Tacoma Meeting October 16

Our Tacoma Quilters of Litchfield held a short business meeting and what we called a 'Block Party' and of course we had 'Bring and Brag' (formally show 'n tell). I also will be sharing a few pics of the very successful auction we held Oct. 12th.

BRING AND BRAG:

Sue D with this beautiful 'DELECTABLE MOUNTAIN' 

Carol T. 'PHOTO ALBUM' using beautiful scenery of fabric she purchased in Arizona.

 Sandy K 'TURNING TWENTY' this was a workshop held in September.

 Janice C. - Kit by Helene Knoff's

 Sandy J. 'DISAPPEARING 4-PATCH

 Sandy J. 'FAN WALL HANGING' by Sashiko - Design by Miho Takeuchi

 Rayna - "Sea Shells' done in blue's and hand embroidered.

BLOCK PARTY

We had 5 who shared different techniques with hand-outs. 

I am sharing some photo's to show the different layouts that were not in the handouts.

Sharing was Ann, Margo, Barb, Sue R and Helen

These were simple and quick ways to make a quilt.

THIS IS THE BOOK WITH 10 MIN. BLOCK

 Ann demonstrated the 'TEN MINUTE BLOCK' This one uses a smaller center. 

 10 min. block using all the same size.

 Barb taught - 'TUBE QUILTING' using 2 1/2" strips

 another possible layout

 amazing what you can do using your imagination.

 Helen shared 'how to 'STRIP SET BLOCK' using 4 1/2" blocks and cutting.

Sue taught flying geese - making 4 at a time.

Margo taught 9 and 4-patch disappearing blocks. 

Sandy J above has a finished quilt using this technique.

Barb taught  'Delectable Mountain' and

Sue D shows a finished example above.

We all had handouts but some of them were not printed 

so I took pics so the gals could have this visual.

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AUCTION

Just a few of 'before' pics of the auction. We had over 600 items 

and it was a lot of work that took lots of hands.

Our co-odinator was Suanne who put endless hours into it and was so appreciated by all.

 She did an amazing job along with others to make it very successful.

Suanne instructing us.

 More instruction

 This is the masses of stuff to be tagged and put together.

 Helper-Josh.....day off from school and Gram enlisted!!

 Books and packaged material for sale

Jacob sorting books with Gram...Josh is his twin. 

 Kitchen area and book/fabric tables

 Sandy G and Sandy C greeting as you come in.

 Barb, Pres. being served coffee by Sue R.....this is an inside joke. But could not resist sharing.

We love them both and gave us a laugh which we needed from time to time.

 Everything set in its place....auction tables...chairs....luncheon tables.

 Kitchen - Helen coordinator with Sue C and Pauline

Also did an outstanding job putting it all together. 

 Kat who collected lunch monies.

It was a busy time this month and very enjoyable for all. And of course the best part is that we gave all the 'stuff' we did not want and then purchased more 'stuff'.

 Their junk became our treasure. Until,,,,,,,,,,,

October 2, 2013 Meeting

Tacoma Quilters of Litchfield met with lots of business and lots of fun. When you get a group of gals together that are are quilters there is a lot of excitement. Of course, as we catch up there is plenty of snacks and coffee.  OUR BIG NEWS....

AUCTION AT LITCHFIELD SPORTSMEN'S CLUB

2782 Hallowell Road

Litchfield, ME 04530

Saturday, October 12, 2013

ALL INVITED 

Coffee free all day.

Preview @9:00 am

Auction starts at 10:00 am - Noon

Break for lunch

Auction resumes at 1:00 - 4:00

Quilt and Craft Related Items Only

Books, Patterns, Fabric,

finished and Unfinished Objects,

Scrap Bags, Yarn, Irons,

Ironing Boards, Steam Press 

And so much more!!!!

Lunch and snacks may be purchased

at the auction. FREE COFFEE!!

WE ARE EXCITED....SO COME EARLY...

BRING YOUR FRIENDS...AND ENJOY THE DAY!!!

(please note, only Cash/Checks w/valid ID accepted.

we cannot accept any credit cards.

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THE LAST THING WE DO AT ANY MEETING IS TO

 'BRING AND BRAG' (formerly 'show and tell')

SUE B.... 'TURNING TWENTY' Book Nine by Tricia Cribb's 

She used Christmas fabrics and put into a straight setting.

This was the workshop we had last month.

KRISTINE, one of our newer quilters, did this 'SUPERMAN QUILT'

Turning Twenty  Book 5

SANDY G.... 'IT'S HALLOWEEN TIME' design by Jodi Warner

Lot's of Scraps - It's time to quilt by 

Jeanne Stauffer & Sandra Hatch

SANDY G...'QUAINT and CHARMING' by Kim Diehl Simple Traditions

Her backing for the above homespun quilt was so unique.

BETTY L..... one of our newer members 

'DISAPPEARING 4-PATCH'

 

 BETTY L 'DISAPPEARING 4-PATCH' set on point.

BETTY L...She made this dress for a child in Kenya....simple and cute.

KOLEEN ...'JANE'S CORNERSTONES'

Mostly Runners by Calico Printworks 

design by Jane Wynuk

KOLEEN...made this in memory of her mother and it will be passed down

to her daughter in memory of her. 'VINTAGE CHAIN' 

Quilters magazine by Larisa Key ..issue Sept. 2003

KOLEEN  ....'ONCE UPON AN ORPHAN' made with all her own orphan

 blocks and her own design. Stunning!!!

PAULINE 'TURNING TWENTY' Book 9. Set on point

The workshop our group did last month.

KAT has a new grand baby in January. An adorable

hooded sweater by 'Bernat' free pattern.

JONA finished 'TURNING TWENTY' Book 9 it is done in 30's reproduction fabric.

 She added extra blocks to make a queen size.

BARB....'CANDY CANE' door panel. Country Threads

BARB - Wall hanging 1993-94 Thimbleberries

AS YOU CAN SEE WE HAVE MANY TALENTED LADIES IN OUR GROUP. IT IS ALWAYS EXCITING TO SEE WHAT OTHERS ARE DOING.. THIS IS IT FOR THIS TIME. UNTIL....

DON'T FORGET THE AUCTION ....SEE YOU THERE!!!!