Ann presented a program on Hawaiian quilt blocks. The weather was cold and rainy that night but, the guild members were able to enjoy a small part of the islands as they learned about the history and techniques of these bright colored quilt blocks. Members made the breadfruit block. According to some folklore it is the first block that is taught. This tradition suggests that when you complete a breadfruit block your home will always have plenty of food on your table. Ann taught how to fold the fabric and cut it with the pattern. Then the design was basted onto a background piece. The final step was learning the techniques of appliqué.
January Block of the Month
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| Bonnie shows the January Block of the Month |
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| Debbie holds her finished December block |
Sew and Tell
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Karen tells us about sewing rings onto the back of quilts as a
quick way to hang it up |
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| Ann gives a little Hawaiian Quilt history |
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| The Breadfruit Block |
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| Ann demonstrates how to use a toothpick to turn appliqué |
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| Ann shows the Ladder stitch technique for appliqué |
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