The October meeting of Birmingham Quilters Guild was well attended by witches and ghouls, in addition to more than 100 guild members.
Lots of seasonal quilts highlighted Show & Tell. The ones at left are Judy C's. Don't you just love the Halloween colors?
Our hospitality chairman, Loretta S., had gathered all manner of frightening folk to decorate the goodies table. She actually constructed the big witch in green. Isn't she realistic? Roy K. introduced her as a new guild member.
The groaning board was also full of wonder ful goodies. But the ghoulies and ghosties had my attention, and I failed to take photos of the food. I had made two batches of Pumkin Cream Cheese Muffins that went like hotcakes. There was also Cinnamon Monkey Bread, Pumpkin Bars, Brownies, Lemon Tarts, a wonderful Sausage Casserole, and loads of other stuff. Mary U.'s husband Walt had made a batch of that delicious Pimiento Cheese, and Mary brought that on celery sticks and in little finger sandwiches. It was all most delicious.
Our Block of the Month program has proved to be very popular this year. Just look at the blocks turned in, about 120 in all. Virginia was able to give away six batches, I believe; but I didn't win any of them. Pout, pout, whine, whine.
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Show & Tell, as I said, was replete with Halloween offerings. But there were a few projects that weren't seasonal. I just love this quilt of Annie's. It's a Spool pattern made from Kaffe Fassett prints.
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I had slept poorly the night before, and my back was giving me fits, so I went home before our speaker, Anita Shackelford took the podium. But I did photograph some of her quilts that were hanging before the program. I was most amazed by her Family Tree quilt that contained lots of trapunto, including this:
At left is Anita's Baltimore Album Quilt, and below is her star quilt that graces the cover of her new book.
After resting for a while after I got home, then Vann and I went to our favorite Chinese joint for lunch.
At 2:30 I visited the chiropractor, which was right torturous, which I told him. This was the first time I have ever had my neck popped (except when it pops itself). Not fun. He also popped my back in several places, each hip, and my shoulders. As I was leaving, the therapist whom I had seen on my first visit, Lisa, came out and talked to me. I told her I had a couple of good days last week, but all the old pain and fatigue had returned. She told me that was normal and asked me to give the treatment time. So I guess I will. But, honestly,
I'd much rather be quilting!
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On 10/16/2007, Kim said ...
What fun that looks like - hope your back feels better soon - being in too much pain to sleep is never fun.
On 10/16/2007, Sherri said ...
Oh man Im drooling at the Family Tree quilt. Love it! If I only quilted what I could do:) Ill just stick to crocheting and see what I can do:) heehee I hope your back is feeling better have a great day! Sherri
On 10/16/2007, Nicole said ...
Good gravy, those quilts are awesome! I have been wanting to make a spool quilt for ages, and that star block is another one I need to do. Anita Shakelford's quilt is beyond belief! What talent!
Hope the chiropractor helped!
On 10/17/2007, Felicia said ...
Love those Halloween decorations and the beautiful quilt :)
On 10/18/2007, Daisy Cottage said ...
Susan, the quilts are just beautiful - oh the colors! Love them! I'm so sorry to hear about your back problems... no fun. I have bad degenerative disc disease and my back loves to act up quite often! Especially this week! Take care and I hope you are feeling better SOON!
xo,
Kim
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