Special Interest Groups

CIVIL WAR LOVE LETTERS QUILT group meets the first Tuesday of each month from about noon to 1:30 PM following the NFQC monthly meeting. Christina N. is the hostess of the group for this month, and this week the meeting will be held at her home. Taking turns each month, the hostess will give piecing instructions for six blocks as well as sharing the letters that accompany each block. Cathie D. is the organizer for this group, so contact her for further information. They would love to have you join them.

CHRISTMAS CLUB will start meeting on Thursdays starting this week. Remember all those projects you said you would finish last year that you didn't finish? Or that new pattern you got and have not started yet? Grab an empty suitcase and put your projects, patterns and fabric in it, and join us on Thursdays for some incentive and cheers for progress that will help you accomplish your goals. Carmen is starting a Santa applique' and plans on doing some holiday pillow cases. What's in your bag?

I SPY FABRIC EXCHANGE has been requested by Leslie. Peggy has announced an exchange on September 19th of 9-inch squares, so gather your fabrics and get prepared for this exchange. If you have questions, direct them to Peggy.

August Community Service

Hard-working ladies cut and stitched the rows for another mock-barjello style quilt this week. Again, using quilt room stash fabrics, we worked on a 3-fabric arrangement. Carmen stayed in the afternoon and used the leftovers for a baby size quilt which also is in progress.

Signups for the patterns for our October Retreat are taking place. They will be ordered soon, so be sure you get your name on the list!

Next Tuesday we will be meeting at the Macey's store in Pleasant Grove for our monthly meeting. There will be door prizes, recipes, and show and tell. Bring your "food" theme quilts this month. There will be a special presentation by the Macey's staff. Someone will be at the front door to direct you to the auditorium which is near the pharmacy. This is sure to be a grreat event for all of us; We'll see you there!

Retreat News

Christina has announced plans for our annual retreat that will be held in October. Shown here are the two pieces that Necia has made with the pattern that will be available for $7. Be sure to order your pattern from Christina so you will not miss out.

This beautiful centerpiece is made from strip sets, and can easily be finished in one evening. Necia displays the red and blue on on her kitchen table. The piece in blues and lavendars was made from fabrics left from a wedding quilt that went as a gift to the bride from Necia. Supply list information will soon be out so that you can select your fabric and have your strips cut prior to the retreat.

On August 19th the group ladies went over all the magazines in our library and have removed duplicate copies. These duplicate copies will be available to members next week. Any remaining magazines will be donated to UVQG for their book sale in November. We appreciate the time spent by the ladies in helping us to organize the library collection.

Looks Great!

Here is one of two lap-size quilt tops that were pieced during our July community service day. There were only two rectangles of one fabric and two sets of two rectangles sewn by the group that were left following the setting of the two tops. Some quilts are just meant to be made! One quilt has been basted with a cozy flannel backing and is ready for quilting. The second will follow shortly. Thank you, ladies, for your participation with these quilts.

In August we are going to work on another variation of this quilt design using more of the fabrics that have been donated to us for our quilt projects. If you can bring a machine it will be helpful. We'll be cutting, seaming, pressing and everyone is invited to participate.

Christina has announced the project for the retreat in Octover which is a strip-pieced star. She and Necia will be co-teaching. This would make a perfect centerpiece for seasonal decorating, or for a gift for the upcoming holidays. It can be completed in one session so watch for updates on pattern availability and supply requirements.