October, 2007

Hello quilt friends,

The calendar says it's October 21st but today it felt more like July 21st! What a beautiful sunshine filled day. For those of you waiting for an excuse to stay indoors to start those Christmas projects, you may be in trouble.

We welcome another new member, Peggy Waddington from Huron, Ohio. With lots of new members and faces to put names to, at the last meeting everyone stood as their name was called during Roll Call. I'd like to suggest we continue doing that so we can become better acquainted.

We learned about the historic Follett House in Sandusky and the antique quilts on display there along with some history about their makers.

Wednesday, October 24th the program will be presented by Jennifer McCann from Columbus who will be talking about Value and Color. Hostesses for that meeting are Barb Hanny, Connie Starnes, Gizella Lukac and Hazel Kohlbarger. Connie was a multiple winner at the Apple Festival in Oak Harbor so I feel we will be in for some delicious treats.

Although the group is dwindling, the die-hards are still stitching on their Christmas stocking. November will be the last stitch taught. Thanks to all who taught, Beth Jadwisiak, Pat Jones, CeCe Henry.

Thirteen people signed up for the new block exchange group. If you are interested in being part of the group, you have one more chance to do it at the October meeting. If you can't attend and wish to take part, let me know since we will be drawing names for the rotation at this meeting. The first person will give out their block in January.

The Special Events Committee wants everyone to know the Christmas party will be held at Avery's in Marblehead on Rt. 163. on December 5th. You will need to make a decision about the menu and pay $18 by the November, 28th meeting.All attendees are asked to bring a donation for the Holiday Bureau in the form of gloves, mittens, scarves etc in any size children-adult.

The Show Committee is off and running preparing for our bi-annual quilt show to be held in July. Here is a chance to show the community what talent we have. ( And by the last show and tell, I can say we have plenty!)

Happy Birthday to:

Mary Adams

Kathleen Giesler

Peggy Horgan

Gizella Lukac

De Masing

Pat Mensing

Happy Anniversary to:

CeCe Henry

Charlotte McNerney

Virginia Oglesbee

Mary Willson

Sandy Sedlmeier

See you Wednesday,

Susan Koblin, co-president