Show & Tell, October 9, 2007

Ann Marlin's "Kimono" with clear filament quilting

Pat Alfredson made this quilt in pastels for "Children's Sake"

Carol Conahan made this pumpkin table topper

New member Lynn Miller made this Halloween quilt for her twin 7 year old boys

Another Halloween quilt by Lynn for her twins

Libby Dudley handpieced and handquilted her own souvenior of her trip to New Mexico

Mary Kelleher's "Harry Potter" quilt was made with celestial fabric for her son

"Windmills" by Frankie Carroll

Cathy Hanratty's "Mystery" quilt is a donation to "Children's Sake"

Another donation quilt for "Children's Sake" by Cathy

Cathy will give this quilt of donation fabrics to a wounded soldier

Kay Brill's "Americana Sailboats"

Janet Betz shows her completed 2006-2007 BOM quilt

"Halloween Chinese Coins" by Marjorie Parkyn

"Geraniums" by Marjorie

Kathy Edwards completed her "Wild & Free" quilt from the Pat Sloan applique workshop

Jim Melton"s "Amish" insipred quilt

"Lady Bugs," made by MVQU members, was assembled and quilted by Kathy Edwards and auctioned off at the Silent Auction

This last quilt is "Show & Tell from Afar" by Elizabeth Eastmond in California. She writes, "I used the first block from the BOM... really fell in love with it. It's a quilt for my 6th grandchild, in time for his first birthday at the end of this month. And. . . (drum roll) . . . I did it all from my stash! I know it's busy, but perfect for a little smiley one-year old."

"Back to School" Part 2

Photos and instructions (click on the box to enlarge for printing) from our exciting September 25th "Back to School" program follow.

"Straight to the Point" with Ms. Keating
Joyce Keating demonstrated Aby Dolinger's technique for setting a quilt "on point."

"Invisible Endings" with Ms. Zygiel

Barbara Zygiel showed us how to perfectly bind a quilt. No one will be able to tell where you started and stopped!

"Winding Ways" with Ms. Edwards

Kathy Edwards demonstrated the John Flynn method of piecing "Winding Ways."

Many of you were inquiring about Kathy Edwards' Featherweight table at the program. Information about this table can be found at Bolines.com. Kathy wants you to know that it is much heavier than a card table and it is very well built. Boline's has had a booth in previous years at our "Big QU Quilt Show."

Easy Bias Binding

Try this method for making bias binding... no more tubes!

"Charming Nine Patch"

Guidlines were provided for making a quick and easy "Nine Patch" quilt.

Flock of Flying Geese

Try making some Flying Geese blocks with these instructions.

This method of piecing can also make perfect star points.

"On the Border" with Ms. Coller

Ro Coller demonstrated an easy way to add borders to a quilt while keeping it perfectly square.

Going, Going, Gone!!

The following are just some of the wonderful items that will be up for bidding at the MVQU Silent Auction on Tuesday, October 23rd at 12 noon. The event takes place in Room 112 of the Holin Hall Senior Center, 1500 Shenandoah Road, Alexandria, Virginia.

A Labor of Love

Members of the Mount Vernon chapter gathered at the home of Janet Betz for a luncheon deliciously prepared by Barbara Tucker on Tuesday, October 2nd, to present a completed quilt, a work in progress since last summer, to the husband of friend and fellow quilter Martha Plank. The quilt features ten blocks found in Martha’s stash and ten others lovingly pieced by members of the guild, creating a memory that will surely become a family heirloom enjoyed for generations to come. After blocks were auditioned on a design wall at last summer’s retreat, it was pieced, basted, marked, and passed on from one member to another. Thanks to all who contributedy time and skill to see this quilt through to the end and to Janet Betz for her determination and perseverance in coordinating the effort to honor her friend. Paul and his family are sure to find warmth and comfort in this beautiful tribute to Martha.

Martha Plank's beautiful finished quilt

Paul Plank (Martha's husband) and Daniel Betz (Janet's husband)

Hostess Janet Betz

MVQU members gathered around the buffet of delicious food prepared by Barbara Tucker