Evening Star Quilters

noreply@blogger.com (Evening Star Quilters) — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 04:08:00 +0000

Disbanding of the Evening Star Quilt Guild

Evening Star Quilt Guild has disbanded and merged with the Genesee Star Quilters, the day guild. Due to multiple reasons, (mostly Covid-19) it was decided by the board and voted by the current / paid guild members to disband and merge. The guild hopes to continue with our charity and quilting endeavors. Currently we are meeting on Zoom. We have provided a link to the Genesee Guild if you would like to join.

Genesee Star Quilt Guild Home Page

DONATION SEW IN ... OCTOBER 30, 2019

noreply@blogger.com (Evening Star Quilters) — Sat, 02 Nov 2019 13:34:00 +0000

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We gathered our forces ...

We signed up for tasks ...cutting, sewing, pressing

We made kits of fabric in a pre- chosen pattern ...

Set up our sewing machines, cutting tables and irons....

Then let the sewing began....

We were able to complete several quilt tops which will be taken to a

volunteer quilter to sandwich and quilt.

These quilts are going to QUILTS FOR KIDS,

but we have also donated to

Miracle Quilts

http://thedesertangel.org/quilts/

Safe House in Flint MI

Project Linus

https://www.projectlinus.org/

Quilts of Valor

https://www.qovf.org/

Some quilters made quilts at home to donate

The guild hosts two donation sew-in a year, usually in April and October.

Sew ins are open to anyone who wants to sew

As a side note ... this meeting is a pot luck

and the food was fabulous

Yes, we have sweet tooths ... here

THEN to top off the night we had a fantastic show and tell

Next time come join us

KATHI CARTER SWEET ... TRUNK SHOW at Evening Star Quilt GuilI

noreply@blogger.com (Evening Star Quilters) — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 04:54:00 +0000

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Kathi Carter Sweet has been a quilter / sewer for over 40 years. She has been a winner in several AQS and other quilt events. She became certified as a Quiltworx instructor for the past eight years. She has made many of the quilts from Judy's patterns and tonight she showed her collection. I must say we were in awe of what she showed us. She was an interesting and entertaining speaker, talking about her quilts and her family. I took over 60 pictures of just the quilts . Kathi was an interesting teacher discussing some of the techniques she used to bring her quilts up to a higher level.... She teaches at Creative Passions twice a year and many of the guild members were talking about signing up for her next teaching session.

Tonight we also had the pleasure of having representatives from CREATIVE PASSIONS RETREAT CENTER at the guild to explain what facilities are available. They have four venues available for groups of quilters from just a few quilters in the small house to over 30 in the large . Sewing areas available with some sewing machines available with advance request. Meals are catered in, massages and pedicures can be obtained and they even have boy scouts available to handle your luggage. I have been told by guild members who have been there that this was one of the best retreats they had ever been to.

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QUILTWORX . COM

Creative Passions Crop & Quilt Retreat

Address: 203 Pearl St, Chesaning, MI 48616

Phone: (989) 845-2159

CREATIVE PASSIONS RETREAT - - Web Page Link - -

Kathi's next class at Creative Passions

Kathy's web page

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A blast was had by all

noreply@blogger.com (Evening Star Quilters) — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 09:58:00 +0000

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At tonight's meeting we worked as a group on paper collage. We got to be little kids again and cut up magazine pictures to compose our own collages. This is an inexpensive method to practice making collages before you cut into expensive fabrics. I enjoyed collaboration with other guild members .... We then voted on the results and won some cute prizes.
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Ann Marie Rowland .... a wonderful night of song and quilts.

noreply@blogger.com (Evening Star Quilters) — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 02:29:00 +0000

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Ann Marie Rowland .... a MUSICAL TRUNK SHOW.

https://www.annmarierowland.com/musical_trunk_show___pieces_of_time

https://www.annmarierowland.com/calendar/

Tonight our guild had the pleasure of a musical trunk show by Ann Marie Rowland and her sister Diane. If you ever get the chance to book these ladies to your guild .... do so. We had a wonderful time listening to her quilts songs. They were funny and also poignant. Everyone laughed til we were almost falling out of our chairs. The quilts displayed were antiques some from her family and some were purchased along the way. All the quilts had a story to tell and Ann Marie told the stories beautifully. To be honest I do not think that Ann Marie and her sister ever saw an antique quilt that they did not want to bring home. I am posting just a couple of my favorite quilts.

https://www.facebook.com/DelphinesQuiltShop/

Ann Marie quilts with the quilters at Delphine's Quilt shop in Gaylord, MI

Mystery block.... no one in the guild knows the name of this block

I am going to repeat myself ... if your guild wants an entertaining evening of music and laughter ... these are the ladies for you.

YOU are invited to a MUSICAL QUILTING PARTY . . .

noreply@blogger.com (Evening Star Quilters) — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 12:01:00 +0000

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COME AND HAVE SOME FUN WITH US ....

May 29th brings us QUILTING FUN

noreply@blogger.com (Evening Star Quilters) — Tue, 07 May 2019 22:11:00 +0000

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Pam C and the guild board have been busy planning what should be a fun event.

Mary V is having everyone who participated in the MICHIGAN B.O.M. bring in their blocks and quilts regardless of where they are in the process. This should be a fun show and tell.

Mary V will present the new challenge ... it is really different and I thought interesting.

Pam C will present us with a cute hand sewing project that we can work on during the meeting. All you need to bring is a simple hand sewing kit / needle / neutral thread.

Last but not least ....

And these are the quilts ....

