And a very happy new year to you all ! Welcome to 2024 . . . our brand new volunteer Editor has accepted employment out of our area, so you are stuck with me for just a while longer it looks like. I don’t mind if you don’t. Just one thing . . . I was unable to attend the January meeting, so this may be a brief encounter, but, on with the show!
A general welcome was given by our newly elected President, Cynthia L who was instrumental in founding the Blue Ridge Quilters back in January, 2001.
Kathy W brought old books, and challenged volunteers to take one home, and bring in a project inspired by “old” instructions made with a modern approach, using our present time tools and notions.
Here are some shots of the room:
At/around the Community Service table, I see a completed youth quilt with all kinds of city vehicles and interesting things pictured – I am sure some young person will enjoy receiving this! On the table it looks like completed NICU blankets and pillow cases being turned in. Good job, ladies.
OK, now it is time for Show and Tell, always a delight to see the beautiful items being done by members. Enjoy!
The back of Barbara F’s king size Chandelier quilt 
Barbara F – king size Chandelier quilt. Beautiful, Barbara! 
The back of Cathy H’s John Deere Tractor quilt (notice she quilted it with a tractor design). 
Cathy H – This quilt will be a loving gift to a John Deere fan. The Two’s Company pattern was perfect to showcase the vintage tractors. I believe the fabric was purchased at Miss Audrey’s Quilt Shop in Narrows, VA. 
Cathy H. shows a quilt, Leaders and Enders, one made together with another project. One sewing time, two quilts as a result! 
Cathy H and Kathy W show the finished opportunity quilt for National Quilt Day 2024, Charm Pack Scramble! National Quilt Day celebration will be held on Saturday, March 9, at Colonial Baptist Church in Blue Ridge, VA. Be sure to download, complete and submit your Pre-Registration form which you can download either at our home page or at the FaceBook page for Blue Ridge Quilters. We hope to see you there! 
This is Debbie S showing dish towels and napkins made from her stash 
Debbie S showing dish towels and napkins made from her stash 
Debbie S showing dish towels and napkins made from her stash 
Debbie S showing dish towels and napkins made from her stash 
Debbie S showing dish towels and napkins made from her stash 
Debbie S showing dish towels and napkins made from her stash
Well folks, that seems to be the highlights of the Blue Ridge Quilters January, 2024 meeting. I am so glad you were able to visit and hopefully appreciate the fine quilts shown, along with the community service projects done by any/all members. Until next time, stay warm and happy quilting!
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