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  • SBAMQG Collecting Home Sewn Masks in Support of Health Care Providers

    March 24, 2020

    Update 4/13/2020: This need has been fulfilled! Please see our newer post for a new need!

    Background:

    There are many resources that are looking into the efficacy of home sewn masks during the shortage of medical grade masks usually provided to protect Health Care Providers (HCPs), you can find some resources here, here, here, here, here, or here!

    SBAMQG has received two specific requests for masks and we are asking for your help to fulfill these requests.

    Current Updates (updated 4/13/2020)

    We are checking comments on this blog, which is one of the best ways to communicate your questions with us at this time.

    # of masks delivered
    # of masks still needed
    Request #1 98 Order fulfilled
    Request #2 39 Order fulfilled
    Elastic Fabric Nose Wires Notes
    Hart’s Fabric yes Yes – Hart’s Fabric reached out through Tina and would like to contribute to the mask making cause. We will be making arrangements for a pick up later this week.
    Lori Green 1/4″ black – 288 yards – – Lori will leave elastic at Pat’s pick up spot. Take what you need for this purpose.
    Sarah Eblen yes, lots avail. – – Sarah has offered elastic when the stash at Pat’s runs out
    Kathy Howard 1/8″ – 40 yards – – If you need thinner elastic, contact Kathy.
    Darlene Talukder – – my daughter has many paper clips I’ll leave a box at Pat’s the next time I pick up there. contact me at dartal6@gmail if you need a delivery

    Styles:  The masks are two different styles based on what has been requested. Request #1 is for a shaped style which can be worn with or without an insert and Request #2 is for a pleated style which does allow for an insert but also provides a minimum of two layers in the body of the mask.

    For request #1, we would like to make an initial delivery of these on Monday March 23, 2020.  Once collected, we will be delivering them to Dr. Moore.
    For request #2, we will deliver the masks to the requester who will take them to the hospital.
    For now we are asking you to provide materials from your stash to make these.

    Elastic: The elastic requirements are very specific and may dictate which style of mask you can make. Elastic is in short supply at many online resources.  We will have more information about elastic soon.  Use what you have at home for now. If any of you have large stashes you are willing to share, let us know.  The patterns have an option for ties; ties are not preferred by HCPs, but work if you don’t have elastic.

    Fabric:  Use 100% cotton fabric – the HCP prefer it’s breathable nature.  Quilting cotton is acceptable. Pre-washing is required. Tighter woven cotton is even better (think 100% cotton high thread count sheets).

    Wire:  This is for both requests.  The wire is desired but optional and you may come up with your own solution based on what you have.  There is jewelry wire and snips at the drop off location (below) which you may use in 3″ segments, they can not be added after the fact.  You may have wire at home which will work as well or the wire may be omitted as it is optional.

    Collection Location:  We will collect and deliver to the HCPs daily as the quantities dictate. We will let you know when the orders have been filled. Pat Goulet will provide 2 collection boxes for these masks on her porch out of the rain, please see email or contact us at sbamqg@gmail.com for Pat’s address. There is no interface needed, simply drop the masks in the appropriate box according to the style.

    Specific Needs

    Request # 1 Shaped Masks

    For Dr Margaret Moore, who works for Sutter Health.
    Dr. Moore plans to distribute masks between Sutter and Dominican depending on how many she gets.  She has 40 colleagues who she would like to provide personal masks.  She has requested 40 masks which are shaped to the bridge of the nose and under the chin.  We think we should provide at least 80 masks to them so they can alternate while washing.  Dr. Moore said “This is all new for us.  Has not ever happened in our health system in my life time ….My goal is to have each of my colleagues to have one of their own washable masks, if we run out of surgical masks…”  We have the following video and pdf pattern which go together and meet her requirements. Kathy Howard has made these masks for her own HCP daughter.

