Saturday Workshop 3/6

We met and worked on the quilts for the three sisters today.  There was quite a bit of work accomplished.  

 
 

The tossed 9 patch was mostly sewn together, and a pieced back was also put together.

 We also finished the blocks for a stack of poisy quilt

There was also a lot of progress on the string quilt,

We had a nice lunch...

 

 At the end of the day....

It think we all left with a sense of accomplishment and fellowship.

 

Another charity quilt...Sandi was working on in purples..

February BOMs

We made blocks this month for Annette. She chose a brown & turquoise color theme.

And Mary Ann chose a blue & yellow color theme.

February Show & Tell

Brenda showed her quilt that's been a long time in the making.

Mary Ann showed her scraped "Tossed 9-Patch" quilt.

This is one of the small quilts we made using our Victorian Crazy Patched blocks.

January Meeting

Annette showed a beautiful quilted pillow, but I missed getting a photo of it...sorry Annette.

Lawana is showing a mystery quilt she completed.

This is Judy's turning 20 quilt.  She cut it down and is pleased with the results.  This is her 14th grandchild quilt.

These are the black and tan blocks we did for Judy.

Here are the cancer blocks for Sue.

This month we are making blocks for Annette and Mary Anne.  Annette has a request for a turquoise and brown quilt square  12.5 inches unfinished in tone on tones, any designs you would like.

Sandi was going to have the block in January, but she was out taking care of her husband so Mary Ann stepped and put her request in.  She wants a 14.5 unfinished block in the colors shown in the sample.  She also would like every one to do a pieced block with at least 10 pieces.

Here is a photo of the quilt Sue made from her blocks.

Possum Town Quilter's Christmas Party

Watana welcomed us and now shows her Grandmother's feedsack quilt.

Santa arrived and delivered gifts.

Lauren poses with Santa.

Our quilters enjoying the party.

MMMMMM good!

Watana shows her "A Southerly North Wind" quilt that will be shown at The National Quilt Museum with the exhibit "Quilts of the Coastal South" Feb. 5 to April 6, 2010.

December Minutes

POSSUM TOWN QUILTERS’ GUILD MEETING

DECEMBER 5, 2009

Twenty members attended the PTQ Annual Christmas Party, hosted by Watana Cantrell. A joyous and hilarious time was had by all. We had a short business meeting finish out the year. Everyone brought a “Christmas Block” and they decorated the walls of Watana’s kitchen/dining room. Brenda Crownover was the lucky winner of the blocks! Then a surprise guest arrived: a very jolly Santa appeared at the door. He knew all about Possum Town Quilters! As he passed around gifts to the members, he kept everyone in “stitches”. Watana was a very generous hostess and provided several door prizes – even a stuffed possum! It was time then to partake of all the wonderful food each member brought. After lunch, we played “Dirty Santa”. The fellowship continued until 2:00 pm.

Julia Graber, the 2010 vice-president, explained the changes for lotto blocks next year. Starting in January the monthly block winners will be determined for the next month’s block winners. This will allow the individual’s to choose their color/pattern preferences.

Everyone who attends will be a winner next year. Since we have around 24 members who routinely attend meetings, we will do two per month. January’s block winners will be Sue Seymer and Judy Stokes. Julia will let everyone know what colors/block pattern to make.

Merry Christmas to All.

Wilson Family

Here are a few pictures of the Wilson family receiving their quilts.

Quilts for Habitat for Humanity

Just wanted to let everyone know that the Guild was well represented at the Habitat Open House for the Wilsons. We even made the WCBI news. I apologize for not recognizing all the members who attended to the audience. Sharon, Julia and Paul, Barbara, Terry, Brenda and I were there. The faces of the children were precious when they received their quilts. We did it individually. ...so it took a while to give them all out. On the news, we got credit and I think we stole the show! The next house in just down the road from this house, so we will be able to find it without any trouble. Thanks everyone for all the hard work.

November Meeting

Sharon Hedrick won an assortment of autumn blocks.

Julia Graber won the autumn maple leaf blocks.

Barbara Walker showed an antique butterfly quilt and asked for suggestions for washing and repairing it.

Barbara also showed us dolls and doll quilts that she has made for gifts.

Julia showed her "Ragamuffin" quilt that she made for her grandson.

November Meeting Minutes

Sharon opened the meeting, there were no visitors. Twelve members were present.
Barbara Walker showed two baby doll quilts and dolls. She is planning another. She also showed an antique quilt that was well used and asked suggestions for washing and repairing. Sharon gave suggestions of using washer and not agitating the machine, with Orvis Paste, no fabric softener, or quilt soap. Mary Anne suggested using wonder under to put under frayed pieces to stabilize the material.
Julia showed a quilt called “Ragamuffin” made for her grandson. She also showed her Sunflower quilt called “The Desert Shall Rejoice” and shared that it had been accepted into the show.
The treasurer’s report will be covered next meeting as will the minutes.
Habitat donation will be at 859 Kidd Road at 2 pm, Sunday November 22.
The Columbus Library Christmas Tree will be decorated on Monday, November 30 at 1 pm.
Judy had an idea that on the Wassail Fest night it would be fun to go as a group. It will be December 4. Interested members should meet at 5:30 at the Arts Center. Walk and visit the shops and have Wassail.
Christmas Party at Wantana’s December 5. Meet at Lowes and carpool around 10:30. Wantana lives in Vernon. Time is 11 to 1. Bring a dish of your choice, and a dirty Santa Gift, limit about $15 - $20. Also bring a 12 ½ block Christmas themed block.
Christmas Party with Golden Triangle quilters at 5:30 December 17 at First United Methodist Church. Bring a fat quarter in a brown paper bag, lunch size.
This afternoon we work on the Challenge quilt, and work on things for the Library’s silent auction. Donations need to be made by November 30. Last date to turn in Last year’s challenge block is our meeting in January.
Annis Cox is going to come Saturday, February 6. She will be presenting a detailed workshop on color.
Back basting appliqué technique was shown by Sharon. This technique is in the American Quilter magazine, January 2009 issue.
Members discussed marking fabrics. Sandi suggested using Prisma pencils as they wash out every time. She suggested getting flesh, grey and white to mark on darks. She suggested getting pencil sharpeners by Sally’s beauty supply.Julia won the Maple Ll;eaf blocks and Sharon won the Fall blocks and the Christmas Fat Quarters.