Monday, August 25, 2008
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Monday, August 4, 2008
CHESTNUT RIDGE QUILTING GUILD
July 28 Meeting
Our next meeting will be on August 25 at Berlin Mennonite Church, 4718 US 62, across from J 'n J Furniture Store.
A discussion was held about a day trip we plan to take to some quilt shops in Northwest Ohio on Thursday, October 9. Renting a bus is rather expensive and we don't need something that big. It was decided to rent a 14 passenger van with driver. Effie checked with her husband and he is able to take us that day. If more than 14 are able to go, Cynthia said she would be willing to drive her car. More details will be available next month.
The Star block for this month is the Barbara Fritchie Star. Pat handed out instructions for this two-fabric star. A discussion ensued on whether to make it using all half-square triangles or making part of it as flying geese and how to pick the best methods for making flying geese blocks. Eleanor Burns has a method that some prefer that has no waste and uses her Flying Geese Ruler.
The Pansy fabric we will be using for our Challenge Project has been discontinued but Sara at Lone Star Quilt Shop has acquired some more. It would be a good idea to get as much as you need quickly.
Don't forget to bring your unwanted fabric for "Uglies Night" in August. We can bring any size or shape of fabric we no longer want, to be exchanged with others. They do not really have to be what you call ugly - just that you don't want it anymore. You may bring more than one. Sue will demonstrate Redwork for those who wanted to learn. Please bring needle, red thread (floss) and scissors. Pat will show us Star #3, The Ohio Star. Cynthia will bring the refreshments. The complete schedule for refreshments is on the blog or in last month's minutes.
Five ladies completed the star for this month. Arlene is making three of each block. Other projects this month were shown and some will be pictured on the blog. The address is: http://chestnutquilt.blogspot.com/ . We distributed some of our leftover Yo-Yo's at the July meeting to use in making Yo-Yo animals.
Thank you, Rosie, for the delicious refreshments.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Pat Dee
Cynthia Judith
Mary H Nan
Rosie Arlene
Alberta Mary S
Effie Sue
Betty
CHESTNUT RIDGE QUILTING GUILD
June 23 Meeting
Our next meeting will be on July 28 at Berlin Mennonite Church, 4718 US 62, across from J&J Woodcraft.
Pat Krier, our new president, handed out the patterns for the 12 Star blocks we will work on for the year. She will demonstrate one block each month and hand out instructions for assembling that block. We can either make a sampler of the different blocks or pick out our favorite(s) to make a quilt, wall hanging, table runner or whatever we desire . We also got our fat quarter for the Quilt Challenge, which can be any kind of project as long as we use the challenge fabric (plus any other fabrics we want.)
Cynthia gave the Treasurer's Report for the last year. We started the year on June 1, 2007, with a balance of $1,319.52. Our income for the year included dues, items sold at the Quilt Show and money taken in for the Silent Auction. Expenses included rent for the room at the Zink's Inn, postage, project costs and supplies for the quilt show. Our ending balance as of May 31, 2008 was $1,733. 24.
Arlene offered for the Guild to meet at her church, Berlin Mennonite Church on Rt. 62. There would be no charge for using the building each month. We will begin meeting there on July 28. Thank you, Arlene ! And thanks to the church for allowing us this privilege.
Thelma explained about "Uglies Night " in August. We can bring any size, shape or pattern of fabric we no longer want, to be exchanged with others.
Members' projects they had completed this month were shown and some will be pictured on the blog. The address is: http://chestnutguild.blogspot.com
Thank you, Mary Hettinger for the delicious refreshments.
Those bringing refreshments for the year:
June-Mary H. Dec. – Everyone (Pat will set up)
July - Rosie Jan - Arlene & Alberta
Aug - Cynthia Feb – Dee
Sept - Mary S. March - Judith
Oct - Lydiann April - Thelma
Nov – Sara May - Ruth
President Pat will present information about a one day trip to different quilt shops for September or March.
STAR BLOCK DEMO SCHEDULE:
June – Braced Star 2 July- Fritchie Star
Aug – Ohio Star Sep – 8 Pt. Star & Evening Star
Oct – Braced Star 1 Nov – Christmas Star
Dec- Bridal Path Jan - Nine Patch Star
Feb – Martha Washington Star
Mar- Indian Star Apr – Pieced Star
MEMBERS PRESENT
Pat Dee
Cynthia Judith
Mary H Nan
Lydiann Arlene
Alberta Iva Marie
Mary S Ruth
Thelma Sue
Effie
We will distribute our leftover Yo-Yo's at the July meeting to use in making Yo-Yo Animals that will then be given to a group for children.
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