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| September 2014 |
President's Message
Quilting Bee
A quilting bee is a gathering of friends and neighbors who come together to work on creating a quilt. It can be a social event during which friends spend time working together on one quilt.... The original purpose behind this event was to enlist the help of several people in order to get the quilt finished in a much faster fashion than if just one person worked on the quilt. While this is still an advantage to the quilting bee, the primary purpose behind modern bees is to socialize with others who enjoy the craft of quilting. from wiseGEEK.com
I opened my home on Saturday September 6 for a Scrappers Quilting Bee. The objective was to work on our 2015 Opportunity Quilt At one table, Kathy M., Linda Morton, Gayle, Fran and Carole B. worked on preparing bear paws and cutting appliques. At another table, Gracia and Tong assembled bear paws. Mae worked on finishing the appliqué of Chau's cougar at another table. Felicity was all over the room, completing the deer and blue jays as well as making patterns for branches and placing the appliqués in the right places. Mary Mac stopped by to offer support. Sonia and I added hands where they were needed and made sure everyone was well fed. Everyone had a good time and the OQ is taking shape. It is truly a guild work.
Kathy
So if you missed this one, the next "Bee" will be at Quilt&Chat&More Friday September 26.
If you took a bear paw kit at the August meeting, bring what you have completed or not to QCM on or before September 26.
Bon Voyage, Chau Anderson
Superwoman Chau Anderson has left for her other home in Viet Nam.
She is taking part timing to a whole new level.
From Our September 4 Meeting
A quilting bee is a gathering of friends and neighbors who come together to work on creating a quilt. It can be a social event during which friends spend time working together on one quilt.... The original purpose behind this event was to enlist the help of several people in order to get the quilt finished in a much faster fashion than if just one person worked on the quilt. While this is still an advantage to the quilting bee, the primary purpose behind modern bees is to socialize with others who enjoy the craft of quilting. from wiseGEEK.com
I opened my home on Saturday September 6 for a Scrappers Quilting Bee. The objective was to work on our 2015 Opportunity Quilt At one table, Kathy M., Linda Morton, Gayle, Fran and Carole B. worked on preparing bear paws and cutting appliques. At another table, Gracia and Tong assembled bear paws. Mae worked on finishing the appliqué of Chau's cougar at another table. Felicity was all over the room, completing the deer and blue jays as well as making patterns for branches and placing the appliqués in the right places. Mary Mac stopped by to offer support. Sonia and I added hands where they were needed and made sure everyone was well fed. Everyone had a good time and the OQ is taking shape. It is truly a guild work.
Kathy
So if you missed this one, the next "Bee" will be at Quilt&Chat&More Friday September 26.
If you took a bear paw kit at the August meeting, bring what you have completed or not to QCM on or before September 26.
Bon Voyage, Chau Anderson
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Superwoman Chau Anderson has left for her other home in Viet Nam.
She is taking part timing to a whole new level.
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From Our September 4 Meeting
Ruth Ouelette, Show & Tell Chair
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| Ruth Ouelette, Show & Tell Chair |
Check out the photos of our meeting at
Compliments of Historian, Mary McDevitt
Refreshments by Fran Burras
Brenda Martin, Terry Page and Kathy McChesney appeased our appetites with apples and other appetizing treats. Thank you.
Comfort Zone
by Carol Wiersma & Felicity Watson
Everyone is working hard and we have 68 quilts and 87 tote bags already finished. We still need 32 more quilts and 13 tote bags which is a manageable amount to complete in the next two months. At the 4th Wednesday (September 24th at the Pool Pavilion) Comfort Zone Workshop, we will be sandwiching more completed tops and quilting those already sandwiched. This production line process seems to work well. Also remember to pick up socks and underwear for the kids when you go shopping. We currently have 14 packages of socks and 3 packages of underwear - we need much more. Thanks for all your great work. If you have any questions, or need kits, call Carol @ 242-7707 or Felicity @ 242-1521.
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Marie Centeno's mom passed away at her home in Puerto Rico last month. Our condolences to Marie and her family.
