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Connected Quilters November 2007 |
Quilters Connection (920) 497-8787 Mon. and Fri. 10-6; Tue., Wed., Thur. 10-5; Sat.
10-3 www.quiltersconnection.net |
Who we are
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We are a group
of quilters who are connected with others quilters. Our aim is to teach
each other new and old techniques. We like to show what we have done
and what we can do. We meet on the
second Monday of every month from Our year runs
from September to August. The club fee
is $20.00 per year. |
Introduce new members & visitors
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Weve had a big group of visitors this month who joined
Connected. They were Jo Ann Aerts,
Karen DeLorey, Sally Driscoll, Karen Nick, and Karen Smith. Birgits sister,
Jeanne, was a guest. |
Birthdays
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You receive a free spool of thread as a gift
for your birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO: Sue Bertrand Jill Mueller Lynn Pilz Karen Starnes |
Business Items
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1) We have discussed
that it would be too much if everyone brings food, so we divided up the room
by going around & counting off 1,2,1,2,1,2, etc. All #1s are to bring a
dish/treat for the Dec. Christmas Party. All 2s are to bring a dish/treat
for the summer party well plan for around July. Christmas Pot Luck. The No. 1's
are bringing the following:
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Business Items
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2) For the Christmas Party on December 10th,
please bring in a Homemade gift, valued at approximately $10.00 for the gift
exchange. 3) Mark you Calendars for (Our last Sew-In was on November 3rd from 8 to 8pm. Twelve were on the list.) 4) Fat Quarter Challenge. The fat quarters and rules were handed out
at this meeting. Also were shown the
prizes for each category. The
Challenge is not due until March, but start thinking about it now. |
Whats new in the store
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The Featured
item for the month is Strip Delight, Strip Happy, and Strip Crazy. Charm Table Topper,
Charms and Patterns were also featured. . **Purchase any
of the featured items the night of our club & receive 10% discount on
them. |
What is Projects for Points?
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A project
completion sheet will be kept by Mary Beth & Toni. Points will be awarded
for various things throughout the year, such as completing one of the club
exclusive kit At the end of the year
the points will be accumulated and prizes will be awarded. Also if you bring
in a completed kit, then you will receive a certificate for 10% off your next
kit. Only 1 certificate can be redeemed per kit, though. And these can only
be used for Club Exclusive kits. ·
Bring
in a completed kit & you will receive 2 points PLUS a certificate for 10%
off one club exclusive kit purchased. ·
Bring
in completed Binder Cover from the pattern that was provided using your own
materials, you will get 1 point. ·
Bring
in a finished Club Kit any month and you will get 2 points. ·
Bring
in a project using the strips received from Halloween, get 1 point. |
Projects feature item for the month
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There are 2
Club Exclusive kits available. ·
Mary
Beth has a Christmas Stocking kit available for $7.00. ·
Toni
has Coffee Bags which will hold a coffee mug and also has inside pockets.
There are 3 appliquι patterns for these bags. Choose material colors of
Packers, Green or Brown. The price for this kit is $7.00. Previous Kits
are: ·
Binder
Cover pattern only ·
Halloween
Bag ·
Halloween
Pillow ·
Coasters ·
Placemats |
Demo
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Toni has
demonstrated a Quilt As You Go from Simply Seminole Quilts. (You have a
backing 18 wide laid down. Put your
batting down & iron together. Find you middle
at 9. Divide your piece
1/2 and 1/2 (making a plus sign) Pin around the
edges. Fussy Cut a 9
center Cut 3 squares
and 3x9 rectangles Lay a rectangle
face down onto the center & pin. Sew 1/4 seam
& Press Open Sew a square to
a rectangle. Lay the rectangle
w/square onto the other side & sew. Continue by
laying rectangle & sewing, then rectangle w/square & sewing. Press Open. **Note may want
to do odd number on each side. *** A Variation
used 8 1/2" fussy cut center with 2 1/2 squares and 2 1/2"x 8
1/2" rectangles.) There will be
no Demo for December. Val has
requested to see a Log Cabin Ruler Demo |
Tip of the Month
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You can do
small projects, such as table runners, with strips and Quilt as you go. |
Show & Tell -Projects for Points
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Last Months Projects: Using your
strips = 1 Point -
Toni
Bricks Quilt w/ 2 ½ strips (can use 2 1/2 x 5 rectangles) -
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Carol
2 placemats -
Betsy
Christmas Stocking -
Birgit
Bag (with adjustable handle) -
Leota
Pinwheel Quilt Coasters = 2
Points -
Barb
Rank 5 sets of the coasters -
Carol
2 sets of the coasters -
Lori
1 set of the coasters -
Bierget
3 sets of the coasters -
Previous Projects: Ruth Ann
Binder Betsy Binder Lynn Pilz
Halloween Bag Susan Leanna
Binder & Halloween Bag |
Show & Tell - All Other
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Toni Bricks
Quilt, Adjustable aprons Ruth Ann
Starburst Paper Piecing Quilt was finished at our first Saturday Sew-in. Leota Stash
Pot Pie @ Patchwork Sample Birgit Square
in a Square Quilt, Purse, Quilt Roxy
Casserole Carriers Mary Pat Rows
from an internet swap, 8 ½ squares Kathy
Placemat Purse Karen
Bargello variation JoAnn Charm
Pack Purse Lori
Christmas Star Susan Leanna
Pizza Table Topper, Jingle Bells wallhanging Betsy
Patriotic Quilt, Bug Jar Quilt, Northern Lights, Quilt, Nickle Quilt (5
squares) Cindy Jacket |
Fun N Games
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Fat Quarter
Toss Mary Ann Stiegler won. Next month: We
wont be doing a Fat Quarter Toss for December because of the Christmas
Party. Instead it will be in January. Mary Ann has selected Red fabric for
January. |
What to bring for next meeting.
Who is bringing treat?
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If you are a #1, please bring your dish to pass. List is above. Please bring in a Homemade gift, valued at approximately $10.00
for the gift exchange. Show & Tell |
Next Meeting
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Monday,
December 10th from |
Questions?
Something to share? |
Please contact
any of the following: Mary Beth
Szatori Connected Quilters Co-Organizer - [email protected] Toni Armstrong
Connected Quilters Co-Organizer - [email protected] Susan Leanna
Connected Quilters Newsletter - [email protected] Pam Zeratsky
Quilters Connection Store Owner [email protected] |