tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66237840068192199882024-02-20T00:15:26.651-08:00Newtonia Battlefield QuiltersQuilterbearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13700927941525982606noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6623784006819219988.post-83872687830760485852011-05-17T10:00:00.000-07:002011-05-17T10:20:18.462-07:00April MeetingIt's a new year for the Newtonia Battlefield Quilters! Our birthday party in March ends the old year, and our April meeting is always a new beginning. <br /><br />Our officers for the coming year are Lucy, president, Suzanne, vice-president, Paula, secretary and Bobbie, treasurer. <br /><br />Dues are now payable, too, so bring your dollars to the May meeting so we can plan for the upcoming year and hand out membership cards. Don't forget: many quilt shops will give you a discount when you present your membership card at the check-out stand.<br /><br />We have decided to simplify our annual planning. From now on, our Spring Retreat will be the first complete weekend in April and our Fall Retreat will be the first complete weekend in October. That way the retreats will be exactly 6 months apart, and we can reserve the building ahead of time without fear of double-booking. Mark your calendars right now, so you won't accidentally plan something else for the retreat weekends.<br /><br />Two challenges are due in July! Bring your completed center block, any size and any design, and get instructions for the first border; I think this challenge will end in March, but I'm not sure about that, so watch this site for more information. Whenever it ends, the completed quilt will be your very own design and will be yours to keep or give away, as you wish. This is a new kind of challenge, and there was a lot of excited buzz about it. Also, bring your completed "Ugly Fabric" challenge project, and show off your creativity.<br /><br />Next meeting is May 19th, so get ready for more fun!Bobbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17545569596477677519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6623784006819219988.post-24861579973311594342011-05-17T09:53:00.000-07:002011-05-17T10:00:21.245-07:00Spring RetreatThere were great things going on at our Spring Retreat on April 8th and 9th. We had a choice of classes in several types of fabric dyeing, including Snow Dyeing, Ice Dyeing and Freezer Dyeing, plus classes in Wrapped Rope basket making, and Grandmother's Flower Garden hexagons (two methods!). The food was wonderful, and we all went home with new treasures and a few extra pounds. Oh, and we added two new members, thanks to Pauline and Paula. It was a wonderful time to 'retreat' from daily chores and responsibilities and have fun learning new techniques. Now we're all looking forward to the Fall Retreat!Bobbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17545569596477677519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6623784006819219988.post-44482600034161647572011-03-20T12:52:00.000-07:002011-03-20T13:06:05.558-07:00Stuff I forgot .............<strong><span style="color:#990000;">The Spring Retreat</span></strong> is scheduled for April 8 & 9, 2011, from 9:00 am until 9:00 pm at the Fairview Community Building. <br /><br />Brent McDonald will be at the Fairview Community Building on Friday morning of the retreat and again that evening to work on machines, so bring your machines and have Brent clean and service them while you do something fun - no more making special trips to Joplin or Springfield just to drop off your machine and then having to make another trip to pick it up. This is a really good deal, so take advantage of it.<br /><br />Each person who attends the retreat is to bring a door prize for each day of attendance.<br /><br />Mary, Coralee and Bobbie will be in charge of procuring additional and special door prizes; be prepared for surprises!<br /><br />Sign-up sheets were sent around at the meeting on Thursday evening, and reminder notes were given to everyone, so be sure to do whatever you signed up to do. No excuses! Just be there, do some creative sewing, perform your volunteer obligations, and have <strong><span style="color:#000066;">fun</span></strong>!<br /><br />Lucy has agreed to show me how to post pictures on this site, so soon you'll be bombarded with visual treats ............. or whatever you want to call them ..........Bobbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17545569596477677519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6623784006819219988.post-43114416639865123572011-03-18T14:15:00.000-07:002011-03-20T12:51:43.094-07:00Birthday Party<div>Our birthday party was fun, fun! Paula had games organized around the TV show "Minute to Win It". We were divided into two teams, and everybody competed in a game. We had "Spool Measure UP", where two people had to hold a ruler out in front of them and stack as many spools on it as possible, "Press On", in which two people had to pull fat quarters out of a bin, one at a time, iron and fold them. Also played were "Stitch Me In", where two people competed to see how many neat and even stitches they could put in a small piece of fabric, "Thread in the Eye", which had two people compete to see how many needles could be strung on a thread, "Quilt Puzzle Block", which was a quilt block (paper) cut into puzzle pieces that had to be put together, and "Strip Cut", which pitted two contestants against each other trying to see who could cut the most 1 1/2" strips of fabric in a minute . All the games were great fun. </div>
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<br /><div>Ann and Rebecca cooked up some great food for us: a noodle casserole, raw vegetables and dips, crackers and cheese, and yummy chocolate frosted cupcakes.</div>
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Our one disappointment for the evening was the exchange of aprons with the Japanese guild; their aprons were held up in the mail, so we didn't receive our gifts from them, but we should have them in time for distribution at the January 20th meeting.<br /><br />Lucy won the BOM, "Strip Trees". Wonder what she'll do with those blocks? Hmmmm ....<br /><br />6" squares of bright polka dot fabric were exchanged; January's 6" square exchange will be turquoise blue fabrics.<br /><br />Mary and Bobbie will bring refreshments to the January meeting - December's Christmas feast will be a hard act to follow!<br /><br />Be sure to bring your crazy patch challenge projects to the meeting on January 20th. It will be fun to find out how members express themselves in a crazy patch project. Pictures of the crazy patch challenge project will be posted next month, along with pictures of the aprons from Japan, if they arrive in time.Bobbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17545569596477677519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6623784006819219988.post-22379676469422114122011-01-08T13:29:00.001-08:002011-01-08T13:30:31.152-08:00Hello!Hello, Ladies! I am going to try to keep up this blog, beginning Monday, January 10, 2011. Please be patient with me!<br /><br />BobbieBobbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17545569596477677519noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6623784006819219988.post-71576924856796719032010-06-03T10:03:00.000-07:002010-06-03T10:26:42.143-07:00May 2010 Guild MeetingMay has come and gone, so I am posting the news from our May Guild Meeting. We held our monthly meeting on the 20th of May at Paula's home since the community building was already booked. We had 15 members in attendance and Lucy brought the meeting to order. After the business was conducted, the name of the BOM winner was drawn. Paula won the "Wonky" Blocks and Lucy introduced our new Block. "Apron"<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhddEFT3MgSkRUCIOvBlmJ_B6gRFXNNvB6OBnTyhED2N4147kEw4SflAU90hZf4n_G9YfGmx8illeqdFnXbRBDhBw88qj5YZJvpcqBnt2rxUFG22B9W96c69NJRmuVeGCkdWJF6_QYWH9k/s1600/100_4497.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 104px; height: 139px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhddEFT3MgSkRUCIOvBlmJ_B6gRFXNNvB6OBnTyhED2N4147kEw4SflAU90hZf4n_G9YfGmx8illeqdFnXbRBDhBw88qj5YZJvpcqBnt2rxUFG22B9W96c69NJRmuVeGCkdWJF6_QYWH9k/s320/100_4497.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478596971872244930" border="0" /></a>She handed out 3 different patterns to be used for the BOM blocks.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvUeUf502JXGtTFrOP3mMbCC5hKZLogTGCc9pVQfwADHD4Rna0SKZM3HMEWGzOApM_ai_f2nSteZE6n2j9K7SFHhJf39VmlkA23chRyCimk2QOOVqvsu1He2F-2M2kTIXGEQ6J6Q_7P6U/s1600/100_4498.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 139px; height: 104px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvUeUf502JXGtTFrOP3mMbCC5hKZLogTGCc9pVQfwADHD4Rna0SKZM3HMEWGzOApM_ai_f2nSteZE6n2j9K7SFHhJf39VmlkA23chRyCimk2QOOVqvsu1He2F-2M2kTIXGEQ6J6Q_7P6U/s320/100_4498.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478596979191124530" border="0" /></a> They are to be constructed of a 12 1/2" block of white or small print pastel fabric. The aprons are to be constructed of bright vintage fabrics and "make them your own" was the statement Lucy made. Embellish to your heart's desire but if using buttons, leave them unfastened so the quilt can be assembled easier. We were told that when we finish the one block and bring it next month, we will get a packet of all the patterns given out that night as well as more of her design.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTwW-_lENzcg7TvR8MyMQDnhBQAwQ-woBRY_jStXNoN3-aSnSgLsIMwEsezaFu21oY1sZO6WQZOVsOGogROVU5NUgkBA1fkw2ZLj-CQsLWIBW8aNGTdB8ASTW9pcHnbuNTut-QvlEQQpI/s1600/100_4512.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 139px; height: 104px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTwW-_lENzcg7TvR8MyMQDnhBQAwQ-woBRY_jStXNoN3-aSnSgLsIMwEsezaFu21oY1sZO6WQZOVsOGogROVU5NUgkBA1fkw2ZLj-CQsLWIBW8aNGTdB8ASTW9pcHnbuNTut-QvlEQQpI/s320/100_4512.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478596985026308146" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC_QtNYEStc4vfcIicle83lFiM4ECogYYxzPdOpyK-WvGob_-GYl1R1eUKJYReuP8FI5jkb2KUUKY1gcKWGrtXgM37poT_hXBOuJC-FtyESbIDtK_u3g4EBGi9JZNQiosYBztvU0hLKMo/s1600/100_4513.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 139px; height: 104px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC_QtNYEStc4vfcIicle83lFiM4ECogYYxzPdOpyK-WvGob_-GYl1R1eUKJYReuP8FI5jkb2KUUKY1gcKWGrtXgM37poT_hXBOuJC-FtyESbIDtK_u3g4EBGi9JZNQiosYBztvU0hLKMo/s320/100_4513.