May 11, 2010
The meeting was called to order at 12:32 PM by President Bert Garino.
We had two first time visitors: Frances Saylor and Pam Finnegan.
There were no corrections to the April minutes so they stand as written.
Treasurers’ report: Dotty Eisenhour reported the balance. The chapter is in good financial shape. Dotty is now accepting registration forms and checks for 2010/2011 membership.
Vice President: Ellen Patton says there are still openings for the Didi Salvatierre workshop on May 26th. Ellen will offer these slots to other chapters soon.
Webmaster: Agnes Purcell needs newsletter items by June 1st. If you have show and tell today please fill out an index card with the name and description of your item(s) to make it easier and faster to get photos posted in the blog. Agnes will send an email out to all members to request volunteers for the show.
Boutique: Ro Coller is asking for finished items for the Boutique to be turned in to her by May 25th. Please set the price for your item(s). Any items unsold at the show will be returned to the guild and put in our auction.
Spring Luncheon: Pat Alfredson and Mary Mazzuchi are collecting checks for the luncheon which will be on June 8th, 12:30 at Mt Vernon. The cost is $16 and there is a choice of entrees.
Community Service: Our next workshop is June 29th, 11:30-3:30 at Hollin Hall. We will make Quilts of Valor using split nine patch blocks. Gold fabric will be provided and donations of red and blue fabrics (solids or reads as solid) will be accepted. These should be 6 inch squares.
Quilt Collector: Joan Bingman will collect quilts on May 18th and 25th. All information is on the blog about the labels and sleeve requirements. If you are submitting a “Come Fly With Me” quilt please see Joan about the hanging requirements.
Unfinished Business:
Mt Vernon Quilt Show Rep: We still need someone to head up the committee for our quilt show responsibility for next year (Programs and Cards). Agnes Purcell has volunteered to be on the committee.
Raffle Tickets: We still have raffle tickets available for the quilt which will be raffled off at the show.
D0nations: Lynn Eccleston went through the sewing items/fabric donated to us by a woman who is going into assisted living. She was able to get some fabric which will go into the Quilts of Valor, notions to put into baskets for the boutique or auction and supplies for the Didi Salvatierre workshop.
Bus Trip: If there is enough interest from the members, Andrea Gribble has volunteered to organize a bus trip. Thirty people at the meeting indicated that they would like a bus trip. Please give suggestions for trips that you would like to go on (shopping, quilt shows) to Andrea.
The Vienna QU chapter is having their auction at the firehouse in Vienna on May 18th at 7 PM.
There is a Nationals game on Friday, May 21st at 7:05 PM versus the Orioles. Stitch and Pitch is for needle workers (quilters, knitters, needlepoint etc) and we’ll be seated with other needle workers. Seats are $13 for outfield and $25 for left field. There is a boat from the Torpedo Factory to the game. Visit baseballboat.com (http://www.potomacriverboatco.com/baseball-boat.php) for info
Jim Gilach came late to the Bee on May 4th to do sewing machine repair.
New Business:
Annual Meeting: Quilters Unlimited’s annual meeting will be on Thursday, May 20th at 7:30 PM in the Ernst Community Cultural Center of Northern Virginia Community College, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Sharon Stroud will be the guest speaker. Ms Stroud will conduct workshops on Friday, May 21st (Dresden Plate – hand piecing and hand appliqué) and Saturday, May 22nd (hand quilting) at the Artful Quilter, 9570-L Burke Road, Burke.
Programs 2010/2011: If you have any suggestions for programs please send them to Lynn Eccleston or Gigi Corbin.
Show and Tell: Agnes Purcell, Barbara Zygiel, Barbara Dove, Libby Dudley, Bert Garino, Joyce Keating, Lynn Eccleston, and Jim Melton shared their work with us.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:15 PM so we could enjoy the refreshments provided by Carol Conahan, Barbara Dove, and Kathy Murray.
