Thanks to Ann Prins for the Photos and names.
Veteran Tribute Quilt with photos
Made by Carmen Smith
Made by Mary Botsis
A Christmas table runner.
Veteran Tribute Quilt
Bobbie Vruggink and her circle of care quilt.
Above -Raffle Quilt for 2020 Tulip Time.
Pat Navis with her wool applique quilt.
Thanks to Jackie Bailey for a great program! Thanks to Ann Prins for the photos!
Some of Jackie’s Creations.
Our finger food banquet!
Members working on their make n take wool notebook cover project.
Linda Slusar’s finished project.
Blocks from the BOEOM Challenge.
Big Red Quilt Guild Sew In –Handmade Ornaments
November 26, 2018, 7:00 p.m.
Beechwood Reformed Church
Barb Bredemeier, president, made several announcements at the beginning of the meeting: she encouraged members to sign up for the February workshop on tiled background and to sign up to bring refreshments for the February meeting. Two guests were introduced—Sara Briggs and Isolda Anderson.
Members present—26 plus 2 guests.
Then we began work in our groups. Each person present learned to create two different folded fabric ornaments from instructions and fabric provided by several table leaders.
Respectively submitted,
Lorelle Eberly
Hi Members!
Janet Haines
17 Members and one guest participated in our sew-in. Some worked on their own projects, some helped other members, some worked on the supper bags and everyone seemed to enjoy the evening. Here’s some scenes.
A nice selection of charity quilts brought in.
And about 80 bags decorated!
The National Day of Quilting event held on March 17, was a wonderful day of sewing and fun! Many thanks to Barb Schippa for organizing!! Thanks to everyone who helped with the day, donated prizes and attended! You’ll find pictures on Facebook and on the web site.
Sew in is Monday, March 26th! Bring your projects, machines, handwork and join in!
Don’t have a project to work on? We have a completely optional service project for you! At the March sew-in we will also be set up to decorate supper bags for Kid’s Food Basket ( https://www.kidsfoodbasket.org/ ). Kid’s Food Basket is a West Michigan non-profit who’s mission is ” Empowering communities to attack childhood hunger so that young people can learn and live well.” You can visit the web site for more information but basically they serve 800 sack suppers per day to children in need at 5 schools in the Holland area.
Other Quilty Events
Row by Row Round Robin challenge: some were completed quilts and some were not. All were wonderfully creative and beautiful! Click on any picture you want to enlarge it.
Members and friends working on fabric Post Cards. The cards on display were brought in to show examples. Directions are Here. Click on pictures to enlarge…
On Monday May 22 about twenty BRQG members gathered for a Sew-In at Beechwood Reformed Lodge.
Pat Navis reported that BRQG members have donated 40 quilts to the Holland Police Department and 10 have been distributed. Both the police and recipients are very appreciative. Pat asked for names of additional organizations that might benefit from donations of quilts. Members will vote at the June meeting on which organization to adopt in addition to the Holland Police Department.
Kathy Mueller showed the Wagon Wheel quilt that will be taught by Sandy Klop on Tuesday June 27, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Sandy will be the guest lecturer for the general meeting to be held on Monday June 26 at 7:00 pm.
Sue Fabiano has mastered the Appliquick technique for preparing hand applique shapes. She kindly shared her knowledge with those who were interested in learning.
Betsy Muir is looking for Carolyn Friedlander Botanics fabric. Please contact her if you have any leads (847-507-4305).
Next general meeting June 26.
Sally Zenas, Secretary
BIG RED QUILT GUILD
FEBRUARY 27, 2017 SEW-IN
Several members and guests gathered at Beechwood Reformed Church Lodge for an informal gathering of sharing and learning. Gorgeous finished UFO’s were shown and admired.
Barb Briedemeier served as instructor for an Iris Folding project that was something simple enough to teach young grandchildren when done with paper, or detailed and precise when done with fabric and sewing machine. The surprise was that the “Iris” was the iris of an eye (the center of the design) rather than the flower. Everyone went home with a beautiful completed note card and resources for other designs.
Barb also told about the Ultimate Guild Challenge for AQS summer 2018 which Big Red Quilt Guild members are encouraged to participate in. The cost is $5 and the theme is Blooming Butterflies. Details are available on our website.
The April bus trip to Chicago has been cancelled due low enrollment.
Several Charity Quilts were available for quilting (the tops are completed).
Kathy Mueller, Program Chair, reported there is room for a few more people to participate in the Frieda Anderson class to be held March 27, 2017. Go to the website for sign up information and details or call Kathy if you have questions (616-399-4685).
Next Meeting: March 27 2017
Frieda Anderson class at the lodge 9:00 am.
General meeting and Frieda Anderson presentation at the church 7:00 with refreshments available at 6:30 pm.
Sally Zenas
Secretary
Charity quilts, quilts for gifts, UFOs completed by another quilter or by dedicated self!! Lots of work completed!!
Big Red Quilters' Guild 