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