Respectfully submitted,
Cathy Hanratty
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Friday, May 14, 2010
Show and Tell - May 11, 2010
Barbara Zygiel and "The Three Bears" made from a panel with borders and extensive hand quilting.
Barbara Dove (left) with her "Woodland Creatures". Created by Barbara, quilted by Linda Leatheraich, with label (on right) by our own Carol Kunkel.
Libby Dudley with her Patchwork Charity Quilt. The quilt was easy, fun, and quick with scrap patches. Sewed by Libby and quilted by Lynne Fishburn.
Bert Garino showed a bit of history. According to Bert: "This is the first quilt I ever made in 1976. I was pregnant with my son. The squares were cut with a scissors after tracing around a metal template. I took a hiatus from quilting for about 24 years until I retired and started quilting in earnest."
Joyce Keating made this black and white quilt with teal borders to go in her daughter Colleen's newly painted bedroom - black and white furniture , teal walls.
Lynn Eccleston made this Chinese Coins quilt for the boutique at the quilt show. She used donated strips and some of her own. Lynne Fishburn quilted it.
Jim Melton brought one of those "finally done" projects. The top of this Kaleidoscope quilt was sewn during the 80's, machine quilted April 10th, and bound yesterday (May 10th). The center of the Kaleidoscope is made from a cotton dress purchased at Goodwill. Jim also showed us his current project featuring the British flag.
Agnes Purcell showed two quilt tops Rectangles with Roses (above) and Braids gone Wild (below).
Friday, May 7, 2010
May 2010 Newsletter
Mount Vernon
I first started quilting back in 1990 when I signed up for a Block-of-the-Month at a near by quilt shop. I then learned I needed more than a sewing machine and fabric to be a successful modern quilter and I purchased a rotary cutter, mat and a 6 x 24 ruler. I have since acquired many more tools, gadgets, books, sewing machines, and my most recent favorite toy/tool, my longarm. I moved to the City of Alexandria
I took my first quilting class at an adult education class in Allen Park , Michigan Dixie I learned a lot about antique quilts and have been fortunate to have built up a modest collection of my own. Three years ago I simply retired altogether. I'm now able to set aside two or three hours a day to simply work on my quilting projects. That's what retirement should be all about!
I started my quilting "career" as a needleworker when I was a little girl. I find working with my hands very relaxing and I like the reward of starting and finishing something. Not that I finish very much; so I guess I should say that I enjoy "starting." I met now-fellow QU member, Tammy Mannarino, when our oldest boys were in Kindergarten together 10 years ago. I kept saying I wanted to learn to quilt and she was a very willing teacher. It took years to "start" but then there was 9/11. Tammy pulled in a few of us gals to make "friendship star" blocks for 9/11 quilts in the community. It was my first ever block. Like all the others after it, better viewed from a distance, I fell in love with "starting" and all the amazing women/quilters I've met since then.
Looking Ahead
Committee Chairs 2009-2010
Blog/Newsletter — Agnes Purcell
Quilt Show Committee — Carol Kunkel
Quilt Collector — Joan Bingman
Greeter/Door prizes — Carol Conahan and Ann Berard
New Member Kits — Mary Mazzuchi
Hospitality — Joan Bingman
Audit — Gail Franchi and Barbara Dove
Community Outreach — Lynn Miller
Sunshine — Barbara Tucker
December Luncheon — Gigi Corbin and Barbara Zygiel
June Luncheon — Mary Mazzuchi and Pat Alfredson
Senior Center Rep — Mary Stauss
Community Service Chair — Lynn Eccleston and, Lynne Fishburn
Challenge/BOM/Mystery — Bert Garino and Rhonda Adams
Fundraising — Barbara Tucker and Ro Coller
Quilt Retreat — Ro Coller
Bus Trip — Gail Franchi
President—Bert Garino Treasurer—Dotty Eisenhour
Vice President/Programs—Ellen Patton Nominating Chair—Libby Dudley
Secretary—Cathy Hanratty Newsletter—Agnes Purcell
President’s Message
The quilt at the left entitled, “A Few of My Favorite Things” is one I recently made as a gift for my sister’s birthday. Actually, making quilts for loved ones and even for people that I don’t know, but know a quilt will bring a smile to their faces, is one of my absolute favorite things to do.
