October 2015 Newsletter

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This newsletter features the following articles:

President's message
Big QU Fall Event
MVQU Business Meeting minutes from September
Holiday Luncheon
Virginia Vis - October program
Bee Enhancements
Fabric Give-a-Way
Charity Workshops
2015/2016 Fundraiser
QU member challenge
Farewell Blocks
Celebration
October BOM
Birthdays
Upcoming Events
Newsletter deadline - October 27

December 2015 Holiday Luncheon Block

Click HERE to print a copy of these instructions

December Holiday Luncheon Block Instructions

October 2015 Star Gazing BOM

October’s blocks, Eccentric Star or Perpetual Motion, continues building those same skills introduced in September of accurate cutting, piecing and playing with color placement and color value.

Click HERE to print the pattern for Eccentric Star

Click HERE to print the pattern for Perpetual Motion

Click HERE to print instructions for Perpetual Motion many sizes

Charity Workshops

On September 2, Dianne Tippins and I visited Diane Hall at UCM in Alexandria to drop off donations MVQU had collected over the last few months.   We donated a total of 37 items consisting of flannel receiving blankets, baby quilts, burp cloths, and mini flannel blankets.  UCM was extremely grateful for our donations and will include thanks to MVQU in their next newsletter. 

In 2014, UCM supported over 8500 needy persons.  Some of the efforts they welcome our help in follow:

·         At Risk Families – UCM conducts regular home visits to “at risk” families with infants until the baby reaches the age of three.  Blankets, baby quilts, and burp cloths are always needed.

·         Learning Center - Children who range in age from six weeks to five years old are guided through developmental at UCM ’s Early Learning Center.  Educational and decorative wall hangings will be hung on their walls to brighten up the center.  (Note:  The quilt with the Tinker Bell panel was very well received and will be displayed there.)

·         Domestic Violence - UCM manages two transitional housing programs, which serve 15 to 20 families fleeing domestic violence.  These programs provide housing up to two years.  Quilts, blankets, and cheerful pillowcases for twin size beds are needed.  (Note:  Our “sit and sew” room has a large bin of donated fleece, which we can use to make simple blankets.  I purchased child-themed fleece for the blanket tops, and flannel for pillowcases on clearance this week, which we can also use.)

·         Spring Gala on April 2, 2016 - Last year’s gala raised over $200,000.  MVQU donated in 2015 and we should plan on doing so again in 2016.

·         Holiday Gift Room – Some of our donations will be held for “Santa” to give to needy children.

UCM indicated that our quilts and blankets are often the only new items that at-risk mothers receive for their babies.  The mothers, and children as they get older, cherish these donations.  We can expect to see lots of fabric sales this holiday weekend.  Please remember to think of these needy children when buying fabric to add to your stash. 

 Thank You
Jeanne Farmer, Charity Chair 2015-2016

September 2015 Show & Tell

 Carolyn Paden -- Bunny's Day

Fat Quarter Shop for Quilt Blocks

 Ann Marlin -- Ornament Runner

 Ann Marlin -- Long Skinny Snowman

 JoAn Stout -- Giraffe

 Kathleen Shaw -- Yellow Brick Road

 Libby Dudley -- Graham Cracker Variation

from Graham Cracker Block

"This was fussy cut from Ro Collier's scraps and will be a housewarming gift for a nephew and family in Boston."

 Nanette Gibbs - Impossible

from Sophia pattern by Jinny Beyer

Kay Brill -- Butterflies