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 January Meeting: Saturday, January 14  from 9-12 noon

DOOR PRIZE GAME:

 

Program

Quilt as you go baby quilts

Cut backing and batting 40 X 52.  Cut strips the width of the fabric. 
Can use part of a panel like I did or any color combination you like. 
This is very easy and fast.  Don't be afraid of the quilt as you go method. 
Nothing to match, just straight sewing. 
Lunch will be provided.

 

Keep working on you 2012 Country Piecemakers' Challenge Quilt "Landscapes around the World"
                     Click here to read Challenge Guidelines

 

Start Working on your Bucket List Quilt Project:

                                               By that, I mean make the quilt you have always said "someday I'll make one of those". 
                                                Think outside of your comfort zone and try something new. 
                                                It can be one block, a wall hanging, a table runner or quilt BUT it must be finished - quilted and bound. 
                                                Finished projects due in August.

December Meeting: Saturday, December 10, 2011 from 9-12 noon

DOOR PRIZE GAME: Bring in a wrapped Christmas ornament to be exchanged among members and also a cookie cutter.

 

Elections will be held for President and Secretary

Holiday Brunch!!!  Bring a Delicious brunch dish to share with everyone.

Drawing will be held for the Guild Quilt Raffle

1. Make sure you bring in your RAFFLE QUILT TICKETS (sold and unsold) and the money. If you are unable to attend the meeting give them to someone to turn in for you (you may also drop them off at the S&S).
2. Dues ($20.00) need to be paid at the December meeting in order to Vote for Pres. & Secretary. 
3. Please make sure you respond to Linda's e-mail with a yes or no reference each position.
4. If you are participating in the Exchange - Ornament and/or Cookie Cutter, wrap each in a Christmas Fat Quarter, there will be a table at the Brunch set up for the ornaments and one for the cookie cutters.

 

Start working on you 2012 Country Piecemakers' Challenge Quilt "Landscapes Around the World"
                     Click here to read Challenge Guidelines

 

 

 Last Sunday Sit and Stitch at 1 pm

At Powhatan Library Meeting room

 

 

Welcome to the 4th Annual “Oh my Gosh - is it December Already?” Workshop

WHERE:    Powhatan County Library

WHEN:    December 2, 2011

TIME:     8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (call Colleen if you are coming late in the day-- just in case we are starting to close up before 8PM).

OK – DETAILS – for all of you “procrastinators” bring whatever you need to finish, work on anything you want or just come, eat, and talk (keep the rest of us motivated!).

Come when you want and stay as long as you can! I will provide a hot lunch. But feel free to bring a snack to share ---(we will need lots of energy)!

 Last Sunday Sit and Stitch November 27 at 1 pm

At Powhatan Library Meeting room

November Meeting: Saturday, November 12, 2011 from 9-12 noon

DOOR PRIZE GAME: Bring in a Christmas toy to be donated.

 

Member's Auction 

The auction will feature items dealing with sewing (fabric, books, patterns, notions) or other needlework (yarn, threads, books.)  
Members may also contribute items already made---quilts, table runners, purses, knitted items for babies, etc.
All donations must be received before the auction on November 12.  Please call Colleen or Kay if you have a donation or bring it to the library on November 11, when the auction will be set-up.  
Members are encouraged to bring a friend for a fun morning.  Please let Colleen know the number of guests so refreshments can be planned.
 
 In order to streamline the Auction process, I have borrowed several procedures from "REAL AUCTIONS"!
#1 - Items have been packaged in groups (in see through Bags). We have approx: 50 bags!
#2 - Once the Auction begins, items will be held up for bidding only. No description of the item will be given.
        So Please come early to view items prior to the business meeting and then again during the short break after the meeting & before the AUCTION begins. Make a note of the Item(s) you want to bid on!
#3 - Payments will be made at the CLOSE of the Auction, by cash or check.

 
Meeting Reminders:
#1 - Don't forget we will be collection NEW TOYS for the "Christmas Mother" Program.
#2 - We also have a new batch of quilt block charms for sale, (prior to the meeting) $5.00 each.

