We had a lovely time at our December 4th, 2018 member meeting.
We talked about our future class and Rosemary asked us to
come next time with a date that would be the best for everyone. We are looking
at May or June.
We all enjoyed a great potluck. The tables were decorated so
beautiful. Thank you, Janey! And thanks everyone, for all the yummy food!
Lynn Greenleaf showed us her super cute “Dressed-Up” rocks
and talked about how she made some of them. Also, we wish you well in your
recovery, Lynn! Thank you for coming us and giving us ideas on how to make a
one of a kind gift.
We were then pleased to hear from Margaret Abramshe. She brought examples of quilt art from SAQA (Studio Art Quilt Associates) and a handout that had a Critique Activity. We all took some of the samples and as a small group went through the Critique Activity. It was interesting to hear the different opinions and interpretations. What was interesting was reading about why the artist created this work. It put a new perspective on the piece.
It was decided that we our challenge would be to make a “Art Mini Quilt”, such as the ones we critiqued. The mat will be 9x12 so your piece can be smaller than that to fit on the mat. Include an artist statement on the back. We would like to have you complete this by May.
Show and Tell
Shannon had taken a landscape Craftsy class so did a wallhanging. She commented that she doesn’t do cutesy and it was too cutesy but it was beautiful! She also showed a mosaic of Frida Kahlo and needed help on how to finish it. She got a few suggestions. Can’t wait to see it finished!
Cindy Oxley showed us a Mosaic quilt. It is a Cheryl Lynch design.
Lyn Coble also did a Mosaic of a blue turtle. Go Ladies!
Jane Dallmeyer showed us a Sun wall hanging.
Sylivia Lewis took a Swedish quilt class. It uses walking foot quilting and the “golden Mean” Technique
Janey showed a fun necklace made with different sewing and quilting pieces, Nicki made this for the quilt guild. Nice job Nicki! Then Nicki showed us a fun thread painting wall hanging that she made in Houston at a class. She also showed small gift ideas such as card holders and a bag made out of men’s shirts.
Melanie Wilson showed some cool gift ideas that she made. She had an i-phone holder and a tissue holder.
Happy Holidays! Have a wonderful holiday season and may you have wonderful new year! We will see you next month!
