First was the Tea Cup Challenge reveal. This challenge was begun back in June when those who chose to participate brought in a tea cup (or cup of their choice), well protected and in a plain paper bag. The bags were then exchanged between the participants with an aim of creating some sort of table topper or runner in colors and/or theme to match the tea cup. Two of the participants were not present, but four others revealed the content of their bag. Unfortunately, one person, Claire Hightower, somehow managed to dodge the camera but will bring hers back next month when the other two show their reveals.

Carol Dillman

Gisela O’Connor

Kathy Wickham

Next was Show and Tell, where the talent and innovation show up. As always, good job, ladies!

Ann Ware-embroidered quilt

Barbara Fralin-Fidget Quilt

Kathy Wickham-table topper

Kathy Wickham-dog quilt

Kathy Wickham-quilt

Sharon Menzes-Fidget Quilt

Sharon Menzes-Fidget Quilt

Sharon Menzes-Fidget Quilt

Sharon Menzes-Quilt

Carol Dillman-pincushion

Carol Dillman-first paper piecing trial

Tina Dietz-mini quilt

Tina Dietz-quilt block

Tina Dietz-mini quilt

Vickie Anway-animal quilt

Hope to see you all next month when member and past President Kathy Woods will speak on Ergonomics for Quilters.

BRQ Minutes 08-14-2018 Regular meeting

It was Silent Auction Night at Blue Ridge Quilters. There was a pretty good selection of items on which to bid and the bidding got heated on a few; very few had to be truly auctioned at the close of the evening. In addition to the auction tables, there were books, magazines and fabrics for instant purchase and folks loaded up. See pictures of the shoppers.

The programs for the rest of the year sound interesting. I am looking forward to September, when Kathy Woods will give a talk on Quilters Ergonomics, something that applies to every one of us. For October, we are to bring an orphan block along with coordinating fabrics, cutter and cutting board, etc. for an Orphan Block Party. For November, you may want to use one of those Orphan Blocks to participate in “Quilting Troubleshooting,” or “What Was I Thinking?” Of course December is party month with fabric exchange and snacks.

The Tea Cup Challenge parcels were opened and the contents revealed. Each of the table runners was unique and beautifully done in colors to coordinate with the teacup offered. However, two of the participants were absent and their parcels will be saved unopened for next month.