Thinking Outside the Block Brings Blocks and History

Take a look at the blocks that were brought to guild last month. There were plenty of interesting facts and a few surprises. Marsha talked about the many blocks found in attics that may be what early quilters used as their block archives. They would have them as a reference to make or share. Joan and Mary gave us some very interesting information on the Morning Star block and it's ties to Indian folk lore. Ann brought information of block pattern names and some history and dates that certain blocks became popular.

Karen with Hanna's or Glorified Nine Patch quilt block

Look at Mary's completed Morning Star block

Carolyn shows an antique Triangles block

 Broken Window variation to show

Grandmother's Flower Garden is a favorite of Marsha's

Donna displays a Rocky Road to California block

Ann shows an antique Garden of Eden with it's original paper templates

Show and Tell had some great quilts to see.  Joan brought a quilt that has a lot of special meaning to her and her family. The blocks were made by Frances and Joan. Joan then put them in a quilt around an angel center and Marsha quilted it.  Mary showed a darling purse and Ann showed a new twist on the sewing kits from  the March meeting. Donna was glad to see two more donation quilts.

Thinking Outside the Block

The May meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 10 at 7:00 pm in the O.E. Carlisle Civic Center.
The theme for the meeting will be Thinking Outside the Block. 
Bring:

1. A block - sewn, picture or drawing.
2. It's name and information such as; where in came from, date it was first published or why it has that name.

Everyone is invited to participate.
Check out the links on block histories if you need help in identifying your block.
It looks like a great program!
We are still collecting batik fat quarters for the June drawing and any donation quilts still out. Don't forget show and tell.
Elections!!!!
Here are the slate of officers that we will vote on in the May meeting.
President - Joan
Vice-President - Programs - Karen
Secretary - Becky
Treasurer - Carolyn
We are grateful for their willingness to serve the guild.
The present officers are asked to get their folders and notes together to give to the new officers.
There will be a board meeting at 5:45 pm for all the present officers and those that are on the slate for elections.
Please be there.
What a fun filled night coming up!!!!!