    Link with video & pattern or How to Sew A Face mask Instructions-1 Video Only

    The PDF pattern for  Request #1 Shaped Mask can also be used

    Request #2 Rectangular Masks

    For an anesthetist at Kaiser Santa Clara Medical Center.  Following is her mother’s email request for masks.
    “As you may know, my daughter, works as a nurse anesthetist at the Kaiser Santa Clara Medical Center (KSCMC). The center is being set up as Kaiser’s NorCal primary coronavirus testing and treatment center.  She said the numbers of patients are increasing rapidly.  And supplies are already in very short supply.  To be honest, since she is pregnant, I’ve begged her to take medical leave, especially since the safety gear is in such short supply.  She insists on being there to help – like others on the front line.
    She sent out a very urgent plea for face masks for the medical workers Each health care provider was each issued only one N95 mask.  They are desperately seeking face masks that can be used over their N95 masks. 
     I tried many different ways to make face masks and this is the easiest that I found:  
     YouTube video:  https://youtu.be/S9RWII2-5_4 [see alterations below]
    There are many other YouTube face mask vids that you may prefer.  I chose this one above for the ease of making it for mass production, relatively speaking.
    If you follow the directions in the video, it is SUPER easy.  However, at least near me, it impossible to buy elastic as the fabric stores are all closed. And Amazon cannot deliver the elastic bands for weeks.  So these are my modifications…also to meet my daughter’s request via the anesthesiologists’ needs.  They need these masks to function as covers over their ONE issued N95 masks.”
    Alterations to meet Request #2’s needs:
    Based on the above video this pdf Directions for Rectangular Facemask (Request #2) were made and the following directions were provided from the mother and modified by SBAMQG contributors
    1.  Cut the rectangular pieces slightly larger as it needs to adequately cover men’s faces WITH the N95s in place.  Cut the outer form to approximately 11”x 8”.  Cut the two inner shapes to  7 1/2 ” x 5 3/4”.
    2. Add a 7” strip of plastic covered wire strips (a member was able to locate some at an open hardware store) under the TOP seam of the  face mask (some were found at an Ace Hardware store, alternatively 3″ strips can be picked up at Pat’s house or jewelry wire can be used). This wire is inserted so the user can shape the top of the mask to the shape of the bridge of their nose. Stitching underneath and parallel under the inserted metal strip helps to hold it in place.
    3.  The opening in the back (see video) is for hospital staff to add whatever extra barrier they deem appropriate.
    4.  Fabric ties were made extra long to secure the mask over the N95s. Cut 1.5” WOF (width of fabric) strips; fold in half and press; open fold; press each side to center crease; press in half again to get 1/4” closed strip. Top stitch; Place end of string into created tunnel on all 4 sides about 1/4” in. Zigzag or straight stitch a few times back and forth to secure.  The ties will go around the head and need to be 8-9 inches long.
    Stay Healthy and Sew On!
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  • July 2019 Meeting Recap

    August 3, 2019

    Hello South Bay Modern Quilters!

     

    We had a lovely guild meeting in July with an exchange and lots of beautiful quilts.

    We started with Karen’s tutorial on her “bubble” block which will be our next Block of the Every Other Month.

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    Karen @capitolaquilter did a demo for our next #boteom #sbamqg

    A post shared by SBAMQG (@sbamqg) on Jul 9, 2019 at 8:43pm PDT

     

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    Be sure to follow @finishalong and check out the profile links – it makes it so easy to visit all of the Hosts. I’ve posted a new “Bubble” tutorial as part of Tutorial Week. Remember to link up your quarter 2 finished and start thinking of your Q3 proposed goals.

    A post shared by Karen (@capitolaquilter) on Jul 4, 2019 at 9:44am PDT

    Beautiful, organic curves are the feature of this technique. The Palette and more information on this block can be found HERE.

    Then, we had our notions exchange and so many beautiful things were made for our swap partners.

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    We also had our notion swap! There was so much love and appreciation spread around. #sbamqg

    A post shared by SBAMQG (@sbamqg) on Jul 9, 2019 at 8:45pm PDT

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    My cup runneth over. At the @sbamqg guild meeting tonight we had our notion swap. I had asked for a thread catcher and sewing station cover. @darlenetalukder went above and beyond in her fabric choice. In fact, after talking with her about my love of Indian prints and textiles, she reached into her stash and made for me a beautiful machine cover. This is all hand embroidered fabric from Bangladesh. I was completely overcome with emotion over Darlene’s generosity. I looked at all the tiny stitches that someone made over weeks or months and couldn’t believe that something this beautiful belonged to me. I’m humbled by the beauty of the work and by Darlene’s generosity in making this for me. My heart is so full. #sbamqg #showusyourmqg #quiltguildchangedmylife #quiltguild #embroidery

    A post shared by Tina Michalik (@littlebluecottage) on Jul 9, 2019 at 9:24pm PDT

    We announced our upcoming workshop with Tara Faughnan.

