Picnic time!

 Our annual summer brunch was a good time for all who came!  While I was enjoying the food too much to take pictures of everyone enjoying all the delicious food and the good company at the picnic, I did manage to get show and tell!

Nancy Ellers made this from her brother's boy scout "stuff"

Before she sold her cutting machine, Nancy made sure it was working by cutting these tumblers for a donation quilt.

                                       This little "Origami" bag has secret pockets inside.

                      I've forgotten who Nancy said would be the recipient of these placemats.

These fun little puzzle balls come apart- sort of a fidget toy!

(Sorry to Nancy for this picture- it was the only one I got showing the balls)

Nancy Mitchell took a class on how to make a t-shirt quilt.  She used the fronts and backs of the shirts!

 

                              Nancy is working out the right size for these acorn oven  mitts. 

Mary Ellen Casey added  her own borders to a Kim Diehl pattern to make this quilt for her granddaughter.  (isn't it the sweetest thing ever?)

                                Kathy Belluscio used  a LOT of 2 inch squares for this quilt.  

                        Kathy was given some kids fabrics which she turned into this quilt.  

Sue Chiddy made this quilt some time ago and has decided to donate it for community service. 

Carolyn Stegman made this quilt, originally for a baby girl who turned out to be a boy.  Now it needs a home.

Ann Renica used the square in a square technique from the May demos to make these I spy quilts to be donated.

Elaine Lemley did her best runway model walk to show us the quilted jacket she finally made for herself.

Elaine made this sweet little Santa wall hanging from a kit she found along the way.  She'll donate it to the next silent auction.

As always, thanks to the ladies who get up on stage to help with show and tell.

In August, our own member, Kevin Hammon, will be sharing his work and will give a workshop so we can learn his painting on fabric technique.  Contact Diane Hooper to sign up.   

Demo Day again!

 I love demo day- there's always something new and exciting shared.  And our members are generous with their knowledge and skills.  Before I share the details, let's enjoy show and tell...

  

New/ former member Christy Pope's son, Ben shared a quilt he made almost all by himself- at the age of 8!  

 

                                                              Didn't he do a great job?

                        Mary Ellen Ames made this beauty for a great grand child. (Possibly her first?)

             Donna Tomski loves her thirties prints.  Mary Lowe did the quilting for Donna.

Connie Grimsley shared the quilts she made for the students in her last class as a teacher.  (she's retiring!)

Two "Lady Bouquets" from last month's class with Julie Brandon...

                                                        Fancy Nancy, by Nancy Schrader

Martha Lorshbaugh didn't name hers.

And NOW- the DEMOS!

Four members shared information with the rest of the membership.

                                  

 Diane Hooper shared a "No cut" Square in a square block. 

She learned the technique here:

https://plantedseeddesigns.com/blogs/news/no-cut-block-in-a-block-free-pattern

Ben went right home and tried it- check out his block!

                   

Martha Lorshbaugh shared some "Quick Piecing" techniques

Here are the links Martha used for her samples:

Strip piecing ideas: https://www.gathered.how/sewing-and-quilting/quilting/how-to-do-strip-piecing-to-speed-up-your-patchwork/

 Magic 8 Half square triangles:  https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/magic-8-half-square-triangle-units-2821440

 Quarter square triangles: https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/easy-quarter-square-triangle-units-2821468

 No waste flying geese:  https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/no-waste-flying-geese-for-quilts-2821760

 Nine patch block:  https://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/nine-patch-quilt-blocks.html

 Disappearing 4-patch:  https://katecollerandesigns.com/exploring-quilting-basics-how-to-make-the-disappearing-4-patch-block/

 Disappearing 4-patch with a twist: https://round22.blogspot.com/2012/07/disappearing-4-patch-with-twist.html

 Old Italian Block:  https://bitsofmerth.blogspot.com/2013/01/anitas-old-italian-block.html

Nancy Mitchell shared the technique for making the little box she showed a couple of meetings go.  The directions were shared as a pdf via email.  Let me know if you didn't get it.  

Shirley Lapp shared her always popular binding tutorial, complete with samples she handed out!

If you missed it, ask Shirley- she's always willing to bring her samples and share her technique!

Thanks to the ladies who shared their time and talent with us!

In June, fiber/ mixed media artist Mary Ann Fritz will share her work with us.  

The Creative Spirit

 Our April meeting was attended by some of local fiber artist Julie Brandon's amazing creations!

But before we got to hear their story, we enjoyed the talents of our own guild members.

              Nancy Ellers made herself a new hat and a band she can change with the seasons.

                      Nancy took this kit home from the Community Service table last month.  

Since the "Greeter" sash has been misplaced, Nancy made new ones for our monthly greeters to wear, and a spare for when we're out in public.  

               Nancy discovered a project called "I found a quilted heart", and decided to join in.  

Liz Scott is on a mission to create "Quilts of Valor" for all of her husband's friends who are veterans.

                                 Nancy Mitchell made these two beautiful wall quilts from kits.  

                              Nancy Schrader Made this little play quilt for a little boy in her life.  

Elaine Lemley made this from a McKenna Ryan pattern to honor her dairy farm childhood.

 

Jen Grimsley showed this quilt for "Sleep in Heavenly Peace"- pieced by Ann Renica and quilted by Cathy Schmeider.

Martha Lorshbaugh was given a charm pack (the pinks and creams) and added the floral fabric to make this quilt- donated to Community Service.

Julie presented a lovely talk about how she processes the ideas what she calls her "Creative Spirit"  sends her way.

                                                 

Photoshop manipulation of images played a part in many of her quilts

This was one of Julie's favorite images of her son from a vacation on St Martin

And here her son, Rob, holds a quilt featuring images of Julie's grandmother, a holocaust survivor

                                          No matter the technique, Julie is fascinated by faces

Julie also found making 3D figures satisfied her creative spirit

This guy is made from burdocks!

                                                And this lovely lady is made from a gourd.

These are made from felted sweaters.

After the meeting, the members who chose to take the class learned techniques needed to create our own "Lady Bouquet".  

Results will be shown in future updates....