Here's a long shot of our tables. The quilts you see on the racks are the many quilts the guild members made for a local foster family. The purpose of these quilts is to go to children that the family takes in. They are the child's to keep.
Our second event was our annual Christmas party and gift exchange. Each member who wanted to participate in the exchange was to bring 1 yard of good quality fabric in a brown paper bag with their name and what type of item they would like to receive on a piece of paper inside the bag with the fabric. Bags were then passed out to each member. Here's a look at the results, but first our potluck layout. It was all delicious!
And now for the gift exchange.
These beautiful embroidered placemats were given to Yvonne by Martha.
Martha received this pincushion from Rachenea. It opened like a flower.
She also had a table topper (that I missed! Sorry, it was very pretty) and this scissor case.
Chris' gift(s) were from Jen. First we have a small pouch that can be used for many things.
Next we have a sewing tote. It has pockets in the front and back with vinyl zipper pockets and a pincushion on one side. Very cute.
Third, we have a table topper. No, your eyes aren't seeing things, it's not finished. Jen started a new job and has been very busy. Congratulations, Jen!
Last we have a cute clothes pin holder in the shape of a dress.
Here's Jen showing off the card that came with her gift.
Chris P. had her name. Jen had admired this wall hanging when Chris had displayed it at the last quilt show. When Jen had brought in all these scraps to pass along, Chris grabbed them up to make this hanging for her.
Here's the back using more of the scraps. We think Jen was really amazed at what was done with her leftovers.
Carol was unable to finish this hanging for Marcia last year because of illness. It has ornaments added as embellishments.
Marcella made this pink and floral table runner for Carol.
This hanging is from Carol to Marcella.
Kim was unable to attend to receive her purse made by Yvonne.
That wraps up 2014 for the New London Quilt Guild. We are always open to new members and hope to welcome some members back who maybe haven't attended for a while. See you next year!