A Sum Up of The Final Guild Gathering – June 8, 2013
What a year this has been with guild. We had some terrific challenges and the results were incredible.
The Winners of this year’s challenges were:
- Small Scrap Quilt Challenge – Kathleen K
- Large scrap quilt challenge – Riske Q
- Most fabrics used in a scrap quilt – Linda B
- Carol Lawrence Fashion Bag challenge Gwynneth R
The Brown Bag challenge was a smashing success. The creativity that was shown by our members was incredible and the quilts beautiful. I know I love mine.
Please remember if you did not get your Embroidery Pieces in the display you wanted – we would still love to see them in September.
Thank you to Janet M and Denise G for your donations of the prizes.
Upcoming Events to Mark on your Calendar
- Quilt Show in Balzac Saturday Oct 19 and Sunday Oct 20th sponsored by Airdrie and District Quilt Guild
- Chinook Quilting Show Monday June 9th (reminder from Janet)
- Lethbridge Quilt Show June 14/15
- Sylvan Lake Show is later in the fall, recommended by Val
- Suggestion for a movie night in the summer to watch the “Surprise Yourself” video. Let’s make it a popcorn and a movie evening event in July. Watch your emails.
Next Year…
PLANNING MEETING for Next year….
- Thursday July 4th at 7:00 at the church.
- Send suggestions/comments to Beth in an email before that date if you are not able to attend and want to share your ideas.
- Membership registration for 2013 – 2014 will be $40.00 but if there is a concern about payment please see Mary.
- Dawn will collect money at the Sept meeting, or you can mail your payment to Mary (see your address list
- Discussion re Vignette quilt for next year. Block of the month idea was well received. Some concerns expressed over the amount of embroidery and detail. The embroidery could be reduced by substituting fabric for some of the embroidered places.
- Sign up for set up for the meetings will now be done on line. If you are signed up and are unable to come to that meeting then it is your responsibility to find a substitute. Send out an email and ask for a swap. Please do not just email to say that you will not be there.
- September Set up: Paula H, Shelly N, Diane W and Gwynneth R
Charity Quilts:
- Fantastic…there were at least 14 charity quilts on display and they all looked great.
- Next step: solid coloured or solid looking borders all around
- 5” border (cut 5 ½”) top and bottom and 3” border (cut 3 ½”) on the sides
- PLEASE measure through the middle of the quilt to get an accurate measurement for the borders so that you do not end up with wavy edges.
For Your Information:
- Twisted Willow Quilting and Design in Red Deer now sells Hobbs batting for purchase by the roll. You save shipping charges by picking up yourself. Price examples
- Hobbs 80/20 120” x 30 yds 217.71
- Hobbs Heirloom 96” x 30 yds 223.72
- Contact Information twistedwillow@shaw.ca
Bible Blocks:
- Group meets the 3rd Sunday of the month from about 2:00 – 4:00
- Members bring hand work and listen to Beth’s storytelling
- Feel free to join and work on this year’s star quilt
- Sign up for set up for the meetings will now be done on line. If you are signed up and are unable to come to that meeting then it is your responsibility to find a substitute. Send out an email and ask for a swap. Please do not just email to say that you will not be there.
SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER or on JULY 4 for the planning meeting.
The Flying Needles Quilt Guild 