June 19, 2012 Meeting Summary

All,
   Thanks to everyone who came to the June 19, 2012 meeting- including 4 new members! We started things off with Show and Tell: Gabriela brought her Cat quilt; Marilyn showed us her Australian Aborigine Fabric quilt; Cindy, Charlotte, Mary Ellen, Darlene, Bev, and Jenny all showed their art quilts from Quilter's Legacy "Emerald Path" Quilt Challenge (and they were ALL beautiful!!); Jean showed us her bucket bag and contemporary "Whack & Stack" quilt; Paula brought her Noriko Endo Class Quilt Project and her ribbon winners from the Amish Quilt Show; Elaine showed her Calla Lily Wall-Hanging; Mary Ellen brought her Batik Purse and her Apple Table Runner (and passed out patterns!); and finally, Rosanne showed us the Linen she is now carrying in the store!

   At this week's meeting, Charlotte presented a book review of Gloria Lohman's "Quilted Symphony". She noted the book contains great pictures of the author's quilts, patterns that focus on curves and a different method for curved piecing using Freezer Paper and Tear Away Stabilizer. The author also presents a variety of techniques on Quilting the quilts made from the patterns in the book. Charlotte notes the author was inspired by architecture and breaking down the lines.

   We also discussed hosting our very first workshop. Bev had a great idea to have a workshop on painting and inking custom fabrics. We decided to have it at the next meeting on August 21. Rosanne and Judi will price kits including 10 color paint pots and fat quarters. Once final costs are tabulated, we will email everyone and see who wants to participate and then order kits. Hope everyone attends!

   In closing, just another reminder that there will not be a meeting in July. We will see everyone on August 21.

Thanks!
Judi

June Meeting Reminder

All,
Just a little reminder that the June meeting is just a week away on June 19th, at 7pm. As always, we are located at Anna's Sewing Center in North Olmsted, Oh. There is no challenge due this month and I just wanted to remind everyone that there will not be a meeting in July. Don't forget to bring your latest project for Show and Tell!! We hope to see everyone on June 19!

Thanks,
Judi