 

 Last Sunday Sit and Stitch October 30 at 1pm

At Powhatan Library Meeting room

 

Thursday November 3, 2011

Country Piecemakers Fall Field Trip to

Lavender Fields Herb Farm

                 Click here  to view details

                 Must sign up for trip by October 25

 

October Meeting: Saturday, October 8, 2011 from 9-12 noon

DOOR PRIZE GAME: Bring in Halloween/Fall socks to be exchanged among members.

 

Program: Lecture by Sulky Threads -- Threads, needles and stabilizers

                    Lecture will be about 90 minutes

                    Handouts will be provided!

                    Lots of samples to look at!

 

September Meeting: Saturday, September 10, 2011 from 9-12 noon

DOOR PRIZE GAME: Bring in a school supply (pens, paper, crayons, etc.) to be donated.

 

Program: Bargello Christmas Table Runner by Kim of Rose Patch Creations

       There will be a kit for this class.  Kit will be $30 and includes everything except binding fabric. 

       It is a Quilt as You Go Project.  Finished size 20x42

       Contact Donna with any questions.

 

Sign up to reserve your kit at the AUGUST MEETING!!!
Kit 1

Backing choice: burgundy or cream

 Kit 2

Christmas Tree Backing

 Kit 3

Striped backing

 

September 16-18 Goochland Field Days of the Past
For more information visit:  http://www.fielddayofthepast.net/index.html
Members will be set up at the Old Log Cabin demonstrating quilting techniques
Member made quilted items will be for sale.

Raffle Tickets will be available

2011 Guild Raffle Quilt
Individual members made the stars for this beautiful quilt

              
Click on the photo to see a larger view

 

September 29-October 2 RETREAT at Massanetta Springs!!!!

 

 

 

August Meeting: Saturday, August 13, 2011 from 9-12 noon

DOOR PRIZE GAME: Bring an item (be creative) in a brown paper bag.

 

Last Chance to Sign up for the Bargello Christmas Table Runner Program to be held in September

                Table runner samples will be at this meeting for you to see

                Kit fee $30  See below (September) to view photos of kit choices

                Kits are available to all members even if you are not able to stay for the program

                Contact Donna if you have questions

 

Program: Super Show and Tell

2011 Brown Bag Swap revealed and returned to original owner

Show and Tell of completed 2010 Brown Bag Swap Quilts

Show and Tell of completed 2010 Block of the Month Quilts

Finished Projects from February's UFO program

 

 

 

Sew-In Day Friday August 19 from 9-5

        To make items for the "Field Day of the Past" Fund Raiser

        (More Details to come)

 

Last Sunday Sit and Stitch August 31 at 1:30

At Powhatan Library Meeting room

 

Darlene will have a quilt on display at the Powhatan Library for the Month of August.



 

Special Thanks to Augusta Cole who inspired us with her trunk show in February 2010.  When participants finish their Curved Log Cabin Quilts from her class, we will post photos here!

Joan

Betty

Barbara

Mildred

Bea

Sara

    

May Meeting: Saturday, May 8, 2010 TIME CHANGE!!! Meeting starts at 12 noon!!!!

DOOR PRIZE GAME: Bring a musical CD (new or used) for an exchange.  Could also play musical chairs for a prize.

Pillowcase Day for ConKerr Cancer: Friday, May 21 from 8-8

Powhatan library meeting room
Last year we made 75 pillowcases for ConKerr Cancer-- can we make more this time?

 

Last Sunday Sit and Stitch: There will not be a last Sunday Sit and Stitch this month

June Meeting: Saturday, June 12, 2010 from 9-12 noon

DOOR PRIZE GAME: Bring a plastic sandwich bag of small fabric pieces to exchange for use in paper piecing.

 

Baby Quilt committee will have a special prize drawing... bring a baby quilt to donate to be entered into the drawing!

