Are You Looking for a Project to Start??

Here is a link to a Mystery Block of the Month starting in the Feb. issue of American Patchwork and Quilting.
http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/blogs/apqstaff/2011/11/29/apq-2012-mystery-quilt/

It is designed by Monique Dillard of Open Gate Quilts from Illinois.
http://opengatequilts.blogspot.com/
I think her patterns, fabric line, and rulers are awesome.

The Clarke County Piecemakers would like to start a  Christmas quilt project also.
Do you have a pattern for a quilt that you think might make an heirloom Christmas quilt by 2012?
Maybe combine the two?
Bring it to the January meeting on Jan. 8th at the REC meeting room at 7 pm.

2012 dues are due also.

Shopping

As seen embroidered on a sweatshirt--
"Shopping with your husband is like hunting with the game warden!"

Are your Christmas projects almost done?

The potluck meeting held on Dec.12th was enjoyed by the membership. 
Christmas quilts and Christmas memories were shared.
Donations for the Clarke County Food Pantry were gathered and taken to the
Community Center.
Thank you for being generous and sharing.

Merry Christmas!

September Workday/Meeting

The meeting on  Monday 12th, is cancelled because of having a workday on the 17th -  Saturday  8:30 am at the REC - until the last quilter goes home.   Come and bring your UFO's, have fun and get your project finished.  Lunch will be on your own, bring a sack lunch or go for take-out or Chinese.
If you can't come and sew with us, you are welcome to drop in and see what others are working on.

This quilt is called "Outside the Box" by Toad U Sew.  I have the fabric chosen and if it is cut out I can  start sewing at the workday. 

What's new in the quilting area?
*Contact Sandy for a ride to the Des Moines quilt show on Thursday the 29th. 
*Southern Iowa shop hop- Oct. 19-22.  Robinsons will have 20% off fabric.
*Quilt with Us retreat Oct 28-30 - call them to reserve your spot.

August meeting

The Piecemakers August meeting will be August 8 at 7pm.

The program will be  "Quilt Show at Sisters, Oregon"
Also on the agenda is the continuation of the Block of the Month with Colleen.
What project have you been working on?  Show and Tell
Sewing for Christmas - set up a date for a work day.
September meeting location to be announced- '"Back to School -Quilter's Style" program.

Sisters Quilt Show pictures

One picture is 1,000 words.

Oregon pictures

Adventures in Oregon Part 4

Morning at Elk Horn Valley arrived with a clear sky and 44 degrees.  We had slept with the window slightly opened enjoying the fresh, cool, mountain air from the deck.  There was a mist in the valley, a very filling breakfast of yogurt, fruit, quiche and lemon muffins.

On the drive to Sisters, the road was curvy as we went along the mountain range and was especially scenic at Detroit Lake.  Sorry no picture, in a hurry to get to the quilt show. We had read on line about limited parking during the show, and luckily the highway came in on the north side of town where there was parking at the Rec center to catch a free shuttle to the downtown area. 1300 quilts were on display hanging inside most of the buildings and outside on a wire line strung up 7:15 am is when volunteers started hanging the quilts.

It was crowded with many people. the Main Street was closed to traffic.  The town has storefronts that resemble an old Western town. Sisters draws a lot of artistic people to the area. 
From town you can see the three mountains Sisters are named for- Faith, Hope and Charity. They had a lot of snow still on them and people were able to ski. the temperature was 80 and clear.  We wore hats, sunscreen and kept drinking water.
We were lucky to snag a table for two in the air-conditioned bar of The Gallery. I ordered "killer salad" that had baby shrimp on a huge bed of lettuce, homemade roll, very very yummy.
The Stitching Post sells, charms, t-shirts, bags, cups, posters, fabric of this year's design by Cathy Deggendorfer.  a local artist.  www.stitchinpost.com

I enjoyed a tented area called "The Teacher's Tent". It showcased the quilts from the teachers who were presenting workshops earlier in the week Monday-Friday that you need to sign up for way ahead of time.