We had a lot of business to cover during our April meeting. First, I would like to congratulate our new slate of officers: President; Lynne Fishburn, Vice Presidents; Gigi Corbin and Lynn Eccleston, Secretary; Angie Miller, and Dotty Eisenhour who will be serving her 2nd term as Treasurer.
Our April Business Meeting was held later than usual this month so that we could host the wonderful Margaret Miller for a lecture and workshop. For those of us fortunate enough to be in her workshop, we saw firsthand her genius in moving blocks around to create her fabulous quilts.
On May 25, 2010 Didi Salvatierre will present her lecture entitled “All About Baskets” and on May 26, 2010 an all day workshop will be held called “Bodacious Baskets”. We are so fortunate to belong to a guild that hosts a variety of national teachers and workshops that appeal to the diversity of our membership….there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out on our last workshop of the year. Sign-up online, or contact Ellen Patton. Do it today before the class fills up!
The 37th Annual QU Show is rapidly approaching. Joan Bingman will be collecting your quilts on May 18th and the 25th. Check the blog for more information about label and sleeve requirements and be sure to place your quilts in a closeable pillowcase (just add Velcro) that has a label with your name, the quilt’s name and MVQU visible on the outside.
We also need items to sell at the boutique. Ro Coller is asking for finished items such as wall hangings, baby quilts, and baskets to be turned in to her by May 25th. Get together with some friends, go through your stash and make something wonderful to help raise money to help keep our programs and lectures going. And lastly, if you haven’t already done so, please sign up to be a volunteer for the QU Show. The show is put on by all of the chapters, and we need to do our part. Please contact Sandra Rees at quiltrees1@cox.net to add your name to the list.
Annual Membership renewal begins in May. Please print out the form online and bring your check for membership fees to the May meeting.
Enjoy this beautiful spring, and more than a few of your favorite things. Smiles, Bert
Didi Salvatierra Workshop – May 26, 2010
Join us for the last workshop of the year on
The workshop will be held at the Mt Vernon Governmental Center on
Didi Salvatierra’s Bodacious Baskets
Workshop Registration Form
Mt Vernon Chapter Quilters Unlimited
Name ___________________________________________________________
Address______________________________________________________________________________
City/State/ Zip_____________________________________________________
E-mail_______________________________________________________________________________
Workshop Fee: $35.00
Class Policies:
Payment must accompany this registration form to secure spot in class. If class is canceled payment will be refunded. If you must cancel prior May12, 2010, a full refund will be given. If canceling after
Make checks out to MVQU.
Send this registration form and full payment to:
Ellen Patton
Quilt Show Updates
Quilt Show Boutique
From Ro Collier: Once again we will be participating in the Boutique at the QU Quilt Show the first weekend in June. We are soliciting items--finished quilts, quilt tops, baskets of fabric and clever items a quilter would like to buy (either for herself or for a quilting friend). I will be collecting donations up until
Greetings from the Vendor Coordinator and Committee!
The Quilters Unlimited Quilt Show committees are revving up as we quickly approach the show dates. Please be sure to mark June 4-6 on your calendar if you have not already done so.
The Volunteer Committee is still looking for volunteers. Please call Carol Kunkel or Sandy Dees if you wish to sign up to volunteer at the show. You get $5.00 off the $20.00 cost of a 3 day pass if you volunteer.
Also check the website for class information. A few classes are full however, some do not have more than one or two quilters signed up. The Class Committee will be cancelling classes if they do not have enough participants signed up.
