November 2010 Meeting

November Meeting was a combination of a Silent Auction, regular meeting and then a showing of our work.  

The RED/WHITE/BLUE quilt is a wounded warrior quilt for the retreat at Westcliffe, Co. Each month members make the red/white/blue block of the month. Tuesday night group then pieces them together and quilts them.

A challenge of "Four Seasons" was  won by Evie, our new 2011 President.  Congratulations !!!!

 Many brought quilts to share. 

Block of the month for November

October 2010 Meeting

The President Vickie calls the meeting to order.

Patsy assisted due to a couple of officers were unable to attend this meeting helping at check in and during the drawings.

The Christmas Committee gave out the information we needed and with candy as a gentle reminder to us of the facts. (You do know that chocolate is a quilting tool! ! !)
Sounds like it is going to be fun!!!

The Guild made a quilt for the proprietors of The Solid Ground where we have our meetings. It was presented to them

Pillowcases still being made, collected and distributed.

The Craft Sale is getting more items...Looks like we will have lots of great items!...Now we need the buyers.



Block of the Month for November -
notice the 2 background colors this will make another dimension to the quilt when sewn together.

Block of the month for October - looking good - Patsy distributing to the winner of the blocks, there were two.

Many Sew and Share delights were shown (see more by using the photo link)

President's Newsletter

Quote: If I stitch fast enough does it count as aerobic exercise?


Our next meeting will be held on Monday, October 4th @ 7:00 p.m. at the Solid Ground Restaurant, 412 S McCulloch Blvd. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

Our program for October is Sydney Risley from Lady Bug Quilts. She will be presenting “Take Care” - Let’s put a new light on what you can do on a daily basis to “take care” as you work on your quilting and craft related projects.

September’s BOM: Presented by Heidi Gard. Patterns will be available at the sign-in table if you have not received one.

Quilt Challenge
• Theme – Four Seasons
• No larger than 18x18
• Does not have to be a quilt
• Can work as a team
• Judging will be held at the November 1st meeting

Craft Fair – It’s around the corner! (October 9th & 10th) The October 4th meeting will be the last time to turn any items in.

Nominating Committee – Judy Visalli and Matie Taylor have volunteered for the Nominating Committee. Thanks to both of you! They will be asking for volunteers to be on our board. Please consider being on the board. We will elect our new officers at the November meeting. 2011 is our 10th year Anniversary as a guild.  

Christmas Party:
• December 6, 2010 (Time TBD)
• At the Carriage House in Pueblo (directions will come later)
• Cost: Member $7.00 Guest: $22.00
• Payment due by November 1st
• Buffet style dinner
• $15.00 gift exchange

 


Fat Quarter drawing: Pink  
BOM: Judy Visalli will demonstrate November’s BOM.
Refreshments:
  Snacks: Faye Kimball and Chris Magan Drinks: Sandra Barringer 
Set-up: - Will need volunteers – Please arrive at 6:00 p.m.  
Takedown: we would like everyone to help in the take-down (putting chairs away)

LUV Quilt requirements – minimum 36x36 

 
 
LUV Quilts/Pillowcases
 2009 LUV Quilts: 60 2010 LUV Quilts: 73 YTD
  2010 Pillowcases: 74 YTD 
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Attendance
 Members signed in: 40  
 Visitors and non-members: 8
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Vicki Becker
President, Pueblo West Quilters Guild
 

September 13, 2010

President Vicki called the meeting to order.  The restaurant quilt was displayed and will be given to Solid Ground owners at a later date for use of their building.

Reminder was given that the  PW guild quilt challenge is due at the November meeting. The largest it can be is 18" x 18" and all four seasons must be on the quilt. It does not have to be a quilt, can be anything you wish to make. 

A brief summary of the Christmas party was given.

Vicki asked for volunteers to be on a committee for nominating members for the new 2011 board. No one volunteered to form the committee or be on the board. 

A reminder was also given for Craft Fair donations which will be the guilds fund raiser for the year. The Craft Fair will be at Pueblo West High School October 9 and 10, 2010.

The Wounded Warrior Quilt for the month was shown.

Dixie Moorcroft entered this machine embroidered quilt into the Colorado State Fair & won BEST OF SHOW. It is a beautiful quilt.

Sew and Share was and always is enjoyed by all members!!!

Block of the Month drawing for the blue/white log cabin blocks was divided between two winners.  Heidi presented the November block.

Cheryl Phillips from Montrose, Colorado was our presenter for the evening.  She has a unique system for making quilts and demonstrated many of her techniques to members.