Program: Paper Piecing presented by Michele Holt

 

Please email theboard@countrypiecemakers.org to let us know which pattern you plan to do so we can have enough copies ready

Bring you machine and general quilting supplies (rotary cutter, mat, ruler, coordinating thread, pins, scissors, etc.)

Laced Star

Materials:
4 colors at least 2" x 8" of each, background fabric strip 3 1/2 " x 24"
(You can just pick you fabrics and bring them to cut at the meeting the minimum amount is listed)
New York Beauty

Materials
choose 4 fabrics that coordinate, from EACH fabric CUT
1- 9 inch square
9- 2 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch rectangles
8- 2 x 4 1/2 inch rectangles

Quilt Board Meeting:
If anyone wishes to meet with the board, please contact Colleen so you can be added to the agenda.

August Meeting: Saturday, August 14, 2010 from 9-12 noon

DOOR PRIZE GAME: Bring a quilt notion, quilt book, or quilt pattern to exchange

 

Program: Brown Bag Swaps and 2009 Block of the Month Quilts
                    We will share 2009 completed quilts and return 2010 blocks to the original owners!!!
                    We will also show any completed 2009 Block of the Month Quilts!!!

 

September Meeting: Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 9-12 noon

DOOR PRIZE GAME: School Days, School Days, Good Old Fashioned Ruled Days—bring a quilt ruler to exchange.
Begin working on your 2011 Quilt Challenge.  Click here to see the Animal Challenge Guidelines

 

Click here to open the Agenda for September

 

Program: Two Casserole Carriers

Darlene

 Supplies needed:
3/4 yard quilted fabric.  Best to have a print on both sides.
2 packages Extra Wide Double Fold bias tape. (coordinating color)
Thread to match bias tape.

If you are really ambitious you can make your own bias stripes from a matching fabric
Sewing machine and sewing supplies

Dreama
1 and 1/2 yards fabric
2 dowel sticks 1/2 thick that are 9 1/2 inches long
1  board 8 inches square by 1/8 inch thick or thick cardboard, thick foam board that would support casserole dish with food. 
 

Thursday, September 16, 4-7 PM Guild Fund Raiser at Whole Foods

Guild members will be set up at Whole Food in Short Pump selling quilted items.
Contact Donna Goff to volunteer to help, donate items for sale, or  for more information.

 

September 17, 18, and 19 Field Days of the Past, Rockville

Members will be set up to display quilting techniques at the Log Cabin. 

Volunteers are needed to sit back and relax on the porch with a favorite hand quilting project!

Contact Bea or Michele if you are available to help out!

 

Thursday, September 23, 4-7 PM Guild Fund Raiser at Whole Foods

Guild members will be set up at Whole Food in Short Pump selling quilted items.
Contact Donna Goff to volunteer to help, donate items for sale, or  for more information.

 

September 30-October 3 RETREAT at Massanetta Springs!!!!

 Lotto Block  Friendship Stars:  Scrappy
For each entry  You can make one 12" block  OR four 6" blocks
Click here to print out the Official Lotto Block Instructions
Click here to see online instructions for Friendship Star Blocks (shown in multiple sizes)

 

Thursday, October 7, 4-7 PM Guild Fund Raiser at Whole Foods

Guild members will be set up at Whole Food in Short Pump selling quilted items.
Contact Donna Goff to volunteer to help, donate items for sale, or  for more information.

 

October Meeting: Saturday, October 9, 2010 from 9-12 noon

DOOR PRIZE GAME: Count the number of candies in a jar for a prize.  Bring in your favorite appetizer recipe for our third cookbook.
 

Keep working on your 2011 Quilt Challenge.  Click here to see the Animal Challenge Guidelines

 

Program: Christmas tree Skirts by Donna G.

Choose your favorite and come to the meeting (with your machine, materials, and basic quilting supplies) ready to sew!

