Message from the president

Hello Ladies of the Pueblo West Quilt Guild
Meeting Tuesday March 3rd , 7 P.M. Ecumenical Church 434 S. Conquistador Pueblo West, CO.

I enjoyed and think the rest of the ladies enjoyed the making of the bowls
at the February meeting. I am looking forward to seeing some of them at our
show and tell in March. There are lots of shapes and embellishments you can do to them.
The March block of the month is interesting. Hope we'll have lots of them.

Hostesses for March are Heidi Gard and Julie Gillespie. Lets keep it simple. Water and a flavored drink, brownies, cookies or another kind of bar.

Denise from The Creative Cloth Closet will be our guest speaker for our March
meeting.
I'm excited with what she's going to show us. Denise will have some for
sale items. How fun :)


We will also be starting a fat quarter drawing. So everyone bring one fat quarter to the meeting. Winner will take all fat quarters home!!!

This will be the last reminder, if you want to be a member of the guild and continue getting a newsletter your dues have to be paid.

If you are a previous member and your dues aren't paid yet $24.00 in full is due at this time.
See you soon.
MARY

February 2009 Meeting

The February meeting was called to order by President Mary Richardson. 

The February block of the month, hearts presented by Katya at our January meeting was won by Patty Dunnington!! Patty brought her heart quilt which she finished from the block of the month two years ago!!! Way to go Patty!!!!  

We had a lot of Luv quilts donated this month after our January Luv quilt sew night. Thank you to everyone who so diligently donates Luv quilts.

Sew and Share was enjoyed by everyone.  We had a variety of shared items.  

A new member to the guild and to quilting made "Oh so cute" quilted boots and pillows. 

Another member shared her Chemo quilt with us.  Explaining that she made herself get out of bed each day after chemo to work on a block a day. Each block represents the different physical and psychological aspects of her treatment.  We were in AWE of how well she depicted her emotions through quilt blocks!!! Our prayers are with you Helen!

All pictures of Sew and Share are in the February "Shutterfly" link at the bottom of the blog.

The program for February was a demonstration on how to make fabric bowls from cotton clothesline rope.  The board members each gave demo's on how to wrap and sew the bowls.  Those participating had a great time and were in awe of how easy the bowls were to make. I'm sure we will be seeing many bowls at the next meeting during our Sew and Share. For more info on the bowl      

technique click here: FABRIC BOWLS

President's Message

Hello Ladies of the Pueblo West Quilt Guild.

Tuesday February 3rd 7:00 P.M. Ecumenical Church,434 Conquistador.

Our executive board will demonstrate how to make bowls out of fabric and clothesline rope. We will give everyone who wants to participate 25 ft. of rope and show you how to wrap it.. You will need to bring 1/2 yd. of fabric cut into 3/4 inch strips. That will be enough for a small bowl. You won't have to bring sewing machines.

The hostesses this month for refreshments are Violet Craddock, JoAnne Allen,and June Bush.

Block of the month by Katya Holen, From the Heart. Make it in red or pink with white or white on white.

All of the committees haven't been filled, so we'll have the sign up sheets out again for you. The executive board is taking over the planning committee, since no one signed up for it.

Don't forget your yearly dues are due at the February meeting. See you there.

Mary

Jan 6, 2009 Meeting

PUEBLO WEST QUILTER'S MEETING JAN. 6, 2009

President Mary Richardson called the meeting to order at 7:00pm at the Ecumenical Church of Pueblo West. The first order of business Mary introduced the 2009 board members: Mary Richardson President, Patsy Morris Vice President, Vicki Becker Treasurer, and Crystal Martinez Secretary.
After welcoming one guest and FIVE new members and all returning members, Mary announced that the sign-ups for the 2009 committees were placed at the back of the room and reminded everyone to please sign up.

SECRETARY REPORT

Katya Holen read the December's meeting notes. Approval of the meeting notes were motioned by Judy Visalli and 2nd by Joann Allen
TREASURER REPORT

Vicky Becker gave the start of the year Treasure's report with a balance of $1,495.41, which was accepted by Mattie Taylor and 2nd by Joann Allen.

OLD BUSINESS

Everyone was in agreement that the Christmas party was a GREAT success, the christmas committee did a great job!

NEW BUSINESS

Mary sent out an email concerning changing the day for this years meeting to the 1st Tuesday of each month. After a majority yes-response from members. The new executive board members voted to change the day. After a motion by Betty Yerget and 2nd by Kris Boder, a unanimous vote by present members; the day for all the 2009 PWQ meetings will be on the 1st Tuesday at 7pm.

Mary has spoken with the pastor about a donation quilt in exchange for rent, he has agreed. The topic will be discussed at the February meeting.

We also now have a corner at the church to store our items.
Mary found that there were several problems with the ads placed in The View, Happenings, and the Pueblo Chieftain. She hopes these are fixed before next meeting.




















Patsy showed what we will be doing at next months meeting- Fabric Bowls. The board will be suppling the cord for the bowls. Eveyone who would like to participate please let the board members know. A supply list was provided, please bring 1" or 3/4" wide stripes for your bowls.

We will still be having a put-n-take table, but please take back your items if it is left.

LUV QUILTS

We now have a separate sign in for LUV QUILTS. Violet Craddock will be handling this years LUV quilts, please put your name in for the drawing at the end of the year. We are also giving away charms for exchange of a LUV quilt.

Judy, Dawn, Patsy, and Crystal kicked off the year for LUV Quilts






















SEW-SHARE

The board has decided to limit the sew-n-share items to 3 items per person, due to the increasing size of the quild and to allow more time for guest speakers and work nights.

Carolyn Collette-donation quilt, 2 Quilts of Valor. Carolyn also mentioned she has received a total of 17 quilts for the Quilt of Valor.

Alta Swaine- Bento Box, 2 baby quilts





















Katya Holen-potholders and a tortilla warmer

Patty Dunnington-moose wall hanging and a black lab paper pieced pillow.




















Judy Visalli-baby quilt and a ducky quilt

Janet flick-mickey mouse american quilt

Leah Sanchez-salt water taffy mystery class quilt

BOM

Chris Magan was the winner of 21 colorful Annie's choice blocks

Katya Holen presented the February BOM-Heart block 12 1/2" unfinished to be done in either red or pink along with either white/ tone on tone

WINNERS

Mary ann McSchooler-name tag winner

Door prizes- Vicki Becker, Jean McDonald, and Berni Villanueva

Announcements:

Mary read a letter received from the Fisher House greatfully thanking for the generous walker bags donated to them for the returning injured solider of Iraqi Freedom

Mary Pretzer announce the annual M&M mystery retreat in Westcliffe this year, will be held the last weekend of April 25-27. Please see Mary Pretzer for more info.

Mary Richardson reminded everyone we still have the PWQ lapel pin for sale.

Mary adjorned the meeting for refreshments provided by the board members and for the LUV quilt work night.

Submitted by

Crystal Martinez, Secretary