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March 7, 2005

Business and Show and Tell

Lucy showed us her plans for the next meeting's Love Quilt workshop to make these easy, pretty quilt tops from strips and scraps. At left.

Supply list for March 21 meeting includes:

  • rotary cutting tools,
  • your machine,
  • plenty of thread and
  • basic sewing supplies
  • irons and ironing surfaces
  • power strips
  • lunch
Elaine Machelor, a student from Radford University, spoke to the guild about an An Old Fashioned "Quilting BEE" at Radford University’s Farm at Selu on April 16, 2005, from noon to 2:30 P.M. Handouts were distributed for those interested in displaying their 1930’s quilt or just attending the event. There were extra handouts so those who were not able to be at the meeting can get a copy on March 21st.

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The block for March month is the jar black. Sandy Sheppard showed us how to make them. Instructions. 05Mar_block2.jpg (23835 bytes)
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At left some of her creations.

Supply list.

Lil Gatchell was the winner of the daffodil/February blocks. The 28 blocks were accepted on her behalf by her daughter, Sharon Everett. 05Mar7_winner.jpg (27708 bytes)

 

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Gwenn Gearhart had two wonderful quilts to show.

More show and tell photos from the March 7 meeting