Cold Sassy Quilters

JANUARY CALENDAR

2012-01-03T07:49:00.000-08:00

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MEETING AND PROGRAM January 26th, 2012

Show & Tell:

Mary Wood

Anna Diemond

Valerie Canant

PROGRAM: Trunk Show by our own Ann Humphries

To see more photos, go to our Snapfish Group album:

CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON !!!

2011-12-06T05:38:00.000-08:00

Our Christmas Luncheon on Dec. 10th was a great success! We really had fun, and a great meal was catered for us! Secret Sisters were revealed and a great time was had by all. Here are a few pictures:

We just have to say - if you didn't come we missed you! See you at the January Meeting!

Missing or Stolen Quilt

2011-12-03T19:04:00.000-08:00

Saturday, December 3, 2011

Quilt-Jacking ---Get the Word Out!

Several of the blogs I read posted this today, so I'm passing it along to all of you. Please copy this picture and pass this along to any quilt group you belong to and post it on your blog and FB page.

Missing, possibly stolen quilt...

Please pass the word!

Dear Quilting Friends,

I am writing on behalf of, Sharon Schlozhauer. Her quilt, “Really ‘Wild’ Flowers! Second Season”, went missing after the Houston Quilt Festival closed, most likely on Monday, Nov. 7. I'm sure we can only imagine Sharon's heartbreak over loosing this amazing prize winning quilt.

The quilt is 62" x 64.5".

Perhaps if the quilting community reaches out through their contacts, the quilt can be recovered. If you have any information that might help in finding Sharon's quilt, relay the information to Sharon at her email address: myfaithfirst@comcast.net.

If you would like to see some of Sharon's other amazing work, go to her web site:

http://www.sharonlschlotzhauer.com

Lyn Leary checked this out herself and received a personal note back from Sharon:

It is sadly true. I’m heartbroken. I would appreciate you putting it on your blog, and for others to do the same in hopes that I may get my quilt back. It was not a shipping error, it never made it to the FedEx office.

Here’s the basics: “Really ‘Wild’ Flowers! Second Season”, 62” x 64.5” went missing after the IQA Houston show in Texas – probably on November 7th. Please contact Sharon if you see this quilt or have any information that might lead to the recovery of it. She is offering a cash reward for the safe return of her quilt – no questions asked.
Thank you so much.

The more networking, the better – thank you Lyn,

~ Sharon

Looking Forward to 2012!

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Our Program for March:
Bev Mannes from Clayton, GA - 3-D Flowers

This is a photo taken at the Bascom gallery show. People love this quilt and it will be in the garden at UGA and I'll have it with me that day. I'm also going to borrow Barb Pailloz's quilt I made for the last challenge and will probably have more made by then.

I made my first quilt about 40 years ago and have been quilting seriously since we moved to Clayton in 1997. I am a member of Mountain Laurel Quilters Guild and participate in three bees. I also do liturgical sewing.

DECEMBER 2011 CALENDAR

2011-11-12T12:15:00.000-08:00

The Library Quilt Show will be on display from November 19th until December 17th.

Several quilts will be on sale via a silent auction. Bidding will start at $50.

Christmas Luncheon
December 10th at 12:30, at Teresa's church. It will be catered!
Sassy Stitching Sisters will be revealed.

We will be taking down our quilts from the Library Quilt Show on December 17th.

WAY TO GO, CAROL!!!

2011-11-01T08:38:00.000-07:00

Our own Carol won a Baby Lock sewing machine at the Georgia Quilt Show on Saturday night!!

November Calendar

2011-10-28T07:44:00.000-07:00

There will be no evening meeting in November because of Thanksgiving.

Stitch N Share November 10th. 1:00 - 3:00
We will have a sew-in. We will be putting labels on all the cuddle quilts turned in at the October meeting. Also Claire needs help basting a quilt. Please bring your small scissors, needles and thread. Also bring any other projects you want to finish in good company! And bring your machine if you want to.

OCTOBER 2011 CALENDAR

2011-09-20T13:05:00.000-07:00

Marilyn Osterkamp speaking to us about the Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum.

Stitch-N-Share October 13 UPDATE: We had a great afternoon with our sewing machines, and several of us finished our cuddle quilts! Here are a few pics:

Evening Meeting October 27

Board Meeting: 4:30
Gathering 5:30
Meeting and Program 6:00

Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum

Marilyn Osterkamp and Frances Brooks will present a program about the Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum which is in progress in Carrollton, Georgia. "Since 2001 the museum has grown from just a dream to an actual building in a wonderful setting in Carrollton, Georgia. We hope that dream will continue to grow to become the leading quilt and fabric art museum in the Southeastern United States with a renowned collection of classic and contemporary quilts and textiles - a collection that will inspire future generations to appreciate and create amazing works of art." These ladies will bring us up to date on all that's been happening with the museum, along with a slide show.
Follow this link to see an article about the museum.

Doug Mabry, Carrol County historian, with the display he created about the Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum.

October Workshop: CANCELLED !!!