It's our annual visit to Patsy Dubois's home on September 18. Please don't arrive before 11:30. RSVP and bring canned goods for the food bank.
Quilt Show NEWS
We will have a Quilt Show in 2015.
It will feature the work of the PMSQG.
It will be held outside.
More to come.
It's our annual visit to Patsy Dubois's home on September 18. Please don't arrive before 11:30. RSVP and bring canned goods for the food bank.
Quilt Show NEWS
We will have a Quilt Show in 2015.
It will feature the work of the PMSQG.
It will be held outside.
More to come.
Come to the Card Workshop Wednesday September 10
in the Pool Pavilion from 9 to 2:30.
We are gearing up for the Craft Fair, November 29, 2014.
Program Ginny Duhm and Marie Centeno
Come in costume for our traditional Halloween meeting October 2.
This month, Karen Turchan returned with a Thursday night lecture on Values and a Disappearing Pinwheel class on Friday.
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| Disappearing Pinwheels Class |
Check out Missouri Star for tutorials
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Karen was gracious to adjust her time to allow her students to attend the Firehouse ceremony.
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October is CHALLENGE QUILT Month.
Now that the Fire House Quilt is done, Brenda Martin reminds us that the Challenge Quilt is due for our October Meeting. It's any combination of red, white and black, 30 x 30 or less.
Bring your Challenge in with no label and in a paper bag.
There are prizes.
Bring your Challenge in with no label and in a paper bag.
There are prizes.
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Scholarships available for classes. Discounts for those taking their first PMS class.
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Carol says she often feels like she is never productive when it comes to quilting. So she started a daily journal of what she does that involves quilting. The result was that she spends a lot of her time involved in quilting: Reading magazines, checking out videos, talking with other quilters, buying fabric, going to shows, planning projects. Writing it down makes it concrete.
Great idea!
Subliminal Message:
Make things for the Craft Fair in November
Diane McBain's Book Tour comes to the Mountain Communities on Saturday September 13 at 10 am at the Frazier Park Library. This is a rescheduling of the event in July. Diane will be joined by her co-author Michael Gregg Michaud and she will sign your book if you have one.
If you would like a copy of Diane's memoir "Famous Enough" you can order it at Amazon.
Brenda Martin September 13
Linda Meek September 26
Karla Weber September 12
Courtney Jarrin September 22
Linda Meek September 26
Karla Weber September 12
Courtney Jarrin September 22
Subliminal Message:
Make things for the Craft Fair in November
NEWS
Scrappers in the News
The new PMC Firehouse opened on Friday
September 5. A photo of the Scrappers and our quilt made the pages of the Mountain Enterprise. A report about the Firehouse opening on Bakersfield TV Friday night featured a shot of the quilt.
September 5. A photo of the Scrappers and our quilt made the pages of the Mountain Enterprise. A report about the Firehouse opening on Bakersfield TV Friday night featured a shot of the quilt.
Senior Day at the KCF
with Alice Chitwood
Spend Senior Day September 19 at the Kern County Fair in Bakersfield with Alice Chitwood. The following link (just click on it) will tell you everything about the KCF (not KFC) except the exact time of Alice's arrival. You'll have to speak to her about that.
click here--> Kern County Fair Senior Day Info
While you are there, take a look at the Scrappers and Lacers
entries. There should be some ribbons on them!
The Scrappers Labor Day Picnic
This year's picnic started at a new time, 4pm, and the sun was not in our eyes. As usual, the potluck was superb and everyone who was there had a great time.
Big thanks to Margaret, Marie and Fran for putting it together.
While you are there, take a look at the Scrappers and Lacers
entries. There should be some ribbons on them!
The Scrappers Labor Day Picnic
This year's picnic started at a new time, 4pm, and the sun was not in our eyes. As usual, the potluck was superb and everyone who was there had a great time.
Big thanks to Margaret, Marie and Fran for putting it together.
Diane McBain Library Event
If you would like a copy of Diane's memoir "Famous Enough" you can order it at Amazon.
