Here are some NET giveaways that you can enter to win ending
around 9/23:
http://blog.shopmartingale.com/quilting-sewing/5-tips-for-precuts-64-quilt-patterns-fabric-giveaway/
9/10/14
9/6/14
More This N That
Did you know we now have over 500 Happy Bags! Woohoo! And we're still accepting them for next year. The next step is to stuff them. We're shooting for Nov 15th for stuffing. What we need now are items with which to stuff them, especially for the older kids. What kind of stuff?
- color pencils to draw with
- coloring books
- crossword puzzle books
- journals
- pens/pencils
- cards
- stationary, stuff like that
- nothing edible.
Note: consider size of our Happy Bags when buying any of the above. With your help, these bags will again be the hit of the Christmas party.
Also - we're nearly there to the 60 lap quilts for the Veteran's Hospital. Turn in the one's you have and we'll get them there close to the Holidays.
Fall in Love with Quilting
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Color Challenged?
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Are you color challenged when putting a quilt together? I am. I've found this great website that pulls palettes of colors from photos. While I haven't used one yet, I get the emails from them and study the ones that they present. Then I decide if I like it or not. I then file them (in my head) to get better on seeing what goes with what. A mind exercise, but I think it will help me over time get better at picking colors that go together. Here's the link. Angie
9/2/14
Quote of the Day
You haven't had enough coffee until you can thread a sewing machine while it's running.
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8/25/14
This N That
New quilt store in town - well, nearby Norco. Go here to learn about:
Our Barbara M (see directory) has donated a raffle quilt for the Living History Encampment taking place this coming weekend, Aug 29 - Sept 1st and Sept 5-6. Buy tickets and join the fun. See here for more info. AND
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Busy Bears Quilt Guild of Big Bear Lake
presents their 2014 Quilt show Sat. Aug 30, 10-5 & Sun August 31, 10-4 Big Bear Middle School 41274 Big Bear Blvd. Big Bear Lake, California Admission $5 - Children Under 12 Free Quilts for Sale - Boutique - Vendors Door Prizes - Baskets Featuring our 2014 Opportunity Quilt "Wilderness Splendor" 1 ticket $1 or 6 tickets $5 Sorry NO pets or Strollers |
One more later in September - but not by much! Go here to see the color brochure for this one:
Mountain Quilters of Idyllwild
8/19/14
Workshop Saturday 8/23
Hello, We hope you plan to join us this Saturday to sew whatever you like, participate in Ken's Workshop or assemble a small quilt from start to finish in 4 to 6 hours. All this Saturday from 9:30 to 4 PM at the Goeske Center in our usual meeting room. We'll be sharing a salad lunch, so bring something to add to the salad or dessert or ??? We always have a great lunch to share with everyone.
Ken will be making a bucket from an Atkinson Designs pattern. The instruction are only $25 which includes the pattern, the mesh, etc. You will bring your fabric for the outside. Call Ken for more details. His number is in the directory and he'll give you the suppy list over the phone.
Angie N will be helping you put together a neonatal quilt or helping you with your own project. To make a 32" neonatal quilt you will need:
Sixteen 8 1/2" orphan blocks or squares of fabric - your choice.
Sixteen 8 1/2 squares of thin batting - warm and natural is a good choice.
A 34" square of fabric for your backing. Plan on it being your binding, so check how it would do as binding on the front. This type of QAYG does not have sashing.
Bring your sewing machine, walking foot, thread, pins, scissors, ruler, cutting board and rotary cutter.
Call her if you have any questions - She's in the directory, too. Come learn the process while you make and finish an actual quilt.
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| This is a QAYG with no sashing. |
Angie N will be helping you put together a neonatal quilt or helping you with your own project. To make a 32" neonatal quilt you will need:
Sixteen 8 1/2" orphan blocks or squares of fabric - your choice.
Sixteen 8 1/2 squares of thin batting - warm and natural is a good choice.
A 34" square of fabric for your backing. Plan on it being your binding, so check how it would do as binding on the front. This type of QAYG does not have sashing.
Bring your sewing machine, walking foot, thread, pins, scissors, ruler, cutting board and rotary cutter.
Call her if you have any questions - She's in the directory, too. Come learn the process while you make and finish an actual quilt.
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