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478596990259338482" border="0" /></a>Our evening theme was "Aprons" through the ages. She brought some of her collection and shared them with us as well as the history of the apron and what they represented through the different eras of time.<br />Different ones of our group showed their favorite aprons and told about them. Others just told stories of their favorite memories of a person wearing one or what ever made aprons special to them.<br />We were given our name blocks for our "Name That Challenge" and adjourned until next month.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6623784006819219988.post-63127474493756013322010-06-03T08:41:00.000-07:002010-06-03T08:49:24.720-07:00April RetreatWe held our Spring Retreat at the Fairview Community Building this year. We liked the size and playground area that it provided for those children who had to tag along with their mothers. I wonder who had the most fun? Humm.<br />We had great classes on Friday and Saturday as we met together and learned new techniques, made fun and useful projects and shared ideas and food.<br />The classes consisted of "Celtic Knot" construction, "Needle Tatting", "Place Mat Weaving", "Big Block Quilts", "Day Bag" making, and our own project sewing. I will attempt to put pictures in the slide show to the right to show some of the fun we had there.<br />"Charm Poker" and "Bingo" were played and wonderful door prizes were won every hour.<br />Can hardly wait until our Fall Retreat. Who knows what fun and useful things we will learn there.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6623784006819219988.post-87881182848693318182010-06-03T08:21:00.000-07:002010-06-03T08:41:19.003-07:00April 2010 Guild MeetingThis posting should have been before the last one, but, oh well, I am doing it now.<br /><br />Our April Guild Meeting was held on the 15th of the month at the Newtonia Community Center. It was our first official meeting with the new board members ready to take on their new jobs. Lucy conducted as our new President. Bobbie, our new Vice President, and Paula, our new Secretary were there to lend our support. Miyuki, our Treasurer, was finishing up school and could not attend.<br />We were presented with our new "Challenge". We were each given 15 strips of white fabric to write our names on. These will be given out later to everyone so that each person receives one of each member's names. These will be used however we want to incorporate them in a project. This "Name that Challenge" is due for display at our July Meeting.<br />Our "Whirlygig" blocks were given to a possible new member since there were no names entered for the drawing.<br />Our new BOM was introduced by Lucy. We are starting out the year with a back to basics, "Wonky Block".<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix5AfWYSaUJ7Umde_lovtTwkzisA9-KyNa8OH97u-VfPa2Snghpj3ucmdBb4acUQ1H0Vs-Go35349EtKDe-6EmV68ier0pldLdc99rmGKBSlk89QRXCiuBT1Pk22bTTHy4tGa75l9BGr4/s1600/April+Guild+meeting+002.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 304px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix5AfWYSaUJ7Umde_lovtTwkzisA9-KyNa8OH97u-VfPa2Snghpj3ucmdBb4acUQ1H0Vs-Go35349EtKDe-6EmV68ier0pldLdc99rmGKBSlk89QRXCiuBT1Pk22bTTHy4tGa75l9BGr4/s320/April+Guild+meeting+002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478571334157656754" border="0" /></a><br />It is to be constructed of Bright scraps in "chunks", "strips", or "strings" with at least one round in black and whites. It is a large block to measure 17 1/2" when completed.<br />Our program for the evening was on managing our scrap bags. We were given directions on how to cut up our scraps to make them more manageable for use in projects. A fun way to tie in our BOM with our program. So get "Scrapin'".Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6623784006819219988.post-54487368599805898882010-05-23T15:47:00.000-07:002010-05-23T18:05:02.688-07:00Vintage FabricThis months 6" exchange fabric is "Vintage". Due to my usual guild night jitters and nervousness, I forgot to talk about vintage fabrics. I have been asked just what I mean by vintage fabrics, so here is a very brief definition for those of you that want to know.<br /><br />Vintage fabrics are fabrics that were produced from 1920's to the 1970's. When Vintage fabrics are mentioned, most of us think of the 1930's feed sacks and their reproductions today, however, this is just a tiny part of the the vast collection of vintage fabrics.<br />Here are some illustrations of vintage fabric and some links that you can go to to get more ideas of just what vintage is. I bet you have some in your stash or I bet you have a relative that has some you can get your hands on. :o)<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><a href="http://search.antiquefabric.goantiques.com/search/search_results.jsp?searchCode=AF1920">1920's</a></span><br /><a title="1920 by mamabyrd12, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66779911@N00/4633274801/"><img height="240" alt="1920" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4072/4633274801_1f3509e80a_m.jpg" width="239" /></a><br />1920's fabrics included linen, cotton, and wool mixed with acetates, rayon and pure silk. Daytime clothing was medium to lightweight in crepes, knits, and light suiting with natural color tones of browns, blues and grays. Evening wear meant silk, in sheer chiffon and denser fabrics boasting of more vivacious colors. Prints for both day and night were common but as small, checks or floral.<br />The designs of the 20's were those of the Art Deco movement. They were very geometric, simple but dramatic with dark and light contrasts.<br />Quilts of the 1920s reflected the economic affluence of the decade. Fancy embroidered quilts on hand-spun Chinese silk like this one continued the favorite garden motifs.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">1930's</span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><a title="1930 by mamabyrd12, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66779911@N00/4633274969/"><img height="240" alt="1930" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4633274969_ed3f751b7a_m.jpg" width="240" /></a></span><br />The fabrics of the 1930's are by far the most popular of the vintage fabrics and it isn't hard to see why. During these times of economic hardship attentions was returned to the home and family and the homemaking arts. The whimsical designs and bright array of colors make them eye-catching and fun to work with.<br />During the 1930's, a quilt revival took place. The need to be thrifty, coupled with a strong need for socialization, brought women from across the country together around their quilting frames. During this time Eleanor Roosevelt ran a campaign for American Arts and Crafts. Her efforts brought a lot of attention to quilting and the fabrics used in it. Quilt patterns began appearing in local newspapers and sales catalogs. Newspapers and catalogs also advertised and delivered the necessary fabric and supplies the women needed.<br />"<em>It's an ill depression that blows no good... without money for costly diversions, the women have turned to a renewal of quilt making. Many of the household magazines and not a few of the daily papers have quilts and pattern departments and are offering every inducement for the continuation of this most interesting of home-crafts arts."--</em> Carrie Hall, quilter<br /><br />World War I also played an important roll in the fabrics of the 1930's. Germany had long held the patents for pastels. This is why the fabrics of the 20's had not been so bright and exciting. With the surrender of Germany came synthetic dye patents and Pinks, Blues, Yellows, Greens, Reds, Aqua, Peach, and Lavender began appearing on cotton goods containing popular designs: flowers, geometrics, conversationals, and Art Deco motifs.<br />According to Quilt Historian Sharon Newman, author of the book Treasures from Yesteryear, the designs of the previous decade, the 1920's, were smaller, closer together, and overall more dense. But by the 1930's, prints had a bit more space around the designs with white grounds. Some of those trends continued in the 1940's. Fabrics saw even larger designs, more conversationals appeared, and many patriotic or military type themes became increasingly popular.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">1940's</span><br /><a title="1940 by mamabyrd12, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66779911@N00/4633275097/"><img height="182" alt="1940" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4633275097_a6d2345547_m.jpg" width="240" /></a><br />WW II heavily influenced the fabrics of the 1940's. With the Occupation of France came drastic changes to the fashion industry. In 1940, 'The Limitation of Supplies Order' was enforced. This meant that the amount of cloth used in an item of clothing was regulated. The shortage of fabric during the war shaped the slim silhouette we recognize from the 1940's.<br />There may have been less of the fabric to use but they made up for the lack with bigger and bolder prints.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">1950's</span><br /><a title="1950 by mamabyrd12, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66779911@N00/4633873318/"><img height="207" alt="1950" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4633873318_30196f925d_m.jpg" width="240" /></a><br />The end of WWII brought women back from the work force to the home. It was the hay day of the America House Wife. It was also a time of more affluence. It was reflected in the fabrics. Bigger and bolder prints with plain backgrounds changed to bright and multi colored backgrounds. They fabrics also reflected the commercial push of the nation. They show scenes of home and family life in dramatic styles and colors. Bubble gum pink was a popular color at this time.