Patchwork

  

Sulky Spiral

 

One Piece

Crazy Quilt
1 yard of three different fabrics,
OR 1/4 yard of 15 different fabrics
freezer paper
COTTON batting 3 pieces about 33" X 46" each
3 1/2 yards backing fabric
Walking foot

 
3/4 yards of 45" wide of four different fabrics
ruffle, if desired, 2 yards
batting 40 X46
Backing 1 5/8 yards

(Colleen has wedge ruler and will bring in October)

 1 1/2 yards print fabric  as wide as possible
or can use 1 1/2 yards of plain fabric and fuse/appliqué any scene you wish.  For example, you can create a town, Santa flying through the air, a train.  Let your imagination run wild.
Optional:1 3/4 yard backing and Batting
 
Need Wonder Under Transfer Web
  44" square of muslin
  assorted fabric scraps for crazy quilt pieces

Thursday, October 14, 4-7 PM Guild Fund Raiser at Whole Foods

Guild members will be set up at Whole Food in Short Pump selling quilted items.
Contact Donna Goff to volunteer to help, donate items for sale, or  for more information.

 

Thursday, October 21, 4-7 PM Guild Fund Raiser at Whole Foods

Guild members will be set up at Whole Food in Short Pump selling quilted items.
Contact Donna Goff to volunteer to help, donate items for sale, or  for more information.

 

Almost the Last Sunday Sit and Stitch October 24, at 1:30:

At Powhatan Library Meeting room

Please note this is a week early due to Halloween

November Meeting: Saturday, November 13, 2010 from 9-12 noon

DOOR PRIZE GAME: Bring in at least ten strips cut 2 ½ inches to be used in charity quilts.  Those who bring strips will have their name placed in a jar for a drawing.  Bring in a NEW toy to be donated.

 

Keep working on your 2011 Quilt Challenge.  Click here to see the Animal Challenge Guidelines

Sign up for the Road Trip to Millstone Quilts on Nov.18

 

Program: Guild Auction
                 Click here to view Auction News

Quilt Board Meeting:
If anyone wishes to meet with the board, please contact Colleen so you can be added to the agenda.

 

C:\Users\Colleen\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\Y8SWXKB4\MC900329212[1].wmf     Road Trip to Millstone Quilts November 18
Be sure to sign up by November 15 !!!

Last Sunday Sit and Stitch, November 28 at 1:30:

At Powhatan Library Meeting room

December 10, 2010  Third Annual "Oh My Gosh it is December Already" Sit and Stitch from 8 AM to 8 PM
At the Powhatan Library Meeting Room
Come for a few hours or the whole day!

December Meeting: Saturday, December 18, 2010 from 9-12 noon

 

                                PLEASE NOTE THIS IS THE THIRD SATURDAY OF DECEMBER

DOOR PRIZE GAME: Bring in a store bought or homemade pin cushion or ornament to be exchanged. 

 

Keep working on your 2011 Quilt Challenge.  Click here to see the Animal Challenge Guidelines

 

Program: Holiday Brunch

Sign up with Donna G. to bring in a brunch dish to share

 

Quilt Board Meeting:
If anyone wishes to meet with the board, please contact Colleen so you can be added to the agenda.

Last Sunday Sit and Stitch:

At Powhatan Library Meeting room

 

January Meeting: Saturday, January 8 , 2011 from 9-12 noon

DOOR PRIZE GAME: Bring in something white that reminds you of snow...be creative!

 

Keep working on your 2011 Quilt Challenge.  Click here to see the Animal Challenge Guidelines

 

Program: Baby Quilt Sewing Day

We will make Rail Fence Blocks for Baby Quilts

            bring strips cut 2 1/2 by 6 1/2  (Or just bring  sets of strips sewn together to cut there). 

Lunch will be served!

 

 

Guild Quilt will be on display at the Powhatan library for the month of January.

 

Last Sunday Sit and Stitch, January 30 at 1:30

At Powhatan Library Meeting room

February Meeting: Saturday, February 12 , 2011 from 9-12 noon

DOOR PRIZE GAME:  Bring in ten 2 ½ strips by 45 inches to be used for June meeting.

