December 9, 2013
Holiday Sew In Part Deaux
We had so much fun at the sew in yesterday that we've decided to do it again! Next Sunday, December 15 at Sew Original from 1 to 6! Hope to see you there!
December 2, 2013
November Holiday Meeting Recap
To get in the holiday spirit here is a fun and yummy recipe to enjoy:
- Payday Bars
2-16 oz jars salted, dry roasted peanuts (I used Planters)PAM, cooking sprayaluminum foil4 Tablespoons butter2 cups Reese's Peanut Butter chips1 can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk1 bag miniature marshmallows (I use Campfire)Line a 9 x 13 pan with aluminum foil; spray foil with PAM cooking spray; spread 1 16 oz jar of peanuts in thebottom of the pan; set aside the other jar of peanuts, but have them open for use.In the top of a double boiler, or in a heavy pan slowly melt butter & peanut butter chips; add condensed milk toheat; stir in marshmallows....stirring until just about melted.Pour over peanuts and immediately pour 2nd jar of peanuts over melted mixture; press down peanuts with yourhands, pushing peanuts into all the gooey places that don't have any nuts;Store in the refrigerator. Cut into pieces to serve, after they have cooled (I like 2" x 2" when I am eating themor .5 x .5 if you are taking them to a guild meeting).Compliments of Sue James
Announcements:
-- Upcoming sew in: Dec. 8th from 1-6pm at Sew Original
-- Retreat: We will be hosting another guild retreat in April at Lee Monroe's mountain house. Contact Lee for more details.
--Member directory: please fill out this short form if you are a member. We will be keeping a directory of all members and contact information, so that it is easier to get in touch. Only include information you wish to disclose to the guild. Here is the link to the form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KICfu_9OequbbCU97MJddOAvL57M4Cj03JtIW-vPyUg/viewform
--Dues: we are now accepting dues. If you would like to join or have not yet paid for 2014 bring $25 to the next meeting.
--Feb. meeting: we will be having a guild garage sale! If you have quilt notions, fabric, quilt books, patterns or other sewing/quilting related items you would like to sell bring them to the Feb. meeting. Bring all your items priced and with your name. 50% of the profits will go to the guild and 50% will go to you.
-- The January speaker will be Karen Gray.
-- A huge thanks to our November speaker, Shirley Bailey from Sew Orignial, who spoke about needles and threads.
November 22, 2013
Holiday Party!
This Tuesday's meeting is our holiday party!! Our speaker is the amazing Shirley Bailey of Sew Original talking about Needles & Threads!
We are also doing a drive for Senior Services! Please bring as much as you can; there's a prize for the most items;)
October 29, 2013
October Meeting Recap
Announcements
-- Upcoming sew in: Nov. 10 from 1-6pm at Sewingly Yours.
-- Triangle Quilt Guild retreat at Wrightsville Beach Nov. 8-10. Contact Lee Monroe if you are interested.
--Member directory: please fill out this short form if you are a member. We will be keeping a directory of all members and contact information, so that it is easier to get in touch. Only include information you wish to disclose to the guild. Here is the link to the form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KICfu_9OequbbCU97MJddOAvL57M4Cj03JtIW-vPyUg/viewform
-- Upcoming swaps: name tag swap, this is an open swap between you and your partner.
--November meeting: this will be our holiday party on Nov. 26. We will also be playing "dirty Santa" or a similar game. If you would like to participate please bring a winter/holiday themed handmade ornament or small gift (wrapped). Shirley Bailey will be speaking about needles and threads. Please bring canned goods/non-parishable food items to be donated to Senior Services, the person who brings the most just might win a prize!
--Dues: we starting accepting dues at our October meeting. If you would like to join or have not yet paid for 2014 bring $25 to the Nov. meeting.
--Feb. meeting: we will be having a guild garage sale! If you have quilt notions, fabric, quilt books, patterns or other sewing/quilting related items you would like to sell bring them to the Feb. meeting. Bring all your items priced and with your name. 50% of the profits will go to the guild and 50% will go to you.
--Dec. meeting cancelled. Holiday party will be at the Nov. meeting.
--1 million pillowcase challenge: we will be accepting the finished pillowcases at the Nov. meeting. If you are interesting in participating or have questions contact Teri.
--National Quilt Guild: We are now members of the National Quilt Guild! All 13 members present at the Oct. meeting voted to join the National Guild.
