April Meeting Will "Sew" Knock You Out!

The April 10, meeting was so much fun. Thanks to Bonnie, Becky and Donna for their great patterns. Everyone brought the supplies needed to finish their project including: sewing machines, fat quarters, batting and basic sewing items. Small, cute zipper bags, a small trash bag and a star pot holder were the three projects that were done. Next month we hope to see some wonderful "Sew and Tell".

A highlight was a special visitor from New Mexico. We've missed you Gena!!

Gena surprises the guild.

We've Got A Winner Winner!

Carla Jones from Nevada is now the proud owner our first raffel quilt. Marsha did a fantastic job keeping track of tickets and sales. The money earned will help offset next years budget. Marsha called her as soon as the name was drawn and we all got to hear her excitement as she learned the news.

Congratulations Carla!

On speaker! Listening to the winner.

A happy winner!

Bonnie brought the second Block of the Month pattern. We have a good group making them.

Looks like last months block's made a lot of people happy 

A great group effort!

Month 2 block

It was also decided at the meeting to change our bylaws to read that the board and officers will serve a two year term. It was a unanimous yes vote.

Karen showed us the quilts that were made from the last month meeting. We learned all types of ways to use 2 1/2" strips and turn them into blocks. Here are three quilts that were made from some of those blocks.

Pat has just gone crazy making charity quilts. She surprised us with five more quilts to add to the growing collection!

Sew and Tell

Bonnie's red and white block exchange quilt.

Gena brought a quilt she finished from a kit.

Detail from Gena's quilt.

Another detail.

Just right for spring!

Donna finished her fish quilt.

Ann shows a Pinterest prize!

Pin cushion pie is good enough to eat.

The Projects Begin

Becky examines the small zipper bag project.

Debbie and Karen gets a few tips from Bonnie.

Deb and Marsha chat while they sew.

Carolyn, Becky and Joan are all smiles at the trash bag project table.

Pat and Jeannie compare notes.

Donna and Gena in a deep conversation.

Donna demonstrates for the star pot holder.

Jackie is hard at work on her project.

March 2011 Meeting Blooms With Strip Pieced Quilts

Our March meeting will be held March 13, at 7:00 pm in the O. E. Carlisle Civic Center. The program will feature ways to use 2 1/2 inch strips to piece quilts. Since strip piecing is a popular way of making quilts this meeting will be just perfect to start a new project, finish a UFO or learn some new ways to use all those extra strips we sometimes have. Bring your patterns and ideas with you.
Check out the Quiltville link to the right, under LINKS, for great ideas and directions.

Supplies to bring:

• sewing machine with extension cord 
• basic sewing supplies
• 2 1/2" strips

optional supplies:

• iron and pressing board

A Gift for Donnita

Several months ago Donnita's home was destroyed by a fire. We have had the opportunity to work with Donnita in getting our news articles published in the Farmersville Times and wanted to help her and her family. The Blue Ribbon Quilt Shoppe kindly donated a quilt top and Marsha quilted it. Karen took the quilt home last guild meeting and finished the binding. Teena from Blue Ribbon Quilts, Joan, Karen and Ann presented the gift to Donnita along with a quilt made by Bonnie, Friday, March 2. There were tears and hugs all around when she opened each quilt. At the end of our visit Donnita told us that one of the things she regretted most was that all of her grandmother's quilts had burned in the fire.  We hope that Donnitta and her family find comfort each time they wrap one of the quilts around them.

                                Below are the pictures of the quilts as they were given to Donnita.

February Meeting Highlights

Valentines and flowers greeted the members of the guild as they came to sign in for the meeting. Karen made sure that all of us had a Happy Valentine's Day. Monica brought cheese cake for refreshments and there was also red velvet cookies, finger foods and M&M's. All the participants began a red work project and learned the correct method of stitching the patterns. The perfect way to spend an evening! 

On this Valentine's Day there was also a damsel in distress and

 two great firemen that saved the day.

Debi is tickled pink working on her redwork

Donna is enjoying her project

Becky has some fun 

Jackie concentrates on her stitches

Ann's all smiles

Bonnie cheerfully stitches away

Sew and Tell

Debi shows a great red and white quilt

Debi shows projects she has made

Joan shows her project too

Bonnie's super purse

Becky's Texas quilt

Happy Scrappy with Karen's quilt

Another great quilt for Karen

Who doesn't love Sun Bonnet Sue

Karen peeks over another wonderful Sun Bonnet Sue

Our damsel and two hero's