Sussex Vale Quilters' Guild: May 2024

Retreat Happenings

Susan S. gave a report on the events that took place at Retreat in April 2024.There were games, exchanges, prizes and gift bags. Other groups were also attending their own functions at the Villa so they all got together at least once a day. Those who attended were able to shop at a trunk show.

By all accounts they had great meals and a lot of fun.

Susan explained that some items were donated but when items had to be purchased it was with funds raised at the previous year's retreat

Susan showed retreat projects both on Monday night and at the Tuesday meeting. Some other members brought items in on Tuesday as well.

Susan used 2.5 inch squares for this project and there are two squares from each attendee and everyone signed the label.

3.5 inch squares were used to make this fabric bucket/basket

Lining and accent fabric were purchased with funds raised last year.

A pin cushion in a picture frame was an easy no sew project.

Pin cushions were the theme of the paper bag exchange. every time a person moved around the room they took their paper bag to another table to exchange

The one Susan got to take home had a small pin cushion in it. She felt it was a perfect match for her.

Susan made a very pretty appliqued runner.

This Heart quilt was made from fabric from Woven Modern Fabric Gallery owned by member Kelly Dine.

Susan got the pattern for this large bag in the Chinese Auction and made it at home after the retreat.

The retreat project that Debbie F. showed was doll clothes. Both outfits are so cute. Did you notice the "cow" and "strawberry" print fabrics and the fact she made a hat too?

Muriel G. practiced on music themed pillowcases.

She then made 2 pair of pillowcases with the same fabric as the Guild Quilt. Those will go along with the quilt to a lucky purchaser.

Ethel R. displayed her Dresden Plate and Churn Dash ( Hole in the Barn Door ) Blocks.

President's Challenge Submissions

As the title suggests our president Judith H. chose the challenge theme.

Borrow a book from our guild library and make something from it. It can be big as in a quilt, a piece of clothing, a table runner, or something as small as a pin cushion or any other number of things...your choice. The only restriction is it must contain at least one piece of fabric from Cindy’s store (Crafters Vineyard).

These are Judy's examples

Selvage Table Runner

Book: Modern Selvage Quilting
by Riel Nason

Reversible Table Runner

Book: Quilt-as-you-go Made Modern

Fresh Techniques for Busy Quilters
by Vera Brandvig

Susan S. submitted an origami project.

Pattern: Springtime Impression II

Book: Fantastic Fabric Folding

by Rebecca Wat

Challenge Fabric: outer batik border

Gail R. made an applique pillow.

Pattern: Cozy Posies

by Jill Shaulis and Vicki Olsen

Magazine: Primative Quilts and Projects Spring 2014

Challenge Fabric: fat quarter

Sharon R. constructed a baby quilt.

Pattern: My Guy

by Bill Kerr and Weeks Ringle

Magazine: American Patchwork and Quilting June 2009 Issue 98

Challenge Fabric: print with cars and trucks an with geometric line drawings

Diane B. has stitched an applique project.

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Book:

Challenge Fabric:

Susan D. has done applique for her challenge project.

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Book:

Challenge Fabric:

Cathy K. has made a realistic looking tree.

Pattern: Aspen Forest

Book: Radiant Landscapes

By Gloria Loughman

Challenge Fabric: yellow/orange batik used in the leaves

Debbie F. made a pretty pink and black bag.

Pattern: Fat Quarter Bag

Book: Fat Quarter Quilts

by M'liss Rae Hawley

Challenge Fabric: all of the pink fabric

Vera T. made a lovely table topper.

Pattern: Autumn Splendor

Book: Quilting for Harvest 20 Great Projects from Harvest to Halloween

Challenge Fabric: backing

Jane K. showed a baby quilt followed by a wool applique pillow.

Pattern: Tricks and Treats

by Linda Lum DeBono

Magazine: Better Homes and Gardens Creative Collection

American Patchwork and Quilting October 2008

Challenge Fabric: backing grey, black, white flannelette

Pattern: Sew Your Seeds

by Sue Spargo

Magazine: Better Homes and Gardens

American Patchwork and Quilting

October 2009

Challenge Fabric: black fabric used to make a custom sized pillow insert

Leigh S. presented a beautiful pink and black quilt top.

Pattern: Victorian Stars

by Carol Doak

Book: Easy Trash Quilts

Challenge Fabric: grey dots, mauve print, dark pink and black

Members present got a closer look at the challenge entries and voted on their top 3 choices.

Winners of gift bag prizes were Leigh S. and a tie for second and third by Diane B and Cathy K.

Show and Tell

Beth A. had a project to show on Monday night.

Muriel G. showed a block named God's Eye

She has a finished trade block quilt! Credit was given to Agathe for quilting it.

Vera T. made a throw size quilt from 5 inch Moda Blocks.

Cynthia V has been having fun working on Red Truck Quilts. She added red beads to the berries on this panel.

Cathy K. made a pretty blue project with a line of fabric called Nantucket Summer.

And what a nice example of her sewing machine embroidery.

Susan D. had been to Spruce It Up shop when they were selling fabric they packaged from an estate. These Blocks were already made and she completed this project.