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">1960's</span><br /><a title="1960 by mamabyrd12, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66779911@N00/4633275431/"><img height="240" alt="1960" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4633275431_d10031178e_m.jpg" width="180" /></a><br />The 60's were a turbulent decade. The issues and new ideas made their way into the fabrics too. The commercial fabrics of the 50's gave way to bright florals and nature scene fabrics of the "new" movements. The prints ranged from small tight florals (similar to those of the 2o's only in bright wild colors) to florals the size of dinner plates. <br />Quilts were still being made in the 60's but mostly by mothers and grandmothers. Young women were finding other things to do and learn about outside the home. <br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">1970's</span><br /><a title="1970 by mamabyrd12, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66779911@N00/4633873670/"><img height="240" alt="1970" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4633873670_f4099e8816_m.jpg" width="179" /></a><br />The fabrics of the 1970's continued on the bright and wild themes introduced in the 60's. They also showed a renewed interest in fabrics and motifs of the past. With the bicentennial in 1976 came a wave of patriotic fabrics depicting early Americana life. The fabrics were also influenced by an ever growing ethnic and cultural awareness. Fabric prints depicting images from other cultures made their way into the fabric departments of stores.<br />Quilted bed covers officially became "art" in 1971, when the groundbreaking exhibition "Abstract Design in American Quilts" opened at New York City's Whitney Museum of American Art.<br /><br />I hope this brief lesson on fabrics that qualify as Vintage, helps you in your quest for vintage fabrics for the exchange in June.Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240634433916196989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6623784006819219988.post-38720304061134544152010-03-25T12:38:00.001-07:002010-03-25T13:10:03.434-07:00Happy Birthday to us. Happy Birthday to us. Happy Birthday to us. Happy Birthday to Us. Yes, we had our monthly guild meeting on March 18, 2010 and it was our 6th birthday. My, how time flies. We had 12 members present to enjoy the evening with us.<br />After the business portion of our meeting, we drew the name of the winner of our "Tulip" BOM blocks. The winner was Mary. Vea gave her last BOM block instructions for the year which is the "Louisiana" block. Since the other blocks for this year have to do with the garden, we are calling this block "Whirligig" since no garden should be without one. It is to be constructed of reproduction 30's fabrics in your choice of color using light, medium and dark tones.<br /><br /> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCIEpaKKZBJKial2EFXXm6zhN-I4PzaP2ueprHsChe5sB-Hebf9ESDVXXh67uuOqMDiwIfXvqMgLeapuCn_rRPJwE-XpZetEH4-3Ve-0RGbdxsqE9kTx_Jl7aei1_lsEGPMkveLm_C6pg/s1600/March+Guild+meeting+2010+003.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 318px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCIEpaKKZBJKial2EFXXm6zhN-I4PzaP2ueprHsChe5sB-Hebf9ESDVXXh67uuOqMDiwIfXvqMgLeapuCn_rRPJwE-XpZetEH4-3Ve-0RGbdxsqE9kTx_Jl7aei1_lsEGPMkveLm_C6pg/s320/March+Guild+meeting+2010+003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452665711441461394" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Our last fabric exchange of deep reds were exchanged with the new year colors starting next month. It is a 6" square of your favorite bright color.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO9_LqvhN8oovLH9tTHJReEdVjAJkZYxCYFI_JTv1p7geIMBm0_A18uTMJn8wUzfMK4y-erg3PktCZDoBmn-Andy_wo2Z3qh8H1kbpv0GiMwSvKNSf-N_luTpE_hZD_YmvppMoTf5vyvM/s1600/March+Guild+meeting+2010+003.JPG"> </a><br /><br />The "cookie" challenge blocks were also exchanged and everyone who participated will have a beautiful quilt/wall hanging to finish.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs3YhaRseE2LrKxFDmrsHCc8DMztzZPY_3Dn62Rc6YBokLquBPJb6tVhNDK50BXIPU3a61LZdGYQt_4Ur7s7hoTld55MzxJLtATowJuCDIVudnaG3HXjmf19ntOeRt8rlM2bF1vPDepdI/s1600/cookie+exchange+blocks+003.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 142px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs3YhaRseE2LrKxFDmrsHCc8DMztzZPY_3Dn62Rc6YBokLquBPJb6tVhNDK50BXIPU3a61LZdGYQt_4Ur7s7hoTld55MzxJLtATowJuCDIVudnaG3HXjmf19ntOeRt8rlM2bF1vPDepdI/s320/cookie+exchange+blocks+003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452660830405373874" border="0" /></a><br />Our program for the night was PARTY since it was our birthday after all. We played "Pictionary:Name that Block". We divided into 2 teams and we each had a turn to help our team win a point by drawing a picture that would make our team members remember a block we had made in one of the 6 years of our guild. Then after refreshments, we played "strip" poker and each had the opportunity to win or lose 2 1/2" strips of fabric. We took home fat quarters of our choice as prizes along with our other door prizes.<br />The upcoming Spring Retreat will be held on the 23rd and 24th of April. Some of the activities we will be doing include, Celtic Knot Quilting, Scrappy woven place mats, needle tatting, Big Block Quilting, Fast Tote Bag and Book Covers. If none of these interest you, just bring personal projects and work on them. The food for both days will be pot luck. A list of the needed materials for the activities will be posted on our ning.com site. Be sure to let the new Presidency know which classes if any you will be attending so we can have some numbers to go by.<br />Next month guild meeting will be a work meeting. Bring your own project, Linus project or your scrap bag and join in on the "Slash your Stash" to get those nagging scraps under control. It should be a fun month. See you then.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6623784006819219988.post-78266047357996092412010-03-02T07:12:00.000-08:002010-03-02T08:03:45.689-08:00February 2010 Guild MeetingOur guild met for it's monthly meeting on February 18, 2010 at the Newtonia Community Building in Newtonia, MO. We had 13 of our members present to share their projects during show and tell as well as receive the new BOM block for March.<br />Our last month block "Watering Can" was won by Vea. She introduced our new block for March which is the "Tulip" block. It is to be paper pieced using vibrant colors for the tulips and two different shades of green for the leaves. The background is to be cream colored.<br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmvy8qw5z4Xfei2haz4ghp6XoY14WOl5JEU3rp5Xe5GWsYNlAGaVEiIG8rzRmA89NBh3CTyxu6YruRaziEB2YcShbDR4-Pve_SY0qV0S0D81zD5-FDhzzBOO26mzOyPw4h4TMYrXTF32Y/s1600-h/bom+for+march.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 114px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmvy8qw5z4Xfei2haz4ghp6XoY14WOl5JEU3rp5Xe5GWsYNlAGaVEiIG8rzRmA89NBh3CTyxu6YruRaziEB2YcShbDR4-Pve_SY0qV0S0D81zD5-FDhzzBOO26mzOyPw4h4TMYrXTF32Y/s320/bom+for+march.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444059367986444610" border="0" /></a><br />Our birthday party in March will be the end of another fun year and the beginning of even more to come. Our business for the night was the nomination of Lucy for our new President starting in April. Also nominated were Paula, who will finish out the 2nd year term of Vice President, and Rebecca to be our new Secretary. They were unanimously voted in. Also announced was the fact that both co-chair positions for project and program are open for someone to fill.<br />We were reminded about finishing our "cookie exchange" blocks that are due in March.<br />Our evening program was given by Rebecca. She shared with us the story of the "Dear Jane Quilt". <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZdokjv9PYUah2g3N-G-CHFUsWdiXJJsmHqQ4_VPjGJoCSskc1Fpy2UgFWQ2bmJK7spRIM6Lkx6dQS3bpSBdw8jGMgUkYJBY6JAgXR-NFMhGz7QLxDa7GrFUU6oZtujUgttlRM8I0-a6Q/s1600-h/quilt+photo.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 149px; height: 84px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZdokjv9PYUah2g3N-G-CHFUsWdiXJJsmHqQ4_VPjGJoCSskc1Fpy2UgFWQ2bmJK7spRIM6Lkx6dQS3bpSBdw8jGMgUkYJBY6JAgXR-NFMhGz7QLxDa7GrFUU6oZtujUgttlRM8I0-a6Q/s320/quilt+photo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444059371911192002" border="0" /></a><br />In 1863 a woman named Jane A. Blakely Stickle completed a sampler quilt. Her name would be unremarkable today except for one thing, she signed her amazing quilt. It is made up of 225 patterns, most of which are only 4 1/2" blocks. It contains 5602 pieces and was completed in 1863. Because she signed her quilt, it was able to be returned to the state of Vermont where they have great documentation of their historical quilts. More information on her life and the quilt can be found at Dear Jane.com.<br />Our President Rebecca then shared with us her musical abilities with the following lyrics which she put to the music of the song "I Cain't Say No" from the musical "Oklahoma". It was something we could all relate to.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZdokjv9PYUah2g3N-G-CHFUsWdiXJJsmHqQ4_VPjGJoCSskc1Fpy2UgFWQ2bmJK7spRIM6Lkx6dQS3bpSBdw8jGMgUkYJBY6JAgXR-NFMhGz7QLxDa7GrFUU6oZtujUgttlRM8I0-a6Q/s1600-h/quilt+photo.jpg"> </a></div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span>It ain't so much a question of not knowin' how to sew</span><span>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span>I’ve finished several things since I began.</span><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span>I’ve heard a lot of stories and I reckon they're true</span><span>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span>About how girls are strangled by their stash.</span><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span>I know I mustn't spend into a pit</span><span>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span>But when I’m at the quilt store</span><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span>I forget!</span><span>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span>I'm just a girl who can't say 'no'</span><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span>Fabric’s my Favorite thing!</span><span>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span>Whether online or in a store, I like to buy everything.</span><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span>When my husband asks about my stash</span><span>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span>I’m tempted just to tell a little lie.