The weather played havoc with our originally scheduled meeting on February 4 but we managed to reschedule for February 11. Despite the forecast for snow later in the evening we went ahead and had a decent turnout with 49 members. It was a tricky drive home for everyone when the snow arrived much sooner than forecast! Thankfully everyone made it home safely, as far as we know!
Liz showing her samples to Donna
Liz Carter from "The Java Bead" shop in Bridgewater was our guest speaker. Liz spoke about her shop, the workshops and classes they offer and the beads and embellishments they sell as well as the local roasted coffee which is available there. It sounds like a wonderful spot to spend a bit of time! be sure and check out Liz's website here where you can sign up for her newsletter and receive discount coupons.
We had a terrific show and tell, be sure and check out the pictures here. I am always amazed at the variety and quality of the quilts etc that our members are making. Such a treat to see!
There are several workshops coming up and the workshop committee has been hard at work planning our Extraordinary Quilter wokshops for May 23-25 with Marianne Hatton. Here is a video shere she explains her techniques. And here is a link to her website. Details about registration for Marianne's workshops will be out soon.
Marilyn's quilt from Linda M's Star Surprise workshop. Marilyn shared her quilt at Cuddle Quilt Day as she was delivering it soon after to her son and fmaily in Ottawa. Marilyn's quilt was machine quilted in Bedford at The Quilting Studio by Bruce and Susan Taylor.
A sample of Elaine's quilting on her hand dyed fabric.
Please check on our workshop page for an up-to-date listing of workshops coming up. There are some good ones! I took Elaine Quehl's machine quilting workshop at the Quilter's Retreat last year and thoroughly enjoyed it. Elaine is a wonderful, gifted teacher. Visit her website here to see her quilts. They are quite stunning!
