Star

featured on Moda Bakeshop 

* free pattern :)

 I've loved seeing all of the 

versions of Quiltsville's

Scrappy Trips Around The World

 This quilt looks great no matter the fabrics used.

 I thought the back of this Scrappy Trips

was as cool as the front.

 From Wanda

 Wanda's backs are nice too!

 Fresh Connections

 Free pattern through

Windham Fabrics

 A Cathedral Windows Duvet

 Each block was hand sewn!

 Tracy is in the process of making a quilt 

started at her son's wedding

 At the wedding reception, each guest was given 

a muslin square to sign with

happy wishes for the couple.

 Tracy then added the corners,  put the blocks together in rows,

and now it's all ready to be quilted.

 Another completed project by Tracy.

More Show and Tell from PMQG tomorrow!

Zippered Pouch Swap

 Saturday was our August meeting for the

Phoenix Modern Quilt Guild

This was a 

just be together and visit

kind of gathering this month.

We did not have a scheduled workshop

or guest lecturer.

Instead we requested everyone bring

Show and Tell

and

exchanges.

 Every month Chelsea Knight leads our group in a Swap

The requirements are posted a month in advance.

This month's theme was

Zippered Pouch's

 Anyone can join in at any time.

Bring your item and place it on the Swap table.

 Each person who contributes draws a number

and in return

 is given a bag off the table.

 This month's requirements:

Zippered Pouches needed to be

at least 4" X 4" 

and must be homemade.

 They were to be made from at least 2 or more fabrics

and have at least 1 zipper.

Other than that, the sky was the limit!

 Chelsea always gives very helpful ideas and links

for patterns and tutorials

on our Phoenix Modern Quilt Guild blog. 

There was a lot of laughter

and thank you's

as each participant 

received their pouches.

It helps us get to know one another

and we become better friends

and grow closer as guild members

when we make things for each other.

A lot of attention, time, creativity

and thoughtfulness go into these Swaps.

Next month's theme is

a Pillow Swap

I'm looking forward to 

seeing all of the fun

ideas these ladies 

come up with.

Glacier Star Quilt

 During Jackie Kunkel's 

Judy Niemeyer Trunk Show

one of the ladies in the class

brought a few of her quilts 

for Show and Tell

 Tropical Sundance

made by Jan Fellows

 Quilted by Ann Skitt

Christmas Celebration Tree Skirt

 Glacier Star

 Jan really did an amazing job!

 It's so nice to see these beautiful quilts made in various color ways.

Jackie's version of Glacier Star

Jackie will be teaching this as a 7-part

Technique of The Month class

at 35th Ave Sew and Vac, Phoenix location

during January, February and March 2014

You can view Jackie's teaching schedule

HERE

Stepping Stones Quilt and More

 Not all Judy Niemeyer quilts are complicated.

During Jackie Kunkel's trunk show

she shared with us several that 

are quite do-able.

Using a paper foundation

really helps with accuracy and ease.

 Stepping Stones

was my favorite.

Love Jackie's use of Kaffe's in this quilt.

 I was intrigued when I saw how Jackie used Kaffes in smaller sections.

Normally, his big bold florals are best used for large blocks.

But Jackie said she looks at his fabrics for their use of "color"

If she sees a purple flower she likes, she isn't afraid to cut it up

just for it's color usage.

 And the entire time she showed this quilt,

I kept singing

"I..I..I..I..I'm Not Your Steppin' Stone"

(by the Monkee's 1966)

OK-that dates me.

When I was in 5th grade, I met Micky Dolenz (the drummer).

His father was the minister of the church my family attended

and I used to sit and talk and giggle 

with his sister Coco.

The Monkee's TV show was a hit

for young girls, and I was a FAN.

I think I need to make this quilt just for the memories :)

 Which Way Is North

 A version of a Dutchman's Puzzle block

 And if Judy Niemeyer blocks looks difficult

start the learning curve 

with a table runner or two.

 For a list of Jackie's classes

you can view her schedule 

HERE

at Canton Village Quilt Works

 Several of Judy's designs are traditional

like this Double Wedding Ring.

Love the scrappy Border

More Judy Niemeyer Trunk Show Quilts

 As a Nationally Certified Judy Niemeyer Teacher

Jackie Kunkel has made

some amazing quilts.

The combination of pattern design

and beautiful fabrics

shown during her trunk show 

took my breath away!

 Golden Harvest

 Jackie likes bright, happy fabrics

and wanted to show us 

how each pattern can be adapted 

to your own personal style.

 Original pattern

by Judy Niemeyer

 Jackie and I became friends 

years ago when we both started our quilt blogs.

One of the things we have in common 

is our love of Kaffe Fassett fabrics.

 Summer Solstice

 Jackie said

"If you want to try a Lone Star pattern, 

this is the way to do it!  With Judy's techniques

there are no bias edges in this quilt.

All of the angles are made with strip piecing."

 Samples from the Lone Star series were on the back wall.

 Feathered Star Queen

 wow!

 Jackie said she made her favorite quilt so far

up at a Judy Niemeyer retreat held recently

in Montana

 One of the newest pattern releases

 double wow!

This is a King size!

*More from Jackie's trunk show

will be coming tomorrow.