June 2008 Newsletter

June 16.2008
Hi Bees!
Well this meeting was very small, there were four of us in attendance. Could we try to improve this Bees? You miss a lot. You surely did this time. The smiley faces, the great show “n” tells, and the stories, you really missed it. And we miss your input and your smiley face. I know summer is hard but let’s try.

Remember our “coffee money”? Well Dawn had called on the group “Moms on the Run”. They raise money for breast cancer and all monies raised are kept here in Northern Nevada. They told her they would love to have a quilt donated and they would put it in their silent auction. They hold their “run” on Mother’s Day every year. If you would like more information on them go to www.momsontherun.com.

So again, for this quilt those in attendance picked out fabric for the quilt. I must say we did a great job. The colors are beautiful. So “nanny, nanny” to those of you who missed out. It was a great time had by all four of us. We had $33.96 in the envelope. We each added $5.00, we spent $44.91 on fabric for the top. So currently we have $9.05 left. We would like each of you to donate $5.00 too so we will have enough for thread, batting and backing ok? We were looking at four colors but ended up with six. It is so hard to pick just four colors. The ones we picked are beautiful wait till you see them.

We would also like to extend an invitation to all members on sabbatical or otherwise to participate with us at the next meeting. We are asking each of you to bring a 12” (finished size) pattern you would like to make. We thought each of us could do a separate square like we did for Lori. So next meeting you will need to bring a pattern, rotary cutter and mat (Dawn bring templates). We will cut out our squares at this meeting. This way we can see how much fabric we will use and if we will need to purchase more for the backing etc. We are planning on a 12 block quilt.

Linda is doing a blog. This blog will now carry your newsletter. If you still would like your newsletter mailed please let me know and I will continue to mail it to you. This should be kinda neat. She will include pictures, but will delete last names.

With the blog in mind I suggested and am requesting that each of us send her a BIO on ourselves. Send to carsonriverlady@yahoo.com. Include as much as you like. I like to think this is “our story”. No last names so we shouldn’t have any concerns or qualms right? If you do please let Linda know. The blog will be at www.nevadaquiltingbees.blogspot.com, check it out.

Randy was going to her parent’s home this weekend . You know why? You guessed it. The quilts are done and mom and dad had been told “you can’t die”. Bold or what? I hope she takes pictures.

She also brought in her first attempt at quilting. Pictures should be on the blog. Also her second attempt from Pioneer Girls. Really neat, both of them.

The gal that Linda was bringing in to join our group is Rita B, is a Graphic Arts teacher at Douglas High School. She should be a great addition to our group.

Wow, see all you missed. Hope to see all of you at the next meeting on July 21, don’t forget your pattern, rotary cutter and mat!

Hope your enjoying this nice weather, keep bzzzzzzzzzzzz.
Carol G.