-- By-Laws Amended: All 13 members voted yes, to change the date of upcoming officer elections to Nov. and upcoming officers will take office in Jan.-Dec. All 13 members also voted yes, for VP to only have to serve for 1yr instead of rolling to president for the second yr. All 13 members also voted yes, to change guild fiscal year to the standard calendar year ( Jan. to Dec.). All 13 members also voted yes, to increase dues from $20 to $25 to account for additional National Guild dues.
--Two of our talented Guild Members, Kim Johnson and Teri Emerson gave trunk shows, displaying their gorgeous quilts.
October 22, 2013
Membership Info
Hello everyone! We are a creating a directory of the contact information of all of our members. We want to make it easier for everyone to keep in touch. Please use this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KICfu_9OequbbCU97MJddOAvL57M4Cj03JtIW-vPyUg/viewform
PLEASE ONLY PROVIDE THE INFORMATION THAT YOU WANT SHARED WITH OTHER MEMBERS!
All the information that you provide will be shared with the other members. For example, if you don't want your phone number shared, don't list it:)
October 20, 2013
"TRICK OR TRUNK!"
Guild meeting is this Tuesday night so here are quick reminders on the Nametag Swap and Million Pillowcase sewing.
NAMETAGS: If you and your swap partner have decided to swap nametags at this meeting, please bring them—wrapped or unwrapped, however you would like to present it to your partner. There will be no formal Show ‘n Swap, but be sure to look around and see what all of you creative chicas have made. If you did not get nametags done, hopefully you will have yours next month at the TMQG Holiday Party.
If you did not sign up to make a nametag but wish you had, it’ll never be too late. Hopefully, we can keep this up until everyone has a nametag. Just let me know if you want a swap partner—I am not opposed to folks swapping more than once—nametags are great quilting skills practice! It would be GREAT if we had some angels to make up some extra nametags for visitors and even new members! FYI, I have plastic for windows and Peltex to share!
PILLOWCASES: Please bring your finished pillowcases to the meeting Tuesday! We will continue to make them and bring them to the November meeting, as well.
I have NEW KITS for $5 each. I bought fabric on clearance at Ben Franklin, added some solids and put together 23 cute kits. I am just hoping to recoup a portion of my cost so your cost is simply what I have in them. (I also have a few old ones from the guild stash that are still free.)
Think we could make 75 pillowcases? Maybe even 100?
See you at South Fork Community Center on THIS Tuesday at 6:30p! FYI, our program is a trunk show by a few guild members. I call it “Trick or Trunk” because I am part of the show--I have a treat or two, but some tricks also. You won’t believe some of the things people have sewn together. It should make you feel pretty good about your own work!
Nametag Inspirations:
NAMETAGS: If you and your swap partner have decided to swap nametags at this meeting, please bring them—wrapped or unwrapped, however you would like to present it to your partner. There will be no formal Show ‘n Swap, but be sure to look around and see what all of you creative chicas have made. If you did not get nametags done, hopefully you will have yours next month at the TMQG Holiday Party.
If you did not sign up to make a nametag but wish you had, it’ll never be too late. Hopefully, we can keep this up until everyone has a nametag. Just let me know if you want a swap partner—I am not opposed to folks swapping more than once—nametags are great quilting skills practice! It would be GREAT if we had some angels to make up some extra nametags for visitors and even new members! FYI, I have plastic for windows and Peltex to share!
PILLOWCASES: Please bring your finished pillowcases to the meeting Tuesday! We will continue to make them and bring them to the November meeting, as well.
I have NEW KITS for $5 each. I bought fabric on clearance at Ben Franklin, added some solids and put together 23 cute kits. I am just hoping to recoup a portion of my cost so your cost is simply what I have in them. (I also have a few old ones from the guild stash that are still free.)
Think we could make 75 pillowcases? Maybe even 100?
See you at South Fork Community Center on THIS Tuesday at 6:30p! FYI, our program is a trunk show by a few guild members. I call it “Trick or Trunk” because I am part of the show--I have a treat or two, but some tricks also. You won’t believe some of the things people have sewn together. It should make you feel pretty good about your own work!
