January 24th Meeting

The January 24th meeting was truly 100% a workshop night. 

What was the workshop about? Making Pillowcases for the 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge which is hosted by American Patchwork Magazine. After months of planning and and a few scheduling glitches later it was a successful night on both our end and the Gil Scouts. 

Workshop project w/the Girl Scouts

Matter of fact looking around the room both members and the Girl Scouts interacted beautifully! You would have never know by looking at the pictures that some of the girls had never used a sewing machine or had done any ironing before. 

Before things got started the Girl Scouts went though their color guard ceremony. Once the color guard was dismissed introductions were made and then a quick demo was given on the pillowcases the girls would be making and the whole purpose of what the project is for. Then the girls were allowed to choose what kit they wanted to work with, and then they were paired up with a guild member to guide them though the process making of the pillowcases.  

Yvonne and Miss Katie
Yvonne and Miss Katie

Regina and Miss Julia
Ragina and Miss Julia

Kim and Miss Dani
Kim and Miss Dani

 Jennifer (not pictured) and Miss Angie who is ironing.
Miss Angie

Also not pictured (and many apologies) is Marcia with Miss Cheyenne P. 

Our only enemy for the evening was time and a few of the girls were rushed through and a few of ended up taking their pillowcase home to finish. In all though there were eight completed pillowcases, which is not bad for the time frame that we had to work in. 

Girl Scouts and the Guild
From Left to Right: Cheyenne R., Shelby, Regina, Michelle, Yvonne, Cheyenne P., Marcia (behind Cheyenne P.), Samantha, Carol (actually Carol's hair. Carol is hiding behind Katie), Katie, Kim, Lydia, and Tyler. 

Since it was a hit between the guild and the Girl Scouts both parties opted to do another event in the future. In the mean while many thank yous to participating guild members for helping out and thank you to Girl Scout Troop 936 for learning and helping out with the 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge.

Until the next meeting....

Happy Quilting!

New London Quilt Guild. 



January 9th Meeting


What a start to the new year! First off we wanted to welcome Carolyn Hunter for stopping by to check us out. Carolyn we hope to see you again! Second we wanted to send well wishes to Lynette and Regina, and hope to see you both soon when life is treating you a bit better.  

The business part of this meeting was about planning events for the 2013 year. Not to mention wrapping up everything from the previous year. For those of you who were involved  with the secret service project the quilt was well received by Eastman's Funeral Home and have been put to use since they received it.  The next service project was discussed and with the next quilt to be made it is preferred that it will be done in  Primitive Americana colors. So if you can check your stash for your darker reds, tans, and blues! 

The next up coming event is the 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge which is hosted by All People Quilt or better known as American Patchwork Magazine. The guild will be teaching the older Girl Scouts how to sew these pillow cases. Once the pillowcases are finished and recorded into the APQ challenge registry all the pillowcases will be sent to Cincinnati's Children's Hospital. This event will take place on January 24, 2013. See side bar for more information.

Looking ahead for 2013 was to have the Spring Workshop/Sew-in, which it was agreed to have it held in April. More information to follow.

Year event suggestions were a paint chip challenge, A Home of the Brave quilts to be made for the fallen, and a casserole carrier. More suggestions are always welcome.

The quilt show date was discussed and everyone was leaning towards November 2, 2013.

Hometown Holidays was also discussed and it was also agreed upon to get the ball rolling on getting a table at the Hielman Building.

Last but not least, a couple of member were quite busy over the holidays and have some finished projects to share.

Starting with Chris Porter.

Chris had this Adorable snowman table runner

Chris's Christmas Table runner

This appliqued wall hanging. 

Chris' Wall hanging

A Valentine's Quilt top.

Chris' Valentine Quilt

A star block of the month (BOM) which she made with corresponding back and forth with her sister. Chris' sister lives out of state.

Chris' Star BOM

Craftsy's 2012 BOM. 

Chris' 2012 Craftsy BOM


Marlene was our next member to show off her finishes.

Marlene had completed Jeni Baker's Drawstring bag.

Marleen's Drawstring Bag

And a tote bag which she used on a retreat cruise.

Marleen's Cruise bag

Marlene also had a finished quilt but this writer was not quick on her feet to get a photo of it. :( So sorry!


That wraps it up for this meeting!

Hope to see you soon!

Happy Quilting,

New London Quilt Guild