September 2011 Calendar

2011-08-25T22:00:00.000-07:00

Stitch N Share - September 8, 2011

Evening Meeting - September 22

          Winner of the Door Prize was Mary Wood!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

        Program: Francis M Arnold - Photos in Quilts

          "PHOTOS -- OUT OF THE SCRAPBOOK AND ONTO THE QUILT

            Make a special quilt featuring photos of your favorite vacation spots, best friends, crazy family or
            any other "camera-worthy" event. Learn computer methods needed to prepare photos, print onto
           fabric and LOTS of ideas for designing your own wonderful memory Quilt. (Duration: 45 minutes to
          1 hour. Power point presentation with around 10 real-life quilts shown.)"

SHOW AND TELL:
Carol Francis

Carole Walterhouse:

Carol Stewart

Workshop Date - September 24 - Cuddle Quilts

AUGUST CALENDAR

2011-08-11T18:53:00.000-07:00

August meeting: August 25, 2011

Winner of this month's door prize was Marion Whitfield !!!!!!!!!!

Block of the Month: Christmas Present Block designed by Teresa Smallwood and Pamela Floyd.
Won by Ruth Skaggs! See the BOM page for more.

Show 'n Tell

Claire

Ruth

JULY CALENDAR

2011-06-24T06:06:00.000-07:00

July Meeting : July 28, 2011
Door Prize won by Mary Wood
BOM won by Mitzi Lantz

Annual Pot Luck Meal

Installation of new officers

Presentation of Pot Luck Challenge Entries

See more photos at our SnapFish page!

JUNE Calendar

2011-06-04T12:37:00.000-07:00

June 9 at 1:00
Stitch & Share at Claire's House

June 11
Binding Class

June 23 Regular Meeting
Although Shannon Caldwell from The Common Thread in Dahlonega was not able to be with us, we really enjoyed watching the first episode in the Georgia Bonsteel set of Lap Quilting videos. Although Georgia's methods may be a little outdated, we can learn a lot from her about technique.

The slate of New Officers was presented: President - Ruth Skaggs, VP - Ann Humphries, Secretary - Nancy Murphy , and Valerie Canant will stay on as Treasurer. There were no nominations from the floor, and it was moved and seconded that the slate of officers be accepted as presented, and this was approved.

BOM - Amish Diamond Block was won by Pat Yarber
Door Prize was won by Teresa Smallwood

June 25 - There will be a baby shower for Teresa at Claire's house.

MEETING MAY 26, 2011

2011-05-23T16:30:00.000-07:00

The May meeting of the Cold Sassy Quilters' Guild was held
May 26th at the Commerce Library

Door Prize winners were: #1 - Marion Whitfield, #2. - MorelAnn Klatka
BOM winner: Valerie Canant

Program:

Molly Elkind, Fiber Artist, will present "My Journey Through Fabric"

http://www.surfacedesign.org/users/molly-elkind
http://www.mollyelkind.com/
BIO
Molly Elkind is a handweaver and mixed-media fiber artist living and working near Atlanta. Her current passion is exploring the interaction of color and woven patterns. Lately she has been dyeing her own yarns and making one-of-a-kind woven scarves with Tencel, a sustainable fiber that shines and feels like silk.
Molly also makes works for the wall. Her small-scale, mostly abstract art quilts and mixed media collages gain their vivid color from artist-dyed cotton and silk and hundreds of hand-embroidered glass beads. Molly's work is inspired by the beauty of the natural landscape and by the intimate, meditative quality of medieval icons

SHOW AND TELL

Ruth's Travel Iron bag

Pat's Log Cabin

Tool Quilt - Made by Katie for Nicky

Mary's Fans in fall colors

"Potluck" Challenge

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Photos from Anita Heady Workshop

2011-04-28T17:35:00.000-07:00

April 28, 2011 REGULAR MEETING

2011-04-27T19:43:00.000-07:00

Commerce Library
Board meeting: 4:30
Gathering: 5:30
Meeting: 6:00

Our Thursday evening program was presented by Ruth Skaggs, Jill Stubler and Kathy Temple from Tiny Stitches, a ministry which sews layettes for disadvantaged newborns and preemies in north Georgia. The 501(c)(3) organizaation has grown from 5 people to a large organization which serves 10 counties in north Georgia.

There were no bids on the partly-finished applique quilt donated by Claire.

The Door Prize was won by Carolyn Golden!

The only entry to this month's BOM was by Nicky, so she was the winner of her own block.

BOM for next month is the "Contrary Wife" block, found here: http://www.quilterscache.com/C/ContraryWifeBlock.html

Show and Tell

Dot Moore

Pat Yarber

Ann Humphries

Schedule for 2011

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March 24 : Program - Applique Round Table
                  Challenge - Paint My World

March 26 : Workshop - Anita Heady -
                  String Quilts

April 14 : Stitch N Share
April 16 : Beginning Quilting
                  11 am - 2 pm
April 28 : Program - TBA
April 30 : Beginning Quilting #2
                 11 am - 2 pm
May 12 : Stitch N Share
May 14: Beginning Quilting #3
               1 pm - 4 pm
May 26 : Program - Molly Elkind
              "My Journey Through Fabric"
June 9 : Stitch N Share - Location Change
June 11 : Beginning Quilting - Binding a Quilt
               1 pm - 4 pm
June 23 : Program - Shannon Caldwell
               The Common Thread

March 24, 2011 Meeting

2011-03-07T14:26:00.000-08:00

March 24, at 6:00 p.m., at the Commerce Library.

