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
 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
 Janet - 2nd Turning Twenty quilt - done with scraps
 Peggy did this beautiful  Turning Twenty , Designed by Tricia Cribbs
 Koleen made this delightful 'Snowman on Parade-Under the Garden Moon'
 Kat - this is our gal who does  'crazy brights as I call it'....and they
are always striking. "French Braid Quilts" by Jane Hardy Milter
 Ann W. -Crazy 8 in yellows/blue
 Ann W.-  ZIG ZAG Party Girl
 Andrea's 'quilt of love' for her daughter called,
"Morgan's Dot's"
Quilters Home - 2011 Aug/Sept. issue
This was done by Jona on right. It is huge so we took a picture in her home when we had
our full board meeting in August. All done with scraps.

AN EXCITING THING THAT IS TAKING PLACE IS AN AUCTION.
EVERYONE IS INVITED....BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND HAVE 
A FUN  DAY SHOPPING
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
OCTOBER 12 - SATURDAY
in Litchfield.
WE ALREADY HAVE LOTS OF THINGS PEOPLE HAVE GIVEN AND 
WILL BE POSTING SOME OF THE ITEMS SO YOU CAN GET A TASTE
OF WHAT IS BEING OFFERED.
AN ALL DAY EVENT - Lunch will be offered.
MORE DETAILS FORTH COMING.