Well! Wasn’t that a blizzard for you! We were all expecting a snowfall but didn’t really want half a winter’s worth in one big storm.
The day began fairly normally. It wasn’t too bad when 16 members came out to work on our various projects. This was the day when the 57 quilts we completed were sorted and assigned to one of the seven agencies to which we donate. We had an opportunity to view the quilts as they were on display while Judy and Audrey were deciding on what went where.
Evelyn is helping Judy sort quilts.
Bev is folding quilts to assure there is enough room. Each pew holds quilts for one agency.
Seven pews of quilts ready for packaging and delivery.
Stacks of comfort blocks that have been sewn by members, ready to be assembled into quilts for the 2025 donations.
Sandra is working her free motion magic on a quilt destined for our 2025 donations.
Susan is pin basting a quilt sandwich in preparation for quilting. A total of four quilt sandwiches were pin basted today.
Patty, our Librarian, is organizing and cataloguing some quilting stencils we received in the donation from Marg H. We have quite an extensive library of books, magazines, patterns, rulers, stencils and quilt related items that our members can sign out and use. This is much simpler than trying to build your own library, though I must add that many of us have quilt libraries in our homes which are perhaps quite large. With all the material that is available one can never have all of it!
On November 2nd, at the Women’s Resource Centre Christmas Craft Sale we raffled this quilt called Santa in the Trees, to help raise funds to continue our work. The winner of the quilt was Tommy Barr. Congratulations, Tommy!
By the time 4:00 pm rolled around the storm was getting very serious, so the decision was made to cancel the evening meeting thus allowing people to reach home safely and sparing a trip for anyone considering coming out for the evening. A full membership meeting will be held Saturday, December 7th, at 2:00 pm. This day is also UFO day and beginner class lesson day. At this time final plans for our Christmas party will be made. There will be a catered meal at the party. If you wish to take part in the Christmas meal, please contact Lynn. The cost will be $27 which can be brought to the UFO day.
If anyone can help with raffle ticket sales at the Cranberry Portage Christmas sale this Saturday, November 23rd, please contact Audrey.
Happy quilting everyone!
Gladys
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