Stitches in Time 2026- Another Great Show!

 Another show is in the books, and it felt very successful.  I know I enjoyed myself!

If you didn't get to the show, you can still see the quilts here! (No login required) 

You may notice some have colored squares on them.  The photos were taken when the judges were working, so names of the makers were covered with post-its.  

The awards were given by our panel of judges: 

Sarah Ballinger, founder of the hexie club at the Quilter's Daughter.  Her work is currently showing at GO Art!

Linda Hunter of Hunters Star

Christine North of Northstar Quilting

And the winners are.......

Best in Show- Leann Voyer- 365 Challenge (shown above!)

Large Quilts (60 inches or over)

Piecing -Diana Waldruff- My Vintage Farm Girl Quilt

Hand Appliqué- JoAnn Flynt- Year of the Gnomes

 Machine Appliqué- Marsha Regan- Chicken Salad

 Hand Quilting- Cynthia Granger- Grandma’s Flower Garden

 Mixed Techniques- Martha Lorshbaugh- 2023 Temperature Quilt

 Machine Quilting (Domestic Machine) Nancy Bow- Sumer in the Basement

 Machine Quilting (Longarm Machine) Chris Kuehl- Winter Blues

Small Quilts

 Piecing- Sue Chiddy- Grandmother’s Bouquet

Hand Appliqué- Jennifer Grimsley- Sanctuary

Machine Appliqué- Elaine Moodie- Pretty Petals

Hand Quilting- Connie Grimsley- Call the Circus

Mixed Techniques- JoAnn Flynt-The Pumpkin Village

Machine Quilting (Domestic Machine)- Nancy Bow- Charlotte

Machine Quilting (Longarm Machine)- Martha Lorshbaugh- Garden Favorites

Visual Impact- Mary Ellen Ames- Amish Rainbow

Best Use of Color- Elaine Ross- Seasons in Nature

Art Quilt- Kevin Hammon- Neighborhood Watch

Most Creative/innovative- Jennifer Grimsley- Voting is Your Right

Beginning Quilter- Sue Gagne- Mema’s Angels

Home Décor- Barb Sage- Dancing Diamonds

Paper Pieced: Connie Grimsley- Resist

Best Miniature- Chris Kuehl- Acorn Wreath

Wool Appliqué- Cathy Schmeider -Gingerbreadville

Quilted Fashion- Wendy Wilson- Quilted Sneakers

Judge’s Special Recognition Awards

Best Panel- Liz Scott- Bubbly Buddies

Best Patriotic- Cathy Schmeider United

Makes Us Smile- Susie Spicer- Smile Behind the Mask

Best Holiday- Deborah Vosburg Merrie Halloween

Judge’s Choice

Linda Hunter- Elaine Ross- Perfectly Imperfect

Christine North- Carrie Caccamise- Chicken Sisters Night Out Pillow

Sarah Ballinger- Jennifer Grimsley- Bright lights, Big City

Co-president’s Award- Diane Hooper- Leann Voyer- 365 Challenge

Co-president’s award- Connie Grimsley- Carrie Caccamise- Frozen Fountain

Quilt Show Chairman’s Award Nancy Bow- Summer in the Basement

 Viewers Choice awards will be announced at the November Guild Meeting.

Congratulations the winners and many thanks to all who entered a quilt for making it such a great show!

  

All About Thread

 

It's starting to feel like Autumn- time for cozy sweaters and quilts!!

It's also starting to feel like QUILT SHOW TIME!

I don't know how many of these items might be at the show, but show and tell is still the best part of every meeting!

  Nancy Schrader found these blocks  in the guild gift gallery at the Genesee Valley Quiltfest.  She added borders from her stash and quilted them into a sweet lap quilt she donated to the Silent Auction  (so you could own this if you come to the show!)

Nancy's favorite thing is finding good stuff on free tables at the various guild meetings and sewing circles she attends.  Above is the completely pieced project she found, and quilted.  

Below is a pillow made from some embroidered blue fabric she found, added some 4 patch blocks and finished to donate to the Silent Auction.  

Connie Grimsley joked about being such a non-sports loving person when sharing this wall hanging, which she is making to donate to a fund-raiser.

Stephanie Mitt was proud to show us her first ever quilt!  Her sister is a big Dr Who fan, so Stephanie enlarged a picture of the "Tardis"!

Alex Hammon Took a class with Penny Marble to make these project travel pouches- above and below. 

Eileen Sorochty took an indigo dyeing class at Stitch Buffalo, then made this bag with the fabric.  

Diane Hooper made this quilt with a panel she surrounded with piecing to make it look like stained glass as a gift for her boyfriend. 

Dee Waldruff won a kit to make this quilt from a shop hop.  She needed a king sized quilt, so she added fabrics from her stash to make it large enough for her bed

Kevin Hammon recently taught a class for members to paint the Downy woodpecker.  On the left is Sandy Schuknecht's and on the right is Karen Roll's

Sandy Schuknecht made this super cute with on her embroidery machine.

We were also treated to a wonderful presentation and trunk show from Karen Miller, of Red Bird Quilt Company.  She shared her "Auriphilosophy" program with us- all about the different uses for different threads.  I apologize to all- especially Karen- that I don't have more pictures of her gorgeous work to share here.  If you're interested, you can visit her gallery!

Please come to the show!!!

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.  

And here are some pictures from the class- and the results!!

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!