Nametag Inspirations:
October 8, 2013
Carolyn Friedlander Update
As discussed in the last meeting Carolyn Friedlander is going to be speaking at Thimble Pleasure in Chapel Hill on November 15th at 6 pm. In a recent email I was notified that she is also doing a workshop here on November 16 and they have a few more spaces left. She is teaching her pattern called “The Grove” and will be giving us a sneak preview of her new pattern and fabric line coming out in November. Here is a link to her class: here.
If you are interested in either the trunk show of the workshop please contact
Karen West
Thimble Pleasures
225 South Elliott Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Store Hours: M-W-Th-F 10-6
Tu 10-9 Sat 10-5 Sun 1-5
Tu 10-9 Sat 10-5 Sun 1-5
September 26, 2013
September meeting Recap
Announcements:
-- Upcoming sew in: Oct. 6 from 1-6pm at Sew Original. Teri will be teaching lessons on pillowcases and name tags.
-- Carolyn Friedlander (designer of Arcitecture fabric) will be speaking at Thimble Pleasures in Raleigh on Friday Nov. 15 at 6pm.
--Fall Bazaar: South Fork is holding a bazaar Friday Oct. 25th. They are looking for volunteers willing to volunteer for a couple of hours. They also would like guild members to make zipper pouches for the event. If you are interested in helping contact Katie.
-- Upcoming swaps: name tag swap, this is an open swap between you and your partner.
--Fall Sewing Retreat: Lee will be hosting a retreat at her family's mountain cabin on Oct. 25-27th. Contact Lee if you would like to attend.
--Contact Info: We will be putting a link to an excel spreadsheet on the blog where members can include their contact information. This will be a way for members to access contact info for other guild members. You only have to include information you wish to share with the guild. More info coming soon!
--Dec. meeting cancelled. Holiday party will be at the Nov. meeting.
--1 million pillowcase challenge: we will be accepting the finished pillowcases at the Oct. and Nov. meetings. If you are interesting in participating or have questions contact Teri.
--National Quilt Guild: This month we were given the highlights about joining the National Quilt Guild, and what it would mean for our guild. The members will vote in October about whether to join or not. Here are some highlights:
>receive 501 status ( non-profit tax exempt status)- bank account
>dues structured by number of members (additional $10-15 along with local dues)
>discounted entry fees for guild shows
>discounts/special offers
>participation in guild swaps/challenges
> provide a website
> organize members/dues
The speaker was Martha Neeley from Knot One Smock Two. She spoke about hand embroidery.
September 25, 2013
Charity Chat with Katie
Katie here, wanting to update everyone on the goings on in all things charity related for the guild.
We are linking up with the million pillowcase challenge and wanted to encourage everyone to make at least one pillowcase for donation. As a guild in total the goal is at least 50 but more would defiantly be better, which is actually about 2 per person. I know we can rock this because they only take about 10 minutes each to put together. A tutorial is here. We have put together some kits from the guild stash fabrics meaning no measuring and very little cutting for you. If you want to get a kit (or kits) they will be available at the sew in on 10/6/2013 which will be at Sew Original starting at 1 pm. You can also contact me or Teri directly and arrange to pick some up from us or we will also have them available at the next meeting.
Secondly we as a group have been asked to make donations or volunteers for the upcoming Fall Carnival that the South Fork Recreation Center is having on 10/25. They have been a very welcoming location to have our meetings and this even is to help keep the costs of the center down so that they will be able to continue to provide for the community. If you would like to volunteer time for the event please contact Kim Young at 336-659-4305. We will be collecting donated items up until the next meeting on 10/22. They are looking for both door prizes and prizes for children participating in the various events so any donations will be greatly appreciated -- pouches, wall hangings, mug rugs, ect.
Up next is the ongoing donations of lap quilts for Senior Services. I have shuffled the stash around into kits for easy projects and welcome anyone to complete a few blocks, an entire quilt top or a completed project. I know time is valuable to each of us but this is something that really makes a difference to the recipient to know that others care. Our last drop off was 13 quilts and the report back was nothing but praise for the wonderful work we are doing. Our yearly total at this time is about 40 and that's because we are awesome -- shall we strive for 50+ completed in 2013?
We are linking up with the million pillowcase challenge and wanted to encourage everyone to make at least one pillowcase for donation. As a guild in total the goal is at least 50 but more would defiantly be better, which is actually about 2 per person. I know we can rock this because they only take about 10 minutes each to put together. A tutorial is here. We have put together some kits from the guild stash fabrics meaning no measuring and very little cutting for you. If you want to get a kit (or kits) they will be available at the sew in on 10/6/2013 which will be at Sew Original starting at 1 pm. You can also contact me or Teri directly and arrange to pick some up from us or we will also have them available at the next meeting.
