Marach Madness

 Greetings Fellowship Quilters.  I am sure you are all very surprised to get this blog so promptly after the last one was so so late!  I am becoming more competent on my new computer and therefore wanted to get this out ASAP!
We had 31 members here for the meeting today on a still cold March day.  We are bracing for another storm over the next few days so all you ladies in warm weather areas stay put!
The blocks to the left are the block of the month blocks from Vi which we did over several months since we had such a low attendance due to weather in January.  Fun block to make!

 Pat has been making "little quilts" and had another one to show.  I am sorry I must of missed editing this picture.

 She also made a sewing machine cover out of recycled material for a family member who likes to recycle stuff...she even put lace on it!

 The project for today was making the wool dryer balls.  So here is the goofy pic of the day.. "Judy and Joy with their balls"  Ha Ha.  Fun project!

 Sue made these two blocks at the workshop last weekend.  Many of us went to the Trunk Show that was held the Friday before.  Beautiful Quilts and blocks made from scraps and recycled cloth.

 Claudia is sewing for Easter with the bunny basket and the spring bow basket.

 Jackie showed some of the finished wool Easter eggs she made...the project from last month.

 The pictures got out of order so here is Pat again with this adorable paper pieced project for the laundry room.  The pieces are so tiny!  Great work Pat!

Donna continues to make her calendar blocks.  The adorable Easter bunny is not quite done but is so cute.  She said she has a book with blocks but is also taking ideas from elsewhere.  We are such a creative group!
We had a long discussion about program ideas for next year.  A list has been started and members are asked to make some notes on cards or paper of ideas over the next few months.  We will have index card available next month to collect your great ideas.  Donna is on board for teaching  a salvage project...a pillow for example.  If you want to do this you need to be saving salvages cut with about
1 1/2 inches of material also included so you can see it on your project. 
We are also looking for a team of members to get the ideas, teachers and programs coordinated for next year.  Talk to your friends and put together a group!  It is not that hard to coordinate and only takes a few times getting together this summer.
April is diaper month for the Grand Traverse Baby Pantry and we had decided to take a $$ collection as Sally can buy diapers cheaper than we can in the local stores.  We started the collection because some members will be gone next month and already have over $100!!  So bring your cash to the April meeting.
The June 14th picnic will be held at the Yacht Club with help from Della.  It will be a potluck as before with members bringing their own table service.  There was discussion of making place mats that could then be donated to the Meals on Wheels program after we laundered them. So make a place mat if you desire.   Kathy

FINALLY February

 I have finally gotten this new computer to work like I need it to but it was a struggle.  Thanks to daughter in law Casey for helping me figure out a few things.
It seems like forever since we had our February meeting and I now need to see if my notes are good enough to comment on all the pictures and projects.  I ask for forgiveness ahead of time if I get things wrong.
Our program was so fun...making the felted wool eggs you see below.  Claudia did a wonderful job with the materials and the directions for this fun project.  I have almost finished my less than perfect first egg and now know what I will do different with the next one.   Thanks to Claudia and her helper teachers for their patience!
The pattern to the left and the cute duck below are patterns that they created for us.  Sooo cute.

 These are some of the more perfect eggs that Claudia brought to show us.

 Barb has a great little quilt that I think was from the work bee.  I did not take any  notes on this one!

 Chris brought this stunning blue quilt that is made from 10" strips and 6 inch blocks.  Pauline brought her log cabin quilt below that she made for herself and quilted in a crosshatch pattern.

 Connie continues to wow us with her wool quilts.

 Ruth has made several baby quilts for friends and this is an adorable blue one.

 Joan continues to make quilts with son Bobs block patterns.  What a talented son!

 I made this quilt with my daughter in law Casey to help her learn how to piece a block and make a quilt.  It is made from scraps from my stash, except the black, and really turned out wonderful!  The pattern is called Baby Bricks and came in several sizes.  This is the larger size block

 This is a block of the month that Della did last year...really eye catching!

 Della also did another bargello that we did last fall...great colors.

 Vi made this for her daughter in law and even used some of the blocks for the back, below.

 Barb has been busy with baby quilts and gifts and this is only one of many she showed.  She has been busy busy busy!

 Judy brought several purses she made and this one above is the Emmaline bag...a free pattern...but she did not put in the special snap piece and felt it worked just as well.  Great job Judy!

 Pat had several items to show.  The wolf is applique and she designed it herself.  The dancing cat is so adorable and the flower wall hanging  below is stunning. 

 Bev made this unique stitch and fold wreath..actually made several this season and  finished the snow man below...an UFO which is adorable.

 Pat did a great job on this bright table runner.  Below Pat continues on with her adorable small quilts.

Feburary Fun