TACOMA MEETING - April 1

A gorgeous Maine Spring day for our monthly business meeting. The excitement today were the blocks that we make each month and a name drawn. One gal who is the queen of '30's made 6 blocks. Her name was entered 6 times and, lo and behold she WON!!! And then if that was not enough we have a mini raffle and she won again. Lots of laughter....fun!! fun!!

Aren't quilting gatherings suppose to be full of joy. Another project chaired by Suanne are the 'Fidget Quilts' they are not attractive but very versatile for hands of Alzheimer patients. The imagination of the gals were amazing....buttons ...zippers....different textures...stuffed animals that fit into a pocket...and on and on...they are lap size and made very colorful. We will be sharing the concept with the upcoming Area 4 meeting May 5 that will be held at Litchfield Sportsman's Club hosted by 5 chapters. Cyndi Black owner of 'The Busy Thimble' will be our speaker. 

Our 'Show 'n Tell is always exciting. Enjoy!

30's Blocks made by members

The surprised and happy winner Sherry ..the queen of 30's. 

 Margo - disappearing 4 patch taught in a class in 2014 and finally finished.

 Judy - she made 81 napkins with initials for daughters wedding. 50 people left theirs. 

A labor of love.

Sue R. - "Patrick's Plaids, designed by Chris Sullivan 

Sue R -  'It's not Plaid', layout inspired by a Fons and Porter Book.

Ann T. - "Crazy Quilt class' online at Craftsy.

Allie Aller 

Suanne - Easter dress and hat for her granddaughter.

Hat decorated with fabric from dress.

Isn't she cute!!! 

 Kathy B - 4 Seasons challenge banner - Winter

 Betty's block from 'Women of Influence' she was having a difficult time

with applique and Koleen finished it for her. She was so delighted.

Koleen is the queen of needle turn applique. Exquisite!!

Kat - 'Take Four' Placemats. A class held recently using 4 fabrics. 

 Sandy G - "Haberdashery" picture does not do the masculine fabrics justice.

Beautiful!!

Janet - 'Take Four' placements. 
 Reminded me of a touch of Spring.

 Very delicate colors

Barb - 'Versatile Wave' interchangeable purse.

Outside and inner removable bag

 Susan Rooney pattern.

Ordered from Annie's Attic

Ordered from Annie's Attic

FIDGET QUILTS

These were shown individually and my intention was to get a picture of each after meeting. Well I dropped the ball and you can see that you are not able to see all the detail. These are the gals that finished theirs and there will be more. 
The ideas were outstanding. 

L - R  Ann T, Margo, Sue C, Beth, Carol 

Ann W. shared information about this site. Click on the link below.
FREE ONLINE TOOL TO TRANSFORM ANY IMAGE INTO A PATCHWORK QUILT.
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http://www.vam.ac.uk/microsites/quilts/patchwork