Quilters Light Box
Introducing a little thing we call Quilters Light Box!
We know quilters like to share and learn new things. The Quilters Light Box will be a recurring segment at our monthly meeting where we will do just that!!
Each month one member will be given the opportunity to shine a light on a quilt related item they found helpful, exciting or inspiring and may be of interest to others. Don’t worry if public speaking is not your thing. Simply make a note of that great quilt book, pattern or technique; awesome blogger, instagrammer or YouTube video when you come across it. Then when asked, put your hand up and you will be slated a few minutes to share and discuss that item/topic with the group…That’s it!
We hope the following will help spark ideas:
- Book – this can be a great quilt book or perhaps you found a particular author with a series of quilt books that continues to inspire
- Magazine – this can be the a single issue you found full of great ideas or one you like to subscribe to, be it paper or digital
- Quilt/Sewing Blog – again this can be a single wonderful blog post highlighting a singe topic, one with tons of helpful information or a blogger who continues to wow with every post
- Thread – There isn’t quilting without thread! Have you discovered a great brand/colour for piecing, quilting by machine or by hand? Share it!
- Pattern – From blocks to quilts we love to hear about great patterns! Maybe there is a pattern you turn to over and over again? Or maybe you have found a pattern that is particularly inspiring to you …Let us know!
- Fabric Subscription – Do you have a fabric subscription? Tell us who the shop is and why you chose it. Maybe you had one and stopped it…Tell us all about that too!
- Fabric Line/Designer – We all have our favorites! Share what yours is and why!
- Notions – LOTS to talk about here! Tell us about that latest “thingamajig”, “doohickey” or “whatchamacallit” you purchased and now can’t live with out. Don’t forget about all those rulers, utility or specialty we want to hear all about their their winning qualities …or perhaps they weren’t as helpful as advertised, we want to know that too!
- Quilt Show or Fiber Festival – Tell us about one you have visited or are planning to go to be it near or far.
- Quilt-A- Longs – Also known as a QAL are a great way to connect and learn from other quilters while making the same pattern on a set schedule. Tell us about the latest one you joined or one or are thinking joining.
- Quilter of Interest – We all have our quilty heroes. Share who yours is and why you think they are special. Or maybe you know of a lesser known quilter who’s work deserves to be shared more widely …here’s your chance to sing their praises.
- Instagram Account – Tell us about that great instagram account posting inspirational/interesting content.
- YouTube Channel – Is there a quilting YouTube channel you never want to miss? Share it with us!
- Podcast – Perhaps you listen to quilt podcasts. Is there one you would recommend and why?
- New Innovations or Techniques – Have you come across an innovative method or technique that saved you time, was more accurate or excited you in some way …Let us all in on the secret!
- Quilt Museum – Have you visited a quilt museum be it in person or online? How was your experience? Would you recommend it and why.
- Quilt Shop – Be they brick and mortar or online they are the backbone of a quilter’s
addictioncreative pursuit. Who are your favorites and why? - Really …just about anything that you think would be of interest to a room full of quilters!