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.

Aren't These Great?

Earlier this year, I made a cute schlep bag I found on Sentimental Stitches and posted a picture on my blog. Leslie Peterson liked the pattern and has made these six gorgeous bags for all the girls at a family reunion which she and her family won't be able to attend this year. Wouldn't you be thrilled to be gifted with one of these beauties? The fabric she used is perfect and I just love the black handles and probably lining in most of them. Beautiful job, Leslie!  At Sit and Sew yesterday, she was telling about the time she and her daughter, Elle, were having getting the handles to appear in the right place at first; but, as you can see, they certainly figured it out successfully!  Lots of giggles yesterday but not much sewing!  A good time, however, was had by all who were there despite the fact that the ac only works "sort of"!

If you would like to check out Sentimental Stitches (lots of free stuff there) then click on the following link--
http://www.sentimentalstitches.com/

and for the pattern for the bag click on--

http://sentimentalstitches.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/so-sew-easy-schlep-bag.pdf

(Click to enlarge)

June 2011 Banquet

Some of the smiling faces at the tea party which was the final get together of the Q2 year until September.

More of the party goers looking well fed and contented.  A nice group attended the event. 

Marlene Perry is our upcoming president for the new year.  She takes over for Nancy Stanley who gave us two nice years.  Thanks, Nancy.  Will list all the new officers later on. 

Music was provided by this group of dulcimer players--a nice touch.

A program on tea was given by this very nice lady from Bay City - I am sorry I didn't get her name.  Sounds like she has a lovely shop.

Can't have a quilt meeting without "Show and Tell" - and here is Marsha showing the prettiest t-shirt quilt that I have ever seen.  It was made for her granddaughter.  Great job, Marsha!

A sampling of the pretty quilts shown by our talented members.  I have also put up as a slideshow photos that were taken at the retreat some of the gals attended last week.  From all reports, it was a happy, fun, busy, productive group of quilters who all enjoyed their getaway.

Hope to see you all next September.  Happy summer and happy quilting.