Re-cap of February 27 meeting

     Thanks to all who attended the pre-meeting work session to prepare fabric for quilts to be made at the Children's Discovery Museum (CDM). We had 9 members selecting fabric, cutting blocks, fusing, drawing and cutting out shapes. Everyone was very generous with the fabric they brought and/or sent.

     We made progress but not enough. Another meeting has been set up at my house next week on Friday, March 7, 10:00. We will finish preparing 80 ziplock bags of each block. Plan to stay through lunch and we'll order pizza. I will send address and directions through email to all members.

     A sign up sheet was sent around. We need at least 6 volunteers to be at the CDM each time we are scheduled to be there Saturday April 12 and 19 and May 3 and 10. We only had two sign up for April 12 from 1:00 - 3:00. Please check your schedule and let me know if you are available that day. It will be best if we ride together, parking will be free but is limited.

     Here are the rules for the Self Portrait 2014 Challenge:

1. 50 % must be pieced or appliqued (which means only 50% can be painted, if you so choose)
2. It must be a finished quilt size 11 X 14
3. It must have a hanging sleeve
4. The self portrait can be realistic, interpretive or abstract
5. Self Portrait Challenge due at October meeting

     For those who wanted to check out the book catalog that Jackie had, google "Edward R. Hamilton Book Co". The glue that was talked about was called "E 9000" and can be found at various stores including Hobby Lobby and Lowe's. Also, it was mentioned if you want to put freezer paper through the printer for paper piecing you MUST use an inkjet printer. Inkjet printers do not use heat which can melt the wax on the freezer paper causing fatal damage to your printer!

     Show 'n Tell was fabulous as always. Josie will post pics. Our program, "Basket of Techniques" is going well. There is a whole lot of learning going on. This program opens up your mind and gives you skills you never thought you would have. For those who were absent from the meeting shoot me an email and I will pull two techniques for you.

     The last weekend in April, Jackie Cory will be teaching a weekend class at Home Harvest Retreat in Trenton, GA. I will get the specifics from her and post it. Also, Josie Dinwiddie is checking into a retreat weekend for our group. Life is good on retreat....eat, sleep, and quilt....ahhhh.

Take time to create,

Denise