Good morning quilting friends,

             I hope that everyone takes advantage of that extra hour to do something special for themselves. I am sure we have all wished for some extra time on a project..and now it is here!

             I was fortunate to have the opportunity to quilt on the Irish Chain fundraiser quilt for our guild.  And that is what I did with my extra hour!            If anyone wants to add a few stitches to the quilt, get your name on the list by calling Catherine Lewis with a time convenient for you.

             What a grand program Penny provided for us in October. Wasn’t Jennifer McCann filled with ideas and wonderful information?  She certainly put a fun spin on determining the color values of fabrics.  Over the left shoulder, over the right shoulder, and then upside down, with a final squint at the fabrics to see if they work.  

             Again we stood for roll call, so that identification of members is easier. Remember to pick up and wear your name tags during the meeting, and sit with someone new during refreshment time. Our group continues to grow and making those new members feel more welcome is our goal.

             The Christmas Party will be on Dec. 5^th at Avery’s located in Marblehead with a donation of hats, gloves, mittens, or scarves for the Holiday Bureau in Port Clinton and Oak Harbor. The reservation, menu choice, and payment of $18.00 must be made by November 28.  Dessert will follow at Brenda Hollensen’s home in Marblehead. Sounds like a good party.

             The workshop committee members had good news for all. Workshops are planned for January 12, April 12, and May 12. Oh, what fun!  Stay tuned for further information.

             The Quilt Show Committee is hard at work and the members were asked to consider having an appraiser at the show. If that would be important to you, be sure to relay that information to Sandy Erwin.  Remember, this is your show. So, if you have a quilt(s) in the show you will be expected to help with the preparation the day before the show opens.  It is a big job, and many hands make light the work.

             A new block exchange will begin in January with 14 members participating. The rotation  for this block exchange will begin in January. When Sue gets home from vacation, she will send the rotation list for all. I only know that I am the last one in the exchange. :

             Keep working on your challenge..it consists of three purples and a curve..and of course one additional color can be added. The deadline is March of 2008.

 Linus quilts will be constructed at the November meeting. The sign up sheet for sewing machines, irons and ironing boards, cutting mats and cutters, was passed around. If you signed for equipment, please bring the needed supply along with an extension cord if you have one.  If you have a question, please call Bonnie Legg.

Hostesses for the November meeting are Charlotte McNerney, Sandy Erwin, Polly Stuckman, and Cece Henry.

Birthdays for November include Sandy Sedlmeier 11/8,  Peggy Waddington 11/16.

Anniversaries include Betty Fenn 11/30, Jody Gagnon 11/28, Barb Hanny 11/23.

Remember to bring your items for show and tell. We have wonderful examples of our guild member’s workmanship. Always something new to challenge everyone. It is good to work “outside the comfort zone” once and a while.  Take a challenge, and look right over your shoulder, left over your shoulder, upside down, and then squint!

                                                                                    Enjoy! See you the 28^th.