We have really neat show goodies for sale this year. The annual pin is a wonderful rendition of this year’s theme, “Quilts Tell a Story.” We will also offer a CD featuring photos of all of this year’s entries. In addition, we will be selling seat cushions which say “Put your Fat Quarters Here!” and little black pouches that say “Quilting is my Bag!” Get yours quickly, supplies are limited. If you see them and want one, don’t wait until the end of the show. They are likely to sell quickly.
New this year you can find a complete list of vendors, their contact information, booth numbers and a floor plan by visiting www.quiltersunlimited.org and clicking on Quilt Show making it easier than ever to visit your favorites and plan your shopping ahead of time. The floor plan has changed, so if you want to get to a favorite vendor, check out the floor plan here. We are down to reviewing the small details and getting them out to the vendors. We have 85 vendors this year, including a 5th Corporate Sponsor. I truly hope your favorite has returned and that our new vendors make your “favorites” list.
To my wonderful Quilt Show Vendor Committee, you have certainly earned a great big THANK YOU and the appreciation ahead of time for your help at the show.
Happy Quilting, Carol
From the Quilt Collector
Are your quilts Quilt Show ready?
They are Quilt Show ready if:
- They are completely finished
- They have a hanging sleeve which is 4 inches deep and the width of the quilt - If you need directions, go to http://www.quiltersunlimited.org and click on Quilt Show.
- They are labeled with entrant's name/chapter/quilt's name/phone number sewn on the bottom right corner of back of quilt
- Each quilt has a carrying sack with entrant's name/chapter/quilt name with secured closure. Note: Quilts cannot share a carrying sack.
Joan will be collecting quilts on May 18th and May 25th.
Thank You from Carol Kunkel
I would like to send my heartfelt Thanks for so enthusiastically providing night’s stay at the hotel during set up of the Quilt Show. The chance to drop after a very long day, rather than driving home will be a luxury indeed!
Thank you so very much for your generosity! I greatly appreciate this support.
Carol
MVQU Programs 2009-2010
May
- May 25, 2010 -- Didi Salvatierra Lecture – “All About Baskets”
- May 26, 2010 -- Didi Salvatierra Workshop – “Bodacious Baskets”
June
Potential Retreat/Shopping Trip
At the meeting on April 27, Ro Coller asked those present to sign up if interested in potential retreats and/or a shopping trip for next year. Next spring, open dates available for the Bird-in-Hand Retreat are (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights): March 14, 15, and16th; March 21, 22 and 23rd or March 30, 31 and April 1. The AQS Quilt Show in
Another option is a shopping trip to Bird-in-Hand with a one night stay (summer or fall).
We are also considering a weekend retreat (Friday and Saturday nights) at a hotel in
If you are interested in any of the options listed above, please e-mail Ro at russ.coller@verizon.net and let her know which dates and option you would prefer. No obligation, just gathering data. Thanks.
Charity Workshop
Our next Charity Workshop will be
Donations of fabrics that are red and blue are needed. Small prints are acceptable and do not have to be themed patriotic, they just need to read red and blue.
These quilts will be scrappy and made using the Nine Patch Nonsense block with blue in the corners, red in the north, south, east, west positions and gold (provided by guild) in the center position. We will cut the squares 6 inches. The instructions for making this block can be found on our blog under BOM and scrolling down to the post for
Your Charity Chairs,
Lynne Fishburn and Lynn Eccleston
June Luncheon –Mt Vernon Inn Restaurant,
Reservations are still open for the June Luncheon to be held on
The menus include: a Petite Filet Mignon with Béarnaise Sauce, Caesar Salad, Fresh Berries in a Chocolate Cup, OR Chicken Cordon Bleu with Spinach Salad, and an Apricot Bread Pudding, OR Salmon with Raspberry Butter, Caesar Salad, and Chocolate Bread Pudding. All of the menus come with fresh vegetables and potatoes.
