Tacoma - December 21,2016

Tacoma Lakes Quilters met for our annual Christmas party. It is always a lot fun. Barb D was in charge and had many surprises.....games, gifts, challenges and food highlighted the day. Beautiful gifts wrapped and we set ours in front of us. A story was read with the words 'left' and 'right' in it .....and we moved them accordingly....finally the end...the gift in front of us was ours.
Enjoy the flavor of the day with the following candid pictures.

Members

 Played beano using quilt terms and chocolate....

ate a little used a little...prizes for many.

 Contemplating tossing fabric in bucket

We all walked away with a beautiful fat quarter.

 Line-up to toss into bucket

 This is our group...only one face could not

be seen. Beautiful ladies!!!!

 Barb in center...really appreciate her.

Always has a lot of ideas to make a fun day.

 SHOW 'N TELL

Barb - Round fabric box

by Annie

 Donna W - Redwork - a project that

others are doing ...will sew them all together

to make a wall hanging.

 2nd Redwork

 Janice C - Block of the Month

She did it in black embroidery.

 close-up of above quilt

 close-up of above quilt

 Janice C - 10" square

Missouri Star Quilt

 Janice C - Embroidered - made from Charm Pack

King's Treasures

 Sue R - Quilt of Valor - 

this is #3 to donate

Steve's Star by Judy Martin

 Sue R - "Winter Wishes" 

designed by member Koleen Painchaud

 Judy R - Casserole Carrier with 

matching hot mat.

craftsy pattern

 Finale - we have great cooks with great

ideas...you cannot see the dessert table. 

amazing!!! We never go away hungry.

Another project that was brought to our attention. The Betsy Ross House of Hope will be opening a homeless shelter for Women Vets and children in Augusta the first of the year. Many donated beautiful quilts ....pillow cases. ...plus other bedding. We took them the 22nd to Martha who is in charge..she was very appreciative and took us through the rooms. Lots of volunteer hours have gone into restoration of this beautiful home. Thank you for all those who so graciously donated.
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Postings from December 7, 2016 - Tacoma Meeting

Show 'n Tell
Betty L - Charity Quilt

Betty L - Charity Quilt

 Betty L - Charity Quilt

 Betty L - Charity Quilt

 Sue C - Child's apron

 Sue C - Blue and black "Obladee"
Ashley Lane

 Kathy B - Strip Quilt

Kathy B - Wonky Christmas Tree Wall Hanging

Kat - Pillow cases -
For Women's Vet Home
Betsy Ross

Kat P - Pillow Case - For Betsy Ross

Kat - Pillow Case for Betsy Ross

Kat P - Strip quilt for NICU

Sandy J - Christmas Wall Hanging w/cardinals
From "Winter Star" by Duck soup.

Sandy J - Christmas table runner
(blocks on point) took idea from
picture taken at quilt show with vendor's permission.

Sandy J - Star table runner
her own design using Friendship pattern.

Sandy J - Friendship pattern, long
braided Christmas table runner started
at Kieve about 4-5 years ago.

Sharon R - "Sunset Runner" from Christmas
Quick Quilts 11/08

Sharon R - Table Runner

Sharon R - winter scene with horses
from Quilting Treasures

Donna M - Baffle Quilt