</span><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span>But the truth is that it’s piling up</span><span>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span>In rubber tubs that stack up 6 feet high!</span><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span>I'm just a fool when prices are low</span><span>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span>I never show much restraint</span><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span>Then the receipt makes me faint</span><span>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span>But how can I be what I ain't?</span><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span>I can't say 'no!'</span><span><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span>Whatcha gonna do when the fabric gets flirty</span><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span>An' looks really purty</span><span>?</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span>Whatcha gonna do?</span><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span>Supposin' that the fabric’s got</span><span><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span>Baskets of cherrys, Or roses, or berries</span><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span>Whatcha gonna do?</span><span><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span>Supposin' that you find just the perfect shade of cream</span><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span>and ya gotta have cream or die?</span><span><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span>What’s a girl to do when she feels that way?</span><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span>Sit down and cry?</span><span><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span>I'm just a girl who can't say no,</span><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span>Can't seem to say it at all</span><span>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span>I hate to pass up a fat quarter</span><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span>I’m sure I need them all!</span><span><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span>For a while I act refined and cool,</span><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span>As I walk among the fabrics in the store,</span><span><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span>Then I think of that old golden rule,</span><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span>Remember less is never ever more!</span><span><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span>I can't resist Kaffe Fasset prints</span><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span>Or Amy Butler et. all</span><span><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span>Soon as I feel of their naps</span><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span>Somethin' inside of me snaps</span><span><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span>I can't say no!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center">After announcing our upcoming Spring retreat to be held in April and the changing of our April monthly meeting to a work meeting, our meeting was adjourned until our March Birthday Party.<br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6623784006819219988.post-16994870756427799172010-01-21T19:26:00.000-08:002010-01-21T19:45:44.223-08:00January 2010 Guild MeetingOur first Guild meeting of the new year was held on January 21, 2010 at the Newtonia Community Center in Newtonia, MO. We had 14 members in attendance. It was a quarterly Project Linus Work Meeting, so everyone came in and went right to work on these projects or one of their own.<br />We did take time out to discuss some old business and add in some new business. As well as draw the name of the lucky winner of our BOM "Rosebud" blocks. Bobbie won 12 lovely blocks.<br />Vea introduced our new block that is another applique' style. It is to be constructed on a 12 1/2" square of any color plaid fabric preferably in earthy or country colors. The watering can is to be of charcoal to light gray fabric with a red heart on it. The leaves and stems are to be made of various greens. Variety to add interest. The Tulips can be of any coordinating color to match your background and greens. We were told to set the bottom of the can a good inch from the bottom of the background square to center it up the best.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-YR11HgHwLpVxDJTQVcH526176xxlk5UJNfbKmxUkWEIseKcwKtSYBjuYMVtdC3Jf0N1nqxsTSWuSO3IobH_keq9TRMScyMSy0Tty6nulXDfaKfXHB_qHplBAP4k61dXl1cdZHJE8AfI/s1600-h/IMG_4818.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 211px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-YR11HgHwLpVxDJTQVcH526176xxlk5UJNfbKmxUkWEIseKcwKtSYBjuYMVtdC3Jf0N1nqxsTSWuSO3IobH_keq9TRMScyMSy0Tty6nulXDfaKfXHB_qHplBAP4k61dXl1cdZHJE8AfI/s320/IMG_4818.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429402427453279170" border="0" /></a><br />We were given the option of taking part in the "Cookie" Challenge. 12 members took up the challenge and received a block pattern. We were instructed to make 12 of the block we received and have them ready to exchange at our March meeting. All 12 of us will take 12 different blocks home from the meeting to make our own quilt. It should be fun.<br />Another year is coming close to an end. We were asked who wanted to be on the nominating committee to make nominations for President and Secretary for a two year term and Vice President to continue the other year of the two year term presently in progress.<br />The budget committee had met and presented the group with the new budget for the 2010 year.<br />We exchanged our 6" orange/peach fabric squares and after our refreshment time, adjourned until next month.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6623784006819219988.post-52823649627413971612010-01-21T13:19:00.000-08:002010-01-21T14:04:41.037-08:00December 2009 Guild MeetingOur monthly guild meeting for December was our Christmas Dinner/Party. We started the meeting with our dinner. Wonderful food and great socializing.<br />Then we had our drawing to see who would win the BOM "lady bug" blocks. Marcene was the winner.<br />Vea then introduced our new BOM for January. It is the "Rosebud" block. It is pieced block to be constructed of light to medium green, blue or teal for the background. The rosebuds are to be made of medium pink, salmon, or peach colors, no brights. The leaves are to be made of medium to light green. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9BspCfPQwTc5GjnsPZMqxxG94lQBX_MnvUuAWWj1DF_T4TuJ1eHwv7VdBOWmL8YblfvNoewWg2JiHOGmn7w58RENpxOWUfXqWALMmcIIRh_1f1A5FU0fZs3M75CkoNTD9SUaGD3CX6tc/s1600-h/Guild+Christmas+Party+2009+008.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9BspCfPQwTc5GjnsPZMqxxG94lQBX_MnvUuAWWj1DF_T4TuJ1eHwv7VdBOWmL8YblfvNoewWg2JiHOGmn7w58RENpxOWUfXqWALMmcIIRh_1f1A5FU0fZs3M75CkoNTD9SUaGD3CX6tc/s320/Guild+Christmas+Party+2009+008.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429309463421819714" border="0" /></a><br />Our 6" "deep blue or purple" fabric exchanges were made. Next month the "Orange/Peach" colors are to be exchanged.<br />We then did our "apron" name gift exchange. We drew names in October and filled out a questionnaire about our favorite color, our preferences and other information that the person who drew our name used to make our apron. It was fun to see who had whom and what they had designed or made for them. Here is the list of who had whom and the pictures will be in the slide show with the new owner modeling their new apron.<br />Rebecca had Pauline. Pauline had Mary. Mary had Rebecca. Miyuki had Donna. Donna had Miyuki. Paula had Amanda. Amanda had Lucy. Lucy had Paula. Lucy also did an exchange with our new member, Jessica. They made aprons for each other. Vea had Lynn. Lynn had Suzanne. Suzanne had Coralee. Coralee had Marcene. Marcene had Anne. Anne had Lenore. Lenore had Bobbie. Bobbie had Vea. I think that is everyone.<br />The last part of our meeting was the drawing and opening of the gifts from Japan. We were all very excited and pleased with our items from them. They were all hand made and were wonderful. We hoped they were as pleased with the items we sent them as we were with their items for us. They had included a short message in Japanese that Miyuki translated so we each had a printed message we could read from Japan.<br />The evening was fun and enjoyed by all those who attended. See you next month.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6623784006819219988.post-63995759090111287612010-01-21T12:32:00.000-08:002010-01-21T13:19:18.450-08:00November 2009 Guild MeetingOur November meeting was held at the Newtonia Community Center on November 19, 2009.<br />We had 11 members and a prospective new member in attendance.<br />Our mini quilts for our Japanese gift exchange were due tonight. We had 13 of our members participate in this activity where we made mini quilts or other useful small items to send to Miyuki's mother's guild in Japan. They are making small gifts for us in exchange. We are excited to see what our gifts might be.<br />The "Gardener's Hat" blocks were won by Coralee.<br />Our new block that Vea introduced was the "Lady Bug" block. It is an applique block to be constructed on a 12 1/2" background square of dark blue or purple. The body of the lady bug is to be or charcoal or black fabric with green leaves and brown for the stem. The wings of the lady bug are to be bright polka dots. Blanket stitching around the outside in coordinating colored thread is the requested finish.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXxnQOcz68pgsDxNBLt-ComZMCCjj77OFlOICt8Hkvy6-dClnlVKpevgscIhvgYX-mOKUrd2Sp3DRPv1aoiVW1J8vuBY0AO2_kxFMELTcZg5majXjoApVnqMWZJ8Ls4IBOl4CF9TSpG8E/s1600-h/005.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 179px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXxnQOcz68pgsDxNBLt-ComZMCCjj77OFlOICt8Hkvy6-dClnlVKpevgscIhvgYX-mOKUrd2Sp3DRPv1aoiVW1J8vuBY0AO2_kxFMELTcZg5majXjoApVnqMWZJ8Ls4IBOl4CF9TSpG8E/s320/005.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429300728862166194" border="0" /></a><br />Our 6" "earth green" fabric squares were exchanged. Next month is our "deep blue or purple" color exchange blocks.<br /><br />We were reminded that our gift exchange at our December meeting is our apron challenge. We will have our roast beef Christmas dinner and everyone is requested to bring food items to go with it.