This month's program was a Quilter's Discussion on Applique.

What to bring:

March BOM - Stretched Star
Fabric Swap - Food (Fruits, Vegetables, etc.)
A Friend
Show-N-Tell
Your "Paint-My-World" Challenge entry ! See below for results of this Challenge!
$$$ for BOM and Door Prize

BEGINNING QUILTING CLASS !!

2011-02-28T09:22:00.000-08:00

A beginning quilting class is starting to shape up. It will be every other Saturday in April and May. Cost will be $20 for members, $30 for non-members. The dates are April 16, April 30, May 14
If you would like more information about this class, contact Mitzi- ms_mml@yahoo.com.

This is the pattern which will be used for the Beginning Quilting Class. Kits are available for purchase, or bring your own fabrics.

CLASS UPDATE !!

The first class was held April 16. There are 6 class members, and here is a photo of Mitzi and Carol.

"Paint My World" Challenge

2011-02-28T09:05:00.000-08:00

March 24, 2011
Challenge Entries:

Mitzi Lantz - Viewers' Choice !!!

Pat Yarber - Best Use of Focus Fabric !!!

Teresa Smallwood - Originality !!!

Ann Humphries - Runner-up !!!

Other entries: worthy of note !!

February 2011 Meeting

2011-01-27T18:03:00.000-08:00

February 24, 2011

BOM (Layered Valentine Hearts) was won by Nicky Wilbanks.
Door Prize was won by Carol Stewart.

(Please note : this program has been rescheduled for August 25, 2011)
Program - Maria Peagler "Color Mastery"

http://www.linkedin.com/in/mariapeagler

Here are some of Maria's resources online:

Color Mastery Videos. Watch Maria as she shows you how to get better color in your quilts in her short, 5-minute videos.
10 Color Resources for Quilters. A must-see collection of the many tips, resources, and techniques I put together while developing my book, table runner patterns, and color-of-the-month shows.
Color Wheel Chart. A great way to take baby steps to learn about color, using the fabrics in your own stash. Then watch the slideshow on How to Make a Quilter's Color Wheel, that takes you step-by-step through the process. It's been viewed over 10,000 times!

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March 26th Workshop - Anita Heady - String Quilts

2010-12-11T15:30:00.000-08:00

Saturday, 10:00 a.m.

String Quilt Blocks
Intermediate Level
In this string quilt technique class, Anita will teach you how to piece four different string blocks on a light foundation, and then demonstrate how to use and manipulate them to create traditional and contemporary quilts. You’ll also learn the trick to sewing those skinny string segments—it’s easier than you think. Finally, we’ll use the design wall to delve into creative block and border layouts. Because we use scraps, this is a thrifty and "green" technique!

Below is the supply list for Anita Heady's class on March 26th. The class will begin around 10:30 at the Commerce Library. Be sure to bring your lunch as you probably do not want to miss any class to get food.

Anita will have a few things to sell so bring some money if you want to buy what she has for sale. I am not sure all of what is for sale.

Have fun and email me if I can be of assistance

ms_mml@yahoo.com (Mitzi)

Class Supply List In order to keep your supply costs down, I’m marking the optional items in color; I’ll have extras to share in class.
"Strings" are tapered strips of fabric-- wide at one end (2-1/2" max.) and narrow at the other end. Bring lots of "strings" (about 1 ½ yard total, which is ½ pound, of strings in your flower color in different shades, tones and prints). An assortment of string sizes is good…wide, narrow, long, and some short ones too, but if you’re cutting fabric for strings, cut them long (they can be cut shorter later) and do not cut them into "strips" (which are of equal width end to end—make them tapered). If, however, you have ready-cut strips you’d like to use, that’s fine.
You will also need some fabric pieces for corners: triangles or pieces that are approx. 2" x 4".
1 yard of cotton batiste fabric, washed and pressed. Buy the least expensive batiste you can find as it will be our foundation. ***Muslin is too heavy***. If you can only find a cotton-polyester blend, that’s fine.
1 yard of green background fabric or more if you plan to make more than a wall hanging.
12" Add-a-Quarter ruler if you have one. The 6" one is fine.
10 ½ " square ruler OR a square ruler that’s no less that 6 ½ " square Equilateral triangle (60 degree) template/ruler, 6" or larger (Marti Michell’s is my favorite) Rotary cutter with a good blade.
Small rotary cutting mat
Sewing machine in good working order with a good needle and a cleaning brush.
Scissors, pins, neutral colored thread, pre-wound bobbins with neutral thread and other basic sewing supplies.
Pad and pen for notes and ideas.
Bag lunch if desired
Reducing glass or camera
If irons are not generally provided, bring an iron & small ironing pad & extension cord For examples of string quilts, please visit my blog at www.anitaheadyfiberarts.blogspot.com and put
Anita Heady
Athens, GA 706-583-2620
ahfiberarts@bellsouth.net www.headyfiberarts.com www.anitaheadyfiberarts.blogspot.com string quilts in the search box. You can also find entries under the Labels column. Anita Heady Fiber Arts Copyright 2011

LIBRARY QUILT SHOW 2010

2010-11-12T07:57:00.000-08:00

Our library quilt show began on Saturday, November 13th and ran through December 25th. Quilts, wall hangings, jackets, tote bags, table runners and placemats were displayed. This year, there were ballots available for you to vote for your favorite quilt. The winners were: #1. Barb Samuels ~ Twisted Bargello. #2. Mary Wood ~ Night Watch. #3. Valerie Canant ~ Frogs.

