Quilters United in Learning Together, Schenectady

Summer Cooler Sit N’ Sew

admin — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 17:06:57 +0000

Is there a better way to spend a hot, humid summer day than in the air conditioned Underground at Proctors stitching away with a bunch of fellow quilters? Approximately 15 QUILTS members and friends attended our first annual Summer Cooler Sit N’ Sew. Most of the quilters worked on comfort quilts for the Guild’s Northeast Kids and Injured Soldiers projects while others used the day to catch up on personal quilting projects. New friends were made, lunch was wonderful – whether it was brown bag or from one of the wonderful downtown Schenectady eateries, and the accommodations were perfect. A special thank you goes out to Proctors for making sure we had everything we needed for a fun, productive Sit N’ Sew.

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June 2010 Guild Meeting

admin — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:40:10 +0000

QUILTS members celebrated the end of a successful guild year with the traditional potluck dinner. Good company and good food – what more could anyone ask for! Following a short business meeting and raffles, members participated in a wonderful show and tell, which included finished mystery quilts and geometric challenge quilts.

2010 Mystery Quilt:

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May 2010 Guild Meeting

admin — Sun, 16 May 2010 16:08:13 +0000

QUILTS members were treated to a presentation by the Capital Region Textile Artists (CRTA). CRTA is a group of art quilters from the Capital District who have been meeting regularly for several years. They presented two “slice quilts” – one being the skyline of Albany, the other Troy. The group worked separately and together on the making of these extraordinary quilts and were happy to share the process of making them and describe the different techniques used. CRTA also presented a trunk show of some of their other marvelous works.

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April 2010 Guild Meeting

admin — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:17:29 +0000

Even though it was March 25th, this was our April Guild Meeting. The meeting was held at the Education Center located at Proctors Theatre. Pamela Druhen, a well-known quilter and designer from Northfield, Vermont, presented a trunk show of her work. Guild members were treated to a wonderful display of Pam’s landscapes and other quilts which showcased her beautiful thread painting techniques. The following day, Pam taught a “Vermont Windows” workshop which was attended by approximately a dozen guild members.

For more information on Pamela Druhen, visit her website at www.pameladruhen.com

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March 2010 Guild Meeting

admin — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 12:14:09 +0000

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.

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February 2010 Guild Meeting

admin — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:24:13 +0000

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.

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2010 Winter Blues Sit N’ Sew

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:48:48 +0000

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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January 2010 Guild Meeting

admin — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 02:36:30 +0000

The Judging Study Group presented their recommendations for how the quilts should be judged for the upcoming Autumn Inspriations 2010 quilt show. As in the past, the quilts will be judged (scored) against “excellence.” However, categories on the judging sheet were revised to account for new techniques and innovations in quilting. Also, guild members were treated to ‘mini workshops’ including a new technique for painting on fusible webbing, making yo-yo sewing cases and a viewing of the CNN video highlighting our Soldier Quilt Project. The evening also included a dazzling display of members’ Show & Tell.

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December 2009 Guild Meeting

admin — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:58:27 +0000

This meeting was our annual holiday celebration. After a short business meeting and a wonderful display of Show & Tell, the games began. Q.U.I.L.T.S. members enjoyed a game called QUILT, which is a form of BINGO – complete with prizes! The game was interrupted by a visit from Philip Morris, who shared stories and jokes with the group. Philip then transformed into Santa and went table to table with a present for everyone – a pair of snips. The snips were timely, as our next activity was to make pinwheel ornaments using them. And, of course, our holiday party isn’t complete with out those delicious desserts members brought to share. It was a fun-filled evening – one which our members are still talking about! Our special thanks go to the program committee for a wonderful Holiday Party.

Holiday Party:

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November 2009 Guild Meeting

admin — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:33:42 +0000

At the November meeting, Quilters United in Learning Together, Schenectady (Q.U.I.L.T.S.) guild members and guests were treated to a visit by Mary Hoover of 4th and 6th Designs who presented a trunk show of the marvelous quilts featured in the book she co-wrote with her sister, Barbara Persing, “StrataVarious Quilts.” Included in the evening’s program was a dazzling array of member created quilts (our monthly “Show & Tell”).

The book, along with other patterns designed by Mary and Barbara, are available from their website www.4and6designs.com.