Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Tacoma Oct. 5, 2011

Tacoma had a wonderful meeting as always. Each month a couple different ladies bring goodies. This month it is apple picking time in Maine. Delicious apple squares, apple brownies, applesauce and a coffee cake. All of them delicious!!

The first meeting of each month is our business meeting followed by demonstrations "How do you do that". This month we learned how to do scallop edges and mitered corners for those learning or needing a refresher course. Quilting is an ever learning experience and it is fun to watch how others do different techniques.

We also had drawings for our secret sister which was so popular last year that we decided to do it again. And then there is 'sweet treats' drawing where 2 names a month are drawn and they received their 'requested color' in a fat quarter or 2 1/2" strips etc. You can see we are a busy club.



It was decided to make a project and have a raffle at least once a month. Our first one was a wall hanging done in Bali's by Sue and Andrea was the excited and surprised winner! Just a little way for us to make some money and others to benefit. Ann's - adorable baby quilt done from a panel.
Barb's place mats


Table runner to match.


Judy's beautiful jacket. Front and back shown. You really have to see it up close to see the intricate techniques she did. Please note the matching socks!! Smile!!!







Margo's Star quilt - a block of the month designed by Judy Laquidara. The blocks were done online in 2009 and finally the top was finished last night. 90" square


Jona did these pumpkins and notice they are front and back. She said it was fun project.


Lori's cute table runners...these are made very quickly and a delight to many. Great way to use focus fabric.


Pauline's place mats




Pauline's gorgeous quilt. Block of the month done at Whipper Snappers in Hallowell. Beautiful coloring and the back was just as pretty.

You will note that some of the quilts do not have their picture shown as I made a promise to the gals if their picture did not come out good I would not post. We have a wonderful group with so much talent. Until next time......

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