Wow! Yesterday was a busy, busy day at Guild. First I had to take care of my Block of the Month duties.
Here are some of the Bento Box blocks that were turned in, 49 in all, which went to two lucky winners.
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Before the business portion of our meeting, our president Vasha and treasurer Craig unveiled "The Caldwell Quilt." Three years in the making by members of Birmingham Quilters Guild, this quilt honors the memories of two of our beloved members, Dr. Tom Caldwell and his daughter Kathy Caldwell, who died in an auto crash in 2008.
The Caldwell Quilt unveilling
The quilt is being presented to The American Village in Montevallo, Alabama, for permanent display. Dr. Tom loved quilting, history, and geneaology, and did a lot of work and promotion for this 18th-century American village recreation. Tom's daughter Claire was at the meeting for the unveiling.
The project began with a search for vintage and reproduction fabrics for an authentic 18th-century look. This search yielded fabrics from as far away as Europe.
Several members lent their skills to accomplish the beautiful hand quilting, which this photo does little or nothing to highlight.
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After all the guild busines and show-and-tell was completed, Lisa, Judy, and I took to the "stage" to present our program called "Adventures in Blogging." I have a feeling that we'll be seeing several more BQG members join the Blogosphere before too long.
Below is a look at some of the wonderful Show-and-Tell that hung from our clotheslines yesterday.
This is Lisa's gorgeous Fall Diamonds quilt. Be sure to visit her blog sometime this week for a chance to win a whole set of hand-cut diamonds (on straight of grain) to make your own version of this quilt.
Lisa's hand-cut diamonds
A Krotzer butterfly quilt made from blocks of the month that Betty and Roy won several years ago.
Becky P.'s Quilt of Valor
Damie's hand-appliqued, hand-quilted beauty
We have lots of knitters too.
A Bright and Beautiful Cuddle Quilt
Doris M.'s woodsy wall hanging
Doris M. made this one for her nephew.
I can't remember who made this. Sorry. But it sure is pretty.
President Vasha R. made this fun "Lounge Lizards" vignette from the fabrics she received in an "ugly fabric" swap. It served as quite a conversation piece at the meeting.
These blocks are samples for an "Easy Hunter's Star" workshop being held for guild members.
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Now, don't forget Judy's blog giveaway either, for a chance to win either some gorgeous fabrics or another batch of cut-out diamonds. (See photos below.)
Judy's giveaway fabrics
Judy's giveaway diamonds
And, finally, don't forget my giveaway. Any comment you leave on any post this week, until midnight Friday night, will get you an entry to win this Easter basket of ten fat quarters.
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On 03/13/2012, Linda said ...
You have a very talented guild. Beautiful, beautiful quilts. Your giveaway sounds very interesting.
On 03/13/2012, Barbara Anne said ...
What glorious quilts, one and all.
The quilt in honor and in memory of Dr. Caldwell and Kathy is certainly beautiful and is a treasure. How wonderful it will be on permanent display at The American Village that meant so much to them. Hugs for Claire and all who loved them.
I've visited both Lisa and Judy and am going thru my week with my fingers crossed!
Hope you're feeling good.
Hugs!
On 03/13/2012, Diane W said ...
The Caldwell quilt is beautiful in the picture and I'm sure it is so much more in person. Your guild has some very talented quilters, always enjoy looking. Put my name in the basket for your giveaway, I'll go visit Lisa and Judy.
On 03/13/2012, Donna said ...
Susan,
The memorial quilt will be lovely hanging at American Village. The guild pics are lovely. A wonderful group of talented members!
Hugs,
Donna
On 03/13/2012, alexandrine said ...
The diamonds quilt is sooooo beautiful !!!!!!
On 03/13/2012, Joanne said ...
Such gorgeous quilts!
On 03/13/2012, judy swift said ...
The Caldwell quilt is beautiful! (I live in West Caldwell, New Jersey) The hand quilting is amazing.
On 03/13/2012, Denise Cheke said ...
Wow..thanks for sharing the pictures of all these lovely quilts. And thanks for the chance to win some beautiful spring fat quarters! Happy Sewing!
On 03/13/2012, Sharon M. said ...
Not sure where my comment went to, so forgive me if I repeat.
That basket just looks so pretty - I'd love for it to live in my sewing room. Please pick me?
Your guild has some very talented quilters! All the quilts are gorgeous, and I like that you have the show and tell quilts displayed around the room during the meeting. Our guild has show and tell at the end of each meeting and the quilter holds up their quilt and has a few seconds to tell a little about it - unfortunately, some in the audience by then are ready to pack up and leave for home - kind of disrespectful. I like your system better!
On 03/13/2012, Deb said ...
Hi Susan ~ Oooh, I wish I could have been with you at your guild meeting. It sounds like you always have a great time and such show-and-tells!! I especially would have loved the session about blogging! I hope you recruited some new bloggers!
On 03/13/2012, sillysally said ...
You sure do have lots of talented quilters in your guild. LOL at the lizards! The Caldwell quilt is simply beautiful.
sillysally aka choc chip addict
On 03/14/2012, Leah said ...
Beautiful Quilts! Thanks for sharing
On 03/14/2012, Sharon Penney-Morrison said ...
oh...so many beautiful quilts!! I would love to visit your guild someday and meet some of the quilters. The hand applique is just wonderful.
On 03/14/2012, Mary Jo said ...
Thanks for sharing all of the beautiful quilts. I love your cute little basket giveaway! Hope I win.
On 03/14/2012, Kathy m. Boice said ...
I have not had an Easter Basket for many many years! That Ol' Easter fella forgot about us as we got older. Hmmm.
I'd be a "cadbury" bunny and cluck all over the place if I won!!
On 03/15/2012, Linda V said ...
Thanks for sharing all those quilts and double thanks for the super giveaway chance!
On 03/15/2012, Antoinette said ...
I love your give away and enjoyed the program Monday at the guild meeting.
Thanks, Ant. at dajrmacmurdo@msn.com
On 03/15/2012, Robin Janz said ...
Pretty quilts!
On 03/18/2012, Karen s. said ...
All of the Guild quilts are wonderful. The "Caldwell Quilt" is a wonderful tribute and very beautiful. You can tell how much love and handiwork went into it. Hope your week goes well.
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