September 2013

The September meeting kicked off our new season.  The speaker was Stasia Ceglarz.a self taught fiber artist. Stasia makes all her own patterns which are so unique.  Her machine quilting is amazing.  her presentation was very amusing and informative.  Her quilts defiantly reflected her colourful personality.

Fall Programs

Our program coordinator Sue McConville has supplied the following information on our fall programs.  They sound amazing!!! Looks like we are in for an other great year. 

September 9:  Truck Show by Stasia Ceglarz:  Stasia is a self taught fibre artist who is inspired by her flowers and gardens. When she emigrated from Poland twenty eight years ago she could not understand our patterns so decided to just make her own!  Using her own designs, she hand dyes and paints her fabrics before assembling the next creation.  We will all be inspired by her outgoing personality and love of fabric.

October 21, 2013:  The 65 Project Adventure: Our October meeting is 65 days from Christmas and the holidays.  Often we are looking for that last minute or small gift to give to a hostess, a grandchild, a teacher or a friend. To help us prepare, we are going to experience the 65 kilometre project adventure! Six talented presenters will spend 10 minutes each demonstrating a project that meets the following criteria:  It must cost 65.00 or less; all materials must be available within a 65 km radius of our meeting hall; if it can be done in 65 minutes or less - so much the better!  We will provide you with note taking paper so that you can jot down your ideas.  Join us and be inspired!

November, 2013:  Truck Show: November sees the return of Jan Anderson.  Many of you will remember her amazing "quilt exercise" program that she did in the spring.  Jan spoke at that time about her love of creating unique quilted items so she is coming back to share her work with us.  Jan is a great speaker and this will be a lot of fun.  She has also promised to take ten minutes from her trunk show to review a few of those exercises!

Workshops needing participants!!

Notice from Karen Bright - Workshop Convener

FRENCH BRAID
Wednesday September 18th
Taught by Mary Hyslop
Here is your chance to learn another new technique
There is pre class work that needs to be done so if you are interested, let me know.
The cost is $25 for members and $30 for non-members








There are still a few openings in the Block of the Month, Simply Christmas with Chrissy Altelaar and Donna Starr.
I have the picture and the list of supplies so that you can use the rest of the summer to get organized
It is never too hot to shop for fabric.
The cost is $70 for the class and $12 for the pattern.
Contact Karen Bright if you are interested in either of these classes.

Raffle Quilt Raised $8,080 for A Place Called Home

Jean Kyle presented Lorrie Polito, representing A Place Called Home a cheque from $8,080.  Kudos to Jean's Raffle Ticket Committee and to all of our members who sold tickets.  Also to Pam Campbell and Donna MacDonald for choosing an amazing quilt pattern/materials and to all the ladies who spent countless hours piecing, appliqueing, and hand quilting.  What a great achievement!

June Wrap up Meeting

Can't believe another quilting year has come and gone.  Today we had our pot luck luncheon - and as usual lots of good  food and great conversations.  Key points of the meeting

• Through our monthly coin donations Donna's selected charity Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes - Transportation Services raised $1,162. 
• The Secret Sisters were revealed.
• Our very own Mini Pearl entertained us.
• The Guild Executive and committee groups were announced.  See side bar for the list of members on these committees.  A big thank you to all the ladies volunteering to help keep our Guild great. Big job well done Ann.

.

Anne McKinnon wins the Raffle Quilt

Our lucky Anne McKinnon won the Raffle Quilt!  It was so fitting for Anne to win since she graciously offered the use of her home as the "quilting site" during the hand quilting of this beautiful quilt.  So good deeds do pay off...

Esther Graham wins Viewers' Choice

For the second show in a row Esther Graham won the Viewers' Choice award at our Quilted Treasures Show.  Esther's hand quilted and hand appliqued masterpiece is called Butterflies and Flowers.  It really shows off Esther's amazing talent.  Congratulations Esther.

Ladies doing lunch at the Quilt Show

What could be better than having afternoon tea with friends at a wonderful Quilt Show.

Quilt Show Day 1

The crisp cool weather certainly helped send people to our Quilt Show.  The turn out was really good.  The quilting displays, vendors' booths, members' boutique, and tea room were, as usual, fantastic and busy.  With all the great quilt submissions it will be hard to pick the Viewers' Choice...

President's Challenge

The participants' creations for Donna's triangle challenge were on display at the meeting.  They were so well done and creative.  Donna presented prizes to the winners.  All of the entries will be on display at our Quilt Show.  This is yet another reason why you must attend the show!!