There’s also a block kit that we’re handing out. It’s a combination of piecing and appliqué. Blocks will be collected at the luncheon – or before if you have it done early.
Since the luncheon follows the QU Quilt Show, quilts will be returned at the luncheon.
Pat Alfredson and Mary Mazzuchi will be taking reservations at all remaining meetings, programs and bees. If you need more information, please contact Pat or Mary.
Meet your New Officers for 2010-11
- President: Lynne Fishburn
I first started quilting back in 1990 when I signed up for a Block-of-the-Month at a near by quilt shop. I then learned I needed more than a sewing machine and fabric to be a successful modern quilter and I purchased a rotary cutter, mat and a 6 x 24 ruler. I have since acquired many more tools, gadgets, books, sewing machines, and my most recent favorite toy/tool, my longarm. I moved to the City of - Co-Vice President: Lynn Eccleston
I took my first quilting class at an adult education class in - Co-Vice President: Gigi Corbin
- Secretary: Angie Miller
I made my very first quilt in 2000. It was a self-taught experience with only a few magazines and Cynthia Martin’s Machine Quilting Primer to guide me through the process. I had sewn for years, but quilting was a new experience…one I felt drawn toward. After taking a break from the working world in 2007, I joined MVQU to help me get a few unfinished projects done. Since that time I have finished a few of those UFOs and started a whole lot more! Through MVQU I met longarm quilter, Aby Dolinger. She inspired me to become one myself. I now have an APQS Longarm Machine, with a growing quilting business. My husband, Jack, fully supports my quilting efforts. We have been married four years now, and between us we have five adult children. I thoroughly enjoy quilting and hope to do so for many years to come.
- Treasurer: Dotty Eisenhour
I have been elected treasurer for the second time. It is a job I enjoy and I’m looking forward to serving again. I have been with MVQU for 5 years and have been quilting for about 20. I live in
- Nominating Committee: Ann Poulin
I started my quilting "career" as a needleworker when I was a little girl. I find working with my hands very relaxing and I like the reward of starting and finishing something. Not that I finish very much; so I guess I should say that I enjoy "starting." I met now-fellow QU member, Tammy Mannarino, when our oldest boys were in Kindergarten together 10 years ago. I kept saying I wanted to learn to quilt and she was a very willing teacher. It took years to "start" but then there was 9/11. Tammy pulled in a few of us gals to make "friendship star" blocks for 9/11 quilts in the community. It was my first ever block. Like all the others after it, better viewed from a distance, I fell in love with "starting" and all the amazing women/quilters I've met since then.Note: The officers are seeking volunteers for the following positions:
- Quilt Show Committee (Our job at next year’s show is programs and cards)
- Quilt In, March 2011
- New Member Kits
- Community Outreach (i.e. Hanging quilts in public locations)
- June Luncheon
- Community Service Chair (i.e. charity)
- Greeter/Door prizes
- December Luncheon
Upcoming Area Shows and Exhibits
May Calendar
- May 11th – Business Meeting,
Looking Ahead
Committee Chairs 2009-2010
Blog/Newsletter — Agnes Purcell
Quilt Show Committee — Carol Kunkel
Quilt Collector — Joan Bingman
Greeter/Door prizes — Carol Conahan and Ann Berard
New Member Kits — Mary Mazzuchi
Hospitality — Joan Bingman
Audit — Gail Franchi and Barbara Dove
Community Outreach — Lynn Miller
Sunshine — Barbara Tucker
December Luncheon — Gigi Corbin and Barbara Zygiel
June Luncheon — Mary Mazzuchi and Pat Alfredson
Senior Center Rep — Mary Stauss
Community Service Chair — Lynn Eccleston and, Lynne Fishburn
Challenge/BOM/Mystery — Bert Garino and Rhonda Adams
Fundraising — Barbara Tucker and Ro Coller
Quilt Retreat — Ro Coller
Bus Trip — Gail Franchi
Mt Vernon QU Business Meeting
The meeting was called to order at
The March minutes stand as written.
