New London Quilt Guild

March 27, 2014

We had a record of 13 members present for this meeting. Everyone must have had cabin fever and needed to get out. It seems like it was months since we were together. This weather hasn't been good to us this year.

Here's what we accomplished. Plans were formed up for the quilt show happening Saturday, March 29, 2014. By the time you read this, it will be over, sorry, I'm a little slow this week.

It was brought up that there are a few of us who have trouble getting up or down the stairs, depending on which room we are meeting in that week, especially if we are having a workshop and have to bring our machines and tools with us. So it was decided to explore options for a new meeting place on a ground floor level. A couple of ideas were floated around the table and are being checked out. Also we are thinking of going to one meeting during the week and a workshop on a Saturday once a month. Plans are for the 2nd Thursday and the 4th Saturday. The workshop meeting will run from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. with a come and go as you please attendance. What do you think? Please let us know.

Ideas for a new service project were also kicked about. Discussed were Quilts of Valor, pillowcases for a particular charity and quilts for child victims of fires. Got some idesa? We'd love to hear them.

The next time we get together will be our Wednesday meeting on April 9th. It was decided that for the Christmas secret sister exchange this year, we are going to bump up the yardage to 1 yard of good quality fabric. Please bring a piece of fabric you would like to have made into something for this exchange. Be sure to bring it in a small brown paper bag with your name on a piece of paper inside. You do not have to participate in this exchange if you don't want to.

Here are some show and tell pictures for this week.

This was Yvonne's baby quilt 70 or so years ago. It was passed between family member to be used.

Redwork and stars quilt from Gloria. The embroidery and quilting was all done by hand.

Little dressed quilt also by Gloria.

This quilt by Gloria features her granddaughter who is now 9 years old. It won Viewers Choice at

Old Uniontown Quilt Guild Quilt Show.

This bag by Lynette is constructed using the clothesline method.

Hippy, hippy, shake, shake daisy quilt was done by Chris.

Thanks for stopping by and we hope to see you at the next meeting.

March 12, 2014

Well that Mother Nature is a fickle gal. Meeting is cancelled for tonight. Stay tuned for possibly an extra meeting scheduled before our next regular meeting on March 27th. Don't forget the quilt show is still on for March 29th. If you would like to have some fliers to pass out, let Chris Porter know.

February 27, 2014

Dang weather! Sorry to disappoint everyone, but the meeting for tonight is cancelled due to this crazy weather. But then, it's Ohio, right? Be sure to come to the next meeting and bring your machines and tools so we can work on the next quilt for Eastman's. We will also be finalizing the plans for the quilt show on March 29th. See you then!

February 12, 2014

This meeting was a work meeting. We made great progress on the last (possibly) of the service quilts for Eastman Funeral Home here in New London.

It was decided to do a 16 patch in pastels with sashing, on point, using 2 1/2" squares. Everyone dug into their stash to contribute so many squares that it was mentioned we could do 2 quilts, which is now the plan.

So many squares!

Carol, Rachenea and Jen working to square up their blocks

Marcia working intently.

Gotta....get....this....squared!

Some of the finished 16 patches waiting for sashing.

At the next meeting we will be adding the sashing and possibly starting on a second quilt in this same pattern and colors. If you couldn't join us for this last meeting plan on attending the next one on February 27th. You know what they say, "Many hands make short work".

Reminder of the quilt show coming up on March 29th. If you can't make it to the meetings, contact another member for details. Anyone can enter a quilt to be shown, whether you are a member or not. There is no judging, so it's just a nice and relaxed show only.

Hope to see you on February 27th! Meanwhile, maybe some of this snow will melt!

January 23, 2014

With the frigid weather we've been experiencing, our first meeting of the year was short and sweet.

We started out with receiving the forms needed to display our quilts during the quilt show on March 29th. The information that needs to be included will explain who made the quilt, how was it made, was it made for someone in particular and what the quilt pattern is called. We have plenty of forms left so don't forget to pick yours up at the next meeting. The quilt show will run from 10:00 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the Methodist Church sanctuary. Set up time will start at 8:00 a.m. Please bring your quilts and forms at that time. The theme this year is "Stars Over New London" with quilts featuring star blocks in some way. Of course all quilts are welcome and encouraged. We would also like to have on display the paint chip projects that were made for last years challenge. If anyone knows of any quilters who are non-members of the quilt guild please invite them to also display their quilts.

Also it was decided that both meetings in February will consist of a short business meeting and the rest of the time will be spent constructing the last of our service quilts for Eastman Funeral Home. This is a smaller quilt in 2 1/2" pastel squares. Please bring your machines, irons, ironing mats and tools and be ready to sew. Let's get this finished up so we can move on to our next project.

Kim then asked if there was anything anyone was interested in learning or working on. It was suggested that we hold a workshop on making purses and also some members are interested in learning paper piecing.

Since we had so few attending, there was only a couple of show and tells, so we'll hold those for the next entry.

Stay warm everyone and we'll see you at the next meeting on February 12th.

Meeting canceled for January 8th

Hi guild members, no meeting tonight as the schools in New London are closed for the day. But wait, there's good news, we're having a heat wave this weekend! About a 50 deg. difference than the last couple of days. Get out the shorts if you're brave. We'll see you at the next meeting on January 23rd. Quilt on!

December 11th Christmas Potluck

The New London Quilt Guild held their last meeting of the year with a potluck and secret sister gift exchange. Everyone agreed that they were not ready for the Christmas holiday and had a lot to do to prepare for the upcoming event. There were a lot of great eats and everyone was stuffed afterwards.

After the meal Yvonne reminded everyone that in January we will be forming different committees to plan out our activities for the upcoming year. If there is anything you want to have covered, please bring your ideas to the next meeting which will be January 8th at 7:00 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church basement if available, if not we will meet upstairs. Another reminder is that the quilt show will be held on March 29th. The theme for the show is "Stars over New London". Minimum size for your theme quilt should be appr. 24" x 24". You may enter any size quilted project you would like for the general showing. More information will be available as this date gets closer.

For our gift exchange the theme seemed to be table runners or toppers galore, with a few other items thrown in for good measure. Enjoy the pictures.