Recap of Jan 20th and Jan 23rd Meetings – Part 3

Since our two January Quilts of Valor meetings were so productive, your Webmaster has made an executive decision to break the recap of the meetings into three posts.  You can read Part 1 at this link and Part 2 at this link.

Here is Part 3:

During our Monday meeting, we did some serious sorting of our donated fabrics to ascertain their best use for our new quilt design for 2014.  In case you missed it, the pattern is named Waving Old Glory and it appeared in the book “The Best of Fons & Porter’s Patriotic Quilts”.  The designer is Toby Lischko. Here's another photo of the sample that Debbie made up:

We will be modifying this design to best fit our capabilities and volunteer piecers.  The center square will be smaller and the strips around the modified Log Cabin will be cut at 2 ½ inches instead of 2 to facilitate using a strip cutter.

One of our excellent longarmers, Virginia I., brought back this quilt with beautiful motifs included in the quilting:

The little Star detail is right in the center of the quilt!

And here’s just one more reason why this is a great QOV Group:

Lisa B gave us a mini-lesson and demonstration on how to make Magic Binding – a method of machine binding that looks fabulous and professional.  Here’s one she did during the meeting – see the wonderful faux piping using an accent color?

You can find instructions and a tutorial at this link, if you’d like to try this on your own.  Thank you so much, Lisa, for sharing this technique with us.

Here’s a few pics of the Group at work, once again a few are finishing up sewing and laying out tops from the old design and some beginning to cut and make blocks for the new design.  There’s already enough blocks available to make a complete top due to the serious sewing and cutting efforts of our newest members Cindy and Janice – sure glad to have you join us!

Check out these worker bees:

 

Sewing Rows for a Top

Sorting fabrics

Laying out a Top

Cutting strips

Making Blocks

Sewing binding

Cutting strips

Cutting strips

Recap of Jan 20th and Jan 23rd Meetings – Part 2

Since the two January meetings of the CT Quilters Quilts of Valor Group were so productive, your Webmaster has made an executive decision to break the recap of the meetings into three posts.  You can read Part 1 at this link.

Here is Part 2:

Our new Leader for 2014, Debbie W. really did a great job on selecting some patterns for the Group to review and select a new “Go-To” quilt pattern.  She even made up a top from each of the patterns!  Check out these fabulous choices:

The Group loved all of the selections, but ultimately voted to make the last one pictured.  The pattern is named "Waving Old Glory" and it appeared in the book “The Best of Fons & Porter’s Patriotic Quilts”.  The designer is Toby Lischko.

Here’s a few pics of the Group at work, some finishing up making tops from the old design and some beginning to cut for the new design.  It’s sure to be an exciting 2014 for this group!

Tomorrow, this blog will feature the CT Quilters’ activities from the meeting on the 23^rd … be sure to keep in contact for Part 3 of the January Meetings Recap!

Recap of Jan 20th and Jan 23rd Meetings – Part 1

The CT Quilters Quilts of Valor Group sure outdid themselves this month!  This was the first time that we have tried having two meetings a month instead of one – and each was very, very productive.

So your Webmaster has made an executive decision to break the recap of the meetings into three posts.  Here is Part 1:

The quilts, tops and pillowcases that came back in this meeting were fabulous.  Here’s the show:

PILLOWCASES!

QUILT TOPS!

 

Ginger's

Debbie's

Kathy's

Kathy's

Pat's center to finish

Renita's Top

Renita's Top

Close-up of embroidery detail in Renita's Top - each square is different!

QUILTS!

Jill's

Jill's

Jill's wonderful pieced backing!

Quilted by Pat B

Quilted by Pat B

Quilted by Pat B

Quilted by Pat B

Quilted by Pat B

Quilted by Pat B

Quilted by Pat B

WALLHANGINGS!

  

Quilted by Pat for Ronika in the Memphis VA Hosp

Quilted by Pat for Ronika in the Memphis VA Hosp

Watch this spot tomorrow for Part 2 where we showcase the quilts tops Debbie made for the Group to decide on the 2014 “Go-To” quilt pattern!

Meeting Reminder - Fri, Jan 17th AND Monday, Jan 20th

CT QUILTERS QUILTS OF VALOR GROUP

We will be meeting Friday, Jan 17^th AND 

Monday, Jan 20^th

From 10:00 – 4:00

At Crafty Threads Quilt Shop!

 

Click on this link to learn more!

Interested in Challenges?

Four Quilt Challenges at HMQS 2014!

HMQS (Home Machine Quilting Show) 2014 will feature four appealing challenges.

Each challenge has cash awards of $1,000; $500-1st place, $300-2nd place, and $200-3rd place.
This is an excellent opportunity to show off your creative quilting skills, aid worthy humanitarian groups and add beauty to the quilting world.

This is the info about the specific Challenge that will benefit Quilts of Valor:
Quilting Treasures Quilts of Valor Challenge features the “A Nations Song” fabric collection by Christine Adolph and 80/20 Cotton/Poly batting sponsored by Winline Textiles. These quilts will be donated to the Quilts of Valor Foundation.

For full challenge information and entry form click here
To view fabric, click here

Challenge Coordinator: Diane Jaeger
(801) 792-8320
dianej@hmqs.org

January Meeting Notice

January Meeting Dates –

Friday, Jan 17^th and Monday, Jan 20^th

We are pleased to announce that in 2014 we will be

having TWO Quilts of Valor meetings a month. 

You are welcome to attend one or both meetings and stay the entire time

or join us for as long as you can between 10 – 4:00 on meeting days.

We meet at the Crafty Threads Quilt Shop

12330 Racetrack Rd, Tampa

From 10:00 – 4:00

You do not need to sign up to attend!

The agenda for both January meetings includes finishing up quilts

from last year’s design and our new Leader for 2014,

Debbie W., will introduce a NEW quilt pattern …

You won’t want to miss this!

 No sewing skills are required –

You may choose to bring your sewing machine, rotary cutter/mat,

or hand sewing needles and thread (red/white/blue).

 We will also need ironers at these meetings. 

Mark Your Calendar

January Meeting Dates –

Friday, Jan 17^th and Monday, Jan 20^th

Where Are the Veterans?

Ever wonder how many veterans the CT Quilters Quilts of Valor Group could potentially cover with healing Quilts of Valor in our own home State of Florida? 

Well, it’s 1.5 million!

Check out these statistics [as of 2013] from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.  Click on this link to get to the interactive map on the VA website and then hover over any state to see where other veterans are located:

So, Ladies, it's time for us to get quiltin’!

Please plan to join us at our next meeting on Friday, Jan 17^th at 10:00.

See sidebar for more details.

It's 2014 !!