Welcome to Ventura Modern Quilt Guild

A creative space for modern quilters located in Ventura, CA

Celebrating contemporary quilting for over 10 years

Meetings: Second Monday of each month. 482 E Santa Clara St, Ventura, CA 93001. 6:00-8:00 PM.   First visit is FREE!

(Please note that entry to this venue requires an access code, visitors should contact members@venturamodernquiltguild.com for this information.) 

Meetings

Information about meetings and other activities

Philanthropy

The Ventura Modern Quilt Guild is committed to various philanthropies. Click to view previous projects and learn about new opportunities.

Resources

Links, tutorials, and other information

“There are no rules, and you are only limited by your imagination.”

Read more on “What is a Modern Quilt?”

MEMBER BULLETIN BOARD

 

The new planning committee has been busy brainstorming on how we can better serve our members’ interest in modern quilting. We are looking forward to inspiring, educational meetings in 2024! This will include programming that supports the Modern Quilt Guild themes for each quarter: 

First Quarter (January-March): Modern Traditionalism

Second Quarter (April-June): Appliqué
Third Quarter (July-September): Negative Space
Fourth Quarter (October-December)- Minimalism

Check out our Pinterest account for examples of these themes: https://www.pinterest.com/vmqg/


NEXT MEETING:

 

Monday, March 11

6:00 pm

 

 

Format:    In-Person & Zoom
 

 

Program:
QuiltCon 2024 Review 
 
Fat Quarter Fabric: Shades of Blue

Get a raffle ticket for every fat quarter donated for the drawing at this meeting! 

 

 

March Challenge:
Work with this quarter’s theme of Modern Traditionalism! Choose one or more of the 6 traditional blocks: Rail Fence, Nine Patch, Churn Dash, Pineapple, Jacob’s Ladder, Bear’s Paw, and modernize it using the MQG color palette choices provided in the crayon grab bag at the January meeting (also available on the MQG website)  

 

 

 

Location: 482 E Santa Clara St, Ventura

Please note that entry to this venue requires an access code, visitors should contact members@venturamodernquiltguild.com for this information.

 

Members, check your email for the zoom link/access code.

 

 

Click here to see the year in review and learn more about meetings.

 

VMQG helps Ventura County Celebrate 150th Anniversary

As part of  programs and events celebrating 150 years in Ventura County, VMQG members worked together to create a a tapestry for an exhibit that takes the viewer “on a journey through Ventura County, where they will discover a tapestry of shared experiences and individual stories while exploring the meaning of ‘home’ through the lens of our diverse communities.”
 
The traveling exhibit entitled “Ventura County, The Place We Call Home” opened on October 21, 2023 at the Santa Paula Agriculture Museum during the Mountain to Sea Jubilee Event and made appearances at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center Thousand Oaks on November 11, 2023, Oxnard College (Condor Hall) on November 27, 2023, and the Rancho Simi Activity Center on December 9, 2023.
 
 Many thanks to Cheryl Collart for involving the modern quilt guild in this exciting project! 
 

Philanthropy Opportunities

VMQG knows quilters have big hearts and we have many opportunities for you to share your talents! From placemats to twin size quilts, – whatever size you want to work on, – there is someone in our community who would appreciate the gift of a quilt. Currently there is a need for: 

Foster Care Youth Quilts- 66×90

Senior Lap quilts – 45×60

Baby Quilts- 30×32

Placemats for Seniors- 13×18

Donations of completed projects are accepted at any regular members’ meeting.

 

* **CALLING ALL LONG ARM QUILTERS***

We have lots of quilt tops that need your loving attention. VMQG has the batting and backing fabric. All we need is your help to finish some of them up so we can find them a home.

See Barbara at a meeting or contact: Philanthropy@venturamodernquiltguild.com

 

Thank you all for your generosity!!!!

 

 

Time to renew your VMQG membership!

VMQG membership is a great way to meet fellow quilters, get fresh inspiration, and learn new things about this great creative outlet! With your local membership you will also become a member of the Modern Quilt Guild which will help you stay connected to the international quilting community. 

 

Dues are $50 and there are several payment options for becoming a VMQG member: 

 

1) Pay in person at a members’ meeting with cash, check, or charge (Convenience Fee added on charges)

 

2) By mail– make your $50 check out to VMQG & send to:

VMQG
c/o superbuzzy
1794 E. Main Street
Ventura, CA 93001

 

3) With Credit or Debit Card on PayPal, (There will be a $2 Convenience Fee for a total of $52):

http://paypal.me/vmqg