December News & Events

 

Member Survey

Thank you to all those that filled out our survey! We got a lot of great data, and are making all sorts of graphs and charts to analyze it. Look for an update with results from that soon.

Colors of the Year

It seems like both Kona and Pantone are looking towards a brighter future with their 2021 color of the year choices. I can't wait to see the color palettes generated for these colors, and think about quilt designs that might go well with them. We'll be having at least one challenge this year with these colors; it's not too early to start brainstorming now!

Kona


The Kona color of the year for 2021 is Horizon, a striking sky blue that Kona describes as "crisp, clean, and perfectly serene". 

Pantone


Pantone has chosen two colors of the year for 2021: Ultimate Gray and Illuminating. This is Pantone's statement on the color choices:

"PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray + PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating, two independent colors that highlight how different elements come together to support one another, best express the mood for Pantone Color of the Year 2021. Practical and rock solid but at the same time warming and optimistic, the union of PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray + PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating is one of strength and positivity. It is a story of color that encapsulates deeper feelings of thoughtfulness with the promise of something sunny and friendly.

A message of happiness supported by fortitude, the combination of PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray + PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating is aspirational and gives us hope. We need to feel that everything is going to get brighter – this is essential to the human spirit.

As people look for ways to fortify themselves with energy, clarity, and hope to overcome the continuing uncertainty, spirited and emboldening shades satisfy our quest for vitality. PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating is a bright and cheerful yellow sparkling with vivacity, a warming yellow shade imbued with solar power. PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray is emblematic of solid and dependable elements which are everlasting and provide a firm foundation. The colors of pebbles on the beach and natural elements whose weathered appearance highlights an ability to stand the test of time, Ultimate Gray quietly assures, encouraging feelings of composure, steadiness and resilience.

Emboldening the spirit, the pairing of PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray + PANTONE 13-0647 highlights our innate need to be seen, to be visible, to be recognized, to have our voices heard. A combination of color whose ties to insight, innovation and intuition, and respect for wisdom, experience, and intelligence inspires regeneration, pressing us forward toward new ways of thinking and concepts."

Upcoming Events

QuiltCon 2021

Registration is still open for QuiltCon 2021. It is an all virtual format, and a great opportunity to have a QuiltCon "lite" experience, as registration is only $8 to view all the quilts, as well as watch the awards ceremony.  If you register for any lectures or workshops your $8 registration fee will be waived. There are still openings in lots of great lectures and workshops, so head on over to their website and check it out! The Event Catalog has a great overview of how QuiltCon will work and the schedule, and the Interactive Schedule is a good way to browse lectures and workshops.

Other Events

Check in on the Events page for upcoming quilty events, both guild-related and not. We'll be updating this page weekly, so if you see an event you think others would be interested in, let us know and we'll add it!

Membership Renewal

It's not too late to get your official InMod sticker and pin pack for renewing or signing up before December 31! If you are a renewing member you can email the guild to let us know you'd like to renew, and pay through PayPal. Dues are $35 again this year. Send payments to inmodquiltguild@gmail.com, and please select the "friends and family" option. If you know someone who wants to join as a new member, please direct them to our membership form to register with us.

For those that have already paid their 2021 dues, your sticker and pin packs will be shipping shortly.

We want to see your work!

Our call for member submissions of work is still open! If you'd like to share your work and have it featured on the guild Instagram and Facebook, please email pictures to the guild, or tag your work on Instagram with #InModMakes. When we feature your work you'll also receive a fun little quilting/sewing themed sticker pack as a thank you.

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