August Meeting

 Meetings are starting to feel a bit more like they used to, thanks to the contributions of so many of our members!  This month we enjoyed an amazing trunk show from Karen Seink, from Colden, NY- thanks to Kathi Everett and Elaine Ross for reaching out to Karen!

Of  course, there is always member work to enjoy at the meetings.  Apologies for some photos being low quality- I have to work fast to get a picture most of the time as they're moving around!!

 

 

Nancy Ellers made two of these so she could donate one to the Silent Auction

Arren't these little crocheted punkins cute?

This honeycomb blanket will be part of a raffle basket.

Pat Gardner made these beautiful table runners!

Kathy Belluscio made this quilt with samples found in her aunt's things.  This is a comfort quilt for a family member with health issues.  

Nancy Schrader made pillowcases for everyone as part of a birthday celebration (I think)

Ann Renica is donating this top to Community Service for the "Sleep in Heavenly Peace" project.

Sue Privatera made this for the Silent Auction

Thanks to the ladies who helped Karen show us her work: Melanie Tubinis, Patty Baxter, Mary Kozub and Kathi Everett

Karen's work is amazing- full of natural beauty she recreates with paint's, colored pencils, painstaking appliqué and intensive quilting

(oops- sideways. Sorry)

Next month we're doing some quilt show prep- by painting pumpkins with quilting motifs to be used as decorations for the show.  I hope to see you all there!

 

 

Super Summer Picnic

 We had an absolutely perfect day for our picnic at Dewitt Park! I was so busy enjoying it, I forgot to take pictures!  But I did get pictures of our show and tell!

Nancy Ellers made these cute little quilts for nieces and nephews (I think).

  

Another crocheted blanket to be donated by Nancy

Nancy did the pillowcase finish on this star mat for Shirley Lapp.  So it's sort of a tag-team piece because now Shirley will quilt it.

Donna Tomski pieced this from a kit.  Mary Lowe did the quilting.  

Carol Mc Nally made this for a nephew and his wife who are part of a Star Wars fan group.

Kathy Belluscio made this for Community Service.  

Kathi Everett pieced the hexies using a layer cake she got at our last quilt show.  Mary Lowe quilted it for her.  Kathi usually gives her quilts away, but decided this one's a keeper!

Nancy Schrader wanted to thank whoever left fused flowers on the free table last month, because they rescued her favorite "boho" top.

Ann Renica is still getting back into quilting, and trying to use up some of her stash, by making quilt tops for Community Service to donate to "Sleep in Heavenly Peace"

Mary Ellen Casey didn't care for the fabrics in this charm pack, but with the help of some friends, she found a layout she liked.  

Alex had some orphan block left over from another project, so made them into placemats, with matching napkins for the Silent Auction.

We had a second show and tell of summer themed quilts as well.

Elaine Lemley shared her bee themed table runner....

... and a barn quilt she made before she had a lot of experience.  (she said she'd like to do it again now that she knows what she's doing)

Carol McNally was inspired to dig this old UFO out to share at the picnic.  (maybe she'll cross it off her UFO list now??)

Mary Ellen Casey used a circle making attachment on her machine to add some sparke to this piece she calls "Fourth of July" 

Chris Kuehl used a photo she took of the Linden Mill as her inspiration for this piece.  It was originally going to be an entry in the "architecture" challenge, but- well, you know.  

July Swap block and Picnic information

 

The instructions for this month’s block- a simple double 4 patch-  include several different ways to lay out these blocks- so much fun!  The pdf can be found here:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

https://media.rainpos.com/5177/the_stash_buster_challenge_2020_block_instructions_v2.pdf

PLEASE NOTE:  We are using the measurements for an 8 inch block.  So for each block you need:

2: 2½” x 5½” rectangle of Fabric 1- your lightest value fabric

1: 2½” x 5½” rectangle and

1: 4½” square from each of the other two fabrics.  There should be strong contrast between Fabric 1 and the other two.

These measurements are on page 3 of the instructions.  As always, you may submit more than one block, but may only enter the drawing once.  

 

(PS_ for those with bins of Scrap Therapy squares- my test block above was made with them- the sizes are perfect for matching 2 inch and 3½ inch squares!)

JULY PICNIC

Location: Dewitt Park, Cedar St, Batavia  (Maps are coming in the July newsletter)

·        Please bring your own place setting and beverage, and remember Dewitt is a CARRY-IN, CARRY- OUT park.  This means if you bring disposables, you will be responsible for taking it back home to throw it away. 

·        For your dish to pass- as we have been doing since returning to in-person meetings- please make sure it is presented either in single servings, or that you bring proper utensil to ensure no one needs to touch the food.  (For example, NO bowls of chips or snack mix, and cookies and brownies should be served with tongs).  Sanitizer will be provided at the food table, and all should use it before and after serving their food. 

·        There is very limited access to electricity, so please don’t bring crockpots, etc. 

·        Each group of friends may wish to bring a tablecloth and clips to cover the picnic table.  (I will have a limited supply)

For an added activity, I’d like everyone to bring their favorite summer themed quilt (or two) for a bonus show and tell.   If it comes with a story, that’s even better!  Any questions?  Call/ text/ email me!