     

    Tara Faughnan Pine Burr: The Art of Folding

    We also announced our January 2020 workshop with Timna Tarr

    Timna Tarr: Map Quilts & Designing with Flying Colors

     

    Last but never least, we had beautiful quilt finishes to share.

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    Pam was first at Sew and Tell with this scrappy quilt. We just love her aesthetic and approach to quilt design. “It doesn’t have to be pretty to be beautiful.” #sbamqg #pamrocco

    A post shared by SBAMQG (@sbamqg) on Jul 9, 2019 at 8:51pm PDT

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    Kathrin @kbkreativ brought 2 large quilts and a table runner! Look at all that small piecing! #sbamqg

    A post shared by SBAMQG (@sbamqg) on Jul 9, 2019 at 8:58pm PDT

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    Lori @sewsewlori brought blocks she completed in the @cauchycomplete workshop on tiny piecing. #sbamqg #showmeyourroberta

    A post shared by SBAMQG (@sbamqg) on Jul 9, 2019 at 8:59pm PDT

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    Then Ruth @scarletbegonias633 showed a mini star quilt ⭐️ and a baby quilt. #sbamqg

    A post shared by SBAMQG (@sbamqg) on Jul 9, 2019 at 9:02pm PDT

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    Jessica @jessicapigza also showed a quilt she made as a gift for her sister. #sbamqg

    A post shared by SBAMQG (@sbamqg) on Jul 9, 2019 at 9:14pm PDT

     

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BzuPSrynsaJ/

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    Lynne @ljn117 showed a gorgeous quilt she made for her newest grandchild. #sbamqg

    A post shared by SBAMQG (@sbamqg) on Jul 9, 2019 at 9:17pm PDT

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    Mo @mgoltz made a mini version of a larger quilt she showed a few months ago. #sbamqg

    A post shared by SBAMQG (@sbamqg) on Jul 9, 2019 at 10:21pm PDT

    See you at our August meeting!

    August 2019 Guild Meeting

     

     

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    Tina Michalik
  • November 2018 Meeting Recap

    December 3, 2018

    Hi Beautiful Guild members! We had our November meeting and here’s some highlights.

    First, the recipient of the Block of the Every Other Month is Ruth. She received all the blocks that were made pictured behind her.

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    Ruth @scarletbegonias633 was the lucky winner of the BOTEOM lotto drawing. The pattern, Echo Block Study, by @capitolaquilter is available on the #mqg website.

    A post shared by SBAMQG (@sbamqg) on Nov 6, 2018 at 10:16pm PST

    Our own Karen designed the Echo Block Study and is found here on the MQG website.

    We then announced the next BOTEOM with Pam’s tutorial on how to make it.

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    Pam Rocco introduced the December BOTEOM pattern, Water Slide, and gave us a demo. The pattern will be available on the blog. Pic 3 shows the the triangular flag you need to establish correct alignment of the curves.

    A post shared by SBAMQG (@sbamqg) on Nov 6, 2018 at 10:39pm PST

    Here is Isabelle with a sample block.

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    Isabelle @southbaybella introduced the color pallet for the BOTEOM due at the December meeting. Swipe to see how much fun we have at our meetings. The pattern is “Water Slide” by Pam Rocco.

    A post shared by SBAMQG (@sbamqg) on Nov 6, 2018 at 10:28pm PST

    Here is a link to the directions along with the color palette. More copies of the templates will be available at the December meeting.

    We had plenty of member show and tell as well.

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    Mickey @mickeybeebe shared another wall quilt with an architectural theme.

    A post shared by SBAMQG (@sbamqg) on Nov 6, 2018 at 10:56pm PST

    Jeannie showed us her quilt made of shot cottons, designed by her.

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    Jeannie @landjeannie shared a top featuring her original block design, “Maze”. Our #SBAbbey consultants recommended curved/organic quilting.

    A post shared by SBAMQG (@sbamqg) on Nov 6, 2018 at 11:05pm PST

    Laura created this Amish beauty

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    Laura @laura.ryle picked a beautiful color palette for this Amish inspired top.

    A post shared by SBAMQG (@sbamqg) on Nov 6, 2018 at 11:10pm PST

    Darlene stitched this up for donation

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    VP @darlenetalukder hiding behind her spooky Halloween quilt at tonight’s meeting!

    A post shared by SBAMQG (@sbamqg) on Nov 6, 2018 at 11:14pm PST

    Anna made the two following quilts

     

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    @anna_brenk Anna quilted her orphan block quilt by connecting the centers of the flowers on the backing fabric (pic 2) A close up of the resulting pattern is in pic 3.

