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Susan hosted the meeting this month, providing crackers, dill dip, crudites and cookies. It was all delicious! In attendance were Sylvia, Debbie, Susan, Sheila, Meg, Estela, Marcia, and Diane P.
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The club has received a $500 donation in the memory of our dear friend Eva. This gave our treasury a much needed boost.
Sharon had asked that we make donation quilts for the Mercy Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary. After a short discussion it was decided to add this group to our list of donation recipients, which rotate on a periodic basis. A few donation quilts will be set aside for this effort.
Meg held an informal "garage sale" in her spare bedroom and we all enjoyed shopping from the items she had for sale.
Susan passed out handouts of helpful sewing tips and how to measure for setting squares.
The auction is set for our next meeting, August 9th. Sylvia has agreed to be the auctioneer again this year, which elicited a round of applause, as she does such a good job. Round up your unwanted items, whether sewing related or not, and bring them to Meg's house that evening. Bring money as well--cash or check accepted. All proceeds go to refill the club's coffers.
Marcia passed out this month's BOM pattern, the easy Churn Dash. If you are collecting these patterns and are missing any, please send Marcia an e-mail and she will get the missing patterns to you.
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Show and Tell:
Debbie showed this beautiful black and white Snail's Trail that will be in our auction.
Sylvia brought this lovely butterfly quilt.
And this gorgeous quilt made from orphan blocks. Great choice of border fabrics and sashings!
Susan showed this lovely little apple wall-hanging.
She also made an iPhone case for her sister. Sorry we didn't get a better photo of it.
Debbie then showed this beautiful "Adam's Rib" quilt in blacks, whites, and grays. Stunning!
Diane showed this lovely Pinwheel quilt she is donating.
She also donated this pretty patriotic quilt.
Estela showed her tablerunner to the oohs and aahs of everyone.
Estela showed one more donation quilt in pretty pastels.
Meg showed a donation quilt, too- this Zigzag quilt;
and this one made of orphan blocks.
Another Zigzag quilt.
This one made of orphan blocks really turned out pretty.
Yet another Zigzag quilt. These are destined for Moore, OK tornado relief.
Marcia showed this Rail Fence donation quilt.
She also showed the Row of the Month quilt she completed for herself from instructions found at http://www.flickr.com/groups/beeinmybonnetrowalong/
It has taken her several months to complete.
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Program:
Susan showed us how to make Cool Ties from fabric strips and water-absorbing crystals. They take only a few minutes to make, but will be very useful during this hot weather when we are working outside. We each completed one to take home with us. If you want the instructions, contact Susan for a copy of her handout.
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Remember, next month's meeting is the Auction on August 9th at Meg's house.
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