<br />It is hard to believe that next month is our December Christmas Party.<br />Our program for the night was presented by Bobbie. She shared with us some Pioneer stories on quilts made by these great, hard working people. Books are available that give more great stories of these great ancestors.<br />We had several ladies share some Personal Projects with us . Lenore showed her quilt from the book "100 wishes". It was kites surrounded by 5" squares.<br />Suzanne showed a Christmas table runner and a "wall paper" quilt.<br />Bobbie shared items that she made at retreat ans well as a quilt she calls "Venetian Dream".<br />Pauline also showed her items made at retreat and a quilt made from her blocks when we were doing the "Mystery Quilt" with Rebecca. She used her own design in setting the blocks together.<br /><br />Meeting was adjourned until next month.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6623784006819219988.post-17862429839013789662009-11-06T21:25:00.000-08:002009-11-06T22:36:19.162-08:00October 2009 Guild MeetingOur October meeting was filled with "show and tell". Our "Harvest Bounty" challenges were due so everyone who participated was able to show how they used their fat eighths of fruit and vegetable fabrics. Check out all the neat ideas that our ladies came up with in the slide show to the right.<br />Our October "Sunflower" BOM blocks were won by Lenore. Vea introduced our new BOM for November. It is the "Gardner's Hat". She request that the background be chocolate brown and that the hat can be straw or golden tan colored. The hat band can be of any color, but the flower is to be white.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm8OGd54LN4J9MHb6OePn-kQQMDBvMp_DRRn6GUQJl6rCesjxdc3rNCyzgypZ4TYuetP_3W2AsybQ3kXyMd7hTIMnnrDpPTg-xR6m0nKwu716KcFHhs1qfg_zyBQmXUD1Ixp3NWWirvy4/s1600-h/Oct09GuildPictures007.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 139px; height: 78px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm8OGd54LN4J9MHb6OePn-kQQMDBvMp_DRRn6GUQJl6rCesjxdc3rNCyzgypZ4TYuetP_3W2AsybQ3kXyMd7hTIMnnrDpPTg-xR6m0nKwu716KcFHhs1qfg_zyBQmXUD1Ixp3NWWirvy4/s320/Oct09GuildPictures007.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401241540222976338" border="0" /></a><br />We received a new challenge that is due in December at our Guild Christmas Party. We were assigned to draw a name and using that person's information page, create an apron just for them. We will exchange these as our Christmas gift exchange.<br />We discussed our upcoming Fall Retreat to be held on November 6 & 7 at the Newtonia Community building. The theme for our retreat is "In the Kitchen" and the mini classes are going to be items that you can use in the kitchen. Donna is going to show how to make a cute "Candy Cane" table runner and how to make "continuous prairie points".<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2LZq5mzFbKZMuBB4sJF_PoxnJsVbnXIqR9TMmXDWY-jMq01ugbql0V1OUWrU9fVgnJ0gFHpEKsoDyv2ptl6SuwqcSjXbVqi_VPsYX5g0it8XgGVraICTeOM0OcIYEh_LT8CCvc1Zs4LU/s1600-h/Oct09GuildPictures041.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 78px; height: 139px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2LZq5mzFbKZMuBB4sJF_PoxnJsVbnXIqR9TMmXDWY-jMq01ugbql0V1OUWrU9fVgnJ0gFHpEKsoDyv2ptl6SuwqcSjXbVqi_VPsYX5g0it8XgGVraICTeOM0OcIYEh_LT8CCvc1Zs4LU/s320/Oct09GuildPictures041.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401230917850716018" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Bobbie is demonstrating the "Log Cabin" style hot pads. Mary is showing how easy place mats can be to make.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIW2sOLd8Pi2tnvT1X56GoY7rUNP_oTxp8FYhuRFCouADkSYCmDGTN_xsSFWMyV3q6V-1C_NoK6AQbi_3g0U_BgjCTWzunWTimcNedHktR5C0jyq9ggNZnpLwX2EWP84YztArWIppP-ew/s1600-h/Oct09GuildPictures002.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 139px; height: 78px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIW2sOLd8Pi2tnvT1X56GoY7rUNP_oTxp8FYhuRFCouADkSYCmDGTN_xsSFWMyV3q6V-1C_NoK6AQbi_3g0U_BgjCTWzunWTimcNedHktR5C0jyq9ggNZnpLwX2EWP84YztArWIppP-ew/s320/Oct09GuildPictures002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401230913411147234" border="0" /></a><br />Lucy will help us make "butcher style" aprons and Paula is going to help us make "casserole carriers". A fun "Auction" will be held on Friday night and a "block buster party" on Saturday night.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAQRTSNqHyJOQhlAXDjwTTyhh4BW1Q5JMWiB368PvClkDGVTzjhugWV3Aqk5UPvxXUWjFqWAo5MSPOKucVetmpCyvUYkFSSd0PGNc7kZ0GpXwKFsNTALWbx6BXjq2yAYLlhi5bc49DQ9Q/s1600-h/Oct09GuildPictures001.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 139px; height: 78px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAQRTSNqHyJOQhlAXDjwTTyhh4BW1Q5JMWiB368PvClkDGVTzjhugWV3Aqk5UPvxXUWjFqWAo5MSPOKucVetmpCyvUYkFSSd0PGNc7kZ0GpXwKFsNTALWbx6BXjq2yAYLlhi5bc49DQ9Q/s320/Oct09GuildPictures001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401230920794034738" border="0" /></a><br />It should be a fun two days and all are encouraged to attend.<br />There was also a Project Linus meeting held on the 30th of October. Marcene had a fun quilt called "Bears on Parade" for those who attended to work on.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNOW034k9e9CSfQDrjN_hfkpiMEKeGwM7-u8DMFaiPXrawjWC4Ry_PiYQPerLfciOuhtc-r_mZSspj7FW-XYPKLcb-ziq8qO5sKKCc35w81h2FVcrzyXs3xsxx5WDwPqhf9-mUFvLPcaM/s1600-h/MarcineBobbie3.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 139px; height: 104px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNOW034k9e9CSfQDrjN_hfkpiMEKeGwM7-u8DMFaiPXrawjWC4Ry_PiYQPerLfciOuhtc-r_mZSspj7FW-XYPKLcb-ziq8qO5sKKCc35w81h2FVcrzyXs3xsxx5WDwPqhf9-mUFvLPcaM/s320/MarcineBobbie3.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401243051062185858" border="0" /></a><br />Our next meeting will be held on November 19, 2009 when our Japanese exchange "mini quilts" are due.<br />Until next time, keep smiling and quilting.<br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6623784006819219988.post-21843573284972875172009-09-21T08:31:00.000-07:002009-09-21T08:58:35.889-07:00September 2009 Guild MeetingThe Newtonia Battlefield Quilters met for their monthly guild meeting on September 16, 2009 n Newtonia, MO. We had 13 of our members present to enjoy the meeting and evening together.<br />Pauline won our "Hollyhock" BOM blocks. Our October block is to be the "Sunflower". The background is to be a pale green print or plaid cut in 12 1/2" block. The petals are to be various yellow prints with dark brown center.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfbqJxA3So_cyz8_cyaVvQSUT8hp9QOVx2BOi1zDb7l-Z3K0sT8N8QoeAPAPJzrX-8FR2F4ImlYKrnmaB1o_dtoVAz1PnEWk4YyBSViM04rn1d3A_IF82aI-xd6GJplUz72fK4NqVEYY8/s1600-h/027.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfbqJxA3So_cyz8_cyaVvQSUT8hp9QOVx2BOi1zDb7l-Z3K0sT8N8QoeAPAPJzrX-8FR2F4ImlYKrnmaB1o_dtoVAz1PnEWk4YyBSViM04rn1d3A_IF82aI-xd6GJplUz72fK4NqVEYY8/s320/027.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383947418753238338" border="0" /></a><br />We will also be exchanging yellow/gold floral prints 6" squares.<br />The program of the meeting was book reports on our favorite quilting books. Several were described and new techniques were shared from these. Lucy's favorite book was a great story which she read to us. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi76N267eN0W8OwXQ0QEwiChIKcmGub99PzXiaMxvMAiJillI9xC7vlzhTfg5PH5Uar22aTlSNWWhuiLjqV73pgb9OppnXP1z1mq7LBQzAZbL89t3NMBLA0imyGWBZr95tF1djfxs01a4/s1600-h/028.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi76N267eN0W8OwXQ0QEwiChIKcmGub99PzXiaMxvMAiJillI9xC7vlzhTfg5PH5Uar22aTlSNWWhuiLjqV73pgb9OppnXP1z1mq7LBQzAZbL89t3NMBLA0imyGWBZr95tF1djfxs01a4/s320/028.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383947425570069794" border="0" /></a>During show and tell, Bobbie showed us her tablecloth that she made from her fruit and vegetable fabrics for our "Harvest Bounty" Challenge due in October. She will be out of town and wanted to show it to the guild. Very nice, Bobbie.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAUZjSeD31qxuKVm-lBFIq_WWgdAfmnqBoUdxgyDEilngYTSmxQKpg19EqLNAItzxu3LHcq1JPWpIEcvugmxTtQx0JjEj-AXS__kEA0pLkkI0dY2hMxSq77QCy8EEHKnnE9418HBpWK6I/s1600-h/029.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAUZjSeD31qxuKVm-lBFIq_WWgdAfmnqBoUdxgyDEilngYTSmxQKpg19EqLNAItzxu3LHcq1JPWpIEcvugmxTtQx0JjEj-AXS__kEA0pLkkI0dY2hMxSq77QCy8EEHKnnE9418HBpWK6I/s320/029.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383947436612235602" border="0" /></a>The Newtonia Fall Festival is Saturday the 26th of September and we will be involved in helping and enjoying this day. Everyone is welcome to attend and take advantage of the activities and food that will be presented there. Come by and see our booth with our lovely raffle quilt and yard sale.<br />That is all for now.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6623784006819219988.post-68615314633801657932009-09-14T06:11:00.000-07:002009-09-14T06:57:28.392-07:00August 2009 Guild MeetingIt is already September so I guess I need to get on the ball and get August meeting posted before our September meeting arrives.<br />We met on August 20, 2009 at the Newtonia Community Building in Newtonia, MO. We had several members absent, but enjoyed visiting with the members who were in attendance.<br />Paula won our "Butterfly" BOM blocks and she received some really pretty ones. Next month BOM is the "Hollyhock" seen here on "country red" background. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPs2JsDxQrT1yUEugls0UK_GOuVGvsNe3DfOxAX-heFNlnw-XxPOEHuxjv0cgIxYorZUQuaK_HT_y214v3atQbMdd_6sP6ay7cObJ1JEgwH4ZWcV3ON4IPyiU87akiJ3iOFPyR3NXyY1g/s1600-h/paulasphotos001.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 139px; height: 104px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPs2JsDxQrT1yUEugls0UK_GOuVGvsNe3DfOxAX-heFNlnw-XxPOEHuxjv0cgIxYorZUQuaK_HT_y214v3atQbMdd_6sP6ay7cObJ1JEgwH4ZWcV3ON4IPyiU87akiJ3iOFPyR3NXyY1g/s320/paulasphotos001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381314315595344594" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLX8-nCXY7jEHJ6fKZnwrdi5sn-YgUtCwq3Dm2dRatodmXDVfGldreNsq_XXFhELeOTyMBkzdcOSKJm1ETCJtMENKXMeZ5ufTmWlzeSRl4elBTh9FzZqekZHIbRYC1vjgm__0piPOKTtk/s1600-h/paulasphotos003.