Treasurers’ report: Dotty Eisenhour reported the balance. The chapter is in good financial shape. Membership registration for 2010-2011 begins in May. Agnes will put an application on the blog. Please fill it out and return it as soon as possible so the membership directory can be published quickly. Dotty received a thank you note from the Carpenter’s Shelter for our donations.
Vice President: Ellen Patton announced the Didi Salvatierre lecture and workshop on May 25th and 26th. Ellen is accepting registrations for the workshop today.
Webmaster: Agnes Purcell needs newsletter items by May 1st. If you have show and tell today please fill out an index card with the name and description of your item(s) to make it easier and faster to get photos posted in the blog.
Boutique and retreat: Ro Coller is asking for finished items such as wall hangings, baby quilts, and baskets to be turned in to her by May 25th. Please set the price for your item(s). Any items unsold at the show will be returned to the guild and put in our Annual Fund Raiser. Ro also has questionnaires concerning the retreat: do people want a shopping trip with an overnight stay in Bird in Hand, PA; a retreat closer to home (Lexington Park MD) for sewing only (no shopping); or a weekend retreat. Please sign up for your preference so a decision can be made.
Sunshine: Cards have been sent as needed. Barbara Edler has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Agnes will send an email to the membership with Barbara’s address so we can send individual cards.
Fund Raiser: Barbara Tucker requests finished items only (no white elephants) for the Fund Raiser on
June Luncheon: Pat Alfredson and Mary Mazzuchi are collecting checks for the luncheon which will be on June 8th,
Community Service: The March 30th workshop resulted in 90 pillowcases being made by our members. Our next workshop is June 29th,
2010 Quilt Show Rep: Mt Vernon still needs to have more volunteers sign up to help at the show. The tickets will be $10 per day or $20 for 3 days. Volunteers will get $5 off the 3 day price. Carol Kunkel asked that the chapter consider paying for one night in a hotel for her since she has to be out there for 4 days. A motion was made and approved by the membership. We still need a volunteer to be our representative to the big quilt show committee. Our job will be Programs and Cards. The QU products for sale at this year’s show are: seat cushions, bags, pins and a CD. There is a need for 18 to 28-year-old volunteers for set up. They will be required to sign in and out and wear wrist bands. There are 558 quilts in this year’s show with 85 vendors and 5 corporate sponsors. There will be no coupons for discounted admission. Classes are closing so visit the big QU website if you want to sign up. There will also be a map on the website so you can find your favorite vendors. The Boutique will be by the front door. An ad for the show will be emailed to members to forward to family and friends. Big QU is going to do a survey of members to determine whether the show and quilt-ins will continue or not.
Quilt Collector: Joan Bingman will collect quilts for the show on May 18 and 25. All information is on the blog about the labels and sleeve requirements.
Kathy Edwards will take donations of used rotary cutter blades to donate to a local artist.
Unfinished Business:
Nominating Committee: There were no nominations from the floor. A motion was made by Libby Dudley to accept the slate, seconded by Ellen Patton. Membership approved. New officers are:
President-Lynne Fishburn
VP- Lynn Eccleston and Gigi Corbin
Secretary- Angie Miller
Treasurer- Dotty Eisenhour
Nominating Committee- Anne Poulin
New Business:
If there is enough interest, we may try to organize a bus trip to the Philadelphia Mancuso Show September 16-19th. Thirteen members indicated interest.
The Vienna QU chapter is having their auction at the firehouse in
Jim Gilach will be at the Bee on May 4th to do sewing machine repair. Ann Marlin, Patty Bolton, Joan Bingman and Barbara Zygiel are signed up.
