Program: As we discussed at the last meeting, the charity committee will be run a little differently this year. Carol and Gail will bring all the current charity supplies to the meeting, and we will be cutting as much as possible into kits. Bring: scissors, rotary cutter supplies, etc. to help with the kit preparation. We will try to distribute all the prepared kits so that members can store unfinished kits at home, sew, quilt and deliver finished quilts to be stored until distribution at the end of the year.
Charity: In addition to the home-made quilts, we will still be participating in: dressing teddy bears (new bears probably available in March), making pillowcases (see Jane L.), and preemie quilts (see Claire P.).
REMEMBER TO BRING:
Door prize (if you signed up for one)
Block of the month - your chance to win a bunch of blocks for your next quilt!
Refreshments - we like our snacks
Any finished teddy bear clothing - or hold until we have more bears
Library books - donations of recent quilting books are always welcome
Charity items - any finished quilts
Show and tell - we alway like to be inspired by the work of others!
Monday, December 26, 2011
Sunday, October 9, 2011
OCTOBER 9TH MEETING - REMINDERS
Don't forget to bring:
Fat Quarter of the Month - "Orange" is this month's theme
Block of the month - your chance to win a bunch of blocks for your next quilt!
Refreshments - we like our snacks
Teddy bear clothing - distribution time is getting near!
Library books
Charity items - any finished veterans quilts or quilts ready for tying at November's meeting
Fat Quarter of the Month - "Orange" is this month's theme
Block of the month - your chance to win a bunch of blocks for your next quilt!
Refreshments - we like our snacks
Teddy bear clothing - distribution time is getting near!
Library books
Charity items - any finished veterans quilts or quilts ready for tying at November's meeting
OCTOBER 9th MEETING PROGRAM NOTES
By popular request, our program this month will be a mini-workshop. Our project will be a basic quilted cosmetic bag.
BRING FOR THE WORKSHOP:
One fat quarter (will make one cosmetic bag) - or two fat quarters if you want contrasting lining.
Two 8"x10" pieces of batting (whatever you have leftover - thin poly or cotton)
Thread to match your fabrics
Sewing machine or rotary cutting materials (we will share)
This is not a very complicated project. The workshop will be a demo on how to make a basic quilted cosmetic bag / pencil case, along with a trunk show of more complicated projects you can tackle at home.
BRING FOR THE WORKSHOP:
One fat quarter (will make one cosmetic bag) - or two fat quarters if you want contrasting lining.
Two 8"x10" pieces of batting (whatever you have leftover - thin poly or cotton)
Thread to match your fabrics
Sewing machine or rotary cutting materials (we will share)
This is not a very complicated project. The workshop will be a demo on how to make a basic quilted cosmetic bag / pencil case, along with a trunk show of more complicated projects you can tackle at home.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
AUGUST 8TH MEETING
REMEMBER FOR THIS MONTH'S MEETING:
1) Come to GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Freehold (our summer meeting place)
2) BRING: Hand Sewing Supplies PLUS (2) 10-inch squares of fabric in contrasting colors
3) Black/white block of the month, finished charity quilts, teddy clothes
4) Did you sign up for refreshments? The Stitchers love a snack!
5) ENTHUSIASM for our speaker, CAROL GRANT, who will be doing a "Dear Jane" presentation and a hands-on demo.
1) Come to GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Freehold (our summer meeting place)
2) BRING: Hand Sewing Supplies PLUS (2) 10-inch squares of fabric in contrasting colors
3) Black/white block of the month, finished charity quilts, teddy clothes
4) Did you sign up for refreshments? The Stitchers love a snack!
5) ENTHUSIASM for our speaker, CAROL GRANT, who will be doing a "Dear Jane" presentation and a hands-on demo.
Friday, July 8, 2011
JULY 11th MEETING
#1 THING NOT TO FORGET: We will be meeting at GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH in Freehold. For directions, see below.
PROGRAM: We will be playing some Quilt Games. Don't forget to bring your 2-1/2" strips to "bet".
REFRESHMENTS: We all scream for ICE CREAM!!
NEEDED: Someone to do quilt demonstrations at the Monmouth County Fair on Wednesday, July 27th from 6-9. See Bobbie if you can help out - even an hour or two will be a big help!
PROGRAM: We will be playing some Quilt Games. Don't forget to bring your 2-1/2" strips to "bet".
REFRESHMENTS: We all scream for ICE CREAM!!
NEEDED: Someone to do quilt demonstrations at the Monmouth County Fair on Wednesday, July 27th from 6-9. See Bobbie if you can help out - even an hour or two will be a big help!
Sunday, June 19, 2011
CHANGE OF VENUE FOR SUMMER - DON'T FORGET!!
As is our custom, we will meet at GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH in Freehold during the months of July and August. (THANK YOU, airconditioning!!). For directions, click here.
Monday, June 13, 2011
JUNE 13th MEETING
PROGRAM: This month we will have our annual "SUMMER SUPPER". Don't forget to bring something delicious to share.
