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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