Farmersville Quilt Guild: September 2012

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Community Service Quilt Time

This year's community service quilt meeting was changed to a Saturday. Besides the service quilts there was also a Sew and Tell time. Everyone brought snacks and there was fabric flying all around the room as members measured, cut fabric, cut batting and put the quilt sandwiches together. Over thirty quilts were done this year. That is almost double what we accomplished last year. This years quilts will go to Hinton Home in Farmersville. Many of the quilts were completed before the meeting by Joan, Pat, donna and Debi. Their help really made a difference. Those that came were able to take quilts home to tie or machine quilt later.

Below is a quick show of the quilts that were finished.

Pat finds some blue backing

Karen and Becky cut backings for quilts

Becky, Pat and Joan sew borders, backings and extra blocks to complete more quilts

August Block of the Month

Karen shows her finished July Block of the month

Sew and Tell

Bonnie holds a wonderful Jelly Roll quilt - It looks like hearts!

Bonnie's shares another great quilt

Karen holds a striking blue and green quilt against a dramatic black

Debi shares a inspiring quilt

July Brings Debra Hager

The July meeting was held on July 10. Debra Hager came and taught the members how to do some fun raw edge applique. The project was quick and easy. Debra made a darling flower in a pot design just for us. Many of us know Debra from the Cranky Peddler sewing group. She is an expert in many areas of quilt techniques and history. Her creativity and cheerful personality made for a great meeting!