Tacoma Meeting May 20, 2015

Tacoma Quilters in Litchfield had 'Strippers for a Day'. Those who wanted to participate brought 2 1/2" strips of their choice of fabric for about 31 who took part. We lined up around the table and took one. This is the second year we have done this and it's very popular. There were several patterns suggested but we can do what we want with them. There was no business and of course, full table of goodies also a mini raffle drawing won by Ann who arrived last ...she was delighted and we all had a good laugh.

Following are pics of our event and a couple of 'show 'n tell.'

Margo 'Winter's Snowman Delight'

Tacoma Challenge

Hand embroidered by her and snowflakes machine embroidered by Kathy T

 Janet - donated fabric from a fellow quilter and a quilt started

called 'Thunder and Lightning' by around the block quilt designs.

She adapted it into this beautiful quilt

 Donna - 'Spring Challenge' each block uniquely

designed with Spring theme's. Top block 

was from Modern Blocks.

2 1/2" strips displayed 

Ladies participating 

This is the group minus a few. 

 This is our stash. Lots of variety.

Until next time....

Tacoma Meeting - May 6

This is the morning after our Area 4 meeting and our regular business meeting for the month. Excitement in the air....women armed with 'Go cutters'...fabric....goodies including some from last night...what wonderful relationships that have been built and it always so refreshing for us to get-together whatever we are doing for the day. We are having 'strippers for a day' the next meeting so some of us brought our fabrics to get them cut exactly 2 1/2" to share. I will explain more next time. Our block of the month is very popular. If you make the required block your name goes into the pot and the lucky winner was Judy R. Next month our blocks will be yellow and blue. And of course, 'Show 'n Tell' is always popular.

The 'block of the month' was a basket ....your choice of design and color.

15 block were turned in and 15 names put into the drawing. 

The lucky winner was Judy R. to her delight! 

 Judy R showing her 'Fidget quilts' for Alzheimer patients. After she had 

made them her grandson said 'he wanted one too with lots of zippers'.

she made this little vest also with a sheriff's badge...adorable Judy

 Judy R displaying 'Fidget quilt'

 Judy R - 2nd one

 Judy R., Sandy J., Sandy K., and Carol T.

These are the Sebago Tote from workshop taught by Sandy K

 a few weeks ago. 

Pattern Auntie's Two - pattern # AT201

Carol T. '1976 - State Map Quilt'

hand embroidered with individual blocks for each state.

Flower, bird and dates etc.

Absolutely stunning. What a treasure! 

 Close-up of Maine

Ann W. 'mini doll quilt' 

 Ann W, - Winnie the Pooh center

Carpenter's Star design. Cute idea!

 Kathy B. - You can never see this enough.

She used salvages and designed the birds and appliqued.

Absolutely stunning!!!

 Sue C. - Tacoma challenge 6" x 60"

Bird house w/ bird and flowers. Appliqued 

 Helen G. - 'Framed Seasons' Place mats done in her favorite colors.

QP Quilts and Co.

 Sandy G. - Quilt from auction fabrics

She calls this her 'ugly' quilt. red, green, yellow and oranges.

We did not agree with her ...it was wonderful.

Sandy G - 'Cozy Home Lane' 

Home style Quilts - Kim Diehl & Laurie Baker

 Sandy G. - 'Churn Dash Quilt'

Kim Diehl & Laurie Baker 

Houses on the street

 Wanted to again share the 80 blocks brought to Area 4 

meeting last night and donated to Marie Jackson - 

Maine representative for Quilts of Valor

Enjoy ...until next time!

Area 4 Meeting

A very successful Area 4 Spring Meeting was held May 5, hosted by Tacoma Lakes, Loose Threads, Cabin Fever, and Cumston Area Quilters. About 100 in attendance with a theme using Patriotic colors. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Each attendee was invited to make a 12 1/2" block in red, white and blue for Quilts of Valor of Maine. We had 80 participants with a variety of designs. These were presented to D. Marie Jackson, QOV Maine State Coordinator. She shared the story behind this ministry and was overwhelmed by the participation.  Our special speaker Cyndi Black of the "The Busy Thimble" in Litchfield did an interactive trunk show of her stunning mini quilts. Somerset Samplers were selling tickets for the lovely quilt made by their chapter to be raffled off. We all agreed it was a wonderful evening. Following are various pictures captured... Enjoy...especially if you missed it as we share just a taste of the evening.

 Kitchen Crew -  Job well done!!

Attendees 

Somerset Samplers raffle quilt

Coasters gifts were made by Loose Threads - they were a hit!

 Kathy B

Ann and Anne

 Barb - our president and MC for the evening.

 Sandi and Emma - Greeters

 Jackie and Kat

D. Marie Jackson - Quilts of Valor

 80 gorgeous blocks

Cyndi Black, owner of "The Busy Thimble"

Trunk Show 

Some of the colors in pictures were not great but it gives you an 

idea of the quality of work done by Cyndi. She is an amazing quilter.

The tiniest pieces...many 1" ...some hand quilting and applique....gorgeous work!! Cyndi also writes a blog here, detailing what's new in the shop and what she's currently working on.
 

This was just a small sampling of those she shared at the trunk show. 

 Neat way to hang mini quilts

Our chapter made 'fidget quilts' for Alzheimer patients. We shared some of those we have made.

They are very small and have buttons, ribbons, things that their hands would like to touch.

Ideas were many...they are also made with different 'feel' to the fabrics. They look ugly but will be special to those we give them to. 

 Show 'n Tell

 Kathy designed this using salvages. Absolutely stunning 

CLOSE UP

 Marie Jackson sharing the simplicity of 2 1/2" strips

I did not get all the beautiful things shared ....just a sampling.

 JUST ONE MORE TIME - THESE BEAUTIFUL BLOCKS THAT WILL BE MADE INTO QUILTS AND GIVEN TO VETERANS.

There is a link at the top of page to Quilts of Valor for more information.

IT WAS A WONDERFUL EVENING FOR ALL!!

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