Love is in the air my dears.....Quilt Con is finally here!

We have some pretty exciting things going on this month in case you fallen off of the radar or Facebook isn't one of your appendages.   During our meeting this month, you could have a chance to win a ticket to Quilt Con!  What up....whoop whoop!  Okay, so maybe I'm a little over zealous, but it's a great opportunity.  Don't forget, we have some members whose quilts are on display, so check them out when you're there, and take lots of pictures (to post on the blog).  Now thanks to Erin and Allison, you could be attending Quilt Con sporting your very own
Hot Tamale gear!  I heard there are glitter options, which could be rock'in for the 80's throw back party!  So load up on gear, and sport it any way you can during any outings on your schedule!  Oh and don't forget to blab about it to all of your friends!

Thank you to everyone who worked to make our Guild entries to Quilt Con a success.  You are all very amazing women!

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Also for those of you looking for something really WICKED to do... we have  a 2013 Challenge!  So get your creative juices flowing and start brainstorming your entry.  This guild never ceases to amaze me with your talents.

Our very own Hot Tamales are ringing in the 2013 New Year with bells galore....

For those of you not glued to Facebook....we have some news!

Allison Chambers, Jen Eskridge, Leslie Tucker Jenison, and Sarah Jimenez will all have their quilt works up for display at Quilt Con!  Whoohooh!  Ladies, way to represent San Antonio and your fellow quilters.  Those of us going can't wait to see your creations!  Congratulations on making it to the big league!  (Feel free to browse a few of their blogs annotated on the right)

Well I hope all of you are having a wonderfully blessed holiday season and sharing it with those you love.  As you know, many people will be asking you what your New Year's resolution will be.  Where does 2013 find you?  Where will this year take you?

There are certainly no shortages of Hot Tamale happenings, so get your calendars ready ladies....

*Sue P. will be collecting the next payment for retreat goers at this Thursday's meeting, so have your check books handy.  If you're not sure about your balance, please give her a call or message her on Facebook.

**Kelly P has scheduled a charity sew in at the Northside Church of Christ on Saturday, January 12, 13 from 10a-3p.  We will be working to complete a charity top for QuiltCon from the squares they sent us. It's due in Austin by February 1st!  We will also be completing children's quilts to send to the rescue shelter at Jeremiah's Hope Rescue Shelter. We are hoping for at least 6-10 people.  More are welcome, but please RSVP on Facebook so Kelly has a headcount.

***Eileen has scheduled a sew in at Memories by the Yard on Saturday, January 19, 13 from 10a-3p.  We ask that you bring $5 and a snack to share.  Bring any projects you would like to work on, and please remember to RSVP on Facebook, so Eileen will have a headcount.

****Swoon Bee will resume at my house on Sunday, January 20, 13 from 12-4p.  I haven't touched my blocks since we met in October, so I hope you all haven't finished.  

Happy New Year and especially happy sewing!

The new year is upon us...

Well the holidays have hit with flash. I swear I think school just started and now we're almost at the half-way mark!  It's been quiet on the home front, but don't let that mislead you....our guild members have been actively sewing and finishing projects for the holidays.  Fingers crossed for all of our members who entered quilts into Quilt Con!  Way to represent!  This month I plan not to take much of your time.  Remember to cherish the close time with friends and family.  What's that saying...."Time flies while you're busy making other plans!"  Well take time to enjoy the time you have together.  

Happy Holidays!

Things to remember: 

1)  Remember we have our Annual Holiday Party at Rosarios (see the side note for details).  

2)  Sara is hosting a cooking exchange, so don't forget to confirm if you can make it.  I hear their are delicious in store for you.  

3)  One last chance to get your Thirty One bag.  The representative will be at Sara's.  This also supports retreat for those of you attending.

We'll see you Thursday or after the New Year.  Be safe and have tons of fun.....sewing of course!

Hello fellow sewistas!  I can't believe it's October....Well the holidays are coming, and can you feel the tension rising?  What is it about the holidays?  One moment you're excited thinking of all the get togethers and feasts (you can hardly contain yourself), and then you over commit, over indulge and wish you could have a do-over.  Well it's important not to forget yourself.  Make smart decisions and maintain your sanity.  That may mean not over committing so you have an opportunity to be creative and hone your sewing skills. If you're anything like me, I go through withdrawals when I don't have an opportunity to sew.  Yes, I said it, "I am addicted to quilting!"  Oh wait, wrong forum, or is it?

