September 2026

September 10, 2026 CMQG Monthly Meeting

The September 10, 2026 meeting of the Corvallis Modern Quilt Guild (CMQG) was conducted at the Corvallis Museum. Colleen P., President, convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Susan S. welcomed the 36 people attending the meeting, which included one guest and one new member.

Announcements

• Colleen explained the sign-in process for Show & Tell that will be used at future guild meetings. In addition, as a result of membership feedback, guild announcements will be brief. A short break will be taken after the program, and the general meeting will be wrapped up close to 8:30.

• The QuiltCon 2027 Community Outreach Challenge has been submitted. Members wishing to participate are encouraged to begin sewing blocks for the collaborative project at the Fall Retreat.

• Elections and budget approval are next month for our 2027 Board of Directors. Members should watch for an email announcing the upcoming slate of officers.

• As a reminder, members can find additional announcements in the upcoming newsletter.

Program: Quilting Approaches — Hand Quilting (Marianne D.), Domestic Quilting (Carah G.), Seated Longarm Quilting (Marty S.), Standing Longarm Quilting (Amber G.)

Four CMQG members participated in a panel discussion led by Alice M. about different quilting methods. The panelists shared what they enjoy about their quilting methods, tools and techniques they find helpful, challenges they have encountered, and how their quilting choices affect the finished quilt.

• Marianne D. discussed how batting, needles, and thimble fit influence hand quilting.

• Carah G. spoke about choosing fabric, thread, batting, and machine feet for quilting on a domestic machine.

• For seated longarm quilting, Marty S. emphasized drawing, doodling, and practice to build muscle memory and develop an individual quilting style.

• Amber G. shared educational resources, equipment recommendations, and machine-maintenance practices for standing longarm quilting.

Get ’Er Done

Members shared their #9 completed projects with guild members. Those members completing the #9 project will have their name submitted into the drawing to be held at the end of the year. Anyone interested in learning more about Get ’Er Done may contact Candy W. The project to be completed for the September meeting is #6.

Made Fabric Block Exchange

Completed slashed blocks were given to Candy W. to be used in a project of her choice. Colleen P. presented her house block concept for the September exchange of blocks to be completed by the October meeting. Information about constructing the block can be found on the guild website in the group section.

Show and Tell

Various members of the guild shared their delightful quilts with the membership.

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Opportunities and Challenges

• Modern Burgoyne Surrounded BOM — see web page for details

• Quiltopia in November

• CPI Appreciation Quilt — contact Colleen P. or Alice M. if interested

• Get ’Er Done (UFO Program)

• Made Fabric Block Exchange

Upcoming Guild and other Quilting Events

• In-Person Sew Day — Sunday, September 27th — CPI: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (held in conjunction with Fall Retreat)

• Sewing at Mieke’s — Thursday, September 24th — 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. (RSVP)

• Book Club — Wednesday, September 23rd, 7 p.m. Zoom (link in Book Club Group) — Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn

• Virtual Sew Day — Saturday, September 22nd (Zoom), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (canceled due to Retreat)

• Fall Retreat — Friday, September 25 - Sunday, September 27th — CPI

After-meeting Wind Down: The Binding

Join us at Courtyard by Marriott lobby right after the meeting for a relaxed time to chat.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:26 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Marty Stowers