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 104px; height: 139px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLX8-nCXY7jEHJ6fKZnwrdi5sn-YgUtCwq3Dm2dRatodmXDVfGldreNsq_XXFhELeOTyMBkzdcOSKJm1ETCJtMENKXMeZ5ufTmWlzeSRl4elBTh9FzZqekZHIbRYC1vjgm__0piPOKTtk/s320/paulasphotos003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381314320021282642" border="0" /></a> The flowers are to be made in yellows or pinks and detailed centers with "french knots". Up to 3 flowers can be used, more would make the block crowded. Outline stitch in like or contrasting colors to give the desired look you want.<br /><br />The "jewel tone" 6" fabric squares were exchanged and we look forward to next month when we will exchange "tone on tone florals".<br />The program part of our meeting was presented by Rebecca.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIM2_HHCP5YPmf7ohaRghKFT-FlvkIFXW_5m83xxu_IEG8z9vy6pWIisWztJJtL_dLQ1HA4dss3BXVCAI_RSeqSbbRKXkEs_L0xFrPHyKkskWCbK8xaS3sLZ8em-zHLJhkailJq5K1ZOM/s1600-h/paulasphotos010.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 139px; height: 104px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIM2_HHCP5YPmf7ohaRghKFT-FlvkIFXW_5m83xxu_IEG8z9vy6pWIisWztJJtL_dLQ1HA4dss3BXVCAI_RSeqSbbRKXkEs_L0xFrPHyKkskWCbK8xaS3sLZ8em-zHLJhkailJq5K1ZOM/s320/paulasphotos010.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381314306998364018" border="0" /></a><br />She introduced some of us to the technique of "Mola". I can see how this would be a beautiful, but involved project. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4sklzgkDPKUVvLQ8oGUxOQq-McMafydOt_4qAFo1jvs7mKvbKnMgQEMh56tx_VDoJu3vDm5hNd6zwV3osrUYqG7uICoF9BDnbQessubfrQwtofL36Lj4HKSbeHZO-IpPZSujUqiUOh6I/s1600-h/paulasphotos012.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 139px; height: 104px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4sklzgkDPKUVvLQ8oGUxOQq-McMafydOt_4qAFo1jvs7mKvbKnMgQEMh56tx_VDoJu3vDm5hNd6zwV3osrUYqG7uICoF9BDnbQessubfrQwtofL36Lj4HKSbeHZO-IpPZSujUqiUOh6I/s320/paulasphotos012.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381314296105731858" border="0" /> </a><br />This technique involves the layering of different fabrics and the use of needle turn applique'.<br />It is really pretty when finished, so those that are up to a larger challenge are welcome to try it.<br />Our Newtonia Fall Festival is coming up on the 26th of September. Our raffle tickets are on sell for the two sided quilt that was made as our fund raiser for the year.<br />We were also reminded that our "Harvest Bounty" challenges are due in October. Be working on your fruit and vegetable fabrics.<br />That will wrap it up for now. Our next meeting is on September 17, 2009. Our assignment is to bring our favorite "quilting book" for our annual book report meeting. Check back next month.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIM2_HHCP5YPmf7ohaRghKFT-FlvkIFXW_5m83xxu_IEG8z9vy6pWIisWztJJtL_dLQ1HA4dss3BXVCAI_RSeqSbbRKXkEs_L0xFrPHyKkskWCbK8xaS3sLZ8em-zHLJhkailJq5K1ZOM/s1600-h/paulasphotos010.jpg"> </a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6623784006819219988.post-63043245300482546792009-07-23T13:03:00.000-07:002009-07-23T14:00:01.446-07:00July Guild MeetingOur monthly guild meeting was held in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Newtonia</span> on July 16<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th</span>. We had 12 members and 4 guests there. It was our quarterly Project Linus meeting so different ones brought their sewing machines to work on this or their own projects. We worked on weighted blankets for children with Autism or <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">ADHD</span>/ADD. More information on these blankets and how they can help is available through your local Project Linus Chapter. <div><div><div><div><div><div>Lucy won our Amish Basket <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">BOM</span> blocks. This could be a very beautiful quilt.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoUxOQhUYEEWZRUuvIfwAHi3LY7lczhz_ENYGGHQAx6MiqeiNP31JXEoAwGA5F8b49PHLtwQOtEDrcDeoBtDp0iDPbeLEWroKOcvNSl03konUQJfBLq-i_MPw-aIgpLXpdGevbnS50MmY/s1600-h/100_3480.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361758153251195682" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoUxOQhUYEEWZRUuvIfwAHi3LY7lczhz_ENYGGHQAx6MiqeiNP31JXEoAwGA5F8b49PHLtwQOtEDrcDeoBtDp0iDPbeLEWroKOcvNSl03konUQJfBLq-i_MPw-aIgpLXpdGevbnS50MmY/s320/100_3480.JPG" border="0" /></a>.</div><div>Next month's <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">BOM</span> block is the Butterfly. It will be a pieced block.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuQHjSwDGPG-f_2pj9cskYkMZ3Gcwj3djxrLzJfjK2QrA08fDu0fl7FxRTXHZt4jAU2zRt2NXkeYcPJF47Nzo1QTvUlX7zhcmnkENy1lzfFyUPWqUHZHTCMp-zTm6vSPdXtt1bQVUeW9A/s1600-h/guild+meeting+july+2009+005.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361758168834568786" style="WIDTH: 318px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuQHjSwDGPG-f_2pj9cskYkMZ3Gcwj3djxrLzJfjK2QrA08fDu0fl7FxRTXHZt4jAU2zRt2NXkeYcPJF47Nzo1QTvUlX7zhcmnkENy1lzfFyUPWqUHZHTCMp-zTm6vSPdXtt1bQVUeW9A/s320/guild+meeting+july+2009+005.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Vea</span> described how she wanted this block to be made. Pale neutral pastel background, 2 bright pastel colors for the wings and black or charcoal grey for the body. The antennae can be added by machine or embroidery.</div><div>We had several Linus <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">BOM</span> Flip Flop blocks turned in as well as the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Faux</span> Paper Pieced Star blocks. Very nice.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgToIW-HibPSNlZsmq3JglthEDSQAZtwjF1XC29hHEoVqa8xm8Usam0VBdJgGwDybKaTClSCqFbGcdlnFZ71o4CshHG7GiV-cmujrs_23lyxok_xqiAkNtzJ6lG8d3Gxa45-Ah6Dg4hiKk/s1600-h/100_3479.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361757397752764402" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgToIW-HibPSNlZsmq3JglthEDSQAZtwjF1XC29hHEoVqa8xm8Usam0VBdJgGwDybKaTClSCqFbGcdlnFZ71o4CshHG7GiV-cmujrs_23lyxok_xqiAkNtzJ6lG8d3Gxa45-Ah6Dg4hiKk/s320/100_3479.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8v-9c9BP-j_LexG5x-rZeAGZfVUQ3BydzGsbzYOKG6vtO0tk6HaVqrNPt_O1XfJfaeDPjVW0U_ahoCtPBAJHr4sIXGTvmX8ybfcUbSW9ON-QfwnF1PRNzFFhL101Vs8lwhmwIymF3Rwk/s1600-h/Copy+of+100_3478.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361757395809075106" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8v-9c9BP-j_LexG5x-rZeAGZfVUQ3BydzGsbzYOKG6vtO0tk6HaVqrNPt_O1XfJfaeDPjVW0U_ahoCtPBAJHr4sIXGTvmX8ybfcUbSW9ON-QfwnF1PRNzFFhL101Vs8lwhmwIymF3Rwk/s320/Copy+of+100_3478.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div>Before our Linus work meeting began, we shared with the group the Sweet Treat Bags that we made as our May Challenge.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiysAGit16rT2pcGySxfwbKTCtI-zcyObNh31XchVS-fLjSWJUu8purqbrTkiHjy4CF5TUHgNoEBthYiF7RvlhSO6ELOEM2I9n1vsfw4m5IZYFCHGCoK6aN45HZVzgSINB8-Wgr9AMRLjE/s1600-h/Copy+of+100_3477.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361757393236947362" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiysAGit16rT2pcGySxfwbKTCtI-zcyObNh31XchVS-fLjSWJUu8purqbrTkiHjy4CF5TUHgNoEBthYiF7RvlhSO6ELOEM2I9n1vsfw4m5IZYFCHGCoK6aN45HZVzgSINB8-Wgr9AMRLjE/s320/Copy+of+100_3477.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Another challenge that we were given in June was a "scrap bag" challenge. We each drew a number that <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">corresponded</span> with a bag of scraps. We were then to take the bag home and make something with all the pieces. Some were harder to use than others since they were so very tiny.</div><div>We then received a new challenge that is due in October. We each were given 4 fat eighths of fabric that were printed with large fruits or vegetables. It is called our "Harvest Bounty" Challenge. We have to use all of the fabric in a project of our choosing. More fabric can be added to it as desired.</div><div>The Raffle quilt for the September Fall Festival in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Newtonia</span> was finished and we took pictures of both sides. It is a fully reversible quilt and it was machine quilted. Very beautiful. We will be selling tickets to earn money for our guild's needs for the coming year.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV_1Zv0Rx3lkfTFFKdfxZIcGDcgAkeWIaYej6pqfuiHW0zGZoAd279zWHyVB0AYHCla2E0nJucqpoCRU8TcIOahYoD86joY4YXaRoiYULNHoOD8xTKSbtC-T9UiRVrugw5OHtRpZqY6PY/s1600-h/IMG_2232.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361757387567756146" style="WIDTH: 139px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 104px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV_1Zv0Rx3lkfTFFKdfxZIcGDcgAkeWIaYej6pqfuiHW0zGZoAd279zWHyVB0AYHCla2E0nJucqpoCRU8TcIOahYoD86joY4YXaRoiYULNHoOD8xTKSbtC-T9UiRVrugw5OHtRpZqY6PY/s320/IMG_2232.jpg" border="0" /></a> The top is made of blocks that the guild members pieced. The back is just as bright and lovely. Quite a treat to look at.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaWEOjreO89AxFSpMxugAWBIj8Vwx5rQI6IOx_gdbDasTvB0F7h9wUpCFlBXvlwvORqjXv-jFza893RJlrYo8VsIoGjkpl8bHi7IPmvZnSmrYEpjprx_dllJZlg9gXePjKRz4k8LNsHL8/s1600-h/100_3437.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361757380768700818" style="WIDTH: 139px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 132px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaWEOjreO89AxFSpMxugAWBIj8Vwx5rQI6IOx_gdbDasTvB0F7h9wUpCFlBXvlwvORqjXv-jFza893RJlrYo8VsIoGjkpl8bHi7IPmvZnSmrYEpjprx_dllJZlg9gXePjKRz4k8LNsHL8/s320/100_3437.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6623784006819219988.post-17037399637966870892009-07-23T12:47:00.000-07:002009-07-23T13:03:30.095-07:00June Guild Meeting.Our June Guild meeting was held on the 18th and we had several members in attendance. We received the word that our raffle quilt is at the quilter's and we should have it back soon to take pictures and start selling tickets. <div><div><div>Rebecca Lesue won our Honey Bee BOM blocks.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL7U_MKQpkiDY8twCU1yKUkxwjSkEOksoCqCdRZBQ6R61vGXKIhzcraj4btzogAi_XXmI7OfrfPAjxjVkoNJb41xGB_OxM5R_NYz61QO_3RnV9WjniN3GYouKQlxTW1NvxqOc1HoytgEo/s1600-h/100_3425.