PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Dear TBQ Friends,
A good friend, like an old quilt, is both a treasure and a comfort.
I hope this note finds you all healthy, happy and quilting like crazy. I am excited to tell you all we found a new home! We will be meeting at the Rodeo Grounds in the Danny Freeman building. I sent out a map of the area and places to park.
Show and Tell was so exciting! It just keeps getting better and better! Congratulations to everyone! Also, the program was fantastic too! I can’t wait to see your finished projects!
I bet you were all shocked with the fabrics for the president’s challenge.
If you have any questions please let me know.
See you all in October!
Linda Craig – TBQ President 2019-2020
Quilting is powerful!
It gets rid of
depression,
relieves anxiety,
and improves
creative thinking.
Be Powerful!
Wish upon a quilt!
Block of the month
HOSTESSES
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f you cannot attend the meeting when it is your turn to be a hostess, please arrange to trade with someone. Plan to arrive early for set-up and stay for clean-up as needed.
October hostesses are: Laura Stone, Ann Stowell, Erin Sullivan, Joy Swartz, Carol Sweeden, Susan Sweet, Mary Temme, Candice Tomlinson, Mary Vaughan, Tess von Nessi, Linda Ward, Sharon Watt, and Carol Rabbitt.
BIRTHDAY
Birthday celebrants – When it’s your birthday month, please bring a wrapped gift suitable for a quilter, something you would like to receive with a value of at least $10. A reminder to July celebrants to bring your gift to the October meeting.
Anne Marston, Sally Agnew, Sheryl McLain, Linda Ward, Debby Casali, Lorraine Owen, Mary Vaughan, Pam Kidd, Connie Sieh, Judy Eppler, Doris Robak, Earlene Springs, Carolyn Edwards and Sally Plummer
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Adult Center Display
It’s a good thing everyone l.o.v.e.s. the Red and White Quilt Display as much as they do, because those quilts are going to be up a while longer. And I’m sure that everyone who has had any kind of a joint replacement understands that it doesn’t always go like clockwork! We recently rallied to hang the Blue & White Quilts but our man Steve at the Adult Center is having some issues with his knee replacement, so our Hanging Team had a good visit, admired the Red and White quilts, and took a “rain check” to meet again later when Steve is able. The good news is that the lift (electric ladder) has been repaired! We’ll get it all together eventually! So until then…if you haven’t seen the Red & White Quilt display, you still have time to sneak on over to 1280 Rosser Street. It will make you very, very happy!
The way it’s going, the Blue & White quilts will be up until it’s time to hang Christmas quilts. (This year, it looks like we’ll be skipping Fall altogether…as far as hanging quilts goes.) I can’t believe I’m talking Christmas! So if you have Christmas quilts to loan to this exhibit, let me know. We’ll hang them around the end of November until about mid-January.
Quilt Sizes Needed:
LARGE: from 60″ to 90″ wide, any length. (Need SIX.)
SMALL: from 45″ to 60″ wide, any length. (Need FOUR.)
Carolyn Edwards – Chairperson
Handmade Hugs
Hi Everyone – Did you know that Sept 21st was National Jelly Roll Day? Yes it was and Handmade hugs thought it would be fun to participate. At our September workshop we cut LOTS of 2 ½ inch strips to make our own jelly rolls to get ready for a Jelly Roll Race for charity.
The Jelly Roll Race will be a day of just sewing for fun! Here’s how it will work: The cost to sign up is a promise to complete 1 quilt (quilted and bound) by May 2020. This can be something you already have complete, your jelly roll quilt or even a quilt kit that is ready to go from the Charity supply. If you take a jelly roll that Handmade Hugs charity supplies then we would like that to be the quilt you donate. If you have a special jelly roll of your own and just want to sew that day you are MORE than welcome to participate if you promise a completed quilt by May of your choice. At future workshops we will have batting, backing and binding for you to use as well. Sound like fun? Let the signups begin! Remember…ANYONE in the guild is welcome and it’s a great way to get involved and meet people. You do not need to know how to make a jelly roll race to join…but beware…they are addicting!! It’s a quick, fun way to finish a quilt top. Would you rather do burp rags and receiving blankets instead of a quilt?? Just let me know and we can work out a deal!
If you want a spot in the Jelly Roll Race or have a question contact Dawnell. 20 spots available! Jelly Roll Race day is Oct. 28th 9:30-3:30pm!
Reminder of what we are working on for 2019/2020 year
- Hospice quilts about 40 x 50 for adult hospice patience. These tops can be made from your own stash and patterns or one of the kits that we will provide at the meeting.
- Infant burp cloths –TB! Burb rag pattern-1
- Infant receiving blankets – TBQ -directions for receiving blanket and burb rag-1
Reminder of where/when Handmade Hugs will be:
Hugs is a group that is open to anyone who wants to attend
4th Monday at St. Lukes from 10 am – 2pm.
Look for the Hugs email that is sent out to the general membership that will verify the time, place and projects we are working on. No sewing machine or supplies are needed to attend.
Dawnell Muecke & Nancy Lande, Co-Chairs
newcomers
On September 30th the 2019 TBQ Newcomers gathered at the home of Barbara Merkel. We had a fun afternoon getting to know one another. However, the highlight was seeing all the wonderful quilts Barbara has hanging on the walls of her home as well as on quilt racks in the corners of her living room. We send a THANK YOU to Barbara Merkel!