 

Keep working on your 2011 Quilt Challenge.  Click here to see the Animal Challenge Guidelines

 

Program: UFO Challenge

               Bring in one or more UFO projects to join in the Challenge. 
               UFO's will need to be completed by August.  Prizes will be awarded!

 

Sara's quilt will be on display at the Powhatan library for the month of February.

 

 

 

***Not quite the Last Sunday Sit and Stitch, February 20 at 1:30

At Powhatan Library Meeting room

Note date, early due to quilt Festival

 

Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival February 24-27, Hampton, VA

                    Click here for details http://www.quiltfest.com/activities.asp?id=8

 

March Meeting: Saturday, March 12, 2011 from 9-12 noon

DOOR PRIZE GAME: Bring in a green fat quarter.

 

Keep working on your 2011 Quilt Challenge.  Click here to see the Animal Challenge Guidelines

 

Program: Pillow Case Day

Things to remember:

Wear green to the March meeting

Bring a green fat quarter to be eligible for prize drawing.

Bring picture of your mom in an envelope with your name on the outside (for game at May's meeting).

Bring Block of the Month.

Bring Brown Bag.

Bring Baby Quilts.

Bring Show and Tell.

April Meeting: Saturday, April 9, 2011 from 9-12 noon

DOOR PRIZE GAME:  Bring in ten 2 ½ strips by 45 inches to be used for June meeting.

 

Time is almost up...Finish your 2011 Quilt Challenge.  Click here to see the Animal Challenge Guidelines

 

Things to remember:

Bring picture of your mom in an envelope with your name on the outside (for game at May's meeting).

Bring Block of the Month.

Bring Brown Bag.

Bring Baby Quilts.

Bring Show and Tell.

 

Betty's quilt will be on display at the Powhatan library for the month of April.

 

Program: Making Baskets by Colleen

"IT’S A WRAP” BASKET

(4 ½” BASE DIAMETER /  3” HIGH / 7” DIAMETER ACROSS TOP)

MATERIALS

12 yards clothes line (3/16” poly-reinforced cotton)

  • Wal-mart – Mainstay cotton clothes line, 3/16” 100’ long

  • Ace Hardware – 7/32”, 50’ or 100’ long

  • K-mart –Wellington Brand ¼”, 100’ long

(I use the 100’ length in case I want to make project larger after I start)

½ yard fabric for basket

1/8 yard fabric for binding (optional)

Thread to match or contrast with fabric

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

Appliqué or zigzag foot

Machine needles #80 or #90 universal or Sharp sewing machine needle

           (At least two in case one breaks)

Measuring tape

A Stiletto

Straight pins

Sewing Machine (make sure it’s clean) this project produces a lot of lint so start with a clean bobbin area.

Machine extension table (this will make it easier) to hold the bowl as you sew.

 

CLASS PREPARATION

Cut fabric ¾ to 1 inch wide (WOF)

Sew these strips end to end

Coil up (like a jelly roll)

 

***USE as many different fabric strips (to equal ½ yard of fabric) or you can use one fabric up to you and how colorful you want your basket!

 

 

May Meeting: Saturday, May 7, 2011 from 9-12 noon

 

                            PLEASE NOTE THIS IS THE FIRST SATURDAY OF MAY

DOOR PRIZE GAME: Bring in a pack of seeds to exchange among members.

 

Program: Animal Challenge Quilts Presentation!  Click here to see the Animal Challenge Guideline

 

SPECIAL MAY MEETING

“A TRIBUTE TO MOM”

TEA & FINGER FOODS

JOIN THE FUN & BRING:

A FANCY TEA CUP

MOM, A SISTER OR A FRIEND

A FAVORITE FINGER (OR LIGHT) FOOD ITEM

WEAR AN APRON, HAT, GLOVES (ANY OR ALL)

A PACKET OF SEEDS (winner take all)

BOM, BABY QUILTS, BB’S

SHOW & TELL

CONTEST & PRIZES