Happy Christmas to all!

At the December meeting, we had the tables set up for "brunch" during the meeting.  

(this probably allows more chit chat, but that's another story)

But, first, there was lots of business to discuss.  

And then the best part of most meetings- show and tell!

Nancy Ellers is determined to finish this quilt before Christmas, some year.

But Nancy did get this sweet little quilt top assembled yesterday!

Melanie and Mary Anne Watson took a class to make the "Ultimate Travel bag"  (Mary Anne will show hers when she remembers where she put it.  )

Terry McGuire made this quilt from a panel at a class she took.

Cathy Judkins had a small assortment of bags to share.  This one is for guitar picks.






















This is a scarf holder- how cool is that??

This tree is made from 60 degree triangles

Kathy Belluscio is making good on her plan to make 9 quilts for Christmas!

Two from the Yellow Brick road pattern

These two are the ones Kathy was working on at retreat last winter

This one was inspired by the modern quilters who visited last spring.

And this one from a panel is cozy flannel!

Junamae Quternous made this sweet table topper from wool felt.

New member Elaine Lemley made this with fabrics she got from the fabric pool at the quilt show!

When attending the QCNYS meeting, Kathi Everett bought this gorgeous fabric from Tierney Barden, who does natural dyeing. 

Finally- it was time to sample all the delicious goodies waiting for us!

Enjoy your holidays, everyone!!!

The annual challenge quilts will be revealed/ turned in at the  next meeting, January 21, 2017.  This year's theme is "Bars".  So whatever that brings to mind- make it into a quilt, a bag, a pillow... and bring it in January!

Old and New Business

The November meeting felt like a reunion of sorts.  We didn't have a meeting in October due to the quilt show, so it seemed like forever since we had been together.
The Viewer's Choice Awards were given to the lucky winners based on votes by attendees.  Jean had a hard time narrowing it down to just a few, since so many got votes. Since she had awards to give, she did!  Jean said: Viewer’s Choice Awards are considered by many to be the finest award a quilter can win.  It is an honor and a clear indication of the preferences of the attendees.  As you can see some of the votes were very close resulting several entries tied.

1^st Place – #117 Elephants on Parade by Nancy Bush

2^nd Place – # 114 Sweet Dreams in Lavender by Nancy Bush

3^rd Place – #111 Sweet Sixteen by Irene Bow

4^th Place – #101 Prairie Star by Mary Ellen Ames

5^th Place (tie) – #102 Celtic Wave by Mary Ellen Ames

5^th Place (tie) - #124 Autumn in Stafford by Mary Ellen Casey

5^th Place (tie) – #192 It’s Not Often You Find a Flamingo in East Bethany by Mary Kozub

5^th Place (tie) – #207 Scrappers Delight by Shirley Lapp

6^th Place – #258 Magic of Winter by Donna Tomski

7^th Place - #225 Dominic’s Quilt by Anne O’Geen

8^th Place (tie) - #222 Wheels for Eli by Becky Nichols

8^th Place (tie) –#228 Twilight Garden by Linda Prouty

9^th Place (tie) - #185 Calico Garden by Arlene Kelly

9^th Place (tie) - #221 Sweet Dreams by Becky Nichols

At show and tell, I think we were all surprised by how many people had new things to share!

These were made to test the pattern

 Nancy Ellers has been knitting up a storm, in anticipation of visiting her family.

This one's for her grandson

A really warm hat for her son

mittens!

A lap robe to donate

Lorraine West made a nice travel bag and a wallet

Lorraine's little candy dishes are reversible

Lorraine uses her stash of HSTs to make Community Service quilts

Terry McGuire made this as part of a friendship challenge

Terry used fabrics from the fabric pool to make this for Community service

fabric box made from an orphan block

Donna Sofokles brought an assistant to help her with show and tell!

Remember when we had Erica Plank visit the guild?  Donna is the first to show something she finished from that visit.  If anyone else makes these, contact Donna about the grommet tool.  :-)

Kathy Belluscio is attempting to finish 9 quilts for Christmas

Donna Tomski bought kits of the month for small seasonal quilts.  One down.

This is a pillowcase dress made to be taken to the Phillipines

Donna shared barb Brady's very special show and tell- a comfort quilt from a  caring group of quilters at the Fillmore Wesleyan Church.







And a matching bag to carry it in. 

Mary Ellen Casey had hoped to show this in October, but underestimated how long the hand quilting was going to take.  It was started around 10 years ago in a class with Sandy at Mt Pleasant.

Nancy Hyde's quilt was too large to open all the way.  What we did see is gorgeous!!

Tracy Jachimowicz reminds us we can make the projects from the books we buy!

For Tracy's grandson.  She wasn't sure how to quilt it.

 Cathy Judkins didn't hold her bags still long enough for a decent picture, but I didn't want to leave her out. (Remember when you show your items, Martha is trying to photograph. :-)


Connie and Vinnie showed some of the quilts turned in to Community Service today.

 Elaine is using her new photography skills in her digital quilt images.  This one was made for an "Old Paint" challenge.

Elaine's small fiber arts group had an artist inspired challenge.  Elaine was inspired by Klimt and Matisse to interpret a tree.

Then she made the piece below to show how Elaine creates an image à la Klimt and Matisse.

Maria Adams "triangulations" pillow

Maria also made this lovely autumn Attic Windows quilt.

Mary Kozub finally got around to quilting a panel she bought many years ago.

Martha Lorshbaugh's "modern" quilt, part of an ArtCGirlz challenge.

The program for the November meeting was demos by members of the guild- always a favorite place for new ideas!

 Martha demonstrated how to finish the edge of a quilt quickly with back to front binding. (sorry about the ads, but it's a good tutorial)

 Melanie delighted her audience with the Disappearing Pinwheels demo she did!
She also showed this disappearing hourglass, since the two blocks start out with the same units.

 Mary Lowe demonstrated how fun it is to make hexagons into small works of art, using this book, and some wonderful fabrics!

Cathy Schmeider showed how to make stuffed pumpkins; perfect for a holiday centerpiece!  Cathy made her own pattern, so if you missed the demo, give her a call!

Our December meeting will be our annual Christmas party.  Bring a dish to pass (think brunch, not lunch) and your own place setting, and maybe a Christmas project to share!  Remember, we meet one week earlier-- on December 10!