2010 Opportunity Quilt

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Nicky Wilbanks, guild president, and Catherine Harris, Children's Librarian, are pictured with the quilt.

And the winner is . . . (drum roll) . . . Alberta Price !! Alberta lives in Toccoa and is a member of the Currahee Quilt Guild.

Paint Can Challenge:

2010-10-31T11:08:00.000-07:00

Robin Cook - "Labels & Such"

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"Not A Blanket" Challenge

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Teresa Smallwood - Best Overall Workmanship

Claire Gaus - Viewers' Choice

Ann Humphries - Creativity/Originality

Valerie Canant - Honorable Mention

Photos from Marge LaBenne Workshop

2010-10-25T18:53:00.000-07:00

Ann T Ann H

Anna Carol

Mitzi Barb

Please note: there were others in this workshop whose photos were not received. We had a very good time! Marge did a great job teaching us all her patterns!

More Photos from Marge LaBenne Workshop

2010-10-25T18:43:00.000-07:00

Disclaimer: I have tried to get the names under the photos but the program

just won't co-operate!

Anna, Marge & Mitzi Carole W.

Claire Marge & Carol

Ann H. Ann T.

Barb S.

October Meeting

2010-10-04T10:42:00.000-07:00

October 28, Our program was:

Robin Cook - "Labels and Such"

BOM was won by Pat Yarber!

Door Prize was won by Nicky Wilbanks!

Show 'N Tell

Marge LaBenne - Cuddle Quilt Workshop

2010-09-21T06:37:00.000-07:00

This coming Saturday, September 25!

Please come and participate! The quilts we make will be for the Cuddle Quilt program.

Links to the pictures and patterns can be found at the bottom of this post.

If anyone needs fabrics please email Mitzi and we can provide fabric from our charity fabrics. I also can have extra portable sewing machines as needed.

HOMEWORK PREPARATION FOR CLASS:

Be sure to wash the fabric as most fabrics have excess dyes and chemicals that should be removed before giving the quilt away.

Press your fabrics before cutting.
Cut all the pieces required for your quilt following the cutting instructions for the quilt you have selected.
Keep all the pieces together as cut.
Label each size cut so it can easily be identified in class.
Bring all of your cut fabrics to class. A shirt gift box works well to layout and carry the pieces to class.
Remember to bring all of the leftover fabrics to class as well.

ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES NEEDED:

Sewing machine in good working order - Remember to pack the foot control, cord. ¼” or basic sewing foot, instruction book and other necessary parts
Rotary mat (12” x 18 will be big enough)
Rotary cutter
6½” x 12” rotary ruler or larger (My favorite is the 12” Big Mama Ruler by Trudie Hughes)
Matching or neutral sewing thread for your machine.
2 or 3 large zipper style baggies to take home unfinished parts.
An extension cord, a pillow to sit on, an extra light, or anything else to make you more comfortable in class.
Basic sewing supplies including but not limited to:
1. Extra machine needles and bobbins
2. Small scissors or thread snippers
3. Fabric scissors
4. Seam ripper
5. Quilting pins
6. Pen/pencil to take additional notes
7. A fabric marking tool such as a chalk pencil

Bring your own snack, drink or lunch. There is a lot of sewing to do and we don’t want to take up precious time to go out for lunch.

We will need a few press boards and irons. There is not enough electricity or space for everyone to have their own setup. Please plan ahead so there are only two or three pressing stations for the entire class.

If you have questions about the workshop you may contact Mitzi.

Please let Mitzi know if you are planning on attending so we can plan on iron and sewing stations.

PLEASE REMEMBER!

You may use these patterns for your charity quilts and pass the patterns on to other quilters with the following restrictions:

1) These patterns may not be sold.
2) These patterns may not be used for personal or commercial profit.
3) If you use These patterns for a personal quilt, you must donate a similar quilt to a charity of your choice.
4) The copyright and name at the bottom of the page can not be removed.

I would like to hear about your charity quilts. Contact me at
qrm@hotmail.com.

Marge LaBenne

PROJECT PATTERNS

Salt Water Taffy

Pointless Stars

Woven With Love

Paper Pinwheels

Picture This

September Meeting

2010-08-30T23:45:00.000-07:00

September 23, Thursday
4:30 PM - Board Meeting
5:30 PM - Gathering
6:00 PM - Meeting and Program -
Shannon Armstrong presents "Aunt Della"

Bring to the meeting:

$ for next BOM
Blocks for BOM drawing
Batik "Fat Quarters" for
Fabric Swap
$$$ for door prize drawing
Show 'N Tell
A friend

August Meeting

2010-07-30T15:00:00.000-07:00

Thursday, August 26, 2010

4:00 PM - Board Meeting
5:30 PM - Gathering
6:00 PM - Meeting and Program -
Patchwork Cottage - Mita & Jenny Weaver

Bring to the meeting:

$ for next BOM
Blocks for BOM drawing
Christmas "Fat Quarters" for
Fabric Swap
$$$ for door prize drawing
Show 'N Tell
A friend

July Meeting

2010-07-20T19:04:00.000-07:00

Thursday, July 22, 2010

5:30 PM - Gathering
6:00 PM - Meeting
6:30 PM - 6th Anniversary Celebration:
Pot Luck & Entertainment by Claire Gaus

Bring to the meeting:

Dish to Share
$ for next BOM
Blocks for BOM drawing
Fall Colors "Fat Quarters" for
Fabric Swap
$$$ for door prize drawing
Show 'N Tell
A friend

BOM - Block of the Month

2010-06-24T12:32:00.000-07:00

September/October 2011
Autumn Swirl Block - Paper Pieced

August/September 2011
(No BOM was provided this month.)

