Block of the Month (BOM)

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.

Row Robin

Groups of 6 were announced at the October meeting for the first exchange. Each participant brought the first row of their quilt (setting the color palette, theme and row width (36-45")). They also brought enough background fabric for each remaining participant to use in their rows for her quilt ( 1/3 yard for each row). The recipient recieved the originator's row, will make a row, and bring the 2 finished rows to the next exhange (due at the December meeting). The next person will make their row and bring 3 completed rows to the following exchange. And so it goes until all participants have built one row for each other's quilt. Do NOT sew the rows together! The originator decides on the final row sequence. Row Robin exchanges will be every other month.

Mt. Tam Quilter’s Challenge

Participants are given the same 2 fabric swatches and are challenged to use at least 4 square inches of both on a quilt front (binding doesn't count). Participants may add as many fabrics as wished - any colors, texture or composition. Quilt width and length must be 18" - 60." Quilts don't have to be square. The Challenge Quilt coordinator may specify a theme or inspirationall words to spice things up. Challenge Quilt kickoff is usually in the Spring with the quilts presented at the December Holiday Party From those, members choose a "Viewers' Choice" award. Tradition is that the lucky winner of that award will be invited to coordinate next year's challenge. See the 2009 Challenge Quilt Show or the 2008 and 2007 challenge winners and view the 2008 slide show.

Hug Hearts Blocks

Members are asked to make 6.5" blocks depicting a heart or hearts on a white or WOW background. Blocks may be pieced or appliqued, by hand or machine. Bring donation blocks to monthly meetings where they will be deposited into our Heart Bank. When a member really needs a collective HUG from us, we will withdraw 30 or so heart blocks and make them into a lap quilt to express our support in their time of need. See the Hugs Hearts Quilts we've made so far.