Sep 26th Meeting

Attending the meeting today were Kay, Ozzie, Kay, Gwen, Janet, Linda, Doris and Pam. Many different projects were worked on including table runners, table toppers, Halloween quilt, bags and pumpkins. Advice and opinions were given freely. Afterward most of us ended up at the Happy Heart Quilt Shop and then we went to Tuscany's.

Class Info

Name of quilt: Twister
Date: Nov 7th 10:30 am - 2 pm
Finished size: 61" x 61"
Location: Sun Valley Community Center
You can see a photo of finished quilts at http://www.country-schoolhouse.com/kits/090209/twister_tool.htm
Description: This quilt is made by making a top using 10" squares, cutting it up and resewing it. The class will cover how you cut the top apart. It does require a special ruler and you can either purchase this ruler from the web site above or The Gathering Room in LaGrange. Prior to the class you need to have the top ready to cut apart. Sew 36 squares together in 6 rows of 6 squares each. You can use a layer cake or cut your own squares. If you use your own squares, do not put the same fabric touching itself. Add a 6 1/2" border. If you need help with this step, it will be available Oct 24th.
If you have any questions you can ask Janet, Bonnie or Doris.

New Block of the Month

Kay's block of the month was the Waterwheel Variation. It is a fairly easy block to make and looks good in a variety of color combinations. Bonnie brought her embroidery machine and worked on a Halloween wallhanging. We had a show-n-tell with everyone showing what they either finished or are working on.

Bonnie and Doris found a quilt pattern that they will teach soon. More details to come. Members present were Bonnie, Doris, Kay, Pat and Janet.

Meeting Times Changed

The meeting time on Saturdays has changed to 10am - 2pm. Extended hours are available on days when the center has a rental.

Charity Quilts

Doris and Janet met on Sunday and worked on the charity quilts. We had some string blocks that were made some time ago. We started with a 10" square of muslin and sewed strings on the diagonal. The center string was a 2" strip of red. We had enough blocks for 2 quilts, one with 20 blocks and one with 24. We decided to complete the quilt using the pillowcase method and then tying it.

We also decided that when we meet on Sundays we will work on charity quilts. So come for as long as you can. We need people to sew, press assemble and tie.

Pat came for a little while and sandwiched her Sunbonnet Sue quilt. She had started this with her grandmothers help. Brenda from Happy Heart stopped in to see what we were doing.

August 29th Meeting

After a month break we were finally able to meet again. Pam brought a quilt that she made for her grandson and we helped her tie it. For some it was the first time they had tied a quilt. Pat helped Janet takee pictures of some of her quilts.
Members present: Pam, Janet, Ossie, Kay and Pat.