Courtney Miller-Callihan welcomed everyone to our April meeting. We had one new returning member and four guests.
Worldly Quilting Activities
- The Modern Quilt Guild is starting a Sew Along on April 16, 2026 to make the Falling Stars quilt pattern designed by Jessica Plunkett. See the MQG website for information (login required).
- The Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum in Vista will have their Vista Fiber Arts Fiesta on May 2 & 3, 2026.
- San Diego Craft is hosting Fiber Fest 2026 at Liberty Station, May 15-17, 2026. It includes a yarn and fabric swap, crafts, vendors and workshops including indigo and shibori dyeing.
- San Diego County Fair Quilt entries are due by May 4, 2026 – many quilting categories! The fair runs June 10-July 5, 2026.
- Beach Cities Quilt Guild Quilt Show, April 17-18, 2026, Norman P. Murray Community Center, Mission Viejo. Note that pre-purchased tickets are required for the April 17th preview night. April 18 tickets are available at the door.
Business – By-laws review
The Modern Quilt Guid requires specific wording in our by-laws to support our IRS 501(c)(3) designation. The updated by-laws were sent to members through email. Today, the members voted for adoption of the new by-laws. The motion to adopt the new by-laws was made by Amanda Whited and seconded by Sue Bouchard. The by-laws were approved unanimously. Courtney Miller-Callihan will send them to Angela Dufresne to post on the website.
Charity
Kristyn Jansen noted that this is our last month to make quilts for the Ronald McDonald House for this year’s first trimester focus. Instructions are located here: https://sdmodernquiltguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-RMH-Group-Block.pdf
The Meals on Wheels placemats and pot holders collection will continue. Instructions are located here: https://sdmodernquiltguild.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Meals-on-Wheels-Instructions.pdf.
April 26, 2026 – Charity sew-in at Quilt in a Day from 11-3:45. Come join Kristyn Jansen and others to make and complete several ongoing projects. Kristyn has the blocks, tops, and fabric. She needs our help to get the quilts done so they can be delivered. Come and join the fun!
Next trimester’s focus is Just In Time. More information will be coming. If you want to get started early, they need throw and twin size quilts!
Activities
Second Saturday Workshops
- April 11, 2026: Yesterday’s bird class at Grand Central Stitch and Quilt was a success!
- May 9, 2026: Ann Albertson’s variations on the Drunkard Path block. There is a limit of 15 attendees so sign up soon!
- June 13, 2026: Cecile Choi, the owner of Sewing Party, will present variations on the Double Wedding Ring. Sign ups will be available soon.
Retreat
So far, there are twenty-seven people enrolled in the retreat. There are openings for day sewers on Friday, Saturday, or Friday/Saturday. More people requested single rooms than are available. Sue will email everyone that signed up to figure out room arrangements to make sure everyone has a place to sleep! Cecile Choi, the owner of Sewing Party, will be hosting a Pop-Up shop on the Saturday at the guild retreat.
Transparency Quilts
Those who participated in the transparency mini quilt swap with the Denver and Austin modern quilt guilds shared their quilts today before turning them in to be sent out. Many creative ideas!
Made by Sue Bouchard
Raffle and Sew & Tell
After our door prize raffle, quite a few people shared their latest creations. We saw bags with zippers and amazing quilts and tops. We are so lucky to have such talented members who are willing to share their work! Well done!
After the Meeting
Ann Albertson met with those signed up for her drunkard’s path class to go over fabric sizes needed and cutting instructions so that the day of the class enrollees could spend their time sewing.
Sue Bouchard continued with her Quilt Tribe 2026 Sew Along. Today she introduced five more blocks. It’s not too late to sign up for this class!
Don’t forget, there is NO May San Diego Modern Quilt Guild meeting! There will be a sew-in on May 10, 2026 instead at Quilt in a Day. Enjoy your Mother’s Day!
Board Members
- President: Courtney Miller-Callihan
- VP pf Activities: Sue Bouchard
- VP of Operations: Linda Isley
- Treasurer: Suzanne Coyne
- Secretary: Elizabeth O’Toole
Questions? – Please email the board at sdmqgboard@gmail.com
Membership Cards
Every member of our local guild is also a member of the Modern Quilt Guild. You should be receiving emails from them regarding QuiltCon and other guild information. If you log Ito your MQG account, you will be able to download and print your MQG Membership Card.