Thursday, April 28, 2016

May- 12 & 6 month Bee Block Christine

Name:
Christine

Which Hive? 
12 & 6 Month

Block Design Name 
Disappearing 9 Patch

Link to block tutorial 
http://reannalilydesigns.com/2013/10/disappearing-9-patch-with-layer-cakes/

Color selection 
Bright orange, pink, yellow, tan.  White, white on white. Please no blue or grey.

Please name some designers or line of fabrics you like that will help us pick the right fabric for your block 
http://www.craftsy.com/supplies/benartex-palm-springs-10x10-pack/21251
This is the line I'm using - mainly the bright with the tan."

Will you be providing fabric? 
Yes

Directions 
I am providing 4 5" squares.  You only need to provide one color and the white!

Links to example of the quilt block or fabric you would like us to use.
See @christinegriswold for block example!



Monday, April 25, 2016

April Meeting 2016

April 2016 Meeting Reminders

The next meeting will be held (Note the location change):

Thursday, April 28th, 2016
6:30-8:30PM

Old Worthington Library
820 High Street
Columbus, OH 43085




Agenda:

  1. Spring Cleaning  - Bring any items you would like to sell or barter.
  2. Bee Blocks
    1. 6 Month Bee - Donna
    2. 12 Month Bee - Darci
  3. Block Raffle - Amsterdam Cloud 9 Quilt.  Make a block to enter the raffle!  Winner takes all.
    1. Link here
  4. Show & Tell - Bring your first quilt.
  5. Bring your name tags!



Sunday, April 10, 2016

March Meeting Update

The meeting was held March 24th at the Whetstone Public Library. 

Just a few membership reminders... For several people March marked your third meeting so you need to make sure you are able to pay your dues if you haven't already!

  • You may attend 2 meetings as freebies before you become a member
  • You must complete the membership form and pay $10 dues by your third meeting
  • Paid members receive a membership card with one-time discounts to local quilt shops
  • Paid members receive a monthly newsletter
  • Jennie H. (Guild Treasurer) will begin providing monthly financial reports at meetings
  • When you pay your dues you will also receive a guild button!! Hooray for swag!


Bee Update:
  • 6 Month Bee:
    • March
      • Queen- Rose W.
      • Block- Wanta Fanta
    • April
      • Queen- Donna
      • Block- Kaleidoscope
  • 12 Month Bee
    • March
      • Queen- Rose W.
      • Block- Disappearing Double
    • March
      • Queen- Darci
      • Block- Remixed Geese


Our Color Wheel Challenge had so many amazing entries!  

Here are the winners:
  • Heather Post- Best Use of Color Theory 
  • Ann Murdock- Best Use of Color Theory 
  • Cassandra Beaver- Best Quilting 
  • Katie Paluch- Most Creative
  • Christina Larry- Member’s Choice
























Hour Basket Swap:
This was so much fun! Look at all these gorgeous baskets! 



What you need to know for April!
  • April 28th, 2016 at 6:30pm
  • Upper Arlington Public Library
    • 2800 Tremont Rd, Upper Arlington, OH 43221
  • Old Worthington Library 
    • 820 High Street, Columbus, OH 43085
  • What to bring: 
  • Items to trade or sell for the Spring Cleaning Rummage Sale
  • Bee blocks
  • Raffle block(s)
  • Name tags
  • Show and Tell-- Bring your first quilt!

Enjoy a few snapshots of our Show and Tell!