Quilting Tip of the Week 1.1.15

If you prewash your fabrics before using for fusible applique, do not fabric softeners. They will keep your fabrics from making the proper fusing to the fabric.

Quilting Tip of the Week 12.25.14

To use a cone of thread on your standard machine, try using a piece of a drinking straw over the pin and place your cone on it.

 

Bonnie Hunter Lecture March 30th

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Grammy's Choice Keeps on Quilting!

Due to adverse traveling conditions, Grammy’s Choice of Canton had suspended their meetings until March, but they continue to share their love of quilting in an innovative way. This is how it works.

One of the members discovers a new technique. She phones, email or comes to a nearby member’s home to share. The next member does the same until all members are notified. 

To quote Grammy’s Choice chapter contact, Phyliss, “It may be snowing and blowing, but we’re sewing and showing!”

Collection of Quilts for Native Americans in Maine

Once again, Pine Needles of Norway/So. Paris will be working with the Gathering of Eagles Ministry to collect much needed quilts, blankets, knitted baby items and new or "gently" use items of clothing. Cash donations to be used towards oil bills will also be welcomed.

The items will be delivered in the fall, so watch this post for an update on the deadline to drop off items.

 All items collected will stay right here in Maine and going to the Passamaquoddy Indian Reservation in Perry. They are in great need and would appreciate your support!

 Laura Freeman, a member of Pine Needles, would be happy to answer your questions about this endeavor. You can reach her at wolfandlaura@hotmail.com

 She will be passing out flyers during the April Maine Shop Hop to various quilt shops that you can drop off your items. At this time, these are the current locations we have so far:

 

Drop off points:

Quiltessentials in Auburn

Oxford Mill End Store in Oxford

Whippersnappers in Hallowell

Pins and Needles in Farmington

Crazy Moose Quilts in Greenville

Northwoods Quilting in Wilson Mills

Kedar Quilts in Waterford

Sewing by the Sea in Trenton & Sew Portland in Portland Village Quilt Shop in Berwick

Calico Basket Quilts in Windham

 

Sponsored by: Gathering of Eagles Ministry and Pine Needles Quilt Guild of Norway/South Paris, Maine

Chickadee Quilters to host "Project Linus Blanket Day"

Chickadee Quilters of Bridgton will be holding a “Project Linus Blanket Day” on Saturday, February 28^th from 10-3 at Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St. in Bridgton.

They will be working on quilts and collecting any that are done and ready to donate. Melodie Provost, the York/Cumberland County Project Linus representative will be on hand, and she usually brings kits and fabrics to use. Snacks and coffee will be offered, but you might want to bring along your own lunch.

If you would like to help, they do need batting and backing material. If anyone is interested in coming, please contact Beth Brown at 332-5158 for more details and to reserve a work space.