2011 Dec Farmersville Quilt Guild Christmas Party

The annual guild Christmas party was incredible. Donna, the chairman, and her committee did an fantastic job. The food was delicious.  Not only do we have great quilters but, we have great cooks too. Emails have been coming all month with recipe requests. Jackie did a marvelous job on decorations. Each table was set just right for holiday cheer. The program was an ornament exchange with a twist. This is were the fun began! When you chose an ornament there was the possibility that the next in line would steal it away!  Next time you see Karen ask her how many times she lost an ornament. There was also a drawing for gifts. Each person had a number on a pinecone set at her place. The number corresponded with a wrapped gift. Everyone went home well fed and happy. What a wonderful way to start the holiday season.

All set with the holiday spirit

Match your number to the gift

Joan, Debi (JR her 1st meeting) and Donna

Tonya, Carolyn and Charlotte ready to have fun

Jackie, Ann, Becky, Bonnie, Donna and Marsha
dressed for the holidays

Check out those smiles

Donna's Texas ornament

Becky got to keep hers!

Joan chooses a wreath and...

Donna goes for it

Karen show her angel

Bonnie likes the button wreath

Carolyn trying to choose

Another one gone!

Elizabeth is all smiles

Look who stole the button wreath!

Charlotte examines her ornament

The whole group

Jeanne shows a donation quilt

2011 Oct Our First Raffle Quilt Debuts

 The guild raffle quilt is finished and looks beautiful. Marsha is the raffle quilt chairman and is busy handing out tickets for sale to members. The quilt made it's debut at Old Time Saturday in Farmersville. This is the second year that we have participated with a booth. Jackie was the chairman and her hard work really paid off. There was plenty to see and do at the booth with quilts hanging and three hand crank sewing machines to sew on. Members took turns manning the booth. There were many people that came to ask questions about the sewing machines and sign up for guild information. It was so much fun to meet people of all ages and from so many different places. 

The raffle quilt hangs by the booth
 and Donna works hard at selling tickets

Monica shows how to use the hand crank sewing machine

Marsha and Donna enjoying the day

Jackie stops a moment for a picture

Look at Becky go!

Jackie shows how to sew strips to someone
interested in the old machines

Ann is busy sewing strips for some donation quilts

2011 November Fun and Games

The November meeting was filled with happy quilters. Karen provided a wonderful program of games and there was a lot of laughing heard around the room. Several guild members said that their favorite game was "Left-Right-Center" where members bet fat quarters to win the center pile. While munching on refreshments members bet 2 1/2" strips in "Strip poker. Thanks to all that helped make it such a great night!

2011 Dec It's Christmas Ideas and Projects night!

Everyone loves Christmas! This will be a wonderful night to show new projects and ideas for the holidays. It's easy and fun. Just bring the holiday idea or project with the directions to share. During the meeting you might find just the right project to make a gift for a friend or a new idea for a decoration. The possibilities are endless!
The October Guild meeting will be on Tuesday, October 11 at 7:00 pm in the civic center. Don't forget show and tell items and the Bright or Jewel tone fat quarters. The fat quarter drawing will be at the November meeting.
Bring a friend to share in the holiday spirit.

2011 August Lots of Tips and Tricks with a look at must have Tools

The following pictures are candid shots of guild members as they shared new tips and tricks. Some of those tips were: 

Using small hair bands to hold bobbin thread in place.

Putting pins on the back of hand applique to keep from being stuck and catching thread as you sew.

Using medical forceps to hold or pull needles out.

Cutting out a cheater squares and appliqueing, can cover old business names on t-shirts.

Magnetic bowls for pins can be bought cheaper at Harbor Freight or other tool stores.

Oliso iron has a neat feature - pop up feet for no scorching.

Instructions for a great sewing machine matt for tools.

When you have a block that a point doesn't quite match you can take a permanent ink pen in a matching color and "draw" the point in.

Show and Tell

A visitor from the McKinney Guild with their raffle quilt

Karen's smashing string quilt

Donna's great idea for a quilt using the jelly roll  technique.

Jackie's wonderful wall hanging

2011 September Has Tips, Tricks and Tools

You've asked for this and here it is! Come join us and learn about quilting tips, tricks and tools. Several guild members will show tips and tricks that they have learned. Members will learn about easy flying geese, sewing tool holders for your sewing machines, information on quilt batting and "quilt as you go" techniques. Lots of quilting tools will be shown and explained. If there is a tool that you've always wanted to learn to use, bring it with you and we will talk about them. Members are also asked to bring their favorite tip or trick to show.

The fat quarter drawing is featuring jewel tone fabrics. Bring your fat quarters for a chance to win them all in October. Be sure to bring your show and tell items too.

The guild meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 13 at the O. E. Carlisle Civic Center. The meeting will start at 7:00 pm.

2011 August Get to Know You Dinner and Guild Meeting

Have you ever seen any food displayed this pretty?

Donna, Marsha and Ann visit during the "Get to Know You" dinner

Carolyn and Donna work together on community service quilts

Donna and Joan make a good team

Becky gets excited and ready to sew

Karen gets some help sewing a block together

Bonnie shows a finished block

Ann has the fun with holiday fabric

Charlotte likes Carolyns door prize

Jackie takes a break