February 2018 Meeting Recap

Meeting Discussion

This month's meeting was very loosely organized! We had a round (square) table discussion about future meetings this year. Susan passed around a list of ideas for talks/demos/interests, and there were some strong contenders on the list that will show up at future meetings.

To that end, Deanna Carpenter will be demonstrating how to use Bloc Loc rulers and Quilter's Select rulers and accessories at our March meeting on the 8th.

Our QuiltCon donation quilt has made it to Pasadena, and it will be displayed during the convention.

 

Show and Tell Highlights

Tanya showed off her adorable cat quilt:

Lorna showed off her two submissions from the Willamette Valley Quilt Festival, collage quilts with an aquatic theme:

Sarah brought in her jelly roll race quilt, in her usual, excellent color choices:

Caroline brought in two rugs she made from a jelly roll and a jelly roll plus. These rugs were made using a pattern from RomaQuilts on Etsy:

 

Caroline also showed off her Atomic Sunburst quilt made with a pattern by Violet Craft:

Lastly, Sheila showed off her finished wonky tree table runner, all ready for the holiday!

January 2018 Meeting Recap

Business Review

Yearly dues are due as soon as possible; pay through PayPal or at the next meeting.

Our sew day format has changed. Sew days will be held during the even months this year, except for December, on the third Saturdays. Check the meetings and sew days page for the actual dates. The location will be changing just about every time, so check your email or Instagram for the location.

The QuiltCon quilt is being quilted by Upstairs Birdie, and will need to arrive in Pasadena by February ninth. We should be able to display our quilt at the Willamette Valley Quilt Festival table and still have time to send it off.

We will have a table for recruitment and informational purposes at the Willamette Valley Quilt Festival on February 2-3 from 10-5. Quilts can be submitted until the 27th for display or to be judged in the show. Check the website for details.

Meeting Discussion

Goals for sewing in the new year were discussed. There was a common refrain of sewing more for ourselves, as well as experimenting with new techniques. Accountability for UFO completion was another topic that interested more than a few people. Stay tuned for more ideas on that!

Show and Tell Highlights

Michele of Sew Hound Fabrics showed off this amazing Mariner's Compass quilt she finished. 

 

Erin brought in this gorgeous rainbow number.

Pattie brought in her wonky tree quilt.

 

Tanya brought in a fun superhero quilt she made with her son.

 

And also this neat looking ombré cityscape.

 

Our member at large, Camille, came in to show off her paper pieced block.

 

And our president brought in this op-art piece to show off.

 

 

 

42 Quilts for ABC House!

After several months of our quilt drive, on December 14th, three board members trekked to Albany with several stacks of quilts!

 

 Our members and the community gave 42 quilts to this wonderful organization! The staff were so grateful, and these gifts will mean a lot to the recipients. 

  

Some favorites: