TACOMA LAKES QUILTERS: September 2013

Thursday, September 19, 2013

September 18 Tacoma Meeting

Tacoma Quilters of Litchfield met for a Workshop. It was 'TURNING TWENTY', designed by Tricia Cribbs. The women came with their machines and fabric already cut out and were instructed by SueR (left) and Sherry(right).

This is Sandi C's Turning Twenty done in blues.and set on point

Janice C - 'TurningTwenty' set straight instead of on point.

Janice - Block of the Month

Tina M's husband rescued these from the dump

Hexagons done in 30-40's material

We agreed it was a treasure!!

Kathy B - Santa's done in counted cross-stitch

Kathy B cute little 'vintage piece'

Judy R - Halloween bags...she designed.

Judy designed 'walker bag' needed for a local nursing home.

Sandy C - 'Halloween I SPY'

Pauline S - She purchased the panel and used a Fons and Porter design to finish.

Pauline S - Paper pieced 'Christmas Tree'.

Sherry 'Baltimore Christmas" - Pearl Perreira- P-3 designs

Sherry left) made it and Koleen (right) quilted

These are some close-ups. You can seen the wonderful work of both.

Close up

Close-Up

This is a quick entry as most of the day was taken up with our workshop. We always enjoy our projects we have and laughter and fun interacting with fellow quilters. Our Area 4 Rep Ann joined us for some updates...it is always great to have her with us. Until next time....

Friday, September 6, 2013

September 4 Business Meeting

Tacoma Lakes Quilters held their first Fall meeting at Litchfield Plains Baptist Church at 9:30. Most everyone is there by 9:00 catching up on the latest news. We now have 40+ members and excitement filled the air as we paid our dues...picked up a morsel of food..looked at the new projects for the year that were laid out on a table. You saw 3 -5 gals here and there catching up on the latest news or exchanging quilt ideas..
Here is a tidbit of our meeting.

Three different ladies supply the snacks each month.
You can see we have an abundance. This along with drinks.

Sue R. collecting membership for the year.

This was the table of displays for projects this year. Ladies signing up for those that interested them.

This is the full board. Many hands make for light work.

Elected Officers for 2014-15

1st row standing

Sandi C -Secretary
Barb D - President

Jona - Vice President

Donna - Treasurer

Committee Chairs

Seated - Sherry, Mini-Raffle; Ann, Retreats; back row:

Sue R, Membership; Judy R., Fat Quarter Club, Margo, Blog;

Pauline, Charity; Suanne, Auction; Carol, Refreshments;

Helen, Road Trips; Janet, PWP Correspondence;

missing Andrea, Church Liaison; Sandy G, Birthday Club;

Show and Tell follows:

A class that was offered at the Maine Quilt Show in July. It is called

Zentangle taught by Pat Fergerson. These are by Margo.

Janice C made 'Moon/Bats' ..A connecting threads download.

BOM made by Janice C designed by Kathy Schmitz

T-Shirt Quilt made by Janice C. Book: Quilt to a Tea by Little Black Dog Quilt Co.

Janet - Turning Twenty quilt - done with batiks - a workshop we will be doing Sept. 18 from the book, Turning 20 - Hope Chest Treasures by Tricia Cribbs