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2009-2010
Activities
Tree
of Life Challenge – 2009-2010 Challenge
The
theme for our challenge is “Tree of Life”. What does this mean to
you? Some may immediately think of the traditional Tree of Life quilt
block. Perhaps the Shaker Tree of Life symbols, family trees,
ecology, connections with friends, or life cycles come to mind. Allow
yourself to draw from your own life, cultural, or spiritual experiences to
create a quilt that is meaningful to you.
The
rules are simple. The quilt may be traditional or
non-traditional. The work from design to quilting should be your own.
If it is professionally quilted, please credit the quilter. The size
range - no smaller than 96” (24”x24”) and no larger than 240” (60”x60”)
circumference - will allow the creation of wall hangings to crib or lap
size quilts. Of course, rectangles within the same circumference ranges are
acceptable. Quilt techniques are your choice. Completed quilts
will be shown at the September
2010 meeting.
Colorful
Song Title Challenge
Using
a song title with a color in it, make a quilted item. The project could be
a small wall hanging, a purse, tote bag, vest, table runner, a lap quilt or
something else you would like to make.
It must be a finished item. Sounds simple enough! Let's give it a
try to coordinate with our May guest, Song Writer, Kathy Miller.
General Guidelines are HERE.
Block
of the Month - Memories of Cape Cod
This
year the block of the month will be handled in a different manner.
Going along with the theme of the anniversary of the guild and memories,
the block of the month will be a quilt about Memories of Cape
Cod.
You
will only make a block for your own quilt top. You will not be
turning one in for a drawing as in previous years. Patterns will be handed
out starting in September and continuing thru April. The blocks will
be 9 inches finished so the top ends up as a wall hanging or table
topper. There will be piecing and appliqué involved - but nothing too
complex. The appliqué can be done by machine or by hand - your
choice.
For questions call Betsy Palmer, Cathy Carpentier, or Terri Donnelly.
Round Robin
We will be keeping with our favorites
and also adding a few newcomers to our Round robins. Please pick one
project to join, to allow all members the chance to participate. Members
will sign up for their choice of round robin at the September meeting. They
will be put into groups and get their assigned group at the October
meeting. From then on the projects will circulate according to the lists on
the boxes. Contact Linda Saucier if you aren’t going to be at the September
meeting and want to join—or if you have questions.
Remember :
Measurements given below are FINISHED. Be sure to add 1/2” to your border
or row to allow for seam allowances (i.e. if a border is 6” finished, make
a 6 1/2 “ border)
·
Basic Row (Good
for beginners): Rows are 12” high (finished) by 36” long.
·
Basic Round (Good
for beginners): You make a 12” (finished) center block. Your
team mates add 6” (finished) borders.
·
Intermediate Round (a
bit more challenging - more math): You make a center block, square or
rectangle. It can measure anywhere from 8” to 16” (finished). Your
team mates add borders measuring anywhere from 4” to 8” (finished).
·
Two Color Basic Round: Quilt
is limited to 2 colors of your choice. You make a 12” (finished) center
block. Your team mates add 6” (finished) borders.
·
Crazy Quilt (hand
work only): Owner constructs 24” square of whatever fabrics in
whatever configuration is desired and the block moves each month among the
participants who add their own handwork and embellishments.
·
Red Work: Participants
will put their background and floss into the box which travels among the
group. Each month Participants will embroider two red work squares. The
owner will do the first 2 squares and may specify a theme.
·
Fat Quarter Shoe Box: Participants
will start the exchange with 24 fat quarters, separated into 12 sets of
dark/light (or whatever combo the owner likes) - all in the shoe box. The
owner will construct the first 2 blocks, using 2 of the fat quarter pairs
and each participant will pick 2 pairs of fat quarters to make two more
blocks. Blocks will all be different. Assemble for Show and Tell in
May.
·
Mini Round: (advanced-small
pieces, accuracy required) Center no larger than 4” finished. Rows no
bigger than 2” finished.
Mystery
Quilt 2009-10
Mary
Maguire and Terry LaBombard are back to their old tricks with this year’s
Mystery Quilt project.
This
time around, the mystery will begin in the fall and last through summer
2010, with the big reveal in September 2010. Sign up at the September
meeting. (Contact Mary or Terry if you won’t be there). The cost is
$10.
You
will have many options—based on your skill level and preferences and you
can get your clues all at once or one at a time. Have fun!
Secret
Quilter
If
you like to exchange small gifts and cards, you will like Secret Quilter.
