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May Block Lotto — Economy Block

For our May block we’re making the Economy Block. This is a pretty block that we’ll make special by fussy cutting the center square. Are you new to quilting and don’t know what fussy cutting is? It’s simply cutting intentionally so that your piece features a specific detail or image.

Here are the details:

  • Fussy cut the center square to highlight a specific image or feature
  • Pick one color for the surrounding triangles
  • For the inner triangles, use a light/medium solid or small print
  • For the outer triangles, use a dark solid or small print
  • Unfinished block will measure 8 1/2″

Follow the tutorial here for details on how to make the Economy Block:

https://www.leilagardunia.com/blog/economy-quilt-block-tutorial

As a reminder, these blocks will be turned in at the June meeting and the lotto is open only to current, paid members

Any questions? Email blocklotto@indymqg.com. Also reach out if you’d like mailing/drop-off addresses.

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Submissions Are Open for Exhibition 2023: A Modern Quilt Show

Members of Indy MQG and Akoma Ntoso MQG are encouraged to submit QUILTS and QUILTED ITEMS to this year’s show at Garfield Park Art Center, on display July 7–29. The public is clamoring to see our creative output!

STEP #1: Choose which pieces you’d like to have on display. Quilts are the obvious choice but maybe you also make quilted bags, quilted pillows, quilted clothing, etc. Everything* quilted is eligible!

* Items must meet the themes as described: hand-dyed fabrics featured in your piece for the main show or a 17″ x 17″mini quilt with a theme of the number 7 for this year’s mathemagical challenge.

STEP #2: Fill out a submission entry for each exhibit you’d like to have in the show, either by document or electronic form.

STEP #3: Once you have submitted one entry for each of your exhibits, use the dropdown below to submit your payment. The exhibition and public reception are funded by submission fees.

Remember: do not count your mathemagical mini toward your total number of quilts when selecting how many submissions to pay for.

Select number of items submitted


Step #4: Send** photos of your exhibits to exhibition [at] indymqg [dot] com. Nothing fancy! Just something GPAC can use to verify that each piece is appropriate for hanging in a public gallery.

** This isn’t necessary if you uploaded a photo when you completed the electronic submission form.

STEP #5: Put these two dates on your calendar: the First Friday public reception for Exhibition 2023: A Modern Quilt Show on July 7 from 6–9 PM, and the Artist Chat on July 22 at 2:30 PM!

STEP #6: Drop off your submissions at IMQG’s May meeting on May 21, ANMQG’s May meeting on May 28, or May 30 or June 1 at Sacha’s house or Tony Jean’s house.

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April Block Lotto — Scrappy String Block

Since our theme for April is scraps, we’re going scrappy with Scrappy String Blocks for Block Lotto.   String blocks are the perfect way to use up all those scraps.  

Here are the details:

  • Strings should be a scrappy as possible
  • Use strips from 1” to 2 ½” wide, using a variety of widths.
  • Lay your strings on a 45 degree diagonal
  • Unfinished block will measure 8 ½”

If you’ve never made a string block before, be sure to check out this tutorial we found that includes lots of information, including recommended string sizes, and options for foundations. 

Link to tutorial: https://newquilters.com/how-to-make-string-quilts/

At the meeting on April 16, you’ll have an opportunity to create your block lotto string blocks after the Scrap Lecture.

Any questions? Email blocklotto@indymqg.com. Also reach out if you’d like the mailing/drop-off addresses.

As a reminder, these blocks will be turned in at the May 2023 meeting and the lotto is open only to current, paid members.