February 2010 Meeting Notes

February Meeting 2/16/10

Carol, Randi, Helen, Margie, Ellie, Tricia, Dawn & Linda in attendance.
I think the food has us all showing up. Thanks to Helen and Ellie for a wonderful fiesta! Everything was soooo gooood!!!! Rita where are you?

Everyone paid dues. Remember $2.00 each month.

We are meeting March 20 at 10AM to work on donation quilts for the Linus Project. We are concentrating on making quilts for boys. We'll meet at the Cooperative Extension office, 2621 North Gate Lane , Ste 12 Behind the old Carson City Theater. Need to bring the 6" squares and any other stash you may want to use. for pattern, Disappearing 9 Patch, aka Twist and Shout.
Sash will be 1" you'll need 1/2 yard, Black for binding or Red, Green 1 yard.
You'll need a total 1 1/2 yds of fabric to finish front.
PLEASE bring your squares to the next meeting and we can pick the colors we want to work with and then you will be able to pick from your stash or purchase what you will need to do the quilt.

Don't forget Fallon quilt show in May and the classes they will offer on Thurs, Fri., Sat. and Sun go to their web site.

The Gees Bend quilt show is in Reno until 4/11/10. They have a free day, on 2/25/10. Remember they are closed Monday and Tuesdays. Ask for senior discount if you go other than the free day.

Reminder for Carol to bring Plumeria pattern for Margie.

We decided to do placemats for our challenge this next Christmas meeting. Should be fun.

Linda made an attic window with trucks with a minke background, it was so cute. It is for her grandson, Noah, to take to daycare and use for his nap blanket.

The little rail fence quilt with quilted flowers was beautiful. Linda made it for her grandniece, Tori, who lives in Texas.

Helen did red and white wall hanging and table runner for Valentines so cute.

Randi Finished her Windy Moon Quilt - Stars it was beautiful.

Margie is working on her "Buggie" quilt.

Linda borrowed Carol's place mat pattern. Bet she gets started early for Christmas.

Dinner next month:
Peggy - Black Bean Chorizo Soup; Margie will bring Salad; Tricia will bring Corn bread and Carol will bring dessert - Chocolate Pots.

Bring recipes...

See you all March 16th.
Keep bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!