Lynn Eccleston will check out a possible donation of fabrics from someone who is moving into a nursing home. Items that we cannot use will be donated to
There is a Nationals game on Friday, May 21st at
Show and Tell: Ellen Patton, Agnes Purcell, Lynn Eccleston, Joan Bingman, Carolyn Paden, Libby Dudley, Marianne Urban, Kathleen Shaw, Gigi Corbin, Bert Garino, Barbara Zygiel, Pat Alfredson and Ro Coller shared their work with us.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:25 PM so we could enjoy the refreshments provided by Kathy Edwards, Libby Dudley, and Joan Bingman.
Respectfully submitted,
Cathy Hanratty
Birthdays
| May May 13 May 16 Barbara Tucker May 31 Kay Brill | June June 7 Sally Spangler June 9 |
Please submit items to Agnes Purcell, MVQU Newsletter Editor, at mvqu.news@gmail.com or send to
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Show and Tell - April 27, 2010
Joan Bingman with her Mariners Compass
Bert created "Chickens just like to have fun" for the QU Boutique
Bert plans to donate "Hope" to the American Cancer Society.
Libby Dudley made this table runner using decorative fabric tape as a test. The tape is crispy but seems to work.
This Shabby Chic 9-Patch Used 9-patches found at the Stone House-Cabin Branch Show 2010 in Manassas. Libby said it came out cockeyed but it was fun.
Libby created "a Virginia 9-Patch" because she wanted to do a 9-Patch and use cheery summer colors.
Libby's "Chinese Coins in Blue" charity quilt used pieces donated by Kay Brill and Joan Peake which they won at the March QU Quilt-In.
California State Capital Floor Quilt by Ellen Patten. This quilt was designed by Ellen with help drafting from Sharyn Craig, after seeing the floor at the California state capital building several years ago, It took a couple of years for her husband to agree to let her use other colors but she still wanted to have it look like floor tiles.
Ellen also made this Red, White, and Blue quilt which she made during the snowstorm from a free pattern she found online.
Carolyn Paden created this quilt from reproduction fabrics from Glory Bound and Bonnie Blue Quilts. She got the pattern from Wednesday Night Quilt Classes held at the library a couple of years ago.
Carolyn made the Blue and White quilt using the "Yikes" pattern from Progressive Quilt Class.
Barbara Zygiel hand pieced and hand quilted her "Christmas Stars" quilt.
Kathleen Shaw prepared her "Lots of Bows" quilt for her granddaughter Erin's Confirmation.
Pat Alfredson made this tea bag holder so she could take special teas with her. She will be making them for the QU Boutique.
Pat also created "Little Big Star".
One of Pat's Charity Quilts.
Another of Pat's Charity Quilts.
Ro Collier created this Fractured 9-patch with a dragon back. She thinks a young gentleman will enjoy it.
Ro was busy at the retreat as you can tell. She made this alphabet baby quilt from cheater cloth.
She finished this Round Robin quilt which featured the Arbor Day block she made for a Holiday block challenge.
Ro completed this blue and pink table runner.
And this pink and blue baby quilt with cats (Now she just needs to find parents who are using a pink and blue color scheme!)
Ro made this apple table topper,
And this bow tie top,
and this Soldier quilt.
Lynn Eccleston prepared this baby quilt with a turtle applique.
Lynn also created "Hidden Wells" which she lovingly alludes to as her "Good and Plenty" quilt.
Gigi Gorbin made "In the Jungle" from fabrics donated by Lynn Miller.
This is Gigi's Chinese Coins made from blocks from the QU Winter Quilt-In.
Marianne Urban made the "Big Honking Wolf Head Quilt" (above) and wall hanging (below) for her Sister's birthday. Hers sister admired the samples while she patiently waited for her in two Arizona quilt shops. Marianne says "She earned them!"
"Big Honking Wolf Head Wall Hanging"
Agnes Purcell created these two quilts for Quilts of Valor from fabrics donated to MVQU. The one on the right should be familiar to those who participated in the first charity workshop. (Note the purple mushroom triangles that we all loved!)
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