HELLO....I mean HO, HO, HO!

Just six more days ‘til PARTY!

Hope that the snow holds off and we see many of you in Germantown Wednesday Dec. 14.

Quilted Bear Restaurant, just west of Germantown, and just east of 41/45.

6pm cocktails, 7 pm dinner.

Bring your FINISHED brown bag exchange fat quarter (now in gift form of course)

Newsletter enclosed!

Forgot to mention: Joan & Colleen took our finished orphan quits to Kathy Hospice. The ladies there were tickled pink to see all of the WONDERFUL things that we were able to make out of the guild orphan blocks. If you had anything to do with this endeavor...pat yourself on the back and smile- because you certainly will be bringing smiles to the people at Kathy Hospice.

They certainly need a little something to smile about! Keep these souls in your prayers this Christmas.

TIES THAT BIND

Dinner Meeting is Wednesday, December 14 @ 6pm cocktails, 7pm dinner                                December 2011

BROWN BAG EXCHANGE COUNTDOWN:

Are you ready? Are you frantically finishing that special project for that brown bag quilting friend??…your time is running out…you have just a little more than 6 days to tie off the last stitch, clip off the final threads….. anticipation …what a killer! Can’t wait to see what everyone has come up with using this year’s brown bag fat quarters.

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY:                                          
See you Wednesday, December 14! Mark your calendar, bring your checkbooks, and don’t forget your gifts. Location: The Quilted Bear Restaurant just west of Germantown on Mequon Road. Cocktails at 6. Dinner at 7. The guild will pay $10 of each attendee’s dinner.

DO YOUR DUE DILIGENCE:

Your 2012 Ties That Bind Dues are due- the cost is a paltry $10! We pay more for a yard of fabric!

THANK YOU:                                                      
 Carolyn E. was extremely thankful for the comfort quilt, put together for her by guild members. She was very surprised and grateful for the lovely piece done in pastel friendship stars.

TWO FRIENDS LEAVE FOR FLORIDAL
Due to family health reasons, two members, Ann M. and Eunice G are relocating to Florida. We will miss both of you; you are always welcome to come and visit! How will the weather affect their quilting? Send pix!!



TWO VISITORS:
We had two ladies visit this past month, Barb (contacted us over the internet) and Chris, Lola’s friend. The ladies expressed an interest in joining the guild. Welcome!

2012  Hostess List for the year:
 It looks like all of the slots are full, thank you ladies for volunteering!!
January: Nancy P, Suanne, Beth C.
February: Ree, Louanne, Lori P
March: Lola, Aimee, Audrey
April: Pam, Jeannine, Patti
May: LaVerne, Joan L., Mary D
June: Sherry, Lynn, Joan D.
July: Elly, Lois L, Ann W
August: Pat P. Nancy K., Pat D., Jean B
September: Ree K., Mary M., Kathy D.
October: Sylvia A, Carolyn E, Chris P
November: Colleen, Norma, Helen

BIRTHDAY BLOCKS: 

Lola asked for an Antique Tile block (done scrappy).

**Consider joining this group to help guild members develop quilt projects just a little faster! Many members find that they enjoy trying new blocks and even work on quilts using a block they first tried from this group.

BLOCK OF THE MONTH:  (for January) 
Colleen’s choice, 12.5” block with LIME GREEN in it.
PAINT CHIP PALETTE QUILTS:
Colleen will be bringing information about a new challenge using paint chips for the basic colors. Join us, it could be a VERY colorful experience.
QUILT SHOWS FOR 2012:
Share your experiences and bring back your com-ments and feedback to help improve our own show.

POSSIBLE WORKSHOPS:

We have cash, and we know how to spend it!! Norma is willing to do the legwork to find speakers and workshops for our guild members!

COMMITTEES:

We are still looking for a few people to fill in spots on our committees. Louanne is bringing new ideas as the new chairperson; we are also looking for an assistant and a new person to do the newsletter. None of the jobs are difficult, and none take more than 1-2 hours of your time during the month! Some take MUCH less. Give it a try, pad your resume, and volunteer!

SILENT AUCTION/SPRING CLEANING: Start cleaning up your sewing area; bagging up all of the things that you don’t want to see! 3 bag MAX.

QUILT SHOW ATTENDANCE: Attendance was down a little bit this year, but we were able to host a great show.
WORKERS FOR QUILT SHOWS:
 It has been discussed that we “hire” local high school students for a “fee” to be put towards their fundraising efforts for their clubs.
MEETING LOCATION:
It looks like we will continue at our present location for the near future…
SEWING IN TANZANIA:
Check out the pictures on Facebook of our thread being used on treadle machines by the friends of Sue Werner!