Deb has a great tutorial on paper piecing and the hint of the month here.
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Our quilters continue to keep busy. Here are some of our latest creations: Dale just finished sewing this little fabric basket. I found the instructions on the Craftsy website.  Donna just finished this recently, complete with yard (metre) stick for hanging. There is an ice rink at the Delaware farm and I found this row by row when cleaning the sewing room. It has an appropriate place to go.  Several members participated in the Mystery Quilt online workshops. Below you can see the beautiful results of the following members: Dale, Debbie, Maria, Mary, Judi, Meribeth, Louise, Linda, Marlene, Yvette, Julie, Mary Lou, Gail, Jane and Susan.                Donna waited for Christmas to be over and started this quilt on January 4. When the top was finished, she had hardly noticed the lockdown or snow storms. It will be a gift for her daughter whose farm is called Star Point Farms in Carrollton, Georgia. "I think it is appropriate and can’t wait for the time to come to deliver it there. Thanks to the Program Coordinators for arranging this Mystery Quilt project with Laurie."  Ellen now has her mystery quilt done and says, "It's too bad my unpicker ran away with a travelling spool. Said 'enough!' It needs a break. So I think it's run off to Bora Bora where it won't be overworked. Farewell unpicker, I have fond memories of this quilt being one of kind."  Deb has the tip of the month and great scrap quilt suggestions. Go here to find her ideas.
Greetings in the new year! First of all a few announcements: Lynn Danby knows someone who is looking for a good used Janome sewing machine. If you or if you hear of someone selling one, please give Lynn a call. Betty Huygen’s husband has made more ruler holders. They are for sale at $15.00 each. - 30” with six slots or 20” with six slots. Give Betty a call. Curb side pick up. See photo on our Show & Share page. Maureen Dolan is working on finishing another quilt for her mom and she is short on fabric. Here is a picture of the quilt as well as a close up of the needed fabric. Maureen will pay for it if you have any. Please contact her by email. And what you've all been waiting for - Our Christmas/Winter Show & Share is now online!
You can find it here. Another Virtual Show and Share is coming up in January.
Winter and Christmas projects will be featured. In spite of the negative side of Covid, there are aspects that are quite positive, such as the opportunity to use technology to connect with people all over the place. Deb Gorman-Smith and Andrea Manias just finished a fantastic course online called:
Abstract-a-licious with Lyric Montgomery Kinard. At the end she highly recommended the following website: globalquiltconnection.com. This is our first virtual “Let’s Quilt Day” so that you can enjoy a demonstration and a tip of the month. This will be a monthly occurrence during the pandemic and while we are unable to meet. Should you have any ideas for tips or demonstrations, please send a note to Deb Owens. These will be posted on our Instructions and Quilting Tips page.
First of all – some notices. Carolyn Williams has a sewing table for sale. The dimensions are 39” high with the caster wheels. The top is 34” square with additional 15” leaves that fold down. The front has a cabinet for storage with doors on the front and there is an open section just below the top – handy for those things you need to grab quickly. She would like it to go to a good home and she will accept all offers. It is currently disassembled for moving. Please refer to your last news bulletin or contact Deb to get the contact info for this. One of our advertisers, “Cherished Pieces" in Tillsonburg, has a Facebook page for those on Facebook. Every Wednesday morning, starting at 8:30 am Cynthia is live. During the episode, Cynthia shows you what is new in the store. She also demonstrates various products. The best part is there are prizes! If you comment on the live episode on Wednesday mornings, your name goes in a draw. At the end of the episode names are drawn for prizes! All you have to do is "like" Cherish Pieces. You will be notified of them being live. If you are not on Facebook, search Cherished Pieces and you will see the live show. You can also watch the past episodes. Enjoy! The Guild has voted to keep the meetings closed until at least May. Susan McVittie and Marlene Dunlap took over 160 masks to take to My Sisters Place. They want to extend their thanks for your help. Good Job!!!! Don’t forget to e-mail pictures of your quilts and projects along with a short description to Gail Kreek. If you need assistance, please contact another member or a member of the Executive to help you. Susan McVittie shared a quilt pattern with us at the September executive meeting. It is called “Off Course.” Please go to the Instructions and Quilting Tips page for the directions. Donna Sandy - A friend's mother recently passed away and he is selling her mid arm machine and frame. It's a Pfaff Hobby 1200, about 10 years old with a 6' frame. The asking price is $1500 but is negotiable. If anyone is interested please contact me via email and I will pass along contact information. (Please go into the Members Only section to find Donna's contact information.)  |
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