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. 

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

Regina and Miss Julia

Kim and Miss Dani

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

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. 

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

This appliqued wall hanging. 

A Valentine's Quilt top.

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

Craftsy's 2012 BOM. 

Marlene was our next member to show off her finishes.

Marlene had completed Jeni Baker's Drawstring bag.

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

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

Welcome 2013!

Wishing your family the best in 2013!

The New London Quilt Guild

Merry Christmas!

Believe or not Christmas is here! Even though there have been no post about what we have been up too for the month of December. We do want to stop on this day, yes, Christmas Day to say....

If you are interested in what the guild has been up to for the month of December check out all the happenings on our Facebook page.

Again Merry Christmas!

 With much love,

New London Quilt Guild

November 14, 2012 Meeting

The November 14th meeting was surprisingly well attended with lots of final end of the year decisions to be made.

The decision on what two choices to eat at the Wildcat Cafe for the Christmas dinner will be smothered chicken and a philly wrap. As a reminder the dinner will be at 6:00 pm at the Wildcat Connections Cafe in downtown New London. With the gift exchange and desserts held at Lynette's.

Hometown Holidays sales table will be at the New London United Methodist Church parlor on December 1. 2012. Guild members can bring in your items to the parlor at 8:00 am. Please have your items all ready priced for sale. Lastly shifts were given to members who could help out with the sale. If you do not remember your shift time contact Yvonne. Lastly if any members have any spare grocery bags in good condition that can be spared please bring them to the sale.

For the 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge a donation destination for the pillowcases was found. All pillowcases will be sent to Pillows of Hope in Cincinnati, where the Pillows of Hope organization will donate all the pillowcases to Cincinnati Children's Hospital.  

Next was how the progress of our service project. All the nine patches and snowballs have been pieced together thanks to Marlene. Thank you Marlene! Now it is ready to have a border added and finally quilted.  

There were some left over nine patches that were left overs and there is still an interest to put them to use in another quilt. In order to continue on more nine patches are still in need.

Lastly in the order of business for this meeting officers were elected or reelected in this case for the 2013 year. All officers were appointed and excepted their nominations. As of to date all officers from 2012 still hold the same positions as before.   

Show and tell

There were a couple of members who had some items to share. Starting with Chris P. Chris had gotten into the holiday spirit. Here is a fall pumpkin wall hanging... 

A Let it Snow snowman wall hanging....

And a Christmas tree table runner!

Here is a closer look at the tree and Chris's quilting. Nice Job Chris!!!

Doris has even gotten into the holiday spirit as well! Doris had made two Carrie Nation Christmas quilts.

Both quilts are done in the same color scheme but with different prints!

Doris even made a wall hanging where you can store Christmas cards, candy canes, and a few other small Christmas goodies!

See those pockets! They are quite handy for sure! What a clever idea!

The last items to share from Doris was these Christmas coasters. 

If you like them and love them you might find them at the sales table for Hometown Holidays!

Well, that is all that we have for now. Hope to see you at the Hometown Holidays!

Happy Quilting and Sewing!

New London Quilt Guild

October 25, 2012 Meeting

Our October 25th meeting was short and to the point.  

The topics we went over are:

 That everyone is reminded to know that they must reserve their spot at the next meeting for the Christmas dinner, which will be held at the Wildcat Connections Cafe. Again the dinner will start at 6:00 pm at the cafe and then move onto Lynette's for a light dessert and the gift exchange.

For Hometown Holidays it was confirmed by Kim that we will indeed have a sales table at the New London Methodist Church Parlor. Please keep working on your items in hopes that we will have a successful sale!

There was some show and tell brought in too at this meeting.

Our first share was from Chris K. 

Chris had made this lovely scrappy pinwheel.

The next share was from Doris. 

Doris had made a mug rug to share. What are mug rugs? They are typical bigger than a coaster but much smaller than a table runner. Their purpose is to sit under your coffee cup or tea cup while there is still room to share for a small plate of your favorite pie or snack.

That is all for this meeting! Hope to see you at the next one. Until then...

Happy Quilting Everyone!

The New London Quilt Guild

October 10, 2012 Meeting

Before we get to the minutes of the meeting we just wanted to share a photo of what nature has provided us with some color inspiration.

As quilters and sewist a like color means everything when it come to that eye catching or eye appealing project. And we could not be more happier to welcome the fall season with such embrace to the sight of changing colors!

Now for the minutes!

The October 10th meeting was rather short and to the point.

The first topic of the night was about the Christmas dinner and exchange. Kim had contacted the cafe and worked out a time so that the dinner can be head at the cafe. Kim had mentioned that there will be a two dinner plate choice that will be served that night and we will decide on what two dishes to choose from at the next meeting. Kim also needs to know by November 14th of how many of the members will be attending the dinner so she can give the cafe a head count. Lastly the dinner time will be held at 6:00 pm at the Wildcat Cafe Connections in New London.

After the Christmas dinner the members will proceed to Lynette's home for desserts and exchanging Christmas gifts. If any of the members would like to volunteer to make a few deserts to take to Lynette's please bring it up at the next meeting. 

As a reminder please keep on working on making your items to sell for the sales table for Hometown Holidays and please keep up on working on the nine patches for the service project.

Speaking of Hometown Holidays we are uncertain at the moment whether or not we will be having a table at the church or the Hileman Building. More information to come at the next meeting.

Also discussed was the Amish Quilt Shop Hop that will run October 31st through November 2, 2012 in Amish country. You are welcome to go on your own or if you are looking to go with someone Yvonne will be attending this event. If you are interested in attending with Yvonne please give her a call.

Finally the arrangements to reschedule the 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge have been completed. We will meet at our regular meeting date: January 24, 2013. However, we will be meeting at 6:00 pm at the Alliance Church.  For those who do not know where the Alliance Church is, its located just outside of the west side of New London on Route 162. 

That was all the minutes and news for now. 

Thank you for stopping by and Happy Quilting!

The New London Quilt Guild.