Lynda had a shopping trip with Britt to Cary Quilting and got this postcard pattern for a Cake Day table runner. And wipped up this colorful celebration runner that will be getting a Llama fabric on the back.
Deborah has got the commemorative Brodie doggie image ready for quilting so she can surprise her Sister.
Ruth shared some of her Birthday gifts. A Gee's Bend jigsaw puzzel, a wonderful quilted picture frame from Candy (which will ge and a custom memory book that her Daughter put together.
Cheryl is starting on a new baby quilt, hopes to get the Round Robin block done quickly so she can concentrate on a soon Cancun visit.
Ruthie is sitting pretty soaking in all the groups inspiration.
Candy has too modern for her quilt totally finished and is donating it to the DOQG. It's sure to make some teenager happy.
Gayle is thrilled on her find of some Bird fabric that matches exactly two pillows that Deedee had given her. She is flitting like a bird between her Painting Room and Quilting Room. What more could an artist want.
Carol continues to whip up such colorful donation tops ... this one has way too many Eye Spy opportunities bound to keep some toddler busy.
The Ninja Turtles is getting it's binding that keeps up with the toxic green of the sashing fabric.
Deedee is finishing up this donation that will be given with the name of a friend who passed that loved these fabrics.
The group discussed having a Birthday Lunch after the last Thursday meeting for each month. This would be to Celebrate all the Quilters who had birthdays that Month. The Hostest of that meeting will make suggestions as to nearby restaurants.
Another discussion was about participating in the DOQG collection of placemats to be donated to the Meals on Wheels organization. Studies show people eat better when the meal has a nice presentation.
Some info found on the web about placemats:
There is no real rule on what size they have to be. You can make them 12 by 16 inches in size, 11 by 17 inches or 12 by 18 inches.
Inspiration Pictures at: Cynthia Brunz Designs
What size to the placemats need to be? There is no particular size requirements We suggest about 12" x 15", give or take an inch in either direction.
What kind of fabrics should I use? We prefer quality cotton prints in both masculine and feminine designs as clients include both men and women.
What type of batting should be used? Actually, you can use a piece of flannel, or skip the batting altogether. The Meals on Wheels folks indicate that it's better if the placemats are very flat and not bulky, so a glass set on the edge of the placemat is not so likely to tip over.
make this style placemat using 3″ unfinished squares arranged in a 7 x 5 grid. This yields a generous 13″ x 18″ finished placemat size.
