Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Thanks, and updates....

1. Thanks to Becky B. for such a wonderful trunk show. Hopefully, for those who couldn't attend last night's meeting, the pictures will be loaded to the Flikr site and you can get an inkling of her spectacular quilts!

2. Also, thanks to everyone who picked up multiple blocks to contribute to our WHEAT Crazy Quilt to be made with batiks! Never fear, there are more blocks, so let me know if you would like to make some.


W.H.E.A.T.  Crazy Quilt Rules – August, 2019
100 -- 8” finished blocks made with batiks
Leave ½” all around (9” unfinished block) – staystitch perimeter close to the edge to protect bias edges
If you want a review of the stitch and flip method, we can review at sewing days and in September.
Using provided foundations and fabric in slot #1, create as many blocks as you wish – the more, the better.
Provide the finished blocks to get more.

3. I forgot to announce that I had an email from someone who has a hand quilting frame that she would like to find a new home for. If you are interested, please email her directly. She says she's in Ashland.

Elizabeth Alley:  bettyalley@yahoo.com

4. Up and coming meeting topics:

September -- see our quilt show at the Montpelier Center, and discuss the "sew and flip" foundation method to make our crazy quilt foundation pieced blocks.

October -- Trash to Treasures

November -- Glue basting a quilt for machine quilting, by Peggy Ladner and Becky Brown. 

December -- Holiday Potluck Fun

January -- Mary Mills will give us a "Checklist for Quilting" Checklist -- an organized way to ensure you get the most from your quilting experience.




1 comment:

  1. I am ready to sew around the perimeter of my block but cannot remember if I sew close to the inside of the drawn lines or outside. Help, please.
    Nancy Hall

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