See you there or be a NON QUILTER ....

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noreply@blogger.com (Evening Star Quilters) — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 16:28:00 +0000

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April 24, 2019:

Beth Donaldson, Curator, from Michigan State University Quilt Museum

http://bethdonaldson.blogspot.com

Lecture will be DETROIT NEWS QUILTS. Beth asks us to bring in any antique quilts that we may have.

You can find more information here:

http://bethdonaldson.blogspot.com/p/free-quilt-patterns.html

https://quiltsandhealth.wordpress.com/author/quiltsandhealth/

available on Amazon

Quilts and Human Rights

http://museum.msu.edu/glqc/about_glqc.html

FEBRUARY BLOTTO BLOCK .... due in March

noreply@blogger.com (Evening Star Quilters) — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 17:03:00 +0000

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4 corners: TULIP BLOCK

noreply@blogger.com (Evening Star Quilters) — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 03:13:00 +0000

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TULIP PATTERN ….

I contact Missouri Star Quilt Co to be able to use the patterns from their videos with our 6.5 inch charm squares ... They said go for it but I need to write my own instructions... so here goes .

Link … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEMr02zvjjU&t=8s

MISSOURI STAR QUILT COMPANY- - TOTALLY TULIPS

I believe in using what you have… so I just used our 6.5 inch charms from our exchanges. I chose charms appropriate for tulip colors, but you can you any fabric you like.

Leaves :

Make 4 half square triangles using green and white 6.5 inch charms using any technique you know. I like the mark the diagonal and sew 1/4 inch to each side of the diagonal.


Sew a quarter inch from the diagonal and split apart to form your half square triangles.

Square to 6 inches

I then squared up my block to 6 inches. Assemble your patches to form a leaf. Sew two of the half square triangles top to bottom. A 1-1/2 inch strip will be sewn between the blocks to form a stem.

Sew the half square triangle top and bottom to form leaf

Sew a 1-1/2 inch strip to form a stem of one inch

The assembled leaf block should measure 12 inches wide and 11 inches in length

Flowers:

To make the snowballs divide a white background 6.5 inch charms in quarters. Mark the back of the 3-1/4 patch and sew across the diagonal. Trim out the excess from the back. ( You can get bonus half square triangles if you sew a half inch away from your diagonals.

Assemble your patches to make a tulip, sew together like a four patch.

Assemble your patches to look like a tulip in any color way you like.. the more flower pedals you have the better mix of flowers you can make. Flower head should measure 12.5 inches wide by 12.5 inches in length ( un- assembled)

Sew the flower block on to the leaf block.

Square up the blocks so they are all the same size… If you have slightly different size blocks you can trim them to a slightly smaller size …

OR …

Add coping / sashing strips around the block then square up.

Finished block will be about …12 inch wide x 22-24 inches tall…. Then you frame them, square them up to the same size and assemble them into a quilt. The discrepancy in size will be the results of your decisions along the way.

PRE- SASHED BLOCK ( 3 inches)

You will note the leaf blocks are smaller then the flower head ( these blocks were made from orphan half square triangles of 5-1/2 inches ) ... I added coping strips on each side of the leaves before sewing them to the flower head block.)

Block Instructions for Donation Quilt Project - February 2019

noreply@blogger.com (Evening Star Quilters) — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 02:49:00 +0000

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Block size: 17 inches wide x 12 inches length finished.

Size of Quilt: 76 x 87 ( Size to be determined by the number of patches donated.)

Background fabric: 3.5 yards ( We are planning on black Kona or Bella to make the colors pop.)

String patches assorted print, tone on tone, solids… whatever you have. BRIGHT / jewel colors work best. Contrast between fabrics is desirable.

Assorted size of strings: largest 3 inches wide but no smaller than

1-1/2 inches wide. The skinnier your strips the more sewing you have to do.

You will be given 2 pieces of PELLON grid interfacing. (Interfacing size is 7.5 inches by 13 inches in length.) You can use any pellon light weight you may have ... we just had the grid interfacing.

We are hoping you will fill the interface with assorted strings from your scrap sash.

Bright colors work best and mix them up on the interfacing.

Tips for a successful block:

Plan and start and end the interfacing with a 2-inch string. This will keep any seams on the center unit away from blocks seams and will make easier assembly. Do not square up the blocks as we will take care of it on assembly.

My strings tended to be 1-1/2 inches to 3 inches wide … the smaller the string the more sewing you have to do. I used these patches as LEADERS and ENDERS between other work. Or on days I just wanted to sew mindlessly I would just pull out a lot of strings and sew.

Sew and FLIP on Interfacing:

Take a two inch plus size sting to start your patch. I often use a dab of glue stick to keep the patch in place.

Sew a second string on the first patch. Flip the second string over. I found pressing (finger pressing, using a wood roller or hot iron) the patch before sewing on the next patch made the best block. Skip pressing and you tend to get pleats in the seam.

Sew then flip each patch till you reach the end. Try and have a large patch at the end of the block.

I found it best to avoid having a seam near the end of the block as it interfered with the block assembly and causes unnecessary bulk in the seams. DO NOT worry too much about if your patch is sewn straight or crooked as we will use what you give us. I often sewed off the end of the interfacing and then square it up before assembly to the size of the interfacing.

We would also like to take a collection for purchase of background and batting. If you have 4 yards of one color of solid, tone on tone reads solid fabric. Donation of money would allow us to purchase the batting and the desired yardage of Kona or Bella Solids. (Strictly voluntary.)

Evening Star Quilters Speaker Calendar

noreply@blