We have a winner!

I am pleased to announce that the 2015 Raffle Quilt was delivered to the Winner today.  Her name is Mary Jane E. She recently moved to the Oregon coast from Rainier, Washington. We were very lucky that our drawing fell on the dates that it did, because it allowed me to be able to deliver it in person.  She happened to be in the area, so I met up with her today before she headed back to Oregon, and she was Super Excited!

She has her own business called Mary's Attic and was at the Grayland Fairgrounds for the Annual Holiday Bazaar that she has participated in for over 20 years.   We need to mark our calendars for the weekend before Thanksgiving for next year's event.  This Bazaar is Big and takes over the Fairgrounds with Artisans of all styles.  Let's get a carpool going and check out the fun, I'm Game!!!

Mary Jane has been sewing for over 60 years.  She started quilting traditional style quilts 10 years ago.  When she saw the quilt she told me that she knew exactly who she was going to be giving it to.  She has a Grandson, Alex, who is very interested in Math and loves his Geometry and Science studies.  She said it will make a perfect gift for him.   She is quite sure her grandson is going to LOVE our Gray Day on Commencement Bay.

I shared with her some details of our quilt....about how everyone participated in making the triangles blocks and that different members participated in different aspects of construction.  Piecing, Design, Assembly, Quilting, Binding and Labeling.  This Quilt was a Group effort of nearly 30 members and we ALL have put lots of LOVE into it.   She really truly was very appreciative of knowing what went into the quilt so she can share the story.

Be Proud TacMQG! Our Raffle quilt raised over $1560.00 and it went to a Wonderful Home.   With our funds we will be able to make quite a few more quilts and have a great time doing it!

Hugs and Quilty Love,
Christine L. 

November's Meeting

A fun member showcase, the year in review, a peek at what's in store for 2016, some awesome community quilts, a great sew and tell, Cheddar top unveiled, mitered corners that aren't too scary AND our raffle quilt winner! Check out our minutes for the details. 

Next meeting - November 19th!

It's time to draw the winner of the raffle quilt! Who will it be?! 

Much excitement is at hand as we get ready to draw the name of the lucky individual who will take home "Gray Day on Commencement Bay", our guild's first ever raffle quilt. Stay tuned for the winner! 

For our October meeting please bring: 

·      Last chance to turn in raffle ticket stubs!
·      November’s BOM - a wonky pinwheel in blue and purple. Here's a great tutorial to get you started. 
·      Sew n Tell projects
·      Your nametag

See you there! 

October's meeting

A very special guest Debbie Jeske from A Quilter's Table, some great blocks of the month, and scrap challenge projects revealed! If you missed it, check out the minutes. 

Hello Holiday Swap!

Last year's format was a hit, so we are keeping the it the same this year.  You pick 5 items from the signup sheet that you would like to receive and your partner will make ONE of them for you. Check your email for the sheet and please bring it completed to the October meeting. 

We've added a few different items to the suggestion list and this year there is a write-in option, just in case we forgot something fun.  Remember if you choose to write in an item it must be a smaller quilted project - there is a time frame and the holidays do get busy.   

We will swap names at the October 22nd meeting. If for some reason you cannot attend that meeting and wish to participate please email us and we'll help get you signed up and make sure you receive a partner.  

Remember, it's a Secret Swap, so please don't accidentally reveal yourself until the December Holiday Party. 

If you need any help with patterns or tutorials on how to make some of the items please ask your fellow guild members, or post a generic question on Facebook! There are several websites with tutorials available, and many of us have great ideas. It is important to make something that your partner will be excited to receive.  Someone once said "if you make it and want to keep it, I am sure they will love it." 

One last reminder - last year's party was a success, and many of us are excited to participate again.   Please be aware that if you sign up this is a commitment and someone is expecting a quality hand made gift from you.  It is important to have your gift ready for the December 17th Holiday party with good workmanship and on a project using choices they have picked.  Please be realistic, if for some reason you can't make your item and have it there for the event, it's okay to not signup.  It's not fun when you have worked on a gift for someone, and then there is nothing there for you. We realize that LIFE does happen and in the event you sign up and something goes wrong in life please let Christine or Leigh Ann know so they can arrange for a Swap Angel. 

We all look forward to the holiday festivities and we love to see all the fabulous projects! 

This Swap is for current Guild Members only, if you are not a current member and wish to participate please attend the October meeting, join our guild, email us or talk with officers to get signed up!