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361746638346578802" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL7U_MKQpkiDY8twCU1yKUkxwjSkEOksoCqCdRZBQ6R61vGXKIhzcraj4btzogAi_XXmI7OfrfPAjxjVkoNJb41xGB_OxM5R_NYz61QO_3RnV9WjniN3GYouKQlxTW1NvxqOc1HoytgEo/s320/100_3425.JPG" border="0" /></a>Our new BOM for July is the Amish Basket. Solid colors are to be used for this and black is to be used for the background.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHh2QZ08H18F74LrU59Vb1iop4o5C6oQiBG0w05Iz-lmniBnOkuStAu0dM12X2kZ1-htfrgd2HDARJwBAt4AC7KjeifhO5pQAowA21rwOA-e6L6BMGxWgAIQ6rGEGU_sguW3YKH-W6HT4/s1600-h/BOMAMishBasket.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361746646462719730" style="WIDTH: 139px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 104px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHh2QZ08H18F74LrU59Vb1iop4o5C6oQiBG0w05Iz-lmniBnOkuStAu0dM12X2kZ1-htfrgd2HDARJwBAt4AC7KjeifhO5pQAowA21rwOA-e6L6BMGxWgAIQ6rGEGU_sguW3YKH-W6HT4/s320/BOMAMishBasket.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div>Our Project Linus BOM is the Flip Flop. We are to make one or more of these blocks to turn in to be made into a linus quilt.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia6Y7Cr5CG9slhfByNUJYuah4LKbgpDbpmovucc6lxfoEj2aWzx8zDR3UdI885pu7Czns0easphMQ5anB-oBjEdnxo1TfxRD3tyugebcpvSGDT_IyK1p6TJDjAGcNVxpW_a2hVF6dlW70/s1600-h/100_3428.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361746642734628610" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia6Y7Cr5CG9slhfByNUJYuah4LKbgpDbpmovucc6lxfoEj2aWzx8zDR3UdI885pu7Czns0easphMQ5anB-oBjEdnxo1TfxRD3tyugebcpvSGDT_IyK1p6TJDjAGcNVxpW_a2hVF6dlW70/s320/100_3428.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div>Lucy started our Program part of the meeting with a drawing to give away all the larger prizes left over from the retreat.</div><div>Then Rebecca showed us how she does Fauz Paper Piecing. Those that make the blocks and bring them back will get to see how they are set together in a linus quilt.</div><div>We had Show and Tell with several personal projects and linus projects shown.</div><div>The BOM bylaw rules were reviewed so we better understood when and how often we were eligible for winning these blocks.</div><div>Our meeting was adjourned until July 16th.</div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6623784006819219988.post-64131176033884350812009-07-23T11:52:00.000-07:002009-07-23T12:47:26.733-07:00<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>It was great.... We had our Retreat on June 12th and 13th. It was supposed to be a "mini" retreat, but we had so much to do, I prefer to call it just a Retreat. Several projects were worked on and some were even completed. The most fun was had by those who participated in the Hand Dyeing of fabrics. I may be bias since that is the main thing I did and had a wonderful time doing it. <div>We had fun with the basics of hand dyeing and ended up with 9 beautiful colors and a black. Each one is unique and beautiful.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb0UUswLzoocL2Y9Kkh3HeO_hR9GRzwa19_Ka0Hb3qGFevZKWYX6d7ZLbWdfUp4__xRo0CeB-esH2ITn3gMm0ngeuYuAUbRRGcmVFTfXmA9UviVQ7D_kk09HOR7QDlf6RYRuBy4gLqzmI/s1600-h/IMG0669.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361737036323070914" style="WIDTH: 139px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 104px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb0UUswLzoocL2Y9Kkh3HeO_hR9GRzwa19_Ka0Hb3qGFevZKWYX6d7ZLbWdfUp4__xRo0CeB-esH2ITn3gMm0ngeuYuAUbRRGcmVFTfXmA9UviVQ7D_kk09HOR7QDlf6RYRuBy4gLqzmI/s320/IMG0669.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div>We then played with soy wax and tried our hand at "batiking". Some of these are quite lovely and unique too.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCcmxH9R_zuHDYgb3nOTpN6DabBJ6J3Inol_22CFaV8ftOo77CPQVh6O5HHSd1Qe0VoPmkD6NQpULLXUeXRqwyCx4D2qmVuRN_PRBBItAlRtuRtDRoN8HbFfc5VdgjhHbyGM0dernV3hM/s1600-h/SpringRetreat09014.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361737450738036338" style="WIDTH: 139px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 75px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCcmxH9R_zuHDYgb3nOTpN6DabBJ6J3Inol_22CFaV8ftOo77CPQVh6O5HHSd1Qe0VoPmkD6NQpULLXUeXRqwyCx4D2qmVuRN_PRBBItAlRtuRtDRoN8HbFfc5VdgjhHbyGM0dernV3hM/s320/SpringRetreat09014.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhRkScDLVpCdv8NyEZPF6z7BsdSyyVS3Ytf5bWLjOZvMZtSRBLw_TUjyKAldhco3Y-gvBhvs_LSrQf-9jSUT0hkH8jNzksyfZSs9wzGuUCD-JKYKAuEjBNFVEB31Uzvt0naSyE0QMz9KI/s1600-h/SpringRetreat09012.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361737050254586514" style="WIDTH: 139px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 80px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhRkScDLVpCdv8NyEZPF6z7BsdSyyVS3Ytf5bWLjOZvMZtSRBLw_TUjyKAldhco3Y-gvBhvs_LSrQf-9jSUT0hkH8jNzksyfZSs9wzGuUCD-JKYKAuEjBNFVEB31Uzvt0naSyE0QMz9KI/s320/SpringRetreat09012.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis1COhNcD8ELr2_dNKNxbVJBx9z25zL9rIALEKXlHSTcKVF2xjQBDURixMJ2Wv-BE2ZudrFHTkPajZCrVGHIOq0-Xnc_iE52w5ILFy4v3bDidKqOFKyyJZQe5xK6RkwctxIbpaBz-3WiY/s1600-h/SpringRetreat09013.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361737054799273906" style="WIDTH: 139px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 36px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis1COhNcD8ELr2_dNKNxbVJBx9z25zL9rIALEKXlHSTcKVF2xjQBDURixMJ2Wv-BE2ZudrFHTkPajZCrVGHIOq0-Xnc_iE52w5ILFy4v3bDidKqOFKyyJZQe5xK6RkwctxIbpaBz-3WiY/s320/SpringRetreat09013.jpg" border="0" /></a> We stamped the wax onto the fabric with household items such as potato mashers, empty thread spools, cookie cutters, and even a wire whip. After the wax dried, the fabric was placed into one and sometimes 2 colors. After the fabric set for several hours, the wax was removed to reveal the great designs left behind by the wax. </div><div>Then we tried a couple of methods using shaving cream. Both of the methods using this were great at giving soft colorful pieces of fabric. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtePCxsRL4jYxLeT9g3Tjz-wUmxPJalbPtxD06z5U3kiby-pbghBH3kWYTeyhO_507VX5OhrAvTp5cLR56N9dhYCcuQ95PTv_iWoSOsexOYfNHC1JPw1wI1uUZwrSMrt4j_ks97cBnX1w/s1600-h/SpringRetreat09010.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361737041200816818" style="WIDTH: 139px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 108px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtePCxsRL4jYxLeT9g3Tjz-wUmxPJalbPtxD06z5U3kiby-pbghBH3kWYTeyhO_507VX5OhrAvTp5cLR56N9dhYCcuQ95PTv_iWoSOsexOYfNHC1JPw1wI1uUZwrSMrt4j_ks97cBnX1w/s320/SpringRetreat09010.jpg" border="0" /></a> The one method has the shaving cream in a layer on plastic and you add the dyes to other shaving cream and apply it however you wish to the shaving cream layer. Then you lay your fabric on top of this and let it set before removing it to dry.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4cEgGjrByGxfbeCNmwloUMQdrO193V2krobo5jlPPIZ1FXyi2NeVZPhp4VQWKTFRabwIyUjnXJafr7c0HsdMyWIeiZ0vlESjeWqD_WmKU6o450aJa90acSgaFEWv8muIDAocYyPSUUVU/s1600-h/SpringRetreat09009.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361737036278095234" style="WIDTH: 139px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 111px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4cEgGjrByGxfbeCNmwloUMQdrO193V2krobo5jlPPIZ1FXyi2NeVZPhp4VQWKTFRabwIyUjnXJafr7c0HsdMyWIeiZ0vlESjeWqD_WmKU6o450aJa90acSgaFEWv8muIDAocYyPSUUVU/s320/SpringRetreat09009.jpg" border="0" /></a>The other shaving cream method has the fabric "painted" with the dyes and the shaving cream is added on top of the dye and allowed to dry. Such beautiful fabrics to play with and use in other projects. Just how do you choose which ones and how to use them. Hmmm.</div><div>Anyway, we also had a class on making tote bags. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj27RjHfMbzlHNv5rn9N6VX1d1eDjnHfwXX0QsETIflhUveQnpJy9OTgoETvmlnn_6pN8SWO0ZpmiM1GpUTvlXqHGnh03NPRytFxdxbOUepQuvMFDcBKiVpnUiDel-MlTTd3E5_FSLe510/s1600-h/IMG0667.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361737458930072946" style="WIDTH: 139px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 104px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj27RjHfMbzlHNv5rn9N6VX1d1eDjnHfwXX0QsETIflhUveQnpJy9OTgoETvmlnn_6pN8SWO0ZpmiM1GpUTvlXqHGnh03NPRytFxdxbOUepQuvMFDcBKiVpnUiDel-MlTTd3E5_FSLe510/s320/IMG0667.jpg" border="0" /></a> Aprons were made, quilts started and some finished. But most of all, we enjoyed getting together, chatting, sharing ideas and enjoying the yummy foods that come with such a group of ladies. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9-ZKJSlYUB5b1H8fdCD_-G-2FOqRV2HnFWyhL8ikUNCWvqIvaH0ZwKcmEOlqS3UZ86AbW-QS6JLYdKTLDk1k3AHq3pBntxveT5kDhiC3Fp26-50GwKknSZ9GvTeGKDcXexy8CtSEzXWo/s1600-h/SpringRetreat09001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361737457475848530" style="WIDTH: 139px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 85px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9-ZKJSlYUB5b1H8fdCD_-G-2FOqRV2HnFWyhL8ikUNCWvqIvaH0ZwKcmEOlqS3UZ86AbW-QS6JLYdKTLDk1k3AHq3pBntxveT5kDhiC3Fp26-50GwKknSZ9GvTeGKDcXexy8CtSEzXWo/s320/SpringRetreat09001.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div>Our next retreat is scheduled for November 6th and 7th this year. </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6623784006819219988.post-52936652494319123162009-06-08T17:52:00.000-07:002009-06-08T18:01:28.433-07:00Mini RetreatOur Spring Mini Retreat will be held on June 12 and 13th. Although it looks to be a regular retreat with the many items we are going to have available to work on. A Scrappy Bag, Stripy Table Runner, Baby Quilt, Large Quilt, and Apron are the fun projects available. Lucy is going to instruct us Friday in Basic Hand Dying. On Saturday, we are going to have fun with shaving cream as we try our hand at this type of Hand Dying as well as maybe some Batik work.<br />We are also going to have a rummage sell. Everyone is to bring items they want to donate for sale and the money will go into our budget for future projects.<br />Everyone is to also bring Pot luck dishes for us to snack on as we spend time together sharing fun times and ideas. We will meet from 9 am until 9 pm or whenever everyone wants to go home. The retreat will be held at the community building in Newtonia. See you there.