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June Block Lotto — Grow Wild

We’re going to stretch a bit for our June block. We’re making flowers for summer using Eudaimonia Studios Grow Wild Block. This block uses Half Rectangle Triangles to make a modern flower. The pattern as written makes two 12 1/2″ unfinished blocks.

Because of the structure of our July meeting, which is the Artist Chat at the Garfield Park Exhibition, we’re giving you TWO months to make this block. These blocks will be turned in at the AUGUST meeting.

Use the following guidelines:
— For the petals (Colors 1-4) use one color, but different fabrics to make scrappy petals
— For the leaves (Colors 5 & 6) use scrappy greens
— For the background, use a solid white (Kona White or similar, not cream or off-white)

Link for the PDF pattern:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F8U3noM1uR4tl14vBaO2C-Z-hikfjyEE/view?usp=drive_link

Any questions? Email blocklotto@indymqg.com

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

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Fall Retreat 2023

Our spring retreat is happening September 21-24, 2023 at the FFA Leadership Center in Trafalgar, Indiana, starting at 9 AM on Thursday and ending at 2 PM on Sunday. We’ll have the entire Fellowship Hall space to ourselves for sewing, socializing, snacks, and shenanigans! There is space for 13 overnighters to have their own beds and 8 single-day retreat-goers on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday.

To register, please follow the PayPal prompts:

Fall Retreat

If you’d like to participate in the snack swap, fill out this form to help guide your secret partner on what to surprise you with.

To keep members as safe as possible while we are eating, sleeping, sewing, and laughing in a communal space, the IMQG board has decided on the following protocol to prevent the spread of COVID-19. All attendees must do the following:
— Test for COVID infection before attending the retreat, at least the morning of their first day of attendance. Testing a few times in the two weeks before the event is encouraged, especially if there has been a suspected (or known!) exposure. Antigen tests done at home are acceptable. Many insurance plans reimburse for at-home tests or provide them free of charge.
— Skip attending the retreat if they test positive within 10 days of their arrival. The guild will refund your money and miss seeing you but there’s always next time!
— Be willing to make concessions for others’ safety if they are experiencing symptoms of a cold or other contagious respiratory illness (e.g., wear a surgical mask when not eating or drinking, sleep separately). This is especially courteous during a cold & flu season when many people have weakened immunity to other infections after experiencing COVID.
— Test for COVID infection 3–7 days after attending the retreat and share the results with the other attendees.

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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.