During the munching and sharing, we will have a small handwork project for those who wish to participate - precut patriotic blocks for a veteran's quilt. Bring basic sewing supplies: scissors, needle and neutral applique/piecing thread, a few pins.
During the munching and sharing, we will have a small handwork project for those who wish to participate - precut patriotic blocks for a veteran's quilt. Bring basic sewing supplies: scissors, needle and neutral applique/piecing thread, a few pins.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
MAY 9th MEETING
PROGRAM: At our May meeting, our speaker Eleanor Levie will present a lecture/trunk show of quilted tote bags from her latest book.
**** AS PART OF THE PROGRAM, we will have a "fashion show" of Eleanor's wearables and our own, SO IF YOU HAVE A QUILTED GARMENT, WEAR IT TO THE MEETING!!
BLOCK OF THE MONTH - Try to make at least one block - maybe this will be your month to win...
CHARITY - if you have taken home any charity quilts to complete, please bring them in, also any blocks or fabric donations. Of course, preemie quilts (give to Claire) and pillowcases (Jane) are always welcome and are distributed to charities all year long. ESPECIALLY NEEDED THIS MONTH: Polyester batting. If you have any to share, please bring it tonight!
TEDDY BEAR CLOTHES - More teddy bears should be available this month. Keep knitting those miniature sweaters and making skirts/pants to go along with them!
NON-PERISHABLE FOOD DONATIONS - Any items donated will go to Samaritan Center as usual. All donations are greatly appreciated.
FAT QUARTER SWAP - Don't forget to bring your Fat Quarter for the swap. Participation was very low last year - let's try to remember from now on. This month's color is: Civil War Repros. For the full list of Fat Quarter Colors for the year, click here.
DOOR PRIZES - If you signed up for door prizes, don't forget to bring them. $10 value, NEW items only, and please put your name on the wrapping.
SHOW AND TELL - Bring something to share, whether it's a completed quilt or a work in progress!
Posted by: Molly Pitcher Stitchers at 5:27 PM
**** AS PART OF THE PROGRAM, we will have a "fashion show" of Eleanor's wearables and our own, SO IF YOU HAVE A QUILTED GARMENT, WEAR IT TO THE MEETING!!
BLOCK OF THE MONTH - Try to make at least one block - maybe this will be your month to win...
CHARITY - if you have taken home any charity quilts to complete, please bring them in, also any blocks or fabric donations. Of course, preemie quilts (give to Claire) and pillowcases (Jane) are always welcome and are distributed to charities all year long. ESPECIALLY NEEDED THIS MONTH: Polyester batting. If you have any to share, please bring it tonight!
TEDDY BEAR CLOTHES - More teddy bears should be available this month. Keep knitting those miniature sweaters and making skirts/pants to go along with them!
NON-PERISHABLE FOOD DONATIONS - Any items donated will go to Samaritan Center as usual. All donations are greatly appreciated.
FAT QUARTER SWAP - Don't forget to bring your Fat Quarter for the swap. Participation was very low last year - let's try to remember from now on. This month's color is: Civil War Repros. For the full list of Fat Quarter Colors for the year, click here.
DOOR PRIZES - If you signed up for door prizes, don't forget to bring them. $10 value, NEW items only, and please put your name on the wrapping.
SHOW AND TELL - Bring something to share, whether it's a completed quilt or a work in progress!
Posted by: Molly Pitcher Stitchers at 5:27 PM
Monday, April 11, 2011
April 11th Meeting
At our April Meeting, we will again work on completing some of the many quilt tops that are waiting in our charity bins. Machines are not needed - just basic sewing/tying supplies (scissors, large eye needles). Help us to help others.
In addition to the sewing supplies, please remember:
BLOCK OF THE MONTH - Try to make at least one block - maybe this will be your month to win...
CHARITY - if you have taken home any charity quilts to complete, please bring them in, also any blocks or fabric donations. Of course, preemie quilts (give to Claire) and pillowcases (Jane) are always welcome and are distributed to charities all year long. ESPECIALlY NEEDED THIS MONTH: Polyester batting. If you have any to share, please bring it tonight!
TEDDY BEAR CLOTHES - More teddy bears should be available this month. Keep knitting those miniature sweaters and making skirts/pants to go along with them!
NON-PERISHABLE FOOD DONATIONS - Any items donated will go to Samaritan Center as usual. All donations are greatly appreciated.
FAT QUARTER SWAP - Don't forget to bring your Fat Quarter for the swap. Participation was very low last year - let's try to remember from now on. This month's color is: 30s. For the full list of Fat Quarter Colors for the year, click here.
DOOR PRIZES - If you signed up for door prizes, don't forget to bring them. $10 value, NEW items only, and please put your name on the wrapping.
SHOW AND TELL - Bring something to share, whether it's a completed quilt or a work in progress!
In addition to the sewing supplies, please remember:
BLOCK OF THE MONTH - Try to make at least one block - maybe this will be your month to win...
CHARITY - if you have taken home any charity quilts to complete, please bring them in, also any blocks or fabric donations. Of course, preemie quilts (give to Claire) and pillowcases (Jane) are always welcome and are distributed to charities all year long. ESPECIALlY NEEDED THIS MONTH: Polyester batting. If you have any to share, please bring it tonight!
TEDDY BEAR CLOTHES - More teddy bears should be available this month. Keep knitting those miniature sweaters and making skirts/pants to go along with them!
NON-PERISHABLE FOOD DONATIONS - Any items donated will go to Samaritan Center as usual. All donations are greatly appreciated.
FAT QUARTER SWAP - Don't forget to bring your Fat Quarter for the swap. Participation was very low last year - let's try to remember from now on. This month's color is: 30s. For the full list of Fat Quarter Colors for the year, click here.
DOOR PRIZES - If you signed up for door prizes, don't forget to bring them. $10 value, NEW items only, and please put your name on the wrapping.
SHOW AND TELL - Bring something to share, whether it's a completed quilt or a work in progress!
Thursday, January 27, 2011
FEBRUARY 14th MEETING
Thank you to our January speaker, Linda J. Hahn, for a great presentation on Careers in Quilting. We learned a lot about pattern designing and the book-writing process. Check out her book/pattern website http://www.froghollowdesigns.com/ and her longarm website http://www.twocountryquilters.com/. It was great to see the quilts from her new book NEW YORK BEAUTY SIMPLIFIED. Perhaps we can have her back to do a New York Beauty workshop for us in the near future.
THE FEBRUARY PROGRAM will be our semi-annual Charity Sewing Night. Instead of block/top construction, this year we will concentrate on making some of the completed quilt tops into finished quilts. If you didn't sign up for a "team", plan to bring your sewing machine and join a team on the spot!
WELCOME TO OUR NEW OFFICERS, and thank you to all those who "stepped up to the plate" so we could continue the guild for another year.
For the next meeting, please remember:
BLOCK OF THE MONTH - Try to make at least one block - maybe this will be your month to win...
CHARITY - if you have taken home any charity quilts to complete, please bring them in, also any blocks or fabric donations. Of course, preemie quilts (give to Claire) and pillowcases (Jane) are always welcome and are distributed to charities all year long.
TEDDY BEAR CLOTHES - More teddy bears should be available in March or April, but bring the clothes in the meantime and we'll dress them when they arrive! Keep knitting those miniature sweaters and making skirts/pants to go along with them!
NON-PERISHABLE FOOD DONATIONS - Any items donated will go to Samaritan Center as usual. Winter is a difficult time of year, as donations generally fall off after the holidays. Need is greater than ever before this year.
FAT QUARTER SWAP - Don't forget to bring your Fat Quarter for the swap. Participation was very low last year - let's try to remember from now on. This month's color is: RED. For the full list of Fat Quarter Colors for the year, click here.
DOOR PRIZES - If you signed up for door prizes, don't forget to bring them. $10 value, NEW items only, and please put your name on the wrapping.
SHOW AND TELL - Bring something to share, whether it's a completed quilt or a work in progress!
THE FEBRUARY PROGRAM will be our semi-annual Charity Sewing Night. Instead of block/top construction, this year we will concentrate on making some of the completed quilt tops into finished quilts. If you didn't sign up for a "team", plan to bring your sewing machine and join a team on the spot!
WELCOME TO OUR NEW OFFICERS, and thank you to all those who "stepped up to the plate" so we could continue the guild for another year.
For the next meeting, please remember:
BLOCK OF THE MONTH - Try to make at least one block - maybe this will be your month to win...
CHARITY - if you have taken home any charity quilts to complete, please bring them in, also any blocks or fabric donations. Of course, preemie quilts (give to Claire) and pillowcases (Jane) are always welcome and are distributed to charities all year long.
TEDDY BEAR CLOTHES - More teddy bears should be available in March or April, but bring the clothes in the meantime and we'll dress them when they arrive! Keep knitting those miniature sweaters and making skirts/pants to go along with them!
NON-PERISHABLE FOOD DONATIONS - Any items donated will go to Samaritan Center as usual. Winter is a difficult time of year, as donations generally fall off after the holidays. Need is greater than ever before this year.
FAT QUARTER SWAP - Don't forget to bring your Fat Quarter for the swap. Participation was very low last year - let's try to remember from now on. This month's color is: RED. For the full list of Fat Quarter Colors for the year, click here.
DOOR PRIZES - If you signed up for door prizes, don't forget to bring them. $10 value, NEW items only, and please put your name on the wrapping.
SHOW AND TELL - Bring something to share, whether it's a completed quilt or a work in progress!
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
FAT QUARTER LIST FOR 2011
These are the Fat Quarter Colors for each month.
February – red, hearts
March – green, shamrocks
April – 30’s
May – civil war repros.
June – batiks
July – Red, white, & blue
August – beach or summer novelty prints
September – black & white
October – Orange
November – brown
December – red, green, holiday fabrics
February – red, hearts
March – green, shamrocks
April – 30’s
May – civil war repros.
June – batiks
July – Red, white, & blue
August – beach or summer novelty prints
September – black & white
October – Orange
November – brown
December – red, green, holiday fabrics
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