Secondly we as a group have been asked to make donations or volunteers for the upcoming Fall Carnival that the South Fork Recreation Center is having on 10/25. They have been a very welcoming location to have our meetings and this even is to help keep the costs of the center down so that they will be able to continue to provide for the community. If you would like to volunteer time for the event please contact Kim Young at 336-659-4305. We will be collecting donated items up until the next meeting on 10/22. They are looking for both door prizes and prizes for children participating in the various events so any donations will be greatly appreciated -- pouches, wall hangings, mug rugs, ect.
Up next is the ongoing donations of lap quilts for Senior Services. I have shuffled the stash around into kits for easy projects and welcome anyone to complete a few blocks, an entire quilt top or a completed project. I know time is valuable to each of us but this is something that really makes a difference to the recipient to know that others care. Our last drop off was 13 quilts and the report back was nothing but praise for the wonderful work we are doing. Our yearly total at this time is about 40 and that's because we are awesome -- shall we strive for 50+ completed in 2013?
September 23, 2013
Hello Fellow Swappers!
Hello quiltie friends! I hope many of you were able to participate in the recent Quilt Carolina Shop Hop. If you are on Instagram, you may have seen part of the adventures that some of us had. We are blessed with lots of LQS’s!
As you may know, I (Teri Emerson) am taking Colleen’s role as the TMQG Swap Organizer (aka Swap Mama.) Thank you, Colleen for serving the group for not one year, but two! We appreciate the efforts you took to put together the various swaps many of us have enjoyed!
Due to the growth of our guild, we will be changing things a bit. There will be fewer swaps, but I am certain that does not mean less fun! The first swap I am organizing this year is a Nametag Swap. I am hoping for close to 100% participation, so we can get to know each other even better! A nametag is a simple thing to make and won’t be time consuming.
NAMETAG SWAP SIGN-UPS will be at tomorrow’s meeting!! If you cannot be there, it’s not a problem, just email me so we can arrange for a partner for you.
This is NOT A SECRET swap but an OPEN swap, so you will be working with your partner on each other’s nametag.
I hope you are putting the final touches in your partner’s travel pillow or have it ready to go! I can’t wait to see the nice things you all have stitched up and I look forward to seeing all of you tomorrow at 6:30p at the South Fork Community Center!
FYI, there are CUTE nametags on this Pinterest board. And here are a few tutorials:
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| Some inspirations... (Dear "Lauren", please don't take this personally! ;) |
Due to the growth of our guild, we will be changing things a bit. There will be fewer swaps, but I am certain that does not mean less fun! The first swap I am organizing this year is a Nametag Swap. I am hoping for close to 100% participation, so we can get to know each other even better! A nametag is a simple thing to make and won’t be time consuming.
NAMETAG SWAP SIGN-UPS will be at tomorrow’s meeting!! If you cannot be there, it’s not a problem, just email me so we can arrange for a partner for you.
This is NOT A SECRET swap but an OPEN swap, so you will be working with your partner on each other’s nametag.
(And it just might take longer to read this note than it will take you to make it!)
I hope you are putting the final touches in your partner’s travel pillow or have it ready to go! I can’t wait to see the nice things you all have stitched up and I look forward to seeing all of you tomorrow at 6:30p at the South Fork Community Center!
FYI, there are CUTE nametags on this Pinterest board. And here are a few tutorials:
September 6, 2013
Amanda Murphy
Modern fabric and pattern designer Amanda Murphy is coming to Sew Original in Winston Salem. She'll be having a trunk show! It's Saturday, September 21 at 11am. The cost is $10; call or stop by the shop to sign up! You can see all of Amanda's amazing work at http://www.amandamurphydesign.com/fabric.asp.
August 29, 2013
August Meeting Recap
Announcements:
-- Sew Original is hosting the Martha Linnel Memorial Challenge, "What's Cooking?"
