Maine Modern Quilt Guild Kicks Off Colorful New Program Year!

We had a fantastic time at our first meeting of the new program year, which runs through June 2025! The energy in the room was palpable as our theme for the year—Color—was in full swing, and it was amazing to see our members’ vibrant personalities and creativity shine through.

The meeting began with a bit of business, but once that was out of the way, we dove right into the fun! First up was a brilliant presentation on Color Theory by none other than Kate Gawler. Kate, a true expert in all things color, shared her wealth of knowledge, drawing from her experiences in art school, her years of quilting, and one of her go-to resources, “Color Harmonies” by Augusto Garau. She really opened our eyes to how thoughtful color choices can completely transform our quilt designs!

Next, we were treated to a dynamic presentation on Color Wash Quilts by Karen Wood, Veronica Seratto, and Susan Duval. Their tips, tricks, and examples were so inspiring. And Sue even gave us a live demonstration of how to turn our own scraps into a beautiful color wash quilt! The highlight of this segment was a group activity where we all worked together to lay out squares into a cohesive color wash design—such a blast!

Of course, no meeting would be complete without Show and Tell, and our talented members wowed us again. From stunning improv self-portraits to scrappy creations, color wash examples to intricately pieced masterpieces, it was a treat to see everyone’s hard work and creativity on display. Whether new or returning, our members truly inspire each other with their amazing work!

We’re already looking forward to our next meeting on October 5th at Hope Baptist Church, Manchester (726 Western Ave, Manchester), where we’ll be diving into Thread Play with Dan Pelish (machine), Anne Gould (machine), and Dominique Healy (hand). Remember it’s a SEW DAY! So bring your machine (don’t forget the extension cord & foot!), free motion foot, basic tools, and three small sandwiches to practice on. and It’s going to be another great session, and we’re always excited to welcome new members—so if you’re interested in joining, don’t hesitate to reach out, we would love to see you.