    A post shared by SBAMQG (@sbamqg) on Nov 6, 2018 at 11:23pm PST

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    Anna @anna_brenk shared the quilt made for her daughter’s wedding. The pattern is #octagonshimmer Swipe to see a closeup in pic 2. The quilting is striking on the Moda grunge (in peacoat) back in pic 3.

    A post shared by SBAMQG (@sbamqg) on Nov 6, 2018 at 11:38pm PST

    Kathryn made this fresh quilt

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    Kathryn @katbsharp completed this baby quilt using guidance from the book Walk. Pic 2 shows the straight line stitching starting at the center block and expanding to the edges of the quilt.

    A post shared by SBAMQG (@sbamqg) on Nov 7, 2018 at 6:09am PST

    https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp4c6EYHgIF/

    Kathy is making this quilt by layering different colored fabrics together and then cutting into the layers – creating this effect. She embroidered the bird as well.

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    Here’s Kathy again with a quilt inspired by her photo (pic 2) which was converted to a digital sketch (pic 3) and then to cutwork and embroidery (close up in pic 4)

    A post shared by SBAMQG (@sbamqg) on Nov 7, 2018 at 6:25am PST

    We hope you’ll join us for our holiday celebration meeting, December 4th at 6:30. See you there!

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    Tina Michalik
  • August 2018 Meeting Recap

    September 4, 2018

    We had a quick, but lovely meeting this August and again, we hosted Julie of The Intrepid Thread who came this month to demonstrate the Cricut Maker. Julie showed how accurately and with great detail the Cricut can cut fabric.

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    The August meeting started off with a demo of @officialcricut by Julie from @intrepidthread #sbamqg #showusyourmqg

    A post shared by SBAMQG (@sbamqg) on Aug 7, 2018 at 8:55pm PDT

    And then after a quick break, we had sew ‘n tell and as usual, the quilts our members had made did not dissappoint.

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    First up for Sew and Tell was Pam! She brought several beautiful quilts #pamrocco #sbamqg #showusyourmqg

    A post shared by SBAMQG (@sbamqg) on Aug 7, 2018 at 8:58pm PDT

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    Gene also showed the front and back of her reversible quilt #sbamqg #showusyourmqg

    A post shared by SBAMQG (@sbamqg) on Aug 7, 2018 at 9:08pm PDT

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    Kathy made a modified log cabin quilt. She placed the orange to look like monarch butterflies. So beautiful! #sbamqg #showusyourmqg

    A post shared by SBAMQG (@sbamqg) on Aug 7, 2018 at 9:10pm PDT

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    Isabelle @southbaybella showed a minimal mini #sbamqg #showusyourmqg

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    And finally, we said goodbye to a dear member, Renee @uniquilter who’s leaving us for Washington. The @bellinghammodernquiltguild doesn’t know it yet, but they are about to have the most WONDERFUL member join them! Renee served as our Secretary for several years and has contributed tremendously to the modern quilting community. She’s also a kind person and good friend. ❤️❤️❤️ #sbamqg #showusyourmqg

    A post shared by SBAMQG (@sbamqg) on Aug 7, 2018 at 9:44pm PDT


    Later in the month, some members took Karen’s workshop called Improv Abstraction Log Cabin. Such a great, modern take on the most classic of all quilt blocks. Here is some of our work.

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    Such great work done at our Improv Abstraction Log Cabin workshop with @capitolaquilter Swipe all the way through to see us at our best!

    A post shared by SBAMQG (@sbamqg) on Aug 26, 2018 at 3:22pm PDT


    We will see you soon at our next meeting, September 4th, 6:30 at the Capitola Senior Center.

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    Tina Michalik
  • Fabric Weaving Resources

    August 28, 2017

    At the last meeting, Isabelle gave a great demo on how to use the Wefty Needle to weave fabric strips that you can sew into quilts or incorporate into any of your sewing projects like zipper pouches and bags!

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    @southbaybella Demo time.

    A post shared by SBAMQG (@sbamqg) on Aug 15, 2017 at 7:20pm PDT

    Some of Isabelle’s favorite fabric weaving resources include:

    Tara Curtis: Wefty Inventor

    • Instagram: @WeftyNeedle 
    • Shop for a Wefty 

    Mister Domestic

    • Tumbling Block Tutorial 
    • Tumbling Block Pattern
    • Woven Project Inspiration

     

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    Chelsea Hard
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