Our Christmas party started with a welcome from the new President, Lori Jarmin. We then had our potluck before we got down to business! Lori made a presentation to our outgoing president, Alice Baumgartner. She received a gift certificate from B & R Crafts.
Alice Baumgartner, left Lori Jarmin, right
The Christmas gift was a ruby beholder and a fat quarter. Sign ups for next year were announced, including a class with Kim Diehl to be held January 9, 2014, Charity Day on February 13, 2014 and a Spinning Star class to be held March 13, 2014 given by member Connie Tabor. A sign up sheet was sent around for the UFO Challenge due March 27, 2014. Example of the Spinning Star
Madge Lindsay announced those members that had made quilts or other items for the Elizabeth Baskets and each received a fat quarter. Those donating to this project for 2013 were: Madge Lindsay, Nancy Furniss, Valarie Lemas, Margo Fisher, Serena Yancey, Kelcie McClellan, Nan Harrison, Karen Price, Audrey Eberhard, Julia Wareing, Diantha Hatch, Connie Tabor, Linda Watson, LynnWilliams, Joyce Brower, Lorraine Troescher, and Dee Juana Dalley.
Lori read a poem that she found on the internet by Cathy Miller. Look for this on www.youtube.com and search for "100 ways to hide your fabric stash" or go to www.singingquilter.com
Doris Coffey - "Add a Border Challenge"
Vee Gibson
Vee Gibson
Marty Freeburne - Batik fabrics
Marty Freeburne- taught granddaughter how to quilt
Marty Freeburne - made 3 tablerunners
Editha VanOrden - Civil War Fabric "Evangeline"
Editha VanOrden - "Boardwalk" by Fig Tree & Co.
Susan Plant - Wall Hanging
Sandra Shelley - Nickel Quilt Pattern
Nancy Furniss - French Braid - used up fall fabric
Mary Hege - Sampler Quilt - all flannel
Lynda Sponenburgh - "Dancing with the Stars"
Linda Watson - quilts for the Elizabeth Basket
Linda Watson - strip quilt - 9 patch setting squares
Valarie Lemas - Flower Garden - water lily
Valarie Lemas - Block of the Month - started in 2006
Kathryn Evans - made from "uglies"
Janey Cook - stockings made for family - has made a total of 53
Audrey Eberhard - Turning Twenty Pattern - for Elizabeth Baskets
Pat Goode - Christmas Table Runner
Lynn Williams - Receiving Blankets - for Elizabeth Baskets
PARTY!!!
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
BOARD MEMBERS
Jonnel Kelley (left), Vice President
Candy High (right), Membership working with Margaret Peterson
Joyce Brower (left) - In charge of Raffle Tickets
Stay tuned for a few more faces!!!