Greetings and Salutations,
Our program for February was our own Carolyn Collette sharing Hints, Websites and Blog Sites. Thanks Carolyn it was great as only you can do. We are fortunate to have someone willing to assist and share. I, myself, tried some of her hints in finding Web and Blog Sites, found YouTube to have lots of little clips to watch – you can get lost in there and it can take hours to find your way back out of the electronic land. I see why it is called ‘ The Web ’
A visitor from the Alzheimer’s Association, Kristi Graham, took a few minutes to tell us about an opportunity, they are having an art auction showing watercolors created by artists with dementia/alzheimer’s. The opportunity for us is to make a companion piece to go with a piece of art – she showed pictures of the art pieces that were juried into the auction. We have a couple of volunteers to do a companion piece or two. These pieces need to be turned in by the end of March, we would like to have photos of our contributions so they can be posted on our blogspot, it is a short deadline but can be done, deadline is March 31st, If you are still interested let me know and I can get a larger copy of the painting of your choice.
Weekday Sew on Thursday, March 10th and Sew Saturday on Saturday, March 19th both days are the same project and 9 am to 1 pm. The project, is ‘Bean Bag Quilt’ when you are finished you will have a great gift, a game and a quilt, for a child or perhaps adults in a home. You will make the game board (a quilt) and the bean bags with a starting line. It would be a quick and fun time with easy sewing leaving more time for interactions (chatting don’t you know) and fun. Be sure and sign up at the meeting or you can email.
While I was having some computer malfunctions and catastrophes this last week, I learned about a URL that is exclusive to Pueblo West: www.pueblowestonline.com
Interesting site a lot of information has been collected. Try it out…
I hope to see you all at our next meeting, Monday, March 7th, 2011, at Gabby’s Diner & Catering (formerly Solid Ground Restaurant). Our program will be by a Police Officer from Pueblo Police Department, she will be talking about personal defense, as we all need to be more conscientious of where, what, and who is going on around us in this crazy world. What would you do if you had your purse with your JoAnn’s Card in it grabbed – it would ruin a good day of shopping and what should you do!
Things to remember for the March Meeting:
Block of the Month you work so hard on / Fat Quarter (Green Prints this month) /
Your Badge / LUV Quilts/ Sew and Share Items
Refreshments will be provided by:
Snacks: Virginia _ and Linda Coursey Drinks: Marilyn Vigil
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LUV QUILTS, PILLOWCASES, & WOUNDED WARRIOR QUILTS
LUV Quilts 2011: _2_ Last Month _ 4_ YTD LUV Quilts: 2010: _75_ YE
LUV Pillowcases 2010: _2_ Last Month _6_ YTD LUV Pillowcases 2010: _80_YE
Wounded Warrior Quilts 2011: _1_Last Month _3_ YTD
KEY: YE = Year End and YTD= Year To Date
ATTENDANCE
Member’s _43_ (includes _0_new members)
Visitors & Non Members_2_ (includes _2_ first time attendees)
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PWQ Sew Weekday 9a – 1p (sign up) March 10
PWQ Sew Saturday 9a – 1p (sign up) March 19
PWQ Executive Board Meets 9:00 am March 16
Quilt and Stitch Expo of Pueblo 9a to 5p April 1 & 2
Southern Colorado Regional Quilt Show @ El Pueblo Museum
presented by Pride City Quilt Guild March 31, April 1 & 2
PWQ Guild Meeting 7:00 pm April 4
Fantasy Fiber Forest and More (see info below) April 1 – 30
Denver National Quilt Festival (see Brochure attached) April 23 thru May 1
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Quilting is my comfort, Quilting is my joy,
Quilting is not a chore, Quilting is more a toy,
Quilt on,
Evie Sheldon ~ President, Pueblo West Quilters
Monday, February 28, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
February 2011 Meeting
President Evie Sheldon called our February 2011 meeting to order.
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| Our President in "action" |
Kristi Graham gave a short speech on Alzheimer patients and their art work which is being made into quilts to be auctioned off as a fund raiser for Alzheimer. She had many different pictures patients had drawn or painted which could be used to make a quilt or quilts. Nina demonstrated the March block of the month which is the continuation of the star theme.
There were many blocks made for February's BOM along with many Red/White/Blue block for our Wounded Warriors quilts. Members enjoyed a presentation by Carolyn Collette . She advised us of many quilting sites available on the internet. How to cut half square triangles. Hints for making your quilting "fuss free".
Next meeting March 7, 2011
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Friday, January 28, 2011
President's Message
Greetings and Salutations,
January 3, 2011 was the first meeting of the year, this is traditionally a night to kick off our LUV Quilts Project for the year. This year was no exception; a new pattern was introduced by our Treasurer, Nina Stevens. I can say it is a quick one to put together and it is also a stash buster…however it seems to me I have more pieces now…hmmm…how does that work? The LUV Quilts can use any pattern they do not need to be all made with the pattern given out. We love to see all the ideas everyone has and we always enjoy the Sew and Share portion of the evening.
The program for February 7th is a bit of a redo as last year there was a Hints program also however we have had requests for more, so with a bit of gentle prompting and a lot of chatting (that part was easy) Carolyn Collette has agreed to do Hints Websites and Blog Sites, I would say bring your tablet and pens.
