In addition to the great Challenge quilts presented at the January meeting, we had another great Show and Tell!!!

Eula Serrino made a lovely Split Nine Patch quilt

Kate Martin had fun making this runner and placemats!

Mary Lu Hodgins made one of those ruffled scarves- so fun and easy- and pretty!

Marcia Muskopf is the first to show a completed quilt top from the Xcentric workshop last October

A Holiday Log Cabin quilt by Mary Buscelli

Elaine's Santa's Stocking gift from Cheryl Doody- quilted as desired. :-)

Martha donated this little piece to the silent auction for the next quilt show

An idea Martha had for the challenge that didn't come out quite right.

OOPS!  I didn't write this down.  I'd guess it's Charlotte Dauer.

Trudy Kutter's holiday clothesline

Trudy also made this little penny rug

This pretty redwork quilt was a gift to Connie Grimsley

Connie also made some little bags for her students

Charlotte Dauer finished this pretty panel quilt

Charlotte Dauer made this on her embroidery machine

Charlotte Dauer got this as a gift from a lady she met in an online swap

They'll be meeting up later this year!

Charlotte also made this one her embroidery machine. (If we're lucky she'll do some for the boutique)

The February meeting will feature a new activity for us- quilter's Bingo!  See your news letter for details.
Coming soon, Mary Diamond!

Stitches in Time 2012

"Colorful to the End"  Raffle quilt

Members of the Museum Quilt Guild in Batavia, NY are busy creating their quilts for display at the Museum Quilt Guild Quilt Show “Stitches in Time” for 2012. The show will be held Friday, October 19 and Saturday, October 20, 2012. The show has a new location. Alexander Firemen’s Recreation Hall on Rte 98 in Alexander, NY will be the site of the show this year. Easily accessible from points North, South, East and West, the Rec. Hall is located about 9 miles south of Batavia, NY. We will post directions as the date nears.

             

            Traditionally our show contains over 200 quilts ranging in size from a small wall hanging to a large bed quilt in a variety of designs, plus home decor items and wearable art. Some of the quilts are hand pieced or hand quilted while others are completely machine-pieced and quilted. Some are original designs created by their makers while others are constructed from a commercial pattern. Whatever the design or technique, each is considered a work of art. The artistry starts with the fabric and design selection.  If you can't wait to see what we do, pictures of the 2010 show are available here

            Along with the quilt display, there will also be a silent auction and boutique with items for sale that have been made by our members. Raffle basket and door prizes will also be awarded. Several vendors will be on hand to provide their quilt-related wares.  You can also buy a chance to win the quilt pictured above!

          This post will be updated as the show gets closer, so bookmark it and check back often!

           

We went to the CARNIVAL!

At the January 21 meeting,  21members of the Guild presented 23 quilts for this year's challenge.  The them , chosen by Kathi Everett, was "Carnival". It was interpreted in many ways!
Numbers are for members to use in voting for prizes, which will be awarded at the February meeting.

Quilt # 13: Mary Lu Hodgins  was inspired by a trip to New Orleans.  It's always a party on Bourbon Street!  The white label in the corner is still visible on houses left empty after Katrina.

Quilt # 22: Melanie Watson hand stitched fireworks in the background of her Mardi Gras celebration.

Quilt # 12: Bethany Anderson was inspired by Zoltan the fortune teller. The hands and face were made with "Model Magic"

 quilt # 11: Lori Anderson used photos from the Elba Onion Festival

Quilt # 23:  Mary Kozub used a piece of fabric she snow-dyed for the background of her carousel horse.

Quilt # 16: Cynda Watroba used woven strips of lame for the background in "Mardi Gras"

Quilt # 21: Alex Hammon and Dorothy Doerrer were inspired by memories of the autumn carnivals in Florida.

Quilt # 17: Gloria Crittenden found this great pattern in a Japanese magazine.  Aren't the buttons fabulous?

Quilt # 19: Connie Grimsley says curved piecing isn't her thing.  I disagree.

Quilt # 14: Susan Rathbun used some her own dyed fabrics for a Mardi Gras mask

Quilt # 9: Dodie Morrison gave us a view of the carnival rides at night

Quilt # 10: Elaine Ross added beads and swarovski crystals to her Purple Carnival Mask

Quilt # 8: Donna Tomski's fond memories of a backyard carnival  made everyone smile.

Quilt # 7: Chris Kuehl's carousel horse is all fused, with wonderful embellishments

Quilt #6: Diana Sikora interpreted a photo for her entry

Quilt # 3: Eileen Partise asked us what is a carnival without fireworks

Quilt # 4: Kathi Everett added crystals and bingo tiles to her ferris wheel

Quilt # 5: Kate Martin was inspired by the giant lollipops she loved as a child.

Quilt # 2:  Mary Ellen Casey always named her Merry Go Round horse "White Lightning"

Quilt #15: Gloria Crittenden lets us see ourselves as the royal bride and groom with the use of her carnival mirrors!

Quilt #18: Cynda Watroba took us for a ride on a Roller Coaster

Quilt #1: Martha Lorshbaugh turned Lime Green loose on the fair.

Quilt # 20: Karen Frutiger always wanted to be a dancer.

Member ballots are available in the February Newsletter.  Contact Martha with questions.

Brown bag challenges revealed!

The December meeting was fun for all, and not just because the food was so good!  (but as always, the food was so good  people were groaning about how much they ate!)
Our regular show and tell line was short this month...

Kathi Everett's stocking for her online group.

 There's a better picture of this at Kathi's blog!

This bag made with duct tape and a t-shirt will also go to Kathi's secret sister

This was made with felt Mary Lee gave her

Tracy made this for Kathi using an antique quilt.

Tracy Jachimowicz enjoyed making stockings, so she made an extra!

Tracy made this for the Silent auction. (hint, hint!)

Carol McNally made raggy quilts as gifts for a friend's children.

Also by Carol McNally

Martha made some of her Xcentric blocks into a tote bag.

Before the brown bag challenge pieces were revealed, members were shown the items that had been in each bag

Mary Ellen Casey found a Caroler singing "Fa La La!" in her bag.

Melanie made a brown bag!

the rubber bit ended up as a pocket on the back

Kathi made some wearable art!

Mary Anne Watson represented the last nice day before winter.

Chris Kuehl was inspired by the blue fabric of her tie to make a bluebird

Mary Lu Hodgins envisioned an evening out with "Shall we Dance?"!

Emmy Hartwick's sweet little house is sold!

JoAnn Flynt brown bag had a pumpkin inside

Pat Keller added a dishtowel and made a little tote bag.

Martha Lorshbaugh says "It's in here some where!"

Butterflies flew out of Elaine's bag!

After they were all shown, it was decided there will have to be a special section at the quilt show in October displaying these wonderful creations!