Quilt Exhibit - Textile Extensions

Browsing through today's Midland Daily News I came across information about an exhibition to start October 21st called Textile Extensions: Quilts in a New Context (click to go to website). Carole Harris (click to see Carole's web site) is the fiber artist and the location is the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum on the campus of Saginaw Valley State University. The exhibit runs until January 28, 2010 - but Carole will be there at 4pm on opening day to give a talk about her work. Call 989 - 964 - 7125 for more information. I'll put a link under Quilty Events...and remember to let us know about any upcoming shows you know about that we can share!

October Meeting

Quilters Squared met last night with a very enthusiastic group in attendance. Pictured above is Delphine of Delphine's Quilt Shop in Gaylord, MI, who presented a trunk show featuring many beautiful old antique quilts and equally beautiful quilts that she had made. I apologize for some of my pictures many of which I had to delete. Won't try to take them with the zoom since I think that is what made them so fuzzy.

This was one of the quilts that everyone loved. It had been rescued from a landfill! How could that be that someone would toss a lovely quilttop like that out in the trash? Delphine gave a great presentation that everyone enjoyed. Thanks so much!!

This is a lovely example of her quilts. Her work is wonderful. A slideshow is on the sidebar. Enjoy.

Here is a quilt from Show and Tell. I cannot remember who it was made by - isn't it a beauty? If it's yours or if you know who it belongs to, you could leave a comment ;_). Show and Tell is running on the sidebar.

Nancy, our president, Robyn and Lori show off a beautiful top.

Incredible! One by Linda McGibbons - thousands of pieces in this paperpieced masterpiece that she designed on EQ!

Lori, Nancy and Deb doing business with Earlene, our treasurer. All we can see of Earlene is her arm! Nancy Stanley, our president, ready to call the meeting to order.


These ladies are enjoying whatever is in the box - and in the second picture we have members at our quilting gambling table. Speaking of which - see the lovely orange bag? That is the October door prize brought by Tam. At our Christmas dinner last December, I won the doorprize - and actually drew my own name. I had won quite a few of the fat quarter drawings and was hearing all kind of remarks so I haven't been putting fat quarters in. So, therefore, I was really razzed in December! Last night, Julie went to buy some tickets and I gave her a dollar. The first number drawn out wasn't claimed by anyone - so there was another draw. Can you believe it was my number again? Lots of giggles and catcalls and lots of fun!! And what a great doorprize - a small portable iron that is new on the market. I should buy some tickets for the lottery, maybe------

I think Nancy Wyse won the fat quarters - someone correct me if I am wrong.

The first round of the round robins were shown. I took some pictures but not a one came out so will try and do better next time.

We are in need of a co-chairman and Linda McGibbons will accept that office. Thank you, Linda!

Tomorrow is my class in machine buttonhole applique at the Chapel Lane Presbyterian Church. I am looking forward to seeing some of you and hope that I can do a good job teaching. I am certainly going to try!

If I left anything out and you would like to see it on the blog, leave a comment or e-mail me at qltncarol@aol.com.

Happy Quilting!

A Blog for You to Check Out

As I looked around the web this morning, I ran across a blog with tons in information and patterns called the Quilt Library. I have put a link in the left sidebar for Blogs with Great Ideas - give it a click and check out all the stuff you can find there. One item that I really like is a link to all the fabric manufacturers that have wonderful free patterns. I am sure you could spend hours on this website. Everything is listed in categories and it includes some that I have looked at for years. One is Quilter's Cache which, if you can stand the music, is chockful of great block patterns. Hope you like it and find it helpful.

Q2 Board Meeting

Tuesday evening, October 6th, a Q2 board meeting was held at the home of President Nancy Stanley. (Nancy makes a great pot of veggie soup!!) Many subjects were covered and some decisions made. Charitable projects were discussed and it is believed two quilts for Shelter House are still being worked on. Julie Oman is the contact for Shelter House. Pillowcases can still be made and more have been received from Helen Mudd. The contact person for these is Barb Ellis.

It was decided that no speakers will be booked for the first meeting in the fall. There is always so much to talk about and we are eager to show what we have made during the summer and to see what our fellow quilters have done. This leaves little time for everything that needs to be on the agenda and a speaker, also. Nancy S. will get in touch with Lori Masley to be sure she has grabbers for show and tell.

Discussion centered around setting up tables to sit around at meetings. It was decided that it would be better to just use the chairs (at least for now) in order to encourage more mingling of members.

Contact for meeting cancellation due to weather is Tam Premo. It was decided that the policy will remain if school is cancelled, our meeting will be cancelled. Exception is Christmas Banquet and we are committed to that snow or shine! The last two dinners have been on snowy nights but we had big turnouts!

We will be looking for a nominating committee to work on next year's board, a banquet committee, and a secretary for board and guild meetings.

Fat quarters!! The object of the "Fat Chance" is to put fat quarters into the basket - 1 or as many as you wish - and for each one you put in, write your name on a slip of paper and put it in the basket. The name drawn takes all of FQs.

Door prize: You buy a ticket (or as many as you want) and later in the evening the drawing is held. Good luck!! The prizes are furnished by a different person each month and there usually is a sign up sheet. They should be worth at least $10.00.

There will be more information on other items discussed at the meeting next week. Bylaws will be looked at, refund policy on classes, and other important matters will be brought to your attention.

Looking forward to seeing you all in the new meeting room. I missed the first one and am anxious to see our new home. :-) Carol

P.S. Take a peek directly to the right of this post. Would sure love to see some more pictures of followers for Pass the Tiara!! Pretty please! The Old Hag

Beautiful Quilt

Carolyn Freeman has her quilt shown in Frieda Anderson's blog along with other quilts at the Jacksonville Florida Quilt Fest. http://friestyle.blogspot.com/ By clicking on this link you will be taken to Frieda's blog (called Walk in the Woods) and scroll down a way to find Carolyn's quilt which is wearing a ribbon.

Tutorials are Fun and Informative

On the Natalie Ross In Stitches blog, I found this example of a tutorial that is fun, easy and the little bloom would be a nice addition to a totebag - I am sure there are many places it can be used. Click on the link below and check out

http://natalierossinstitches.typepad.com/photos/blooms_tutorial/index.html

I think there are some of our Q2 members with digital cameras and computers that could put a simple tutorial together for posting on Pass the Tiara. We want you to be thinking of the things you would like to see here as we are planning to pass around handouts at the October meeting. We hope you come up with ideas for us.

Oh, and for the pretty blossom above, you could cover a button and use that as the center and also make fabric leaves. What do you think? How about leaving a comment? ;-) (Click to enlarge)

HELP - Creativity Needed!

I know we have some VERY creative ladies in our Guild so I am hoping you can help me out! My sister asked me to make a wall hanging for her husband, who happens to be a Volunteer Fireman (what a great guy!). I've managed to get some nice material, but I have to say I am a little stumped on what to do.

I also have a "picture" of his crest, but hoping to get the real thing (probably around 4" x 4" in diameter) to incorporate into the quilt. If anyone has any suggestions (blocks to use, layouts, maybe you've done something similar????) PLEASE shoot them my way (either at the next Guild meeting or via email)...

And did I mention, we already have the backing picked out (LOL!). Thanks in advance for your help!

Do YOU need some help getting the creative juices going? Feel free to use our blog to ask advice from others - together we learn!

Jewels