July/August 2011 BOM: Won by Ruth Skaggs
Designed by Teresa Smallwood and Pamela Floyd

To see a tutorial of this block, see this link:
http://circlesquarelongarmquilting.blogspot.com/2011/07/thinking-about-christmas.html

June/July 2011 BOM: Won by Mitzi Lantz
Dutch Nine Patch

May/June 2011 BOM: Won by Pat Yarber
Amish <> Diamond
http://www.quilterscache.com/A/AmishDiamondBlock.html

April/May 2011 BOM: Won by Valerie Canant
Contrary Wife Block
http://www.quilterscache.com/C/ContraryWifeBlock.html

March/April 2011 BOM - Nicky was the only participant and thus, the winner of her own block.

Feb/March 2011 BOM - Stretched Stars - Won by Carolyn Golden

Jan/Feb 2011 BOM - Valentine Layered Hearts - Won by Nicky Wilbanks

January 2011 BOM - Patchwork Basket - won by Katie Sinquefield

October 2010

- Fall Leaves -

won by Pat Yarber

August and September 2010

August winner - Val Barios

September winner - Ice Cream Cones - Pat Yarber

(Pictured are Morel Ann and Nicky)

June 2010
"Sassy Sawtooth Star"
Won by Mary Wood

May 2010
"Square within Squares 2"
Won by
Mitzi Lantz

April 2010
"Pastel Pinwheel" - seams open
Won by
Teresa Smallwood

March 2010
"Arrows"
Won by
Nicky Wilbanks

February 2010
"Floating Churn Dash Block"
Won by
Pat Yarber

January 2010
"Four Patch Variation"
Won by
Ann Humphries

DIRECTIONS

October 2009 - "Twist"
Won by
Ann Toney

DIRECTIONS

September 2009 - "Pinwheel"
Won by
Ann Toney

April 2009
"Spinning Stars" -
Won by
Pat Yarber

March 2009
"Wonky Stars" -
Won by
Carolyn Golden

February 2009
"Paths & Styles"
Won by
Teresa Smallwood

January 2009
"Calico Cat" -
Won by
Anna Diemond

September 2008
"Double X" -
Won by
Ann Humphries

July 2008
"Flower in Pot"
Won by
Valorie Canant

June 2008

"Christmas in June"
Make any block using this Jingle Bells Fabric
Won by
Lyn Leary

May 2008
"Little Lost Sailboat"
Won by

Ann Humphries

April 2008
"Antique Star"
Won by
Morel Ann Klatka

March 2008
"Tulip Block
Won by

Ann Humphries

February 2008
"Olde Fashioned Tulip"
Won by

Vickie Millwood

January 2008
"Clay's Choice:
Won by
Pat Yarber

October 2007
"Winter Winds"
Won by
Dot Moore

August 2007
"Autum Leaf"
Won by ______________?

July 2007
"House Block"
won by
Mary Wood

May 2007
"Fish Block"
Won by
Mary Wood

April 2007
"Churn Dash"
Won by

Marion Whitfield

March 2007
"Jar Block"
Won by
Ann Humphries

June Meeting

2010-06-12T14:53:00.000-07:00

Thursday, June 24, 2010

4:30 PM - Board Meeting
5:30 PM - Gathering
6:00 PM - Meeting
6:30 PM - Program -

"Red, White and Blue Challenge"
Installation of Officers
Introduction of New Challenge

Bring to the meeting:

$ for next BOM
Blocks for BOM drawing
Batik "Fat Quarters" for
Fabric Swap
$$$ for door prize drawing
Show 'N Tell
A friend

June Stitch 'N share

2010-06-08T06:00:00.000-07:00

NO JUNE STITCH 'N SHARE!

See you June 24th for our regular night meeting.

May Meeting

2010-05-17T09:38:00.000-07:00

"Remembrance Day Poppy" quilt
presented to the president of the
Royal Canadian Legion and his wife.

Thursday, May 27, 2010

4:00 PM - Board Meeting
5:30 PM - Gathering
6:00 PM - Meeting and Program
6:30 PM - Program - Pam Bono Lecture and Trunk Show

Bring to the meeting:

$ for next BOM
Blocks for BOM drawing
Purple "Fat Quarters" for
Fabric Swap
$$$ for door prize drawing
Show 'N Tell
A friend

Sweatshirt Jacket Workshop

2010-04-23T17:47:00.000-07:00

Saturday, May 15, 2010
Instructional Fee$10 (non-members $15)
Teacher: Ruth Skaggs
10:00 - 4:00 PM
Commerce Public Library

BASIC SUPPLIES:

Sweatshirt with set-in sleeves, preferably 80% cotton, 20% polyester (in a size that fits the person its being made for). When you buy the sweatshirt, lay it down and if it has side seams make sure they are straight and not twisted. The Fabric Cafe has a good selection of sweatshirts. I used one of their sweatshirts and their chenille (sold by the inch) to decorate my sweatshirt. This is their link: fabriccafe.com

Sewing Machine

Thread to match the sweatshirt

Thread to match fabric being used to decorate jacket. You can decorate the jacket any way you prefer to decorate it.

