Greetings to sew many friends,

            More time to sew!  Schools are  open, the grass does not need mowing as often,  so it is time to get serious about all the many projects that were put off because it was too hot. Quilt shops are filled with wonderful new fabrics and the listings of new classes are endless. Always fun to try something new.

            Congratulations to our own Sue Haering who has a watercolor painting accepted into a juried show. It will be on display from Sept. 2-Oct. 28 at the Firelands Association for the Visual Arts. We also commend Mary Widmer for her blue ribbon quilt at the Pemberville Quilt Show. Talent abounds!

            Remember to bring the crazy quilt stocking to the September meeting so that Beth can show us the first stitch for the embellishment. Bring some floss of your color choice, an embroidery needle, and a pair of scissors. If anyone needs additional material to complete the stocking, give me a call or e-mail me and I will bring a basketful to the meeting.

            The mystery trip will be on September 30 and the departure place will be the parking lot of the IGA in Oak Harbor. We will depart at 8:30. Those coming from the Port Clinton area can meet at Peace Lutheran parking lot at 8:00 AM and car pool. It is always a great day, lots of new places, good food, and best of all-fun with fellow guild members. You don’t want to miss it! It will be a great opportunity to begin planning for the two-color quilt workshop in February.

            . We welcome new members Bobbi Sorg, Becky Johnson, Sally Walter, Joey Watts, Kathy Baker,Gabrielle Beck, Mary Ann Fitz, Kathy Welch, June Wood and Polly Stuckman.  Let’s everyone wear those name tags so we can all become better acquainted.

            Don’t forget the QUILT CHALLENGE! Complete the project and you will have a new bracelet for the holidays!

            The quilt block exchange gave Barb Hanny 13 additional star blocks in bright colors. What a great way to share your talent. Looking forward to the next 13 blocks for Pat M.

            FOR SALE--Mary Adams has a gently used Bernina Activa 130 that she is offering first to any guild member for $500. Call her for more details if you are interested.

            We will have Nancy Sullivan  from Columbus as the speaker for our September meeting. She will start her program on hats at seven o’clock and the business meeting will follow.

            Hostesses for September are Diane Wadsworth, Janet Lockhart, Jan Foard, and Laura Warga.

            Happy Birthday to-Betty Fenn 9/22, Leona Newsome 9/3, Janice Palardy 9/1, and Becky Johnson 9/5.!

Anniversary for September is Sharon Knoop 9/10. CELEBRATE