President's news

.Greetings and Salutations,

Our meeting in October was Scott Beaver from Manitou Springs, it proved to be an interesting evening, he

told of how he got started and shared a trunk show that was inclusive of his beginning quilting efforts to

date. He had a full day with the class for ‘Shades of . . . .’ earlier that afternoon prior to the meeting.

We, who were involved in the class for the Twisted Log

Cabin, had an enjoyable experience. Each of the participants

were assembled one of the four blocks (some got more

completed) and were given the methods to accomplish the

remainder of the wall hanging. Sooooo… there may be a

couple of the wall hangings showing up soon – or later after

all we are heading into the Holiday seasons with gifts to

make, purchase, wrap, send, etc etc etc.

Those of you who have worked on Wounded Warrior quilts –

made blocks – put the quilts together – quilted the quilt – put

a binding on – well anyway you get the idea. Janet Flick

conveyed the message that we have been extended an

invitation to attend the Wounded Warrior Graduation and

potluck. It is scheduled for 11/10 beginning at 6 pm. If you

are interested or would like more information, contact Janet

at 719-783-2955 or see her at the November Meeting.

Sew and Socialize – in October not many showed up –

however those that did enjoyed chatting and stitching

followed by lunch – it was nice to have time to chat and we

had applique, a quilt binding and hand quilting goin’ on – it was

great, stitching and getting to know one another – Next

scheduled Sew and Socialize for November 16th again at the

Library 9 am to 12:45 pm with the option to have go out to

lunch with us - hope to see you there.

Well, here we are at the bottom of the page and I still have

more things….let’s do the most important first….Novembers meeting will be followed by Cindy Thomas, she

appears to be a very busy person, she works at Ruth’s Stitchery in Colorado Springs, where she is their

expert on Wool and Quilting. She also has a web site: http://www.dreamcatcherquilting.com/ that entails a

business along with it…busy lady. It should be an interesting program.

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Christmas Party December 5th
At Gabby’s Diner
Dinner at 6 pm
$2.00 per member attending is due
by November meeting. $10.00 for
guests.
To reserve your place, please make
and pay for your reservation with
Nina
Menu
Chicken / Roast Beef
Mashed Potatoes / Gravy
Wheat Rolls / Green Beans / Salad
Coffee / Ice Tea / Water
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Dessert provided by
The Christmas Party Committee
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LUV QUILTS, PILLOWCASES, &
WOUNDED WARRI0R QUILTS
LUV Quilts 2011:
_0_ newly donated _66_ YTD
39 Quilts for Joplin (included above)
14 Bama Bound Quilts (included above)
LUV Pillowcases 2011:
_0_ newly donated _32_ YTD
9 pillowcases to Joplin (included above)
Wounded Warrior Quilts 2011:
_0_newly donated _17_ YTD
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ATTENDANCE
Member’s _34_ (includes - new)
Visitors & Non Members_1__
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Meeting Checklist for
November:
__Block of the Month
__Wounded Warrior Block
__Fat Quarter
(Christmas Prints for Nov.)
__Your Badge
__Raffle Funds
__LUV Quilts
__LUV Pillowcases
__Sew and Share Items
__Notebook and Pen/Pencil
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Refreshments for
November:
DRINKS: Sally Hill / Cheryl Eaton

SNACKS: Heidi Gard / Andie Eggering

October 3, 2011 Meeting

President Evie called the meeting to order.
Mary Richardson gave a report on the Christmas party to be held at Gabby's Diner. Each member must pay $2.00 to Nina Stevens to insure their spot at the party.

Ben's quilt was shown. It was pieced by member's of the guild and quilted by Patsy who volunteered her time to quilt it.

 Katya gave a brief description of her class "Twisted Log Cabin" which will be held on October 29th.

 Many colorful Halloween Block of the Months were made for the October meeting.

Nina demonstrated both Nov and December blocks.

 

Sew and share was and is always enjoyed by all. 

Scott Beaver of Scott Beaver Designs was the guest speaker. 

