In keeping with the theme of “Winter Games” (as in Vancouver 2010 Olympics) our 1st 2nd and 3rd place winners of Viewers Choice received gold, silver and bronze ribbons, respectively. Here they are:
1st Place: A Tisket, A Tasket, Log Cabin Basket by Nancy Eichel (Full image of this quilt here)
This is a Cotton Theory quilt and has bobbin work using cotton floss to create the floral design in basket and basket handle is a decorative embroidery stitch.
Detail - quilt front
Detail - back of quilt
2nd Place: “Tango” by Mary Jane Fleming
Quilt top made by Mary Jane Fleming. Machine quilted by Vikki Favreau who insisted it should be called Tango. Designed by Chris Timmins, Grafton, Australia.
93" x 101"
Detail
3rd Place: Star Spin by Linda Salonen
We saw this quilt pattern in St. Jacobs, ON. and loved it. It is called “Star Spin”. Thank goodness for Nel DePorto or I would not have completed it as I couldn’t get the star points to meet without her help. The awesome quilting was done by Sharon Timson. We love the final results!
Congratulations to our winners!
Summer weather this past week end was in complete contrast to the winter weather we experienced two years ago for our biannual quilt show. Attendance this year was fantastic. Vendors tempted visitors with a huge selection of delectable fabrics, patterns and tools. The quilted items on display amazed and inspired all who viewed them. Our tea room provided a feast for the eyes and the palette. Ongoing workshops and demos were informative and entertaining. Saturday’s Banquet was a great event with miniature quilt auction, delicious dinner, award presentations and wonderful special guest, fiber artist Lynn Landry-Rody of Thread in Time, Thunder Bay. Photos of the quilts and events will be posted soon. For now, here’s the winner of the Thimble Treasures Quilt Show Viewers Choice: “A Tisket, A Tasket, Log Cabin Basket” made by Nancy Eichel.
Sandra Armstrong (show co-chair), Nancy Eichel and Anna May Krassilowski (show co-chair)
Members of our guild are busily finishing items for display at the upcoming Quilt Show. A number of miniatures have already been turned in for the Miniature Quilt Auction to be held at our Banquet Saturday, April 24th. For a sneak peak, drop down the Quilt Show tab and select Miniature Quilt Auction or click here.
Our general meeting scheduled for April 27 has been changed to April 13. Location and times are the same (Dryden Go-Getters @ 7 pm).
Laura Peterson of Bigfork, Montana kindly allowed us use of a portion of the photo of her quilt called The Quilt Show for our website header. It is an incredible piece of workmanship (workwomanship?). She has posted additional pictures and detailed information about this project here.
Don’t forget our very own quilt show is April 24 and 25, 2010. The countdown clock is ticking away (see sidebar). Information can be found in the Quilt Show drop down list above or in the printable poster below. Don’t miss it!
Placemat Purse Sewing Saturday took place on February 27, 2010 with Mary LaRocque as the facilitator. Mary gave us an easy lesson to follow using everyday placemats which were transformed with buttons, trims and doo-dads into clutches, totes and purses. The only limits to our creations was our own imaginations. Before we sat down and sewed, we were treated to some examples of Mary’s purses. Embellishments were added first and then the actual assembly took place. Many thanks to all those who willingly shared buttons, braid, appliques and ideas. The creative juices were really flowing by mid-morning and by late afternoon, you can see from the pictures, what we produced for our boutique at the quilt show. Many thanks to Mary for her expertise and generosity in sharing her ideas. And, to all those marvellous cooks, well, the food was terrific again!
Gerry Powell
Visit our upcoming Quilt Show April 24 & 25 to purchase some of these and other hand made items!
Don’t miss it!
Please click on image for printable page, print and share!!
Important deadlines and links:
Banquet tickets available now!
March 23, 2010 Challenge entries due
April 5, 2010 submission/registration forms are due
April 18 & 22, 2010 drop off items
April 24 & 25, 2010 SHOW TIME!
Our February general meeting is a special one! Quilters from all over the region are invited for a great evening of home made desserts and a giant Show and Tell. This year it will take place Tuesday, February 23rd at 6:30 at the Dryden Go-Getters Senior Centre, St Charles St, Dryden. There is no charge for this event. Attendees are asked to bring a nametag and some of their quilting to ’show and tell’. There will be a noodle exchange. If you would like to participate, roll up (like a jelly roll) five different fabrics cut in 2 ½”strips by width of fabric. You can exchange as many noodles as you bring to the meeting. Bring a friend and join in the fun.
The Placemat Purse class with Mary LaRocque has been rescheduled to February 27, 2010. The location will be the same – Dryden Go-Getters Senior Centre and class will begin at 9 am. This Saturday, January 30th will be available for members and friends to work on items for the Boutique at the quilt show or project(s) of their choice and to share potluck. Fee will be $10.
Throughout our season (September to June) our guild hosts a monthly Saturday gathering. Participants may use this time to work on whatever they like. A potluck lunch is shared and great camaraderie is enjoyed. Frequently a project is offered with instruction. Cost is $10 per person. The guild covers instructor costs when incurred. To see what we’ve enjoyed so far this season and what is still to come, click on the link below:
2009-2010 SEWING SATURDAY REPORT JAN
For additional information on upcoming courses, check the Schedule/Guild tab at the top of the website page or go here.
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