Our meeting this week was a surprise project presented by Marcia. Each member was to bring 1/2 yd. cuts of 2 coordinating or contrasting fabrics, batting, their machines and tools. The project was sewing machine mats. After you layer a quilt sandwich, you quilt the pieces together however you want. Trim your piece so it is even with your batting, making sure it is rectangular in shape. On one short end you turn whichever fabric will be on top over the edge of the bottom as a self binding. Fold one end up appr. 8 - 10 inches, sew the sides together, then stitch 2 or 3 "pockets" for holding rulers, scissors and whatever you might want to store there. Bind the other 3 sides and you're done. Place the flat end under your machine and you have places for your tools right where you need them.
Don't forget the workshop on July 30th from 9:00 a.m. to whenever everyone wants to leave. If you can't make it at 9:00, come whenever you can. We will be working on quilts for Teen Challenge using 2 1/2" strips. We have fabric but if you have any strips you want to clean out of your stash, bring them along. We will be having subs for lunch. Please let me know if you will be able to attend.
Chris