Fabric of choice sufficient to bind jacket bottom, ends of sleeves, lapels and **neckline (or ready made binding)

Rotary Cutter

Large & small cutting board with 1" grid lines (I will bring both sizes)

Long quilt ruler

Scissors

Straight pins

1/4" presser foot, open-toe presser foot and closed-to clear presser foot are helpful

Water-soluble fabric marker or chalk marker

Spray starch or other spray stabilizer

*After washing & drying sweatshirt, cut off the bottom band and cuffs using scissors and following the stitching line as closely as possible.
**Use seam ripper to cut off the neckband - DO NOT USE SCISSORS TO CUT OFF NECKBAND.

Stitch 'N Share

2010-04-06T08:35:00.000-07:00

TWIST 'N TURN
Thursday, April 8th, 1:00 PM

Have you ever had blocks of varying sizes that you wanted to put together in a quilt but could not figure out how to make them fit?

Did you win blocks in a Block of the Month but the blocks were not all made correctly and yet you would like to put them together in a quilt?

If you answered yes to either one of those questions then this may a method that would help you.

Bring

Sample blocks in a variety of sizes
Scrap strips cut 3" - 31/2" wide
Rotary cutter
Mat
Iron
Your largest size square up ruler
Sewing machine
Sewing supplies

January Workshop

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Somerset Cathedral with Steeples Workshop

Thursday, January 14, 2010
Instructional Fee$15 (non-members $20)
Teacher: Shirley Wilson of Cleveland, Georgia
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Commerce Public Library

Supplies:

* Sewing machine
* Iron
* Pressing pad
* Thread
* Pins
* Scissors
* Small ruler
* Pencil or pen

* 9 - 10" x 10" squares of muslin (or other background fabric)

* 9 - 2 1/2" squares of contrasting print fabric

* 36 - 2" squares of same contrasting print fabric. These will be folded and pressed into prairie points, which can be done before class.

* This does not include fabric for borders, binding, or backing.

2009 Library Quilt Show

2009-11-22T19:07:00.000-08:00

Sixth Annual Christmas Quilt Show
November 23 - December 19, 2009

Quilt Hanging Day - Saturday, November 21

With a lot of help from Big Elf Rick and Big Elf Joe our quilts are beautifully displayed.

Cuddle Quilts Workshop II

2009-11-11T05:12:00.000-08:00

Stitch 'N Share -

Thursday, November 12th
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Commerce Public Library

We have at least six Cuddle Quilts to either hand tie or machine quilt on our sewing machines.

Bring:

Curved needles
Wool yarn, if you have some to donate
Neutral or solid color fabric to be used for bindings
Sewing machines with walking foot
Cutting mats
Rotary cutters
Irons
Ironing boards
General sewing supplies

Celtic Nine Patch Knotwork Workshop

2009-11-08T18:54:00.000-08:00

Some pictures from our workshop last Saturday.

Amanda starting the Celtic applique.

Around three sides

Three sides done and starting two more pieces of binding.

Honoring Red and Pink!

2009-10-16T18:54:00.000-07:00

"Honoring Red and Pink"

Due February 25th

Colors: Red and Pink and one other color (neutrals and black don't count). You may use as many other colors as you like.
Size: No smaller than 36" x36" and must be three layers, quilted and finished
Ribbon prizes for

Most creative
Best use of colors
Most origianl theme

Celtic Knotwork Nine Patch Workshop

2009-09-29T05:30:00.000-07:00

Celtic Knotwork Nine Patch
Saturday, November 7, 10:00 - 4:00 PM
Celtic Knotwork 9 Patch Table Runner
Pattern by Scarlett Rose
Workshop with Amanda Whitsel
Instructional Fee$25 (non-members $30) + $9 pattern cost

Supply List

1/3 yard dark and ¼ yard of light (or a fat quarter) I cut the 9 patches from 1 light fat quarter and 1 dark fat quarter except for the center 3” square. I used another fabric for it.
1st border (dark green) and binding 5/8 yard
2nd border and inset patches: 1 yard
1/2 yard contrast fabric for Celtic design
1.33 yds backing and batting
¼” Seam a Seam 2 fusible.
(One box will be enough for 2 students) I don’t recommend the Seam a Seam light as it doesn’t hold as well.
Good quality dark Mono filament thread or thread that matches the fabric for the Celtic
3/8" or 1/4" bias maker
Rotary cutter, 6x 24 ruler, cutting mat
Medium tone thread for piecing
General sewing supplies
Small iron & large ironing pad or board
Sewing machine in good working order
(Machine should be able to do a blind hem stitch and reverse it.)
If you do not want to machine stitch the Celtic you may choose to fuse it down and then hand appliqué it.

