November: quick gifts

About half our number came to this sharing of quickly made gifts.  We made key fobs as directed by Jean and zip bags from Lydia.  Photos of each are below.

But first, Show & Tell.

Jean brought 3 quilts.

Lydia brought this one.

Ruth took a trip to Bali and came back with a bag, a table runner, and fabric

Jean S lead us in making these key fobs.  

Lydia lead us in making these zip bags.

It's October so it's the Auffle!

 Another good Auffle supporting this Guild took place.  Unfortunately several members missed it due to illness.  And we welcomed Susan, Leslie's sister, who was visiting from the Netherlands.

A few points of business:

1. Our 2025 rent was paid.
2. Jean S donated a cutting mat for our meetings.  Thank you!
3. New donation quilt labels are in the cupboard.  Thanks, Lydia!
4. January's meeting will be devoted to planning our 2025 events, so put your thinking cap on. 

Show & Tell

Row robins were returned to their owners.  Hopefully they'll be finished and returned for show in future meetings.  

Here are some pictures.

These quilts are destined for North Carolina's relief efforts.

Patti brought more gnomes for show & tell.

Lydia also brought show & tell.

Look at all the offerings for the Auffle.

NEXT MONTH

For the November meeting, we will have 2 demonstrations of quick easy gifts to make.

1. Jean S will teach key fobs and will provide materials.

2. Lydia will teach simple zip bags and will provide materials.

WE NEED TO BRING SEWING MACHINES!

December's meeting

Annual holiday party.  Participate in 4 ways.

1. Form a group.  Decorate a table.  Best dressed table gets first choice in the gift exchange. 
2. Contribute to the gift exchange by bringing a tea towel, either purchased or made.  Wrap it.
3. Contribute to the pot luck by bringing finger foods or desserts.  NOTHING to be kept warm.
4. Bring your own plate, flatware, and cup. Hot water and tea and sugar will be provided.

September meeting and Block Printing

 We had a good meeting on a pretty evening.

Show & Tell

Sandra O. made this block from one of our previously presented Blocks of the Month.

Sandra's nieces made these two quilts.

Patty made three "3-yard Quilts" from her stash.  All three are gifts.

Ruth made this quilt for donation.

PROGRAM: Block printing.

Leslie and Terry explained how to use stamps and paint on the bags that Lydia provided.  We'll need to use irons on these (with a pressing cloth) to fix the paint.

Here are some paint examples.

Here are some progress pictures.

These are the bags we printed.

This cat has glow-in-the-dark eyes.

OCTOBER MEETING: Auffle