Wednesday, May 28, 2014

May Meeting Recap

A HUGE thank you to the totally awesome gang at Gather Here for hosting our final Quilts for Boston sew-in!!!  We couldn't have done this without you.  

A few people snuck out without getting their photo taken but in total we had 9 finished tops which are now off to be quilted along with countless other quilts being bound labeled and made ready for delivery.  It's so exciting to see these quilts being completed!!!

We also exchanged our Sewing Room Swap gifts.  As usual, these amazingly creative women rose to the challenge:-)

Zuzka made this fabulous sewing machine cover for Allison.

Alice received this adorable Noodlehead sewing basket from Gretchen.

Allison made this precious journal cover and pencil case for Stephanie.

Aimee made this amazing clock for Sarah.

Karen made this cute Noodlehead divided basket and pin board for Tina.

Patrice made this incredible quilter's apron for Naomi.


Hema made this stunning knitting needle holder  for Julie.

Julie made this spectacular pin cushion and thread catcher for Yvonne.

Kathy made this marvelous thread catcher and pin cushion for Karen.

Naomi made this terrific basket and portable design wall for Kathy.

Trish made this striking divided basket for Roberta.

Jen made this wonderful thread catcher and pin cushion for Stephanie.

Aimee received this beautiful thread catcher and tool caddy from Roberta.

Stephanie made this lovely Noodlehead basket for Hema.

Kaesmene made this splendid tool caddy for Janelle.

Janelle made this gorgeous tote bag for Gretchen.

Announcements:
  • We will continue meeting this summer.  Meeting dates are June 21st, July 19th and August 16th.  Stay tuned to the blog and Facebook for locations and programming.
  • The deadline for the MQG Michael Miller Challenge has been extended to July 25th.  Winners will be announced August 1st.
  • We are updating our blog roll.  If your blog is not listed please send your info to alice@alidiza.com to be added.
  • Pricing and Schedules for Quiltcon will be released June 1st.  MQG members will receive priority registration in June.  Non-member registration will open July 1st.














Wednesday, May 7, 2014

April Meeting: Show & Tell

Susan

Julie's awesome patched jeans

Elise

Kim fussy cut these fish from a  yard sale shirt her daughter declared unwearable.

Gretchen's Sewing Circle Tote

Emily

Tina

Kathy

Zuzka

Patrice

Courtney

Hema

Nathalia

Stephanie

Sarah

Allison

Trish

Karen

Rebecca

Jen

Alexis

Alice

Also a huge thank you to Gwen for quilting another fabulous Quilts for Boston!

And thanks also to Hema for quilting these three beautiful Quilts for Boston.

Don't forget our next meeting will be from 1-5 on May 17th at Gather Here.  Hope to see you there!!!