Homework:

Cut (12) 5.25” squares of dark and one 3” square of light (This may be a 3rd fabric.)
Cut (12) 3 x 5.25 rectangles.
Cut 1st border strips: (3) 3.5” strips

This class is a good introduction to Celtic. I will bring an appliqué pressing sheet and demonstrate how to make Celtic designs when you don’t have an inset shape to form the Celtic around.

Bags and Totes Workshop

2009-09-17T14:54:00.000-07:00

September 2009

Totes From Teresa

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Miss Ann's Bags

Library Quilt

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Miguel Vicente, Director
Commerce Public Library

In recognition of our guild as a program of our Commerce Public Library, this quilt was made for them and it hangs in a glass window behind the check out desk.

This quilt has two sides and may be turned around from time to time. It was designed, constructed and quilted by Ann Humphries, using many library book blocks made by our members.

You Asked For It!

2009-08-17T06:09:00.000-07:00

You asked for more workshops and demonstrations so here they come..............

Thursday, September 10, 1:00 - 3:00 PM Stitch 'N Share Workshop - Holiday Placemats

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Saturday, September 26, 10:00 - 4:00 PM
Bags and Totes Workshop - Instructional Fee $10.00 (non-members $15)
Click here for supply lists.

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Saturday, November 7, 10:00 - 4:00 PM

Celtic Knotwork Nine Patch Workshop - Instructional Fee$25 (non-members $30) + $9 pattern cost
Amanda Whitsel, teacher

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Thursday, January 14, 1:00 - 4:00 PM Stitch 'N Share -

Somerset Cathedral with Steeples Workshop - Instructional Fee$15 (non-members $20)

Fabric Swap Challenge - 2009

2009-08-02T10:51:00.000-07:00

Project Rules:

The quilts may be any size.
They must have 3 layers, be quilted and bound.
At least 50% of fabrics used in the entry must be fabrics received in the fabric swaps.
If the item is a quilt, it must be quilted with a finished binding.
Other items that are not quilts must be completed.
Place your quilt in a bag labeled Swap Challenge.
DO NOT write your name on the bag.
If you name is on your quilt please baste a piece of fabric over your name.
Write your name on the swap challenge sign in sheet.

Due Date: November 21st, which is the day the guild will hang quilts for our annual Commerce Library Quilt Show.

Swap Challenge quilts will be on display at the annual quilt show.

Judging will be by people viewing the quilt show.

Quilt Challenge Third Quarter 2009

2009-07-15T19:52:00.000-07:00

“Calendar Quilt” Quilt Challenge - Due September 24, 2009

The theme is open to your interpretation!
Realistic or Impressionistic.
Quilt may be any size.
Must consist of 3 layers
Must be quilted in some way.
Embellishments are encouraged
Tote bags and toys are excluded this time.
Write a short paragraph about your quilt and its relationship to the calendar.
Judging Guidelines
Creativity & originality
Challenge theme
Quality workmanship
Quilting techniques
Traditional or innovative quilting techniques
Color and visual impact

~ Cover your name for judging.
~ Bring your quilt in brown paper bag on September 24th

Quilt Challenge Second Quarter 2009

2009-03-20T16:26:00.000-07:00

Five Quilt Challenge

This year Cold Sassy Quilt Guild is 5 years old!!! To celebrate the anniversary, the theme of our guild challenge is FIVE! Your challenge creation does not have to have the number FIVE on it (unless that’s what you want), but must represent FIVE.

BASIC RULES OF THE CHALLENGE:

• FIVE: When looking at your challenge creation we must recognize FIVE somewhere. It can be the number five, one square with five items on it, scattered items that add up to five, items in groups of five, made out of five squares or shapes, five different fabrics, whatever you think represents FIVE. We must be able to see the idea of FIVE at least once on your item. Use your imagination! Your creation can be traditional or contemporary.

• Item Selection: You can make your choice of challenge item, such as wall hanging, tote bag, pocket book, vest, jacket, penny rug, crazy quilt, etc. HAVE FUN!

• Methods of Construction: You are free to use whatever construction or quilting methods work best for your creation (i.e., machine piece, hand piece, paper piece, etc.). We encourage you to challenge yourself and be creative.

• Embellishments: Embellishments are optional.

• Finished Size: Finished size is your choice, but no smaller than 12”.

~ Cover your name for judging.
~ Bring in brown paper bag on June 25th.

Explanation of Our Projects and Events

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BLOCK OF THE MONTH (BOM)
Each month we have a different block pattern
and a piece of fabric for you. Add a little of your
own fabric to make a block and bring your block back to the next meeting. Everyone who brings a block will have their name put into a basket. One lucky person will win all of the blocks!

You may buy as many pieces of fabric as you would like and make as many blocks as you would like. For each block you bring back your name will go into the basket. For example, if you bring back two blocks your name will go into the basket two times.

If you buy fabric we hope you will follow through and bring your blocks back the next month but you are under no obligation to do so. If you cannot get your block done you will have added a piece of fabric to your stash.

You may join in as often as you like and skip a month if you want and join in again the next month. The cost of each fabric strip is $1. One strip should make at least two blocks.