We've been together for a while now and we are starting to see various works from everyone. It's so exciting, isn't it?  With that being said, please take some time for yourself and discover the creative process this season and always.  Try not to stress out about the end product focus on the build, or if the end is your "process" then try not to worry so much about the "build" but rather the end product.  If you're willing, tell us about your journey.


For SA Mod Guild Members only.....
Allison Rosen, C&T Books (STASH is our imprint) platinum level sponsor of QuiltCon, wrote us to ask for assistance!!

This is their first consumer show.  They are used to quilt market where they sell wholesale, and they are filled with great ideas about how will create a shop at QuiltCon among the vendor booths.

They are looking we for our membership to volunteer to help them man the booth at Quilt Con.  They need help providing product information where needed, writing up orders, and helping with set up and break down of the booth.

They are offering a show floor ticket for free to anyone who is willing to help them out!

As for dates and times - that remains to be determined once they know what kind of response we are getting.  If you are interested, please let me know via private message or at the meeting.


***The October meeting  been pushed back a week due to quilt retreat. It will be Thursday, October 11, 2012 at the Northside Church of Christ.  Remember Happy Hour is at 6pm, so please come early if you can!  Please don't forget to bring your Halloween BOM! We can't wait to see your creativity.  Thank you Allison (for kitting everything so nicely)!
***Heather Grant, Austin MQG board member, will be talking to us about Modern Quilting and the Modern Quilting Movement.  She is a member of the Austin MQG and also on the board of The Modern Quilt Guild.

Today some of the SA Mod Hot Tamales got an opportunity to indulge in fabric shopping followed by a nice lunch with some wonderful members of the Austin MQG.  Thank you Heather, Mary Ann, and Susan.   Deann from Quilt Haus of New Braunfels also joined us for lunch, and we each walked away with charm pack!  Score!!!!!!!!!!!!  She said they were gifts from their Moda rep.

Autumn has arrived, or has it?

In our board installation last month our theme for the 2012-2013 was revealed, "Community." Well as luck would have it, Amanda and Rebecca of the Portland Modern Quilt Guild have invited us to be a part of a on-line community they created called Threadbias http://www.threadbias.com. The idea came from a "pair of quilter-sewists, to bring people together for fabric and fun."  They are excited to build a sewing community and exchange ideas, projects, sew alongs, bees inspiration and more! Threadbias was created more than a year ago and is growing more and more each day. It's super easy to sign up and not to mention it's absolutely FREE! In looking to really spread our wings this year, I encourage you to log on and get involved.

In the spirit of National Sewing Month, we have initiated a challenge. See the newsletter for details or click the challenge tab above.

August is heating up....

And things are happening...

So the summer has flown by.  I am not sure about you guys, but it feels like summer just started and now it's on the verge of ending. I can't say I've been as productive as I'd hoped, but in reading FaceBook and seeing photos from the meetings, you guys are Rockin'!  Way to crank out the good stuff.  Congratulations  are due all around to Leslie and Danielle for their outstanding accomplishments this weekend!  Leslie had a traveling exhibit called "Rituals" which was at the Long Beach International Quilt Festival, and her quilt will continue on to Houston this fall.  The accolades keep rolling with  Danielle placing 2nd in the Wall Category in the New Braunfels Show this weekend.  Way to go ladies! Whoohooh!

Well we have tons going on this month to include a few events.  This Thursday, August 2nd is our installation tea.  Thanks to Debbie T., and the countless members helping with all of the arrangements, our new board members will be welcomed with open arms, while the exiting board will be missed.  Speaking of missed, Anna V, has moved and joined the Houston Modern Quilt Guild.  We will miss her, but she promises to keep in touch and visit often!  Good luck Anna!

"Piece Out" - Event

Paper piecing workshop at Maverick Library (8700 Mystic Park) on August 12th from 1:30-4:30pm.  Barbara Craig will present a paper piecing workshop.  Please reserve your slot ahead of time, by calling Eileen.  There is a $30 fee for the kit.