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6623784006819219988.post-83425211431691566082009-06-08T15:05:00.000-07:002009-07-23T11:52:21.820-07:00May 2009 Guild Meeting<div>On May 21, 2009, the Newtonia Battlefield Quilters met for our monthly evening meeting. School was out for our area that day, so we had a few more members there that had been unable to attend much during the school year. For some of us, summer means that it is time to relax and work on those projects that have been nagging at us all winter. To others, it is the busy time of year with children under foot and outdoor activities calling to us.<br />The evening was brought to order by our Vice President, Marcene. The old business of the raffle quilt was dealt with quickly as a unanimous decision was made to have it machine quilted by a lady in Anderson who has done some quilting for some members of our group and does a really great job.<br />New business was discussed such as our mini retreat coming up in June and Project Linus meetings to be held and where.<br />Our day meeting was set to be held at Lucy's and our evening meeting was to be hosted by Lynn and to be held at the community building. Both meetings were well attended and we worked on the new Linus BOM from Marcene called "Pretty in Pink". Doll dresses appliqued on squares. Even though the one she showed us was yellow and not pink.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkzw6hIrEI1IaEHpiPB-P63xvGykaZM_P8_ebmnKZbvUPOAbiPMdlHaRIr8WySC0bG2TsFgaad6lTFOX70NWT8DlnWmjb3If_2oIfAknjdzyxTPewk3EhiB5jm1fNnLicteirHhhQTmU8/s1600-h/Guild+055.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361728539150720290" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkzw6hIrEI1IaEHpiPB-P63xvGykaZM_P8_ebmnKZbvUPOAbiPMdlHaRIr8WySC0bG2TsFgaad6lTFOX70NWT8DlnWmjb3If_2oIfAknjdzyxTPewk3EhiB5jm1fNnLicteirHhhQTmU8/s320/Guild+055.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnr7XCy46fL4ztUeBvF9FFSRMvVVVeROWGhYtsI8XjI8G2gcaoU-_5GH_6LtZ5VtvWzV91gYyiLjE66uQCwRCcqaPIC4lmA0v8cq1yUFXeIEpqSfT9KIxg5_QS2qZ4xydIjRxeOVlMX-c/s1600-h/376.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361728545437476882" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnr7XCy46fL4ztUeBvF9FFSRMvVVVeROWGhYtsI8XjI8G2gcaoU-_5GH_6LtZ5VtvWzV91gYyiLjE66uQCwRCcqaPIC4lmA0v8cq1yUFXeIEpqSfT9KIxg5_QS2qZ4xydIjRxeOVlMX-c/s320/376.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Anyway, she was quite busy since our April meeting because she assembled and finished 9 quilts from the "Orphan Blocks" that everyone turned in.<br />After showing her finished "Kite" BOM quilt made from the March blocks, Donna won the May "Daisy" BOM blocks.<br />Vea presented our new BOM "Honey Bee" block. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM387yqy-cyEwhmzDO547wT7Mhy-ThqLqwAgBG7BxDs2sh1eQNF6ulLjtw5rqZ2bu9zekosoNB_SSIm1sXeoxJpEOjEc_ONAQ4qlcbeY-b_TjWfcrjpX_qJbdujer4Gf9VlSBQk5We9gk/s1600-h/Guild+054.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361728543577716226" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM387yqy-cyEwhmzDO547wT7Mhy-ThqLqwAgBG7BxDs2sh1eQNF6ulLjtw5rqZ2bu9zekosoNB_SSIm1sXeoxJpEOjEc_ONAQ4qlcbeY-b_TjWfcrjpX_qJbdujer4Gf9VlSBQk5We9gk/s320/Guild+054.jpg" border="0" /></a>She encouraged us all to stretch our imaginations by making two blocks, one to turn in and one to keep. The one we keep could be made by coordinating the fabrics each month so they all have one or more of the same fabrics.<br />The evening program was on "quilts are not just for beds." Lucy introduced the meeting with her "mini" quilts from different quilt exchanges. Bobbie showed some of her vintage "bonnets", some hot pads, and mini quilts. Pauline modeled her vest made from quilt blocks. Paula showed her guild bag as well as a diaper bag she made for her niece.<br />We were reminded that our "bag" challenge is due next month and that more details would follow on our Mini Retreat.<br />We adjourned until next month.<br /><br />I will try to post some pictures later. Technical difficulties.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6623784006819219988.post-35149065368914545582009-04-19T15:47:00.000-07:002009-04-19T16:18:55.718-07:00April Guild MeetingIt's April already. Springtime is finally here. With it comes the beginning of a new year at the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Newtonia</span> Battlefield Quilters Guild. New officers, new program and project chairmen with new ideas, projects and challenges. <div><div><div><div><div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Rebecca</span> opened our meeting and invited everyone to start working on their projects they had brought with them. Some were working on Project Linus items and others were finishing up <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">BOM</span> or personal projects. </div><div>Throughout the evening, we received new information for the coming year. The winner of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">BOM</span> "Koala Bear" was drawn and Suzanne was the lucky winner of these adorable blocks. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Vea</span> presented the new block due<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtjmqN2xC4omhOWvnj-Y0WYB39c-24R3qHtl3pq5JuzayszxTmKmVLPtd6LUnxIVS5lperMLyRlDkS17g0OWa5saPGDVO7QCadQVD3lmiltow8E94SpQylJRoOCetoWaiF9hdKw4HK3IM/s1600-h/april+BOM+due+in+May.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326539927198552786" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 269px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtjmqN2xC4omhOWvnj-Y0WYB39c-24R3qHtl3pq5JuzayszxTmKmVLPtd6LUnxIVS5lperMLyRlDkS17g0OWa5saPGDVO7QCadQVD3lmiltow8E94SpQylJRoOCetoWaiF9hdKw4HK3IM/s320/april+BOM+due+in+May.jpg" border="0" /></a>next month. It is a "Daisy".<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj3PfgmGfO1w6pkOXD6pFHsDJn8jpnJWEwg6PQmyGQDuqTGZquWvzOKHlCrcUUXLqkO4e3FfyuI1Y7ASw-YSeDwZ-jgWYcE9I7QRq-aQE_4aQb1t-FP4x6ULz-VY6DWGCJT4LLKwK_qAg/s1600-h/april+BOM+due+in+May+closeup.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326539930629319362" style="WIDTH: 193px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 192px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj3PfgmGfO1w6pkOXD6pFHsDJn8jpnJWEwg6PQmyGQDuqTGZquWvzOKHlCrcUUXLqkO4e3FfyuI1Y7ASw-YSeDwZ-jgWYcE9I7QRq-aQE_4aQb1t-FP4x6ULz-VY6DWGCJT4LLKwK_qAg/s320/april+BOM+due+in+May+closeup.jpg" border="0" /></a>It is a 12 1/2" block that is to be machine appliqued blanket stitch in matching thread so it is less <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">visible</span>. Our 6" fabric exchange squares are set up to coordinate with the blocks we will be doing each month. The color for next month is "pale green".</div><div>We also were able to preview the top and back of the raffle quilt for this year's fund raiser in September. Yes, it is April and the top and back are finished and ready for quilting. Because they are both pieced in different designs, it will need to be machine quilted. </div>These blocks for the top went from this:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhanYZWfZhdjyCQZbI4-olPVbvMbT7R7mTmZF5EJdhiizKaNXIuFzX43hPZKl_MmFYc7tNSxNpJmkka1jqIJPuzbKLovdZoV4sPDbSZYENAsKG5jT_rDu8T4GnFleaTU8JmIRA52bManfI/s1600-h/raffle+quilt+block+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326541838355490546" style="WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 142px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhanYZWfZhdjyCQZbI4-olPVbvMbT7R7mTmZF5EJdhiizKaNXIuFzX43hPZKl_MmFYc7tNSxNpJmkka1jqIJPuzbKLovdZoV4sPDbSZYENAsKG5jT_rDu8T4GnFleaTU8JmIRA52bManfI/s320/raffle+quilt+block+2.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivTcFyK7KgWe6wtKLv6vyJlAa-B4uBbo4eV0xtwtXR_JvI0buBFCr1u_JtunFvxgBnTN9YCmSMQobPNX2rIFDeWqyvkj-eIGPsksvzaJr3LwSoRFuN5zS_rBnxzmq_b6fOBkWrKrW6D7o/s1600-h/raffle+quilt+block+1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326541837138203874" style="WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 144px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivTcFyK7KgWe6wtKLv6vyJlAa-B4uBbo4eV0xtwtXR_JvI0buBFCr1u_JtunFvxgBnTN9YCmSMQobPNX2rIFDeWqyvkj-eIGPsksvzaJr3LwSoRFuN5zS_rBnxzmq_b6fOBkWrKrW6D7o/s320/raffle+quilt+block+1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />To this:<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7vxDTlg1vpNIsqvRr-Th0IlirBImIJv1kwGlTysPNGmOdUUMsWDV6GCBqJbi932OjaTYBFEvlcYqbtaZ8d1PSqPidXPi59Y89_zaZRMesECZEq9KSdMvOWA-4mjnexKO_SuRsE-Vi4to/s1600-h/raffle+quilt+top.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326541842449977202" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 298px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7vxDTlg1vpNIsqvRr-Th0IlirBImIJv1kwGlTysPNGmOdUUMsWDV6GCBqJbi932OjaTYBFEvlcYqbtaZ8d1PSqPidXPi59Y89_zaZRMesECZEq9KSdMvOWA-4mjnexKO_SuRsE-Vi4to/s320/raffle+quilt+top.jpg" border="0" /></a>The back was pieced by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Coralee</span> and looks like this:<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFBhPuNQAc-LyPS0XEacFcX7IphX-0kMxTxq3ZyyATXsaHi_WAawPOhd-q3BvrehSzn3e7GxumAjI6-Fs3c-uNs6OTXjXusYHeQOJRzon6IPJn8xeOzYSYIT0ix2GWDvCrDBr_X8ANsNo/s1600-h/raffle+quilt+back.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326541840755030578" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 277px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFBhPuNQAc-LyPS0XEacFcX7IphX-0kMxTxq3ZyyATXsaHi_WAawPOhd-q3BvrehSzn3e7GxumAjI6-Fs3c-uNs6OTXjXusYHeQOJRzon6IPJn8xeOzYSYIT0ix2GWDvCrDBr_X8ANsNo/s320/raffle+quilt+back.jpg" border="0" /></a>Two lovely quilts in one.</div><div>We had 8 quilts and 7 weighted blankets turned in for Project Linus. We also had 1 larger quilt finished and donated for our stash of quilts for the community emergency needs.</div><div>Were given our first "challenge". It is a purse or bag made from jelly roll strips from our personal stash. It is from the "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Moda</span> Bake Shop" w<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">eb</span> site and we are to make it uniquely our own color or design. Good Luck to everyone who is willing to take on this first challenge of the year.</div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Marcene</span> introduced a new "Project Linus <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">BOM</span>" project for this coming year. She will introduce a new block each month for those who want to make these for quilts to be turned in the Project Linus program. </div><div>Come join us for the fun that is planned for the coming year. See you there.</div><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0