February, a skill meeting

We all had fun at this project meeting that was well attended.

Show & Tell

Sandra O started this quilt in 2017 and abandoned it shortly after.  It’s Roxanne Carter's  “Delectable Mountains” pattern.  She finished the top at two retreats last year.   Leslie quilted it.  Now she’ll finish it for the QA show next month. 

Ruth made these fast and easy zippered bags for kids, or for cosmetics, or anything else.  They work especially well for Wonder Clips.

Justine made this Illusion quilt from donated fabric.

Justine also made this quilt using small squares of Hawaiian fabric that she found in a bag of flannel she won in the Auffle.

Jean S made this apron from the plasticized fabric that’s used for outdoor projects (e.g., picnic tablecloths).  It has several pockets and it’s her favorite.

Program: Zipper pulls

Supplies

• Wooden spools, with or without thread
• Scrap fabric that’s wide enough and long enough to cover the spool’s thread area
• Scissors
• Rotary cutter is optional
• Glue stick
• Twine or thin Paracord (a flame is needed to seal the ends of this cord and it helps to squeeze the ends together)
• Beads
• Fasteners, such as leash clips or split rings.

Steps:

Cut a length of cord and attach it to the fastener leaving even tails.  This is a lanyard hitch.

For the spool, either glue the end of the thread down, or remove the thread and glue a strip of fabric in its place.  See the previous photo for a spool with glued thread.  

Put some beads on the cord or twine.  Thread the spool on next.   Then finish with more beads.  Make sure there is wiggle room, that the beads are not squeezed tight, so that the final pull isn’t stiff.  Tie the cords together in an overhand knot and trim the ends to a pleasing length.  If you used nylon cord, you’ll need to reseal the ends with flame. 

Most everyone made 2.

Next month

We will have two mystery quilts to sew at the meeting.  If you bring your machine, you might need an extension cord.  You'll also need thread, snips, cutting tools and rulers.

Sandra P will present a block.  You'll need the following pieces cut from two fabrics.

Fabric 1 is the background

Cut 2 strips  2” x 17”

Cut 1 strip  2” x 8 1/2 “

Cut 1 strip  3 1/2” x 18 1/2”

Cut 1 square 4 1/2” x 4 1/2”

Fabric 2 

Cut 1 strip  2” x 17”

Cut 2 strips  2” x 8 1/2 “

Cut 1 strip  2” x 18 1/2”

Patti will present a block.  

 

January Planning meeting

 Lots of us made it to the new, spacious location.  We were happy to learn that we don't have to do anything with the tables and chairs when we are done each evening.

General instructions for this facility

• Park in the lower lot.  Save the upper lot for the Boy Scouts.
• The exterior door by the office is locked by a code that Lydia and Leslie know.
• From our room, to find the restroom go right from the door and up a subtle ramp.  Take care not to stub your toes on this rising floor.
• The supplies we brought from the old place are in the closet.  The key is in the cubby post box in the hallway.
• Last one to leave the building should turn off the room lights and make sure the doors are locked.

Dues

As it was last year, dues are $20 minimum and sliding upward for those who are able.  Due by the March meeting.  If you want to pay by check, make it out to Needle & I.

Show & Tell

Sandra O. saw this kit in Calico Creations (Mt. Vernon) and couldn't resist.  The fabric line is "Legends of the National Parks".

She also had a bucket for trimmings that she and Leslie had made elsewhere.  We convinced them to teach it as our April meeting.

Planning 2026

Month	Activity	Host
February	Spool pulls	Lydia
March	Block of the Month	Sandra P & Patti
April	cork bucket	Sandra O & Leslie
May	Block of the Month	Terry & Joanne
June	Fabric bracelets	Terry
July	T-shirt quilt	Jean R
August	Outside	none
September	Block of the Month	Gail & Leslie
October	Auffle	anyone
November	unplanned	unplanned
December	Holiday Party	Ruth, Charlene, Barb. L

Notes: 

1.  For Blocks of the Month, presenters should provide cutting instructions in the previous month.

2. If you are hosting a meeting and need supplies, either submit a shopping list or the bill to Lydia.  The host is not expected to foot the bill, unless she wants to.  

3. February's activity - see below

4.  November was discussed as an opportunity to invite a speaker, such as Kristi Moser, Nancy Chong, or Kathy McNeill.  If you have a suggestion, research the speaker, rates, availability and report at a meeting.

FEBRUARY

Lydia will teach us to make these wooden spool zipper pulls.  We need to bring a small piece of fabric for covering the spool and a key ring or clasp of some sort.