Well, it was a great day to be inside, cutting, sewing, turning, cutting, sewing and ta da, gettin’ ‘er done. The Convergence Quilt workshop got underway at 10am on the 23rd and fabrics were chosen, cut, changed, tables claimed, machines set up, chairs put in place and everything else that happens when a workshop gets set up and going. The workshop was headed up by Loretta Twiford and Carol Zaleski who were there to instruct and lend a helping hand when and where necessary. We had the room reserved until 3pm when we had to vacate to allow another group to come in. As the pictures show, everyone either got completely assembled or in a final layout and ready to sew together for the final time. It was a good time of fun, fellowship and accomplishment. Great job, ladies !!

Carol Zaleski – keeping an eye on things

Ann Ware – happy to be finished

Cthy Henderson – finished

Claire Hightower – just a few seams to go

Cynthia Leudtke – finished

Gisela O’Connor – happy to be nearly done

The August meeting was focused on the annual Silent Auction and Sale, the Guild’s main fund raising event. There were some interesting items on the auction table as well as immediate purchase tables with fabrics, notions, books and magazines. At the end of the hour allotted for shopping, treasures were claimed and shopping bags were filled with “new to me” items. See photos nearby.

Notions Table shopper

Auction Table shoppers

Fabrics Table shoppers

Auction Table

Shopping

Shopping

Waiting for the Auction to start

Before the shopping excitement, there was Show & Tell with cute, beautiful and amazing items shared by members. Also see photos nearby.

Carol Zaleski – Convergence

Carol Zaleski -Convergence2

Carol Zaleski – Quilts of Valor quilt

Cathy Henderson – Heart quilt

Cathy Henderson – Redwork quilt

Claire Hightower – clothesline bowl

Claire Hightower – Convergence

Gisela O’Connor – made with 90 degree ruler

Gisela O’Connor – 90 degree ruler

Gisela O’Connor – Aura block front

Gisela O’Connor – Aura block back

Gisela O’Connor – camera bag

Janice Taylor – Spit Happens burp cloth

Janice Taylor – burp cloth

Janice Taylor – I like my bottle shaken, not stirred

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Janice Taylor – Cute like a mouse

Janice Taylor – burp cloth

Janice Taylor – Dinosaur burp cloth

Janice Taylor – embroidery quilt

Janice Taylor – Boy Genius onesie

Janice Taylor – Boy Genius upside down – ooops

Kathy Wickham – Christmas wall hanging

Kathy Wickham – Wall hanging

Kthy Wickham – wall hanging

Kathy Wickhan – wall hanging

All in all it was a good night for the Silent Auction and for Show and Tell ! Goodjob, ladies. Be sure to attend the September meeting and check out the newsletter for the program and what to bring. Hope to see you all then !