President's Newsletter

Today, as I write this newsletter I am thinking about the fact that this is the first day of the Fall Season. Someone I walk with in the morning told us this was so….and I thought do I really care? ?  Well the answer was yes I guess I do, if I did not my life would be passing and I would just be an on looker, a non-participant, that would be sad! So, I have made a list, as I am a list maker, and now I need to accomplish the items upon that list. The list I make are not always obtainable, however, I do believe this one is unless I start adding things. Who really cares about the dust???? Right??? First and foremost are the Guild duties I need to dispatch and once those are completed I just may rush right into that dusting. You will notice may is underlined! So onward!

I would say that the Reheated Leftovers class was great but it has not happened yet – it is tomorrow and I do have expectations that it will be a great lot of fun. Getting ready for the class is still on yesterday’s list. (oppsss)

Mary Richardson told about the December Christmas Party meeting. It sounds great and is in an easily accessible and familiar location – Gabby’s – The $2 fee can be paid to the Treasurer anytime – that will hold your reservation. Perhaps Mary will give us yet another ‘teaser’ at the October meeting.

We are looking forward to a class by Katya Holen for the Twisted Log Cabin that she had shown during our July Meeting’s ‘Come to the Fair’. She has been a bit on the crazy busy side since she retired and of course it is summer and they do love to go to the mountains and they have done some traveling also but we have gotten her to commit to October 29^th, 9 am to 1 pm, class fee of $20. Space is limited. The fee can be paid at the October meeting, see Nina at the check in table. Let us know if you want one of those spaces.

The October Meeting will be Scott Beaver, he can be found at www.scottbeaverdesigns.com the meeting promises to be an interesting evening, and full day for those who choose to take his workshop: ‘Shades of . . . .’   which will be a wall hanging in a quick and easy appliqued technique. Workshop Space is limited. For more information call Nina 647-9010 or Evie 647-2936 or send an email, as we still have a few spaces left.

See ya’ at the meeting, Monday, the 3rd of October 2011, at Gabby’s Diner & Catering doors are open at 6:30 p.m.

Now for the Statistics, Checklist, Upcoming Events, etc., etc., etc., etc.,

ATTENDANCE

Member’s _45_ (includes 3 new)

Visitors & Non Members_3__

Meeting Checklist for Oct.:

__Block of the Month

__Wounded Warrior Block

__Fat Qrtr (Leaf prints for Oct.)

__Your Badge

__Raffle Funds

__LUV Quilts

__LUV Pillowcases

__Sew and Share Items

__Notebook and Pen/Pencil

Refreshments Reminder for September:  SNACKS: June Busch  Angela Peterson DRINKS:  JoAnn Allen & Virginia Biggs

 

September 12, 2011 Meeting

President Evie called meeting to order by welcoming guests and new members.


A nominating committee is needed by the October meeting to line up new board members for the 2012 year.


Mary Richardson gave a report on the progress of the Christmas Party .


The Wounded Warrior Quilts were shown. Tuesday night group which meets at Mary Richardson's every Tue evening have been using the red/white/blue BOM to make quilts for the retreat at Westcliffe, CO

PWQ Executive Board Meeting Sept 15
PWQ Regular meeting 7 pm Oct 3

Many fall colored BOM's showed up at our meeting waiting to be won by a lucky person.

October's BOM  Directions can be found on the Shutterfly link

 

WINNERS!   

Cheryl's 1st Place Quilt

Cheryl Eaton won 1st place at the Colorado State Fair's  Fabulous Fifties special entry quilt contest sponsored by Millie's Sewing Center.

Carol Hires won Viewer's Choice at the Hot Rod Car Show held in Pueblo in June.

  Wounded Warrior Quilts.

  Sew & Share

  Quilt made for Women in Law enforcement by the Monday "In Stitches' group which meets at Evie's.

Denise Hovey from Creative Cloth Closet in Canon City  gave a demo and talk on different rulers and Go Cutter ideas.