A gathering of quilters
Yesterday morning marked the beginning of a new guild year for Birmingham Quilters Guild. It seems like time has really flown since our last meeting in July. But everyone was happy to be back together, sharing our summer and sharing quilts. We had 123 members present and about 20 guests.
Our business meeting went a little long, not unusual for the first meeting of the year. The highlight was the amazing treasurer's report. It seems our June Quiltfest was even more profitable than past quilt shows. We now have a healthy bank account and seed money for Quiltfest 2015, thanks to all the hard work from BQG members.
Our program speakers were Dr. Peggy Rhodes and Julia Wood (photo, right), authors of Quick & Easy Hexie Quilts and long-time members of BQG. Peggy and Judy gave out mini-kits, and everyone had an opportunity to make a hexie the quick-and-easy way taught in the book. Thanks, Judy and Peggy. You make hexies not only quick and easy, but fun as well.
With all the visiting and milling around, it was very difficult to get good photography, but I'm sharing what I managed.
Each member is encouraged to donate at least one cuddle quilt for our various charities during the guild year. Many used the summer break to get a head start; 36 small quilts were turned in yesterday.
This year's theme for the fat quarter drawings is "cheeseburger and french fries." For this meeting, everyone was asked to bring "buns," i.e., neutrals. There were lots of winners when the drawing was held.
Member Annie W., brought these two beauties for Show and Tell.
Magon inherited this wonderful string-pieced Lemoyne Star from her great aunt.
Magon's "Divide & Conquer"
An outdoorsy-themed quilt for a beloved son
Vasha's used patriotic colors for her "Divide & Conquer" Quilt of Valor. Just to the right, you can see my Nancy Drew "The Mystery of the Double Disappearing Nine Patch" and my just-completed "I Spy a Rainbow."
One of Peggy's hexie creations from Quick & Easy Hexie Quilts
NOTE: Shortly after posting this, I had a note from a guild friend that one of our long-time and beloved members, Judy McKinnon, and her husband were killed in an automobile accident yesterday. Our hearts are broken.
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On 09/10/2013, sillysally said ...
Oh, I'm so sorry to hear of your friends' sudden and tragic death. Hugs to you. The quilts at the guild meeting look wonderful.
On 09/10/2013, Barbara Anne said ...
Deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the McKinnons. What a heartbreak for all who loved them. Big hugs to you.
I enjoyed seeing the wonderful quilts and love the enthusiastic and talented guild you belong to.
This morning I've been looking once again at my beribboned bundles of glorious pansy fabrics by Faye Burgos for Marcus Brothers some years ago. I have the joy of owning that fabric in perhaps 8 colorways, each equally delicous and wonderful. Those fabrics are calling to me loud and strong now. I will be using some of one colorway for a small gift project that I hope to start today.
More hugs, my friend.
On 09/10/2013, Pesky Patti said ...
I am so sorry to hear of your friends' untimely passing. My prayers are with you and the family of your friends.
On 09/11/2013, Sue, the Florida Farm Girl said ...
Susan, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your friends! No easy way to deal with that. Meanwhile, thoughts and prayers out to their friends and family.
On 09/12/2013, Deb said ...
Susan, I'm so very sorry for your loss and the guild's loss of your friends. The unexpected is always so heart-breaking.
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