We need people to either step up and help the Planning Committee or it would be acceptable to give your ideas if you cannot give some time. – either in the Suggestion box or via the email (see above). We have already received a couple of good ideas and they are or will be checked into. Anyone wishing to assist please let one of the Board Member know.
I hope to see you all at our next meeting, Monday, February 7th, 2011, at the Solid Ground Restaurant. Remember you can go in put you things down and then come and sign in, enter your Block of the Month and Fat Quarter etc. We are hoping to streamline the check in process and a plus for you is less standing about waiting. Just do not forget to do it.
Things to remember for the February Meeting:
Block of the Month you work so hard on / Fat Quarter (Hearts this month) / Badge / Notepaper & Pen (you might want to take notes)
Refreshments will be provided by: Snacks: Bernie and Laura / Drinks: Sally
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LUV QUILTS, PILLOWCASES,
& WOUNDED WARRIER QUILTS
LUV Quilts: 2010: _75_ LUV Quilts 2011: _2_ YTD
LUV Pillowcases 2010: _80_ LUV Pillowcases 2010: _4_ YTD
Wounded Warrior Quilts 2011: _2_ YTD
ATTENDANCE
Member’s _39_ (includes _3_new members)
Visitors & Non Members_0_ (includes _0_ first time attendees)
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PWQ Guild Meeting 7:00 pm February 7, 2011
PWQ Executive Board Meets 10:15 am February 15, 2011
PWQ Guild Meeting 7:00 pm March 7, 2011
Quilt and Stitch Expo of Pueblo 9a to 5p April 1 & 2, 2011
Southern Colorado Regional Quilt Show @ El Pueblo Museum presented by Pride City Quilt Guild March 31, April 1 & 2, 2011
Denver National Quilt Festival April 23 thru May 1, 2011
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A day quilting is a good day,
Evie Sheldon ~ President, Pueblo West Quilters
January 3, 2011 was the first meeting of the year, this is traditionally a night to kick off our LUV Quilts Project for the year. This year was no exception; a new pattern was introduced by our Treasurer, Nina Stevens. I can say it is a quick one to put together and it is also a stash buster…however it seems to me I have more pieces now…hmmm…how does that work? The LUV Quilts can use any pattern they do not need to be all made with the pattern given out. We love to see all the ideas everyone has and we always enjoy the Sew and Share portion of the evening.
The program for February 7th is a bit of a redo as last year there was a Hints program also however we have had requests for more, so with a bit of gentle prompting and a lot of chatting (that part was easy) Carolyn Collette has agreed to do Hints Websites and Blog Sites, I would say bring your tablet and pens.
We need people to either step up and help the Planning Committee or it would be acceptable to give your ideas if you cannot give some time. – either in the Suggestion box or via the email (see above). We have already received a couple of good ideas and they are or will be checked into. Anyone wishing to assist please let one of the Board Member know.
I hope to see you all at our next meeting, Monday, February 7th, 2011, at the Solid Ground Restaurant. Remember you can go in put you things down and then come and sign in, enter your Block of the Month and Fat Quarter etc. We are hoping to streamline the check in process and a plus for you is less standing about waiting. Just do not forget to do it.
Things to remember for the February Meeting:
Block of the Month you work so hard on / Fat Quarter (Hearts this month) / Badge / Notepaper & Pen (you might want to take notes)
Refreshments will be provided by: Snacks: Bernie and Laura / Drinks: Sally
‘~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~’
LUV QUILTS, PILLOWCASES,
& WOUNDED WARRIER QUILTS
LUV Quilts: 2010: _75_ LUV Quilts 2011: _2_ YTD
LUV Pillowcases 2010: _80_ LUV Pillowcases 2010: _4_ YTD
Wounded Warrior Quilts 2011: _2_ YTD
ATTENDANCE
Member’s _39_ (includes _3_new members)
Visitors & Non Members_0_ (includes _0_ first time attendees)
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PWQ Guild Meeting 7:00 pm February 7, 2011
PWQ Executive Board Meets 10:15 am February 15, 2011
PWQ Guild Meeting 7:00 pm March 7, 2011
Quilt and Stitch Expo of Pueblo 9a to 5p April 1 & 2, 2011
Southern Colorado Regional Quilt Show @ El Pueblo Museum presented by Pride City Quilt Guild March 31, April 1 & 2, 2011
Denver National Quilt Festival April 23 thru May 1, 2011
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A day quilting is a good day,
Evie Sheldon ~ President, Pueblo West Quilters
Sunday, January 16, 2011
January 2011 Meeting
President elect Evie Sheldon called the meeting to order.Secretary & Treasurers reports were approved. Old business and new business were discussed all of which will follow in the secretaries report.
The new board hard at work!
BOM for February was demonstrated by Nina Stevens our new Secretary.
Many beautiful block of the months were brought in.
Along with six red/white/blue blocks for our Wounded Warriors at the Westcliffe rehabilitation center.
Shown here are two Wounded Warrior quilts from the BOM.
Many beautiful quilts were enjoyed at our "Sew and Share" time.
Good food was enjoyed by many
The 2011 Luv quilt was demonstrated by Nina. 
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