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April 2012 Guild Meeting

Yes, even though it was March 29th, this was the April 2012 Q.U.I.L.T.S. meeting. Since our March 2012 meeting was cancelled due to inclement weather, we had a lot to cover this evening. First up was Lynn Makrin and Kathie Greenwold from the guild’s Judging Study Group who provided an overview of what judges will […]

April 5, 2012   Posted in: 2012 Quilt Show, Comfort Quilts, Guild Meeting Recaps, Monthly Meetings, Northeast Kids, Show & Tell, Speakers  Comments Closed

November 2011 Guild Meeting

At the November guild meeting, members shared recipes and holiday ornament patterns.  In addition, they were “wowed”  by a trunk show of Barbara Ackerly’s magnificent quilts and clothing. Barbara Ackerly, quilter and clothing designer, lives in Cortland, NY.  Barbara began sewing at age 7 and has never stopped. She started by making her own clothing.  […]

November 24, 2011  Tags:   Posted in: Comfort Quilts, Guild Meeting Recaps, Monthly Meetings, Show & Tell, Speakers  Comments Closed

September 2011 Guild Meeting

Tropical storms, flooding, earthquakes and tornados did not stop Q.U.I.L.T.S. from their first meeting of the new guild year at their new meeting location, the First Reformed Church of Scotia.   Along the lines of this year’s theme “Traditional Quilting,”  Barbara Arnold, NQA Teacher of the Year, presented a trunk show of antique quilts which she’s […]

September 12, 2011   Posted in: Comfort Quilts, Guild Meeting Recaps, Monthly Meetings, Northeast Kids, Service Projects, Show & Tell, Soldier Quilts, Speakers  Comments Closed

May 2011 Guild Meeting

This month’s program featured a trunk show of mixed media art quilts created by Joanna Monroe.   Joanna gave an educational and entertaining presentation on her creative process…..from the spark of inspiration to the finished work.  For more information on Joanna, visit her website at www.joannamonroe.com. Included in the evening’s meeting was our members’ always impressive […]

May 11, 2011  Tags:   Posted in: Comfort Quilts, Guild Meeting Recaps, Monthly Meetings, New Techniques, Northeast Kids, Service Projects, Show & Tell, Soldier Quilts, Speakers  Comments Closed