Possum Town Quilters March Meeting
Boy this meeting was really packed full.  There was lots of information and show and tell!!

Show and Tell
 

Wantana brought a quilt made with some Cherub fabric she bought in Pigeon Forge.  Her daughter is recovering from brain cancer, and loves Cherubs so Wantana made a quilt of it and put lots of bling into the quilt.

Barbara Walker brought a quilt she is working on for her grandchild that was born Wednesday.  It is done in colors and pattern to match his nursery.

  

Judy brought the last and final challenge quilt from last year.  The auction is next Saturday.

Judy also brought her and Julia challenge quilts.  Neither won, but both were beautiful.  The challenge was to use star power…

Joy brought a Christmas log cabin quilt.  She also brought a lighthouse block that is from a quilt she is working on.  

Judy showed quilt that made from a kit that she made in pigeon forge. 

Sue showed her making from 3 classes.  She showed a quilt with 60 degree angles.  Her rays of sunshine quilt turned brown and is beautiful.  She also did a black and white quilt called material girl. 

Jo Anne showed her quilt called sew simple pineapples.  Then she showed a block called fantastic fans. 

Sharon showed her turning 20 quilt top.  It is in pinks and greens…so pretty.  She then showed her stack of poisy quilt.

Mary Ann showed her star tricks quilt – quilted!!  Just need to bind and label.

The challenge is a quilt full of flowers.  Make a 13 inch block with nothing on the outside ½ inch.  It is to be a bouquet of flowers in container the back ground is a pieced background in light neutrals.  Use a recognizable amount of each fabric.  You may add fabrics.  You may cut out flowers and use them.  You may use steam a seam or wonder under (light weight, so it can be quilted). You can finish the flowers by machine or appliqué.  Embellishments – remember this is machine quilted, but remember it is being made to be able to be washed and used on a bed.  So be sure the embellishments are small.  The deadline is July 17.  Packets are numbered; return the zip lock bag you received the material in.  Please keep your number a secret so we can be anonymous. 

 Challenge Quilt News

The challenge is a quilt full of flowers.  Make a 13 inch block with nothing on the outside ½ inch.  It is to be a bouquet of flowers in container the back ground is a pieced background in light neutrals.  Use a recognizable amount of each fabric.  You may add fabrics.  You may cut out flowers and use them.  You may use steam a seam or wonder under (light weight, so it can be quilted). You can finish the flowers by machine or appliqué.  Embellishments – remember this is machine quilted, but remember it is being made to be able to be washed and used on a bed.  So be sure the embellishments are small.  The deadline is July 17.  Packets are numbered; return the zip lock bag you received the material in.  Please keep your number a secret so we can be anonymous. 

Block of the Month


Here is Sandi and her future tossed 9 blocks.  She was so excited, said no two fabrics were alike.  Since we all live in a small town, that is pretty amazing.  Terry had the Massachusetts block.  They are great too.  Check out the secondary pattern ...

Discussion on monthly blocks.  If you want a specific block, try out the pattern using the block.  Give written instructions.   If you want a specific fabric, put it in a baggie and leave it an instructions in the RAC.  If you missed the meeting it is your responsibility to get with the member to find out what needs to be done. 

Linda Baines passed out instructions and background fabric for her block.  This is a 16 inch finished block (16.5 unfinished)  Cut the 5 ¼ block first.  You need to add at least 4 different prints.  This is in the Fons and Porter July/Aug 09 pattern called “Granny’s stars”.  It is suggested that you use 1930s or small prints, or tone on tones.  The star points should be the predominant color for the middle blocks of the outside. She made a sample block.

Since Eddie could not be at the meeting CC stepped in an we will be making the block for her.  Thanks for being flexible ladies! CC wants a star block with more than 4 points in pastel colors, background should be navy blue.  12 ½ inch.  Put more than one color in the star…scrappy look.  Think Easter colors. 

Other News

Terry read the minutes. 

Still need to get some people to switch committees.  Tabled.

No information on the quilts for the retreat – tabled.

JoAnn read information on the sisters

Charity quilts Barbara, no new news.

Terry requested that anyone not receiving email speak to me after the meeting.

Lauren passed out updated email addresses and asked that each member check their information.

Lauren did the pilgrimage report.  She sent a sign up list around.  They are looking for folks to dress in period costume and quilt and/or croquet or tat at the homes that are on tour.  If you do not want to dress up, but want to help, you could volunteer to be on the setup and tear down help, also may need to bring a chair that would fit into the period.  Artisans alley, will be on the Saturday and you do not need to dress up for that. 

Sharon and MaryAnne are working to get a raffle quilt together.  It will be mostly paper piecing…we will do it on the next workshop, the Saturday before Easter.  We will be focusing on paper piecing so if you want to learn this technique, come and learn.

Lauren will email the treasurer report.  

Card was passed around for Linda Dawkins husband.  Discussion about a donation for American Heart.  Terry proposed we send a $100 donation.  Seconded and passed.  Sue made a motion that we only recognize spouses and children.  Limit of $100.  Seconded and passed.

Chef on the Shoestring for the April workshop is Linda Baines, Carol James

April meeting  chef on a shoestring is Annette, Wantana and Barbara

New business:  Contact Terry if you would like to repair a crazy quilt, a friend of hers needs one repaired.  If you would like to put children’s clothing together let Lauren know.  If you would like to put borders on a quilt and finish it for money, talk to Lauren.  If you are interested in repairing an old quilt see Judy.

Judy got an email from American quilt study group.  Nationwide block challenge 30 for 30.  For every block you do your name is put in one time.  The first block is $3 then every block after that is $1 to enter.  This group is working to preserve our heritage quilting.