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For you girls who took the class in fabric bowls - and other girls, also--here is a video on how to make fabric lollipops.  Cute, aren't they?

November Retreat in Gladwin

A group of Q2 quilters recently attended a four day retreat at The Springs in Gladwin.   Here are four of the gals - Leslie, Deb, Kathy and Earlene - working diligently away (looks like Kathy is talking, though) at some of the many projects that were worked on by the attendees.  Have heard nothing but positive and enthusiastic comments on the outing.  Also, some of the girls were brave enough to ride the zip line -- I think this one is Nancy--

Brave girls!  I also know that Janna, Stephanie and Deb took the ride.  If you did and I missed you - leave a comment so others know of your daring!!!!!!!!!!!

Beautiful tops.  Leave a comment and  lay claim to these.

I would guess Linda is the quilter working on these.

Leslie is thinking hard about what goes next on her spool top.

Kathy has quit talking and is working on her pretty project.

This may be Stephanie's.  If not, please set the funoldhag straight with a comment.

I was right - there is Linda.  In the front is Janet.  However, I'm not quite sure who is in the background.  Please comment so we know for sure.

Janna sits at her machine working diligently.  I think I know but  am not quite sure of the two girls standing together - don't want to just guess so please let me know. Linda is at the back.

Becky at the back of the photo is engrossed in her task and Jana is seriously sewing.

This beauty is by Stephanie. 

Final piece - let me know who did this one. 

I would ask if any of you that were at the retreat have more pictures you would like to show, put them in an e-mail or a link to them and send along to me and I will put them on the blog.  Looks like you all had a fabulous time and got lots done. Would have loved to been with you!  

At Long Last!! The Mystery Quilt

Here are the long awaited instructions and first and second clues for the Q2 Mystery Quilt.  You have to click each one to see it in full and a larger size.

You can also right click on each one after enlarging and select print and it will print out a copy for you I think.    The third step for the quilt is in the post directly before this one.  Remainder of the steps will be posted around the first of each month.  If  I forget, someone remind me~~

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.