QUILTERS' CHALLENGE

Every 3-4 months we hold a new challenge. These are different projects in which members follow the given instructions to complete a project, and then the entries are usually judged by the members of the guild, on such categories as Most Original/Creative, Best Use of Color, Best Follows the Theme of the Challenge, Best Overall Entry, etc. Each challenge has a different theme and different guidelines. If you wish to participate, you will be given instructions for the challenge. You will have a certain length of time (usually 3 months) to complete your entry. You will bring your entry to the specified meeting in a plain brown paper bag. Please don't put your name on the entry, or else cover your name for the judging.

fabric swap

You can participate in the fabric swap any month that you desire. You do not have to sign up. The fabric to be swapped is announced at each meeting. If you wish to participate, simply buy 1 yard of the chosen fabric, wash and press it, cut it into 4 quadrants, 18" x 22" (fat quarters), and put in a zip lock bag with your name on it. During the meeting, the fabrics will be redistributed and you may pick up your bag after the meeting. You will take home 4 different fat quarters.

Library Quilt Show

Each November, we hold a quilt show at the Commerce Public Library. The quilts are hung in mid-November and taken down in mid-December. The quilts are the work of our members and/or antique quilts they have inherited. Other items are also put on display such as vests, jackets, tote bags and toys made by our members. These quilts are for display and are not judged. You may put a for-sale sign on your quilt if you would like. Members are encouraged to submit one or more quilts each year for our show. During this quilt show, a reception is held with a drawing for the opportunity quilt made by our members.

SHOW AND TELL

At each meeting, members are encouraged to bring their completed project for Show and Tell. We love to see each others' completed (or almost completed) projects. This is one of the highlights of each meeting. If you attend one of the workshops, be sure and bring your project to the next meeting to show us your progress.

WORKSHOPS

We try to hold workshops frequently, usually in combination with one of the speakers from our meeting programs, or taught by one of our members. Price for workshops is usually nominal, and a sign-up sheet is usually passed around for several months before the workshop. Workshops are usually held on Saturdays, although sometimes on the second Thursday of the month in connection with our afternoon Stitch 'N Share meeting.

CUDDLE QUILTS
Cuddle Quilts is the name we have given to the crib- and child-size quilts we make which are distributed to the police cruisers in Commerce. These quilts are given to children when they are in a fearful situation. At times we hold workshops to make these quilts; at other times the quilts are simply made and donated by our members. The guild supplies 100% cotton batting for these quilts.

Favorite Links

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Commerce Public Library

Copyright Myths and Misconceptions

Georgia Quilt Council

Free Quilt Patterns:

Quilt Bus

Quilter's Cache

Grandma Hattie's Knick Knack Shelf Quilt Blocks

Tossed 9-Patch Workshop

2009-02-07T17:50:00.000-08:00

Saturday, February 7th

Ta Da, And Winner Is..............

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Margaret Parr of Maysville won the
2008 Cold Sassy Quilters Opportunity Quilt.

Congratulations Margaret!

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Ancil Baird of Commerce won the
2007 Cold Sassy Quilters Opportunity Quilt.

Congratulations Ancil!

This quilt was made to benefit the Commerce Public Library building fund.
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Sue Hidle of Commerce was the winner of the
2006 Opportunity Quilt.

Congratulations Sue!

Quilt Shops

2008-12-11T20:18:00.000-08:00

Country Stitchers - Blue Ridge, Georgia

Dragonfly Quilt Shop

Heirlooms and Comforts

Log Cabin Patchworks - Hiawassee, Georgia

Magical Threads Quilt Shop - Dahlonega, Georgia

Mountain Holly Quilters, Blue Ridge, Georgia

Quilt Guilds

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Cotton Patch Quilters - Athens

Gwinnett Quilt Guild - Lawrenceville

Hall County Quilt Guild - Gainesville

Mountain Laurel Quilters' Guild - Clarksville

MEMBERSHIP

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Our Purpose is to:
Encourage and promote the art of quilting,
Share quilting skills and techniques
Make new friends
Participate in public service projects.

Dues: $20.00 per year

Beginners are welcomed and encouraged.
All you need is a love of quilting.

We invite you to come and visit us and hope you will decide to become a member.

Quilt Challenge First Quarter 2009

2008-12-11T20:00:00.000-08:00

"Poetry In Motion"

Take a line from a Poem, Song or Scripture and create a quilt that expresses it. Your quilt may be representational or abstract. The title of your quilt will be the words upon which the quilt design is based. Your quilt may be any shape but the total perimeter cannot measure more than 180” (If your quilt is square, that would be 45” on each side.)

You may use any methods or techniques you like, but the work must be original and you must complete all of it yourself.
Your piece may have added dimension and be embellished with the materials of your choice. The quilt must have three layers and there must be quilting connecting the layers. The edges must be finished but the finish does not have to be a traditional binding.

Include an index card with your entry with the following information:
Title of the poem or song (Include the author if you have that information.)
A statement briefly explaining the relationship of the quilt to the lyrics
Description of the techniques used in the quilt, including any special embellishments
Size of the quilt
Judging guidelines will be creativity and originality. Does the piece reflect the challenge theme? Quality workmanship is important but does not have to mean sticking to traditional quilting techniques. Use of color and visual impact are also important considerations.
~ Cover your name for judging.
~ Bring in brown paper bag on March 26th.

Due March 26, 2009