-- TMQG elections! President: Lee Monroe, Vice President: Kelly Wood, Secretary: Casey Johnson & Treasurer: Kim Johnson Committee Chairs: Teri Emerson, swaps & Katie Yoakum, charity
-- Quilt Carolina! Shop Hop: September 18-22. Contact us if you want to share rides. http://www.quiltcarolina.com/
-- Upcoming swaps: Travel Pillow in September
--Casey has an entry in Connecting threads! Vote by September 1! Her design is first on the second row.
The speaker was Janet Harriman. Kelly will post the links to Janet's information.
August 27, 2013
Swapping updates
Hey ya'll! Swap Mama checking in. I hope everyone has had a great summer!
I cant believe we are back to school already. I have adjusted our swap schedule. I have moved swapping the travel pillows back until September . Here is the rest of the schedule for
2013 Swaps
August
- Drink vessel and mug rug reveal/swap
September
- Sign up for Art inspiration swap- Bring a picture of a favorite art work, painting, sculpture, photograh, drawing, etc... We will swap pictures to use to inspire you to create a quilt no bigger than 24 x24.
- Swap travel pillows.
October
- Quilt Angel time! Bring a pillowcase to donate for the one million pillowcase challenge!
November
- Art inspiration swap-swap day!
December
- Potluck.
- Bring a handmade decoration with fabric to swap!
I will repost with any changes after tonights meeting.
:o) Colleen
August 6, 2013
another sew in, coming up!
our next sew in is already right around the corner!
this sunday.
august 11th.
sewingly yours.
1pm - 6pm.
so, if you missed the last one, it's your chance for redemption. :)
see you there.
July 15, 2013
Link to Travel Pillow Swap
Hey ya"ll! I'm talking to you live from a McDonalds in Duluth, MN! We are waiting on our new tires for our trailer after having a blowout Saturday. Dad realized the other tires we have were also failing.
I bound the three quilts I brought along. Gave one to my great-aunt Fay who cried and the other to my parents. They loved it and keep it on their bed in the camper, it matches perfectly. I would put pictures but am limited with my wifi.
Anyway we have four people signed up so far so jump in . Here's the link
I will assign partners Friday or Saturday depending on Internet service.
Happy summer!
Colleen
I bound the three quilts I brought along. Gave one to my great-aunt Fay who cried and the other to my parents. They loved it and keep it on their bed in the camper, it matches perfectly. I would put pictures but am limited with my wifi.
Anyway we have four people signed up so far so jump in . Here's the link
I will assign partners Friday or Saturday depending on Internet service.
Happy summer!
Colleen
July 12, 2013
Travel Pillow Swap
Im sorry I am late posting this swap. I got a little busy and just forgot. Im traveling now and 3G or internet is sparse or slow. Use this link to sin up for the swap. We will be swapping at the August meeting.
June 29, 2013
June Meeting Recap
Announcements:
-- Sew Original is hosting the Martha Linnel Memorial Challenge, "What's Cooking?"
-- Upcoming Speakers
July: Kathleen Baden
August: Barn Quilt
September: Kelly Wood
October: Lindsay Rhodes
November: Jennifer Mathis
-- TMQG elections are next month! Email Angie (angie@stitchingbystarlight.com) by July 5 with any nominations! The offices are President, Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer.
-- Alleghany Quilters' Guild is hosting their 17th Annual Show. Visit www.alleghanyquiltersguild.com for more information.
-- Sew-in at Sew Original on July 28, 1-6 pm!
-- Upcoming swaps: Mug Rugs & Travel Pillow
-- Welcome to our new visitors! Cathy & Kara!!
June 21, 2013
Swaptastic!
Hey this is your Swaptastic Swap mama Colleen checking in!
I know its been awhile lets just say its summer, I'm finally relaxing,
and getting all kinds of stuff under control.
Its been an up and down 6 months.
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| An up, finishing a 1994 swap quilt for my Dad! |
I want to invite you to join us this month for a Strip Swap!!
Calm down, we are not swapping Chippendale dancers.
We are swapping 2.5" x WOF strips! Yeah!
Here is what to do. Grab a yard of great quilt store quality fabric and cut it into fourteen 2.5 x wof strips. You will get 14 new to you strips in return. No signups just bring. If you want to bring in more than one set please do!
*I will also have the a link up for a Travel Pillow swap by next week. We will swap the travel pillows in August.
Here is a look at the rest of this years swaps.
June
- Strip swap-everyone bring 14 WOF x 2.5” strips to swap.
- Sign up for travel pillow to swap in August.
