January 2020

Sew n Tell

 Sydney. Quilt made from fabric purchased at Utah Quilt Fest. She made this quilt for her husband.  The quilt had a Minky backing and the long arm pattern was called “Clam Shells.”






Susan.  “Scout Quilt.” Made for her husband, he was a scout leader for many years. This quilt is also backed in Minky. 

Marilyn “Christmas Quilt.” Back was finished in a log cabin pattern.







Becky.  Elephant bag.




2020 Calendar
February - Nancy. Our February 11 meeting we will be sewing pillowcases for the Million Pillowcase Challenge.  Nancy will demonstrate. A pillow case takes 27 inches for body, 11 inches for cuff and 3 inches for trim. Nancy will send information about this before next meeting so you will know what to bring.  This will be at the regular time of our meeting 1:00 PM. 
March - Margo will demonstrate the Spiral Table Runner.   
April - We will have an outside speaker to be determined.
May - Marlena-Strip Exchange.  No sewing, but we will need to cut strips in advance.  Marlena will provide information in advance of the meeting.  
June -
July - Pot Luck & Sewing Bingo
August - Meeting Road Trip?
September - Light meeting and possible Block Demos.
October - Retreat. Possible Saturday Quilt Trip. Jewels?
November - Elections
December - Christmas Lunch

Other Ideas:
Demos on Quick & Easy Blocks with patterns, Missouri Star website.
Outside Speakers for April or June.

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