• December 2021 General Meeting

    December 23, 2021

    Kathy Howard gave us a more in depth introduction to Percolator for our Quilty Tech Topic. Laura Ryle was our member spotlight. Members shared their 2022 QuiltCon submissions.

    We held board elections for 2022 seats. Results:
    Isabell Selak – President
    Ruth Smith – Vice President
    Judy Bilardello – Treasurer
    Pat Goulet – Secretary

    Check out our slides 2021_12_07 General Meeting

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  • Block of the Every Other Month – ½ & ½ Log Cabin – Due January 2022

    November 2, 2021

    ½ & ½ Log Cabin

    Presented by Mickey Beebe

    Final 1/2 and 1/2 Log Cabin block

    Scandinavian Fresh Color Palette won our September vote

    Pickle, Herb, Slate, Desert, Green, Sage, Mustard, Ochre

    You will choose 2-3 colors for your block. The center can be the same color as one half of the block, or ANY color in the palette.

    1. Start with two  2” blocks. Sew together.

     

     

     

     

     

     

    2. Going clockwise around the block, add the next strip. Strips can be between 2” and 2 ¾”

     

    3. Continuing clockwise, add 2 strips using your other color.
    Press all seams open.

     

    4. Round One is now done!
    Use a ruler and rotary cutter to trim the edges.

     

    5. You can trim extra fabric with scissors before opening up the seams.

     

    6. Continue adding until you have three rounds.
    Press all seams open. Trim.
    Your block should measure 11.5” or more.

    Tips

    • When finished, your block should measure 11.5” or more. The winner of the blocks can trim if necessary.
    • Use narrower strips on the inner row, and wider strips as you work out. This will ensure your block is  11.5” or larger.
    • It’s more productive to make 2 blocks at a time.
    • You don’t have to worry about your seam size. 
    • The next strip is always after your longest strip.
    • Press seams open. 
    • Sew with seam side up.
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