Monthly Meetings

2nd Tuesday of every month!

Next Meeting: Mar 10, 7–9 p.m.

Guest Speaker: Marge Tucker, Improv & Abstraction in Antique Quilts

Instagram @MargeTuckerQuilts

https://www.margetuckerquilts.com

Marge Tucker is an international award-winning quilt artist with a focus on abstract improvisational design. She pieces her quilts without a definitive image of what the finished piece will look like. Marge starts with a general concept and color palette then sees where she is led.

Marge made her first quilt over twenty-five years ago for friends expecting their first child. At that time, Marge didn’t know that quilting would become her passion and profession. 

Marge has received numerous award for her quilts, including “Best Machine Quilting” at QuiltCon 2019 and “Best Sewing Machine Workmanship Award – Modern” at the 2019 Pacific International Quilt Festival.

Marge shares the tradition of quilting with her students. She teaches in person and online in her Rockland, MA, studio, and travels for in-person workshops throughout the United States.

Q1 UFO-Goals Check-in

Show and Tell

Every meeting you can expect:

  • Catch up with your friends! From 6:30p-7:00p the meeting is open social time.

  • Feel free to share any project you're working on at any stage! That could be bags! Garments! Quilt tops only! Quilt blocks! And it doesn’t necessarily need to be modern...

    If we meet in person...Just bring your item to the meeting!

    Please sign in your item when you arrive at the Bridge Center so we don't miss anyone. Thanks!

    If we meet virtually...We'll put a picture of your item in a slideshow before the meeting so everyone can view it in all its wonderfulness. It’s easy in a few steps:

    • Send pictures to longbeachmqg@gmail.com by the Saturday immediately before the next meeting - see our calendar for details

    • Include information about the quilt:

      • Your name

      • Quilt or Project Name

      • Pattern used, block name or technique, or if self-designed

      • Inspiration, goal, or reason for quilt/project

      • Fabric if using a particular brand or designer

    • You may also use this form to help you submit a Show and Tell item

    • Your Show and Tell will be put into a slideshow that will be shared at the online meeting

    • Photography Tips for Quilting

    Feel free to submit as many projects as you want, but please note that depending on the number of shares, we may need to pick a favorite if time becomes limited.

  • If we meet in person...

    Each month, several members are designated to bring small donations which are raffled off at the monthly guild meetings.  Members and guests can buy a single raffle ticket for $1 or 6 tickets for $5.  This is currently one of our main sources of additional income for the guild.

    If we meet virtually...Raffles at virtual meetings will be for members only. Thank you for understanding

    Members are expected to donate raffle prizes during the month of their birthday to support the guild.

    Suggestions for Raffle Donations

    • modern fabric/patterns

    • new notions

    • gift cards to fun places

    • Quilt-themed gifts

    • Guests are welcome to attend LBMQG meetings in person only.

    • A $7 meeting fee applies.

    New Guests

    • Individuals who have never attended an LBMQG meeting may attend up to two (2) regular guild meetings within a calendar year.

    • The first meeting is free. The second meeting costs $7.

    • If the guest joins within the same calendar year, the $7 fee may be applied toward membership dues.

    • New guests may attend any regular meeting of their choice.

    Recurring Guests

    • After attending two initial meetings, individuals are considered recurring guests.

    • Recurring guests, including former members, may attend one (1) regular guild meeting per calendar year with the $7 meeting fee.

    • This does not include special events such as the Fabric Swap or Holiday Party, which are reserved for members only.

 

Meeting Location

Unless otherwise stated in the monthly meeting announcement, our meeting location is the Long Beach Bridge Center:
4782 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90804
Located near the corner of Ximeno, above Big 5 Sporting Goods and next to Circle Marina Car Wash.
There are stairs and an elevator to access the second floor.