Mystery Quilt

The November meeting of Q2 was held last Tuesday with Lenore Crawford giving a talk on her method of fusing fabric to make beautiful, realistic wall hangings.  Following on Wednesday and Thursday, a two day class in her technique was held.  I took the class and forgot to take my camera either day.  However, some of the girls did get their pieces done and they will show up here on the blog later.  Will also publish some show and tell later.

Here are the instructions for the November addition to the Judy Hopkins Mystery Quilt that some of you are doing.   Hopefully you won't have any problem reading this - but if so I think it will enlarge if you click on it.  (PS - Will add the instructions and first clue Monday - sorry for the inconvenience.)

Q2 October Meeting

Tuesday, October 11, is our meeting of Q2 which is held at Our Redeemer Church on Posieville Road.   Social Time is at 6:30 with the meeting starting at 7:00.  The program for the evening will be a trunk show by Lenore Worden from Miles of Stitches in Hemlock.  Earlier in the day, she will be teaching the Mexican Star class.  That class will be from 10:00 to 3:00 and will be held at the Chapel Lane Presbyterian Church.  Sounds like a fun class and I hope to see lots of you there.  Get your supplies all gathered up to make this pretty wallhanging.

Bring along your show and tell.  There will be opportunities to sign up for some of the really good classes the program committee has presented to us.  If you haven't taken any and you are able to get away in the daytime, you should really give classes a try.  Really fun things to learn and such a great way to get acquainted with other guild members.  Participation is down and it's a shame since we have some nice classes.  Sit and Sew day - the third Tuesday of each month at Chapel Lane - is also another great way to get to know people.  The meetings are busy and it's hard to get around to talk to everyone.  So, hope to see more of you at classes taking advantage of learning new things and at Sit and Sew. 

New Gadgets

 We all love new gadgets - like these Pinmoors that Jackie found...

So how to use them - well essentially it is a different way to pin your quilt before quilting. Checkout the Pinmoor website to find out more. Kinda cool....

If you find just the bestest, newest product let us know - we would be happy to post about it!

Jewels

September 2011 Meetings

Guild activities started last week with our first meeting on Tuesday and the next day a machine quilting workshop hosted by Kathy Mallory using the Patsy Thompson tapes in the guild library.   One more class will be held next Wednesday, September 28.  

It was a big group at the first meeting of the guild year.  Lots of gorgeous show and tell and I have finally uploaded the pictures to Flickr and put up a slide show.  Sounds like we will have some great programs and hopefully the members will take advantage of the opportunities to take some fun classes that are being offered.  It also is a way to really get to know other guild members.  The meetings are always busy and hard to really get acquainted when you are there.  Working on committees for the quilt show is another good way to get to know others.  And, also, Sit and Sew if you don't work.  Good fun with a good bunch of gals. 

Enjoy the slide show.

Sit and Sew

I had a call fromNancy Stanley this afternoon in regard to our Sit and Sew that is held at the Chapel Lane church on the third Tuesday from 10 to 3:00.  Nancy had announced at our meeting this past Tuesday evening that we were unable to get the room on this coming Tuesday and would therefore be having our meeting on the fourth Tuesday this month.  That was an error and Sit and Sew will be held next Tuesday, September 20th.  Spread the word that it will be the normal day and not the following week.

I took lots of pictures at Show and Tell but have not put them on my computer yet - will try and get a slide show up this weekend.  I have taken pictures since the blog was put up and am wondering if anyone else would like to do that, put them on a disc and give them to me to be put up for the other guild members to see.  This is something I just did on my own but would welcome someone else snapping some shots of the lovely things we all make.  Leave a comment if you might consider it.  Thanks much!

2011-2012 Season Begins Next Week

Just a reminder everyone that we start up again next Tuesday, Sept 13th - can you believe it - where did the summer go! We will be updating the blog with program information soon.
6:30 Social
7:00 Program
At Our Redeemer Church. 889 S. Poseyville Rd., Midland, MI. If you click on Meeting under the banner you will find a link to directions...

Look forward to seeing all of you and the creative stuff you have been workin on ...

Jewels and Fun Old Hag

Amish Quilts at the Flint Institute of Art

The Flint Institute of Arts will open the exhibition Amish Quilts to the public on September 10. The exhibit will feature Amish quilts dating from the mid-nineteenth to mid-twentieth century from the private collection of Marsha and Tom French and illustrate the history of Amish quilt making and the importance of this ongoing tradition. Examples from Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana demonstrate noteworthy distinctions between regions and reflect the creative choices in color, pattern and styles passed down through generations of Amish women within the framework of the structured society in which they live.
The Amish Quilt exhibition will continue at the Flint Institute of Arts through November 13. Information and schedules for related programs including: lectures, teacher workshops, films and children’s activities will be posted on the FIA website www.flintarts.org. or call 810-234-1695. The FIA is located just two blocks off I-475 in the Cultural Center Park between the University of Michigan-Flint and Mott Community College. Museum hours are Mon–Wed and Fri 12p–5p; Thu 12p–9p; Sat 10a–5p and Sun 1p–5p. There is a charge for non-members to the exhibit. Saturdays are Target Free.