November 16

Ladies,

Amazing how time flies....and my apologies for the lateness of the newsletter. I guess that I really am ready to give this task up to anyone who is willing. It’s not hard, and if you want to know what’s going on in the guild- this is the job to have.

Better late then never!!

Nancy

TIES THAT BIND

Dinner Meeting is Wednesday, NOVEMBER 16 @ 7:00 pm November 2011

BOY HOWDEE…

Is my face red…the newsletter is almost late…well, according to my standards it IS late. My apologies.

QUILT SHOW:

Louanne picked a fantastic representative for our 2011 quilt show. Linda Halpin had great pieces and ideas, as well as lovely sampler quilts for our theme this year.

The show was full of wonderful quilts, many following the theme of sampler quilts. Kudos to our members who finished their BOM sampler projects!

We couldn’t have put on such a great show without all the help from members and their families and friends. Thank you EVERYONE!!

THANK YOU FROM OUR QUILT CHAIRPERSON:

Louanne was thrilled with the efforts that everyone showed to make the 20th quilt show a rousing success. She felt that this year’s work ethic was great, and we’ll be deciding soon if we will continue with an annual show or go bi-annually.

COMMITTEES:

Take a few minutes to volunteer for some of the committees that Ties That Bind members feel are very important. Your leadership may be just what we need!

Talents necessary- 1. Common sense, 2. Small amts of time, 3. Willing to work together for a common good.

All of you have the necessary qualifications!!

ORPHANAGE PROJECT:

Did anyone realize just how many quilts we have to donate? With orphan blocks from our members? There are more blocks out there…we have done a fine job!!

POSSIBLE WORKSHOPS:

We have cash, and we know how to spend it!! If anyone is interested in having a speaker or workshop for our guild, speak up NOW!!!

BROWN BAG EXCHANGE:

The deadline is fast approaching. If you are procrastinating…now is the time to delve into your favorite quilting book and git ‘er done! One month to our Christmas Party.

BINDING WORKSHOP:

Our thanks to Audrey for taking the time to show us how to do a better job with our bindings.

NOVEMBER HOSTESSES:

Helen,Eunice,Pam

Please remember that hostesses are responsible for taking out the garbage at the end of the meeting.

2012 Hostess List for the year:

January: Nancy P, Suanne _____________

February: Ree, Louanne _____________

March: Lola, Aimee, Audrey

April: Pam, Jeannine, Patti May: LaVerne, Joan L., Mary D

June: Sherry, Lynn, Joan D.

July: Elly ____________ _____________

August: Pat P. Nancy K., Pat D., Jean B

September: Ree K., Mary M., Kathy D.

October: Sylvia A., __________ __________

November: Colleen__________ __________

BLOCK OF THE MONTH: Joan L. was the winner of the Christmas BOM, she has chosen a 9” finished flower block with spring colors and an off-white background

BIRTHDAY BLOCKS: Lola is waiting for her Antique Tile birthday block (done scrappy), and it’s time for everyone to try the Birthday Block group!!

POPTOP COLLECTION:

Remember to save the pull tab part of your soda/pop cans for donation to the Ronald McDonald house!

MEETING LOCATION: Another item that came up was the location of our monthly meetings. Should we continue to hold them at the bank’s auxiliary room, or look for another location?

CHRISTMAS PARTY: The annual TTB Christmas Party is coming up on Wednesday, December 14- the second Wednesday of the month. Mark your calendar, and bring your checkbooks.