Thursday, October 31, 2013

February Challenge

From our amazing program convener Sue McConville:

Are you ready for a challenge and some FUN.  We all know that February is heart month and Valentine's Day and Red is the colour of choice.  This is your chance to display your talents with a member's challenge: 

All Things Red

The Rules:
  • Items must be 50% reed (excluding the backing)
  • Items must contain fabric although other media can be incorporated
  • Some quilting required - either machine or hand
  • All items must be presented for judging by 12:30 pm at the February 10th meeting
  • Members will vote on their favourite pieces.
  • Items can be taken home at the end of the meeting
  • Prizes will be awarded to the winners at the March meeting.

Help!
We will need volunteers to accept the items as they are brought in and others to set up the displays.  Please contact Sue to volunteer:  mountainlakequilts@gmail.com

Prizes!
Donations for prizes gratefully accepted.  Please contact Sue if you wish to donate.

Cheque Presentation

President Donna MacDonald presented a cheque for $1,363.23to Steve Karpazis, representing Community Care Non Emergency Transportation.   Good work for a great charity.

October 2013 meeting

The 65 Project Adventure turned out to be a big success.  During the meeting, project or hostess gift ideas were presented by the following ladies.

Donna MacDonald: flying geese
Laurie Griffin:  Xmas Star
Barb Liffering:  Xmas Bargello
Suzanne Meyer:  Xmas ball decoration
Sandra Falconer:  60 degree Centerpiece

Great work Ladies.  Thanks for the info and pics  Lorna

PLUS I hear there were cupcakes for tea!!!!