Sunday, September 25, 2011

Awesome Auction!!

Wednesday beginning around 8:00 am approximately 28 women laden with bags, boxes, bins and armfuls of 'stuff' filled multiple tables. We were determined to clean out and get rid of some of our items. Many of us determined that the 'stuff' would not come back home with us and also we would stay until it was all gone. At approximately 9 am we had our coffee and goodies in hand and our very skilled auctioneer Barb(pictured below with a sign AUCTIONEER on her hat began selling the treasures that we would bid and buy. 2 hours later 'everything' was gone and the club had gained approximately $940.00. Amazing!!!! We agreed it was successful beyond our expectations!! Barb, Auctioneer and Sherry and Sandy who capable organized and coordinated the day.
Below are tables pictured of our stuff!

We also had helpers who put together and took items to those who purchased.
Sue B, Jona and Suanne





Many wonderful donations of wall hanging and quilts.


The only show 'n tell for the day were the quilts that will be donated to a local charity. Squares done by the members. Many others have been donated This was very successful project for our club.







Friday, September 9, 2011

She was thrilled!!!

Pictured is the winner of our "Tacoma Gems" raffle quilt, Johanna Morton ~ she was just thrilled  when Sherry delivered her quilt to her!

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Tacoma - Additional photo's

We want to WELCOME our newest member to our group. We are over 30 members...our mornings have become very popular for those who do not enjoy getting out in the winter months especially. This is Janet modeling her cute apron. She is also known for her stunning bargello's.

She is our new correspondent for Patchwork Press. Look for her bi-monthly column if you are a member of Pine Tree Quilters.
Janet's Patchwork quilt





Wednesday, September 7, 2011

...AND THE WINNER IS. . . . . .! ! !

We held the drawing for our beautiful "Tacoma Gems" raffle quilt today! The winner was Johanna M.  from Hallowell and VP Sherry sold the winning ticket!! She will personally deliver the quilt to it's new owner!! We decided to make a video of the Pastor of Litchfield Plains Baptist Church, as he drew the winning ticket from the sack held by Sue R. ! Please watch the video for a live shot!!

Tacoma's First Fall Meeting

Our first meeting of the Fall was held this morning. What an exciting time as we renewed friendships....the room filled with laughter...eating the goodies provided...everyone talking at the same time....Pres. Barb using her gavel to quiet us down for the business meeting. What a refreshing time for all. Lots on the agenda for the coming months. Barb gave each of us a wonderful booklet filled with and opening Memo, from her and the V.Pres. Sherry, it included a yearly calendar ,'I signed up for' list of projects (we always forget), a treasurer's report, membership roster, and a couple of projects with important detailed info. We all agreed it was wonderful to have this in hand. Thanks Barb for all the work it took to put this together. It is appreciated!! Now for Show 'n Tell.


Carol's colorful table place mat


Jona with her beautiful star quilt.
Jona who is known for her fast knitting. She does it the European style. She must be getting ready for those cold winters here in Maine!!


Peggy did this delightful Flag Table Runner. Approx. 39" x10 1/2"


This cute scrappy charity quilt done by Sue B.


Gorgeous coloring with precision piecing....Christmas quilt....by Sue R



Baby Quilt by Margo...used wool batting and it made it so soft.

Sashiko by Margo


Margo - Flag Runner made with tabs at top to hang.


This is it for the month. We had the drawing for our raffle quilt today and it will posted as a video and you will see the actual drawing. Won by a lady in Hallowell, Maine. Until.....next time....

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Progam Calendar Updated

I have posted the new calendar for the year.  You do not need to copy it as I will have copies at the meeting tomorrow.  Looking forward to seeing you all!!

If you plan to exhibit your quilts at the Litchfield Fair, drop off day is tomorrow!!

Thursday, September 1, 2011

September Raffle Drawing




The Drawing for this raffle quilt will be September 7 and the lucky winner will be announced at our first meeting of the year.




We meet the 1st and 3rd Weds. of each month at 9:30am at Plains Baptist Church, Plains Road, Litchfield. Everyone Welcome!!