This was the meeting that almost didn't happen. Due to a broken elevator, the board members had to scramble to find a different venue with only a week's notice! We were very lucky that Elaine Moody had a connection allowing us the use of this very nice room- with plenty of nice big tables and more than enough chairs! We were very pleased that so many of our new members joined in the holiday fun!
There was a ton of food- difficult to photograph- as well as a wonderful assortment of gifts for the annual holiday silent auction. Such fun to see the bidding wars and the items that get the most interest. (Some of the bidders were quite cutthroat!)
And of course, show and tell!
Alex Hammon made this sweet mug rug and the sunglasses case below for Christmas gifts.
Elaine Ross gave wool appliqué a try, joking that other members could have finished in a an afternoon what took her days! (but I think she did a great job, don't you?)
New member Dee Waldraff (sorry if it's spelled wrong, I'm still learning)- started a block a day project online in 2022, and fell a bit behind. But it's finally finished. Se quilted it herself- doing a bit of damage to her machine in the process. I'd say it was worth it.
Sue Russell got this kit from the Stitchery and finished for the holiday season!
Connie Grimsley had only a tiny bit of work to do to finish this wool felt pincushion from a class we hosted several years ago!
Connie and Jennifer taught a paper piecing class in November, and members who finished their blocks joined Connie in sharing their work. New member Jeannie Glozer even got hers made into a pillow!
Jennifer Grimsley used a pattern found on one of those postcards the shops all carry (maybe Villa Rosa designs?) to make this sweet quilt as a gift for a former co-worker. (It looks like sea glass to me!)
Elaine Moodie (I have to stop myself from typing the wrong name every month!) did some holday embroidery- on her sweatshirt and some beautiful pillows!
New member Marcia Rickettson made herself a nametag during quiet periods. It uses magnets to adhere to her shirt!
New member Nancy Merritt finished this hunters star runner, begun in a class at Patchwork Garden. She quilted it herself on her longarm.
I'm happy the new members are joining in show and tell!
In January we'll enjoy some fun and games after the CHALLENGE presentation!! You have only 34 days to get something made with the theme of "Under the Big Top". (insert terrified screams here)
Happy Holidays to all!
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