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South Sarasota Modern Quilt Guild serves our community through quilting. Since S2MQG began in 2018, guild members have made a positive impact on our community. Hundreds of quilts have been donated providing comfort and warmth to those in need. Since 2022 our members have donated quilts to the not-for-profit organization Mothers Helping Mothers in Sarasota. Cathy Graff, Volunteer Coordinator at MHM said "It's an extremely lovely gift and every quilt is greatly appreciated." Our beautiful, donated quilts are used in the MHM New Baby Bags that are given to client moms who are about to or have just had a baby.
Our members don't just create quilts, we help make a difference by providing children's bucket hats and drawstring backpacks for The Twig in Venice. Previous beneficiaries of our donated projects included Guardian Ad-litum, All Star Children's Foundation, and Tidewell Hospice. We believe that many helping hands can make a difference in many lives. We are so grateful for the many guild volunteers who make these programs a success. We couldn't do it without you. How Can You Help? Your support is needed throughout the entire year and there are many ways to contribute. Members can volunteer to make individual quilt challenge blocks selected by the bi-monthly Block Duchess. Instructions for sewing the blocks and the due date can be found below in the projects section. The blocks are sewn by guild members and collected at the guild general meeting on or before the due date. Members can make as many blocks as they like. Volunteers then sew the blocks together to make a quilt top and complete the quilt for donation. If you are quilting from a remote location, blocks can be mailed to Margaret Monti at 272 Park Trace Blvd, Osprey, FL 34229. Volunteers Needed
You also have the option to choose your own quilting adventure. You choose the pattern or design, make it, and donate the quilt at the next guild meeting. This is a great way to experiment creatively with new blocks and techniques using your fabric stash and scraps. Community Service Quilt Requirements Mothers Helping Mothers will accept boy or girl specific or gender neutral baby quilts.
Members are asked to drop off completed quilts, blocks, and quilt tops at general meetings at the Community Service table or complete quilts can be dropped off at Dawn Leonards' home: 5228 Ashley Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34241. Please call first: 941-238-7623. S2MQG COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMITTEE Chairperson: Dawn Leonards Members: Joy Abbott, Sue Balazs, Jennifer Brock, Marj Bryen, Libbie Glembocki, Mary Hayes, Jody Jordan, Lenore Loftus, Jacqueline Newmann, Jann Warfield |
S2MQG’s Learn to Sew at the Library Program introduces students of all ages to the joy of sewing. In partnership with the Sarasota County Library System, guild volunteers teach classes monthly sharing their skills and love for sewing with students. The library handles the task of registering students for class through their system. What’s involved? Volunteers teach the very useful skill of sewing in 2-hour classes at the Gulf Gate Library Creation Station in Sarasota. The Creation Station is a specially designated room set up for arts and crafts. The Creative Station is equipped with sewing machines and all the necessary items for sewing and making a simple project. Volunteers do not need to bring any of their sewing supplies. Volunteers simply help students by sharing their knowledge of sewing basics in a relaxed atmosphere. If you’re interested in volunteering and sharing your love of sewing, please let us know. Class dates will be announced by email and volunteers can sign up for the specific class if your schedule permits. Contact Margaret Monti: [email protected] |
Caring Quilts
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Quilt Projects: 2025
Potato Chip Quilt 
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Simple Star Quilt Pattern
Due Date: on-going Our latest quilt pattern involves a Simple Star. We would love to request a Simple Star baby quilt each month to bring warmth and comfort for donation to Mothers Helping Mothers. Your creativity and love will make a cherished collection of keepsakes that will be treasured for years to come. Thank you for being a special part of our journey! Download the PDF for complete instructions.
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Duchess: Margaret Monti
Project: on-going Baby Charm Squares Quilt This month we're trying something new. Instead of blocks we're asking you to make a small baby quilt. There will be a limited number of pre-cut quilt kits available at the March 5 meeting or you can cut your own. Download the baby quilt pattern. |
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Block duchesses: Mary Hayes & Margaret Monti
January - February Block: 2024
Harper's Garden Block
Color Guidelines:
Primary colors for solids
F1 - background color - yellow
F2 - red or blue
F3 - green
F4 - red or blue (alternate your choice from the color used for F2)
F5 - novelty print or color of your choice
There are:
4 HST of F1 (yellow)/F3 (green)
2 HST of F1 (yellow)/F2 (red or blue)
2 HST of F1 (yellow)/F5 (novelty)
To construct the Flying Geese Units:
Place one red on the left side of the left side of the F1 (yellow); sew. Repeat only once.
Place the blue on the left side of the 3rd F1 (yellow); sew. Repeat once.
Sew the opposite color to the opposite of F1 to complete a Flying geese Unit. The size measures 5"H x 9.5"W
When the block is completed it should measure 18.5" x 18.5" with seams. Be as accurate as possible and have fun!
Due Date: March 6, 2024 meeting.
January - February Block: 2024
Harper's Garden Block
Color Guidelines:
Primary colors for solids
F1 - background color - yellow
F2 - red or blue
F3 - green
F4 - red or blue (alternate your choice from the color used for F2)
F5 - novelty print or color of your choice
There are:
4 HST of F1 (yellow)/F3 (green)
2 HST of F1 (yellow)/F2 (red or blue)
2 HST of F1 (yellow)/F5 (novelty)
To construct the Flying Geese Units:
Place one red on the left side of the left side of the F1 (yellow); sew. Repeat only once.
Place the blue on the left side of the 3rd F1 (yellow); sew. Repeat once.
Sew the opposite color to the opposite of F1 to complete a Flying geese Unit. The size measures 5"H x 9.5"W
When the block is completed it should measure 18.5" x 18.5" with seams. Be as accurate as possible and have fun!
Due Date: March 6, 2024 meeting.
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Projects
In lieu of a holiday gift exchange last year, the Guild made very simple drawstring backpacks for the kids at Twig.
The instructions are below:
The instructions are below:
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Easy Peasy Backpacks
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