July
- Upcoming-blind mug rug swap in September! Pick a cup or mug other drink vessel and design a mug rug to match ! Bring the drink vessel and mug rug to Septembermeeting wrapped up. Each person will pick one to keep!
- Quilt Angel time! Bring at least one 6”or larger block to donate for use in a Senior Services lap quilt! Great time to try a new technique or put leftover blocks to good use! BTW I am out of town in July so if someone will collect them for me I would appreciate it!
A mix of leftover and donated blocks.
August
- Swap travel pillows!
- Sign up for Art inspiration swap- Bring a picture of a favorite art work, painting, sculpture, photograh, drawing, etc... We will swap pictures to use to inspire you to create a quilt no bigger than 24 x24. A great way to find art by color is to search' [color] art' . This is a picture I really like from searching 'blue and green art'. The inspiration is endless!
September
- Drink vessel and mug rug reveal/swap
October
- Quilt Angel time! Bring a pillowcase to donate for the one million pillowcase challenge!
November
- Art inspiration swap-swap day!
December
- Potluck.
- Bring a handmade decoration with fabric to swap!
Here is a 
of our May meeting!
of our May meeting!
:o) Colleen
Swap Mama
June 13, 2013
june sit 'n sew...
hi there.
i keep forgetting to post this. hope it's not too late notice...
the june sit 'n sew is:
sunday the 23rd
sewingly yours
1pm - 6pm
got it?
ok, see you there!!
May 27, 2013
Fabric Sales!
Need some retail therapy with a short road trip? Here are 2 great quilt fabric opportunities happening nearby:
1. The Carolina Quilt Market is
hosting a huge sale to liquidate a deceased quilter's stash for her
family. This sale is being combined with the inventory of Sew Together,
which closed last year.
Here are the details about the fabulous fabric sale at
Carolina Quilt Market.
WHO: All quilters,
frustrated quilters, want-to-bes, greatgrandmas, grandmas, moms,
daughters, aunts, homemakers, career ladies, Prayer and Square’ers, men,… in
short, everyone.
WHAT: Additional
products now on sale at the store -
Over 500 yards of fabric in various cut lengths, and
fabric on the bolt from Jennifer’s. A
lot of Moda and comparable quality. Some
batiks. Fabulous fat quarters. Huge
variety of quilt kits. Dozens and dozens
of patterns. Books to interest
everyone. Special notions table..
WHEN: Starting 10am. Tuesday, June 4, until it’s all sold.
Just call if you can’t get there by 6pm and I’ll stay
open for you to shop. If you wait until Saturday .the best selection will
be gone!
WHERE: Carolina Quilt Market, 1590 Farmington Rd,
near Haj Paj and The Feedbag.
WHY: To feed your habit, build your stash, finish
a UFO, or even start a new quilt.
Door prizes!
Additional parking available across the road at the old
dance studio (two-story yellow building.)
Credit and debit cards, checks, cash and gift
certificates all cheerfully accepted.
Patti and Cindy (The Quilt Gallery) are having their sale
on Friday and Saturday, June 7 and 8.
We’re at exit 174 of I-40.
They’re close by at exit 168.
Make it a shop hop day.
From their release:
From Cindy and Patti at Quilter's Gallery
WE ARE GOING TO REOPEN! Now, before you get too excited,
let me say this is a limited re-opening. Two days only. Friday June 7 and
Saturday, June 8, 2013. 9 am to 4 pm on Friday and 9 am to 2 pm on Saturday.
Many of you ask – “How can we shop with you?” We can’t
post all the fabrics and nothing compares to looking and feeling fabrics in
person. The problem with a retail location had been time and cost. We think we
have come up with a compromise. Our cousin has a Carpet Store with a warehouse
in the back. She needs foot traffic and we need display space. We are going to
try an experiment. As you know, sometimes you need to think outside the box to
be successful. We are going to set up in her warehouse for the weekend. We are
going to bring all our fabrics, just like at quilt show. We will bring batiks
and prints, cut in 3 yard pieces, 1 yard pieces and 1/2 yd. pieces. We have
just received 3 new orders of batiks. $10.95 a yard or $5.50 for a 1/2 yd.
We’ll have prints there too – $9.95 a yd. or $5.50 for a 1/2 yd.
We will bring our specially priced fat quarter tubs for
bargain hunters.
