March 2010 Guild Meeting

Diana Marshall from Gloversville Sewing Center spoke at our meeting about sewing machine maintence and the importance of using the proper threads and needles for our sewing projects. Did you know that 2 bobbins equals approximately 3 hours of sewing time? How often do you change the needle in your sewing machine? What type of needle should you use? How often do you oil your machine? Should you use the same thread in your bobbin as that which you are using to sew with? What types of thread create a need for you to adjust your tension? Diana’s talk created a lot of “oohs” and “aahs” from the membership, as well as opened a lot of eyes.

Also, Paul and Stephanie Naused from Shear Saavy were present to sharpen scissors. Our members took advantage of this service and over 30 pairs of scissors were sharpened that evening.

The evening’s display of Show & Tell also garnered several “oohs” and “aahs” from the membership.

Members’ Show & Tell:

March 7, 2010 Tags: Guild Meetings, March 2010 Posted in: Comfort Quilts, Monthly Meetings, Northeast Kids, Service Projects, Sew-In, Show & Tell, Soldier Quilts, Speakers, Tie-In Comments Closed

February 2010 Guild Meeting

The February meeting was our annual “Tie-In for Northeast Kids.” Over 20 quilt tops and backings were paired with battings graciously donated by the Gloversville Sewing Center. Guild members worked in groups to tie the quilts. This is traditionally one of the more favored guild meetings as our members get the chance to visit with other members over a good old-fashioned quilt tying. The tied quilts were taken home by volunteers who will finish the quilts by attaching the binding and bring them back to a future guild meeting where they will be collected and turned over to Northeast Parent & Child and given to a child in need. The evening also included a short business meeting and members’ show & tell.

Members’ Show & Tell:

February 15, 2010 Posted in: Comfort Quilts, Monthly Meetings, Northeast Kids, Service Projects, Show & Tell, Soldier Quilts, Tie-In Comments Closed

Winter Blues Sit N’ Sew

Our first annual Winter Blues Sit N’ Sew is now history. And what a success it was! Twenty-eight of our members participated. Each worked on varying stages of their projects. Some brought sewing machines and pieced tops for themselves or for their own family and friends, others worked together to piece tops for Northeast Kids or for the Soldier Project, while others worked on hand quilting or sewing down binding on their finished quilts. Everyone enjoyed the company of fellow quilters. The location was great – parking was excellent and the facility was wonderful. Though it was a bit on the cool side, the sun was shining and many enjoyed taking a quick walk at lunch to the various restaurants downtown Schenectady has to offer.

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