Watching the birds

 

On a fairly steamy August morning, the guild met to make plans for the show in October , share our projects and enjoy a talk from our own member artist, Kevin Hammon, about his process for paining birds on fabric.  (Some lucky members even got to stay and paint a Downy woodpecker with Kevin!)

And, of course, there was show and tell!

Stephanie Mott has completed the second appliqué block from the class with Sheri Cifaldi-Morrill. She's planning o making a four block quilt!

 Kathi Everett took a class with Kevin recently at the Stitchery

Carrie Caccamise shared this quilt of valor she recently finished.

Carrie also shared this beauty- I missed the name but she said it's a free pattern online.  It will be a donation for Sleep in Heavenly Peace.  

Kevin shared a lot of great information into how he chooses which bird, how the fabric inspires him and even his favorite brushes!   Below is a work in progress- inspired by the fabric- an albatross.  

Please come to our show in October!!

At the next meeting, we'll be learning all about thread!  Meeting  September 19, 9:30 am at the First Presbyterian church, 300 East Main St.  Guests welcome!

An indoor picnic!

 Well, the weather outside turned pretty scary, so the annual picnic was moved indoors.  (Good thing, because the rain was absolutely torrential!!)

But there was great food and camaraderie, so that's what matters most.

Thanks to Alex Hammon, we can share pictures from show and tell.  (Sorry if any of the details aren't quite right.  And that I don't know how to edit from a google album before posting. ) 

Sue Chiddy donated this little topper to the silent auction

From Jennifer Grimsley- A Sue Spargo project, I would guess.

Jennifer also made this piece.  

Jennifer didn't make this piece ( no idea who did- sorry!)- donated to the silent auction

Marsha Regan made this beauty.  I hope we get another chance to see it in October- at the Quilt Show!!

Nancy Schrader had several things to share! (I wish I'd heard the stories for them!)

Nancy painted this in a class with Kevin Hammon- looks good so far!

Dee Waldraff brought a couple of amazing pieces!

Connie Grimsley always has the cutest things to share!

So, did I mention a quilt show??  Yup!

In August, our own Kevin Hammon will be presenting a trunk show and some painting on fabric tips and tricks!

Using those precuts!!

 

Two quick things before I begin this post- 

First- Blogger is uploading pictures in random order today, so pictures that should go together might not be together.  I have learned it's pointless to fight with it. It also made it hard to make sure I had uploaded all of the pictures.  If anyone isn't here, please let me know! it was unintentional!

Second  will someone please help me remember  to close the shade behind where everyone stands to show their projects?  (Thanks in advance.)

Stephanie Mott found the cutest John Deere panel  to finish up as gifts for her nephew's birthday ! The tiny ones were sort of bonus bits on the pillow panel. 

Stephanie also finished her appliqué block from the classes with Sheri Cifaldi- Morrill.  She plans to make 4 into a full sized quilt.  

Stephanie joined  teacher Barb Sage, Marsha Regan, Dianne Szczupakowski to show off the little bags they made at last month's workshop.

Julie Gruendike finished her "Picnic Petals" quilt from the class with Sheri Cifaldi-Morrill last year.  

Someone or other gave Liz Scott a bunch of fabric and half-finished projects from a mother's (I think) stash.  Liz finished this from that donation for community service.

This very pink quilt- also from that donation is also for community service.

Jen Grimsley also finished her "Picnic Petals" quilt. No, it doesn't have a crazy background- what you're seeing is the ladybugs on the back since the shades weren't closed (so remind me, ok!?)

Jen and Connie shared some "economy block" quilts recently finished in the community service stash.  

Our March speaker, Karen Roll, is now a member.  She brought back the masterpiece quilt she had shared during her program to share now that it is finished!

Apologies to Elaine Ross for how poorly this photo shows off her beautiful quilt.  A challenge for Elaine, since the pattern asked her to make blocks and then cut them up!

Bonnie Dedo is happy this UFO is now finished. She said it is not a Christmas quilt; it's a summer forest!  (see her happy smile peeking out from behind the quilt?)

Carolyn Stegman likes t pick things up from the free and sale tables she passes.  These two are for community service (above and below)

This little placemat is also something Carolyn found on a free table.  

Eula Serrino made this for the family reunion raffle- but is not sure she really wants to give it  up (it's SOO cute!)

This one is a gift for Eula's grand niece's graduation.  

Tracy Jachimowicz got the kit for this from one of our program presenters last year and is happy to have it finished just in time!

Connie Grimsley made this for a golfer friend of hers.  

And Connie finished her "Picnic Petals" Quilt.  Quilted by Cathy Schmeider.

Jeannie Glozer made this for her son's college graduation using fishing motf fabrics.

Jen Grimsley found this in her UFOs and decided to finish it to donate to the silent auction at the quilt show.

Long time friend of the guild, Linda Hunter, stopped in today to give us some great ideas for using up those pre-cuts we all love: jelly rolls, layer cakes, charm squares.  (Be honest- you have some in your stash, don't you?)

This one uses 5 inch squares.  It's a free pattern at Pat Sloan's website!

This was made from jelly rolls!

Linda didn't make this one, but she reverse engineered it to use 5 inch squares!

Missed the meeting? Linda provided handouts!  Ask a friend for a copy of theirs!

(PS- I miss the stage for getting nice pictures!  Any suggestions for improving show and tell visibility that does NOT require members to stand on chairs while holding the quilts??)

Next month is our annual picnic at Dewitt Park in Batavia!  See your newsletter for details!

Is your sewing machine in need of some help?

 At the May meeting Penny Marble, of The Stitchery in Alden- or Darien, depending on who you ask!- shared some tips on how to maintain your sewing machine. ( I apologize that I didn't take any pictures of er presentation)

But first we had a bit of show and tell to enjoy!

Terry McGuire shared this. which I think will be part of a group project at the Tupper lake show tis summer.  

Terry also shared this beautiful wall hanging.  She fell in love with the owl panel!

                                        

Stephanie Mott shared that she finished the first appliqué block from the classes with Sheri Cifaldi-Morrill last October.  Stephanie plans to make more of the blocks to make a larger quilt.

Chris Kuehl dug this project out to show while Penny was here, since she started it in a class with Penny "several" years ago. 

Bev Noody Has been enjoying sewing  things with clothesline rope (above and below).  Several people thought she should make more snowmen to sell in the boutique.

Barb Sage made a Nice bag to take on day trips (maybe?)  I got a closer picture of it- and the zipper pouch she was teaching after the meeting.  (below)

And that's all.  I'm hoping that we'll be seeing many more finished projects as the quilt show gets closer!  Everyone is welcomed- and encouraged!- to enter your work!! Entry forms will be in the June newsletter!

Please visit Penny at the Stitchery for all your sewing machine maintenance needs.  She needs your help to keep her tech off the streets.  😁

In June we'll be enjoying a visit with our long time friend, Linda Hunter, talking about using pre-cuts.  Linda is also teaching her X block class.  Don't miss it!!!