We are also going to bring some one-of-a kind items. It
is time to clean out some quilt tops. These quilt tops are samples from kits.
We just can’t keep everything (what?). So they will be reasonably priced for
the fabric and the labor. If this event is successful, we’ll pack everything up
and do it more often.
So, call your quilting friends and plan a road trip to
our “One Shop -Shop Hop Stop”.
Location: Carpet Distributors. 115 Carpet Rd.,
Statesville, NC 28625.
Map: http://carpet-distributors.com/contact-us/Carpet
Distributors is located off of I-40 at Exit 162 between Statesville and
Mocksville. You can’t miss it. Carpet Distributors is on the hill right off of
the exit. One of our other cousins owns Furniture Distributors right beside it.
Upcoming Meeting
Hi Gang,
Our next meeting is tomorrow, Tuesday - May 28, in our new space at the South Fork Park Community Center, behind the Cricket's Nest Craft Shop, 4401 Country Club Road in Winston-Salem, NC 27104. Go to http://maps.google.com/ and enter 4401 Country Club Rd 27104 to obtain a map and directions.
Teri Emerson is presenting New York Beauty Blocks:
(from Teri)
Our next meeting is tomorrow, Tuesday - May 28, in our new space at the South Fork Park Community Center, behind the Cricket's Nest Craft Shop, 4401 Country Club Road in Winston-Salem, NC 27104. Go to http://maps.google.com/ and enter 4401 Country Club Rd 27104 to obtain a map and directions.
Teri Emerson is presenting New York Beauty Blocks:
(from Teri)
"Up until about a year ago, I had no idea that I
would ever be able to piece detailed quilt blocks like the New York
Beauty. I have sewn most of my life, but
the complexity seemed impossible. Using
paper-piecing techniques has made creating this block a reality for me. I think you can do it too!
I will demonstrate the freezer paper-piecing method I
use. The pattern I will demonstrate is a
large block that will make sewing the convex and concave curves together even
easier. I will also talk about the bias
grain of the fabric and how to use it to your advantage and not let the bias
take advantage of you. I hope to see you
there!"
April 27, 2013
Sew In Tomorrow!
We have a sew in tomorrow at Sew Original! It's scheduled from 1 to 6. See you there!! Everyone welcome:)
April 23, 2013
Another Happy Quilt Recipient
Our Senior Services Quilts are covering wonderful seniors.
Remember, they like them smallish, so the quilts won't get caught in a wheelchair.
And look at that smile!
Remember, they like them smallish, so the quilts won't get caught in a wheelchair.
And look at that smile!
April 21, 2013
April Meeting Recap
Announcements:
--The Solids Challenge quilts are on display at Sew Original. Go vote!!
--Kerner's Folly will be May 3-4. Katie Yoakum will have a booth. Contact her with questions.
--Sit & Sew at Sew Original on April 28 from 1 to 6!
--Kelly has "stash packs" from the guild stash that you can take to make charity quilts.
--We are auctioning off Kelly's Flea Market Fancy quilt to benefit the guild. Tickets are $1 each or seven tickets for $5. The drawing will be at the May meeting.
--May speaker is Teri Emerson
--June speaker is Kathleen Baden
Business Meeting:
--Vote on the new meeting location. Option A: Southfork meeting room wins. Vote was unanimous. We will now meet on the FOURTH Tuesday of the month at 6:30 at Southfork on Country Club Road. (Behind Cricket's Nest.)
--Discussion on Modern Quilt Guild national dues. Vote will be in September.
--The Solids Challenge quilts are on display at Sew Original. Go vote!!
--Kerner's Folly will be May 3-4. Katie Yoakum will have a booth. Contact her with questions.
--Sit & Sew at Sew Original on April 28 from 1 to 6!
--Kelly has "stash packs" from the guild stash that you can take to make charity quilts.
--We are auctioning off Kelly's Flea Market Fancy quilt to benefit the guild. Tickets are $1 each or seven tickets for $5. The drawing will be at the May meeting.
--May speaker is Teri Emerson
--June speaker is Kathleen Baden
Business Meeting:
--Vote on the new meeting location. Option A: Southfork meeting room wins. Vote was unanimous. We will now meet on the FOURTH Tuesday of the month at 6:30 at Southfork on Country Club Road. (Behind Cricket's Nest.)
--Discussion on Modern Quilt Guild national dues. Vote will be in September.