Block of the Month
Each month brings us a Block of the Month surprise, packaged up by the BOTM chair. A block design and a bit of fabric to go into a specific spot on each block can be had for a mere pittance. Members make the block and return it at the following meeting; with each completed block comes a chance to win blocks made that month. Special prizes encourage more finished blocks; if an especially large number of blocks are returned we have multiple winners. The December meeting includes a show of quilts completed with the blocks won in any month, any year! This is a great way for new members to get involved. All skill levels are welcome to participate. Vist our Gallery page for BOM!
Show and Tell
is among the guild’s favorite activities. At each meeting members show their projects and tell us about their work. Many of the pieces have sentimental value, tell of a personal journey, or result from a group challenge, class or workshop. This quilt parade is always a joy, and a great incentive to go home and work on our own projects! Our Galleries have a section dedicated to monthly projects from show and tell.
Mt. Tam Quilter’s Challenge
The 2008 annual Mt. Tam Quilt Guild Challenge began at the March meeting where we sold packets of three fabrics to be used in quilts of any design, with at least 4 square inches of each fabric visible on the quilt front. The completed projects will be on display at our December party.
See the 2007 challenge winners and view the slide show of the 2007 quilts.
Guild Retreat
April of 2006 saw the Guild’s first retreat, with 12 members who came with many projects to be quilted or finished. Some worked on new design ideas; all gave freely of their thoughts and ideas. The natural beauty of the West Marin facility and the wonderful food combined to support quilt-making endeavors and to deepen friendships. All participants expressed a desire to repeat the event and make it a four-day event instead of just three.
Studio Tour
A few years ago we have had our first studio tour, when eight of our members offered up their home studios for visitation by other members of the Guild. Our next tour will be September 20, 2008 from 10am to 2pm.
Project Days
Member volunteers organize 2-3 hour sessions on specific projects of their choosing, demonstrating the “how-to” and supporting other guild members in completing the project with their own materials. Some of these projects included doll or teddy bear quilts, small quilts and table toppers, checkbook covers, bookmarks, eyeglass cases, fabric coasters, luggage tags and a variety of small purses. These project days, done over eight months, generated some wonderful items for our 2007 fundraisers.
New project days for 2008 are on the calendar. Read more about our current schedule and enjoy scenes from last year in our project day Gallery.
Marin County Senior Information Fair Exhibits
Marin County senior groups sponsor an annual Fair addressing the needs and interests of the county’s over-50 citizens, with over 120 booths from various businesses of interest to seniors. Admission is free; live entertainment on stage and health screening are just a few of the activities. The event is light hearted, informative and entertaining for all.
Our guild's beautiful quilts were the repeat featured artwork at the 2007 Senior Fair. We also had day-long quilting demonstrations and a booth selling quilts and handmade items. We will be at the 2008 fair, planned for October 22.
Mini Groups
Several "Mini Groups" comprised of guild members meet regularly to pursue their individual and group quilting interests. While these groups form and operate outside the guild, we strongly encourage their formation by providing contacts of potential mini group hosts with members wanting to join a group.
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