Sign up for this activity at the September meeting or call Stacey Smith,
the event organizer ASAP. Secret quilt buddies will be assigned
shortly after the September meeting so don’t delay.
Remember,
exchanges need not be big and expensive—just something you think your
recipient might enjoy.
Cornerstone
Banner Contest
To
commemorate our 10th anniversary, we will be making a new guild banner and
you can help.
Submit
your idea for the banner on or before the October meeting. Here are the
guidelines:
1. Entries
can be sketched by hand or designed with EQ.
2. Size
is 24” x 40”.
3. Orientation
is vertical. (It will be hung with the long side going down).
4. Must
contain a cornerstone block.
Submit
your design to Sue Therriault at the September or October meeting. You
can also mail it to her. Another option is to email her at susan_theriault@msn.com.
The
board will vote on the entries at the October board meeting and announce
the winner in November. Volunteers will make the banner and it will be
revealed at our birthday party in May.
Bag Challenge
Result
Click HERE
to check 2009 Bag Challenge result!
2008-2009 Round
Robins and Mystery Quilts Results
Mystery Quilts
Crazy Quilt Round Robins
Round Robins
Miniature Round Robins
Crazy
Quilting Mini Group
Several members where interested in forming a mini-group for Crazy Quilting
and Embellishments. Mona Prescott is willing to act as the “go to”
person to get the group organized. If you are interested, please
contact Mona at 508 757 8197.
Upcoming Workshops for 2009 – 2010
Attention!!
There has been an important change in workshop dates and location. All
workshops will take place on the
first Saturday of the month at the Southbridge Savings Bank on Route 20
in Sturbridge (except where otherwise noted). Workshops start at 10
am generally last until 4 pm. The cost of a
workshop has increased to $10.00 and is payable in advance.
February
6 - Cotton Theory
by Judy Bachand
March
6 - Quilt As You Go
by Linda Saucier
May
1- Rangley Star
by Judy Bachand
June
5 - Table Runner by Lucie
Satkowski
Special
Note About Workshops: This year you will be allowed to sign up for any of
our scheduled workshops beginning in September. The $10 workshop fee is
non-refundable and payable upon registration.
Are You Wondering Why Your
Workshop Checks Aren’t Cashed Immediately?
When
you sign up for a future workshop and give us a check, we keep it until the
workshop actually happens. That way, if the workshop is cancelled we can
simply return your check. We hope this does not inconvenience anyone.
NOTICE
STARTING
IN JUNE, ALL WORKSHOPS WILL REQUIRE AT LEAST EIGHT (8) PEOPLE MINIMUM FOR
THE WORKSHOP TO GO FORWARD. YOU MUST PAY YOUR $10.00 AT
THE TIME YOU SIGN UP TO HOLD YOUR SPOT IN THE WORKSHOP. SIMPLY
PUTTING YOUR NAME ON THE LIST IS NOT ENOUGH. THE $10.00 IS NON-REFUNDABLE,
UNLESS THE CLASS IS CANCELED BY THE GUILD. THIS POLICY IS IN
PLACE TO ASSURE THAT THE TEACHER OF THE WORKSHOP IS GETTING THE NUMBER OF
STUDENTS REQUIRED FOR THE TIME AND PREPARATION FOR THE WORKSHOP.
Planning Ahead
Several
members have offered to help plan activities and help with ongoing
projects. Fresh faces and ideas will translate to more interesting
activities going forward. Edna Dresser, Gaye Kenyon and Pauline
Stockman will be involved directly with the Activities Committee. Irene
Rose will be chairing the Holiday Party subcommittee. You’ll see Gail Caika and Susan Ahnrud
at the Activities sign-up table. Stacey Smith will organize Secret
Quilters and Linda Saucier will organize the Round Robin activity for next
year.
If
you have a specific interest in organizing a Guild activity, please let
Mary Lee Breault know. All are welcome with open arms.
Outreach
- Our guild has given away over 400 quilts to many deserving causes.
Members donate their time, materials, and even completed quilt tops.
Outreach
has presented us with a new project: Make a cheerful pillowcase for a
child who is sick with cancer or another serious illness. Directions
for making a standard-size pillowcase.
Please see our special outreach page
for more information and for pictures.
Need Tips
and Tricks?
Monthly Meetings: The 3rd Sunday of each month from
1:30pm until 4:00pm
There
are often guest speakers at our meetings and there are always great show
and tell projects! Come and see for yourself. Our next meeting will be held
at the Charlton
Baptist Church. We hope to see you there.
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