If you have a favorite hint or suggestion, please e-mail me at edianepoisson@gmail.com.
If you know of quilting classes being held, events, etc. and you would like them published on the blog or e-mailed to our members, please e-mail me the information.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Hints from Jackie Queen
While making a tote bag, I needed stiffening for the bottom of the bag. We have vertical blinds and we had to replace some broken ones. The 3 1/2-inch wide blinds can be cut and they were perfect for the bag bottoms. Jackie sent this hint to the Fons and Porter website so we wish her good luck in getting it published.
Jackie's other favorite hint is to use her little free standing oval quilt frame with batting placed in it to have it next to her sewing machine. She then has the finished block and all the loose pieces stacked so when she stitches the blocks, she makes fewer mistakes in assembly.
Jackie's other favorite hint is to use her little free standing oval quilt frame with batting placed in it to have it next to her sewing machine. She then has the finished block and all the loose pieces stacked so when she stitches the blocks, she makes fewer mistakes in assembly.
Labels for Urban Outreach Quilts
Don't forget to sew on a label on your quilts that you are quilting for our project--Urban Outreach. Since we will be presenting quilts directly to Pastor Jeff Newton at the November meeting, Carol will not have an opportunity to put labels on the quilts. If you do not have one of the Quilt Guild labels, make a simple one yourself and attach it. Thanks so much.
Project Quilts for Urban Outreach
Have you completed your project quilt for Urban Outreach? If not, keep in mind that donating a quilt to one of the children from the Urban Outreach community could change their life. This is not a required project, but we would like to encourage you to make a quilt or donate a book or donate a book when you quilt a quilt. This is especially important in our commuity at this time with the unemployment rate so high. These children, many times, do not have the opportunities your children and you may have. Quilts are given to the children of those parents completing a parenting class. These parents attend the class and at the same time the children attend some classes. Attendance is required. Be Thankful for all your blessings and also thankful for the opportunity to help make someone else's life happier. Have a great week.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Quilt Show Money
Money from the Quilt Show and Quilt Guild are in two separate accounts. The Quilt Guild balance is $1365 which is money received basically from dues and a few small fundraisers such as the White Elephant Sale.
There is approximately $8000 in the Quilt Show account. It will take approximately $5000 to fund the 2011 Quilt Show so this amount will remain in that account. It was decided at the July board meeting that $2000 from the Quilt Show account would be transferred to the Quilt Guild treasury to fund speakers for the next two years.
The purpose is not to accumulate a large balance as it is felt the money should be used so those who supported the show will see the results from spending the money on outstanding speakers. We feel we need such speakers and workshops in order to keep the Guild flourishing and increasing in membership.
If you have any questions, please e-mail me or ask at a meeting or ask a board member.
There is approximately $8000 in the Quilt Show account. It will take approximately $5000 to fund the 2011 Quilt Show so this amount will remain in that account. It was decided at the July board meeting that $2000 from the Quilt Show account would be transferred to the Quilt Guild treasury to fund speakers for the next two years.
The purpose is not to accumulate a large balance as it is felt the money should be used so those who supported the show will see the results from spending the money on outstanding speakers. We feel we need such speakers and workshops in order to keep the Guild flourishing and increasing in membership.
If you have any questions, please e-mail me or ask at a meeting or ask a board member.
August Meeting
Our August meeting will find Cheryl Haskett describing the Cotton Theory method of quilting which has nothing to do with cotton but with someone named Cotton. She will be vendoring some of her books and kits so bring that money!!!
Date and time is Tuesday, August 25, 2009, at the Kokomo Event Center at 7:00 pm. Hope to see you there.
Date and time is Tuesday, August 25, 2009, at the Kokomo Event Center at 7:00 pm. Hope to see you there.
White Elephant -- Pitch-In---September
The September meeeting will be our annual pitch-in and White Elephant Sale sooooo... start collecting quilting/sewing items that you no longer want and would be willing to donate to the Quilt Guild for their fundraiser.
Also available will be tables for individuals who wish to sell their own individual items and these will be $6/each. If you wish to have a table, please give your $6 to Norma Danley so we will know how many to set up.
CHANGE IN TIME: Doors will open in September at 6:00 to provide time for set up and we will eat at 6:30. Please bring your own drink and a favorite dish to share with others. We will provide silverware and plates. This is a great time to get to know others in the Guild.
Also available will be tables for individuals who wish to sell their own individual items and these will be $6/each. If you wish to have a table, please give your $6 to Norma Danley so we will know how many to set up.
CHANGE IN TIME: Doors will open in September at 6:00 to provide time for set up and we will eat at 6:30. Please bring your own drink and a favorite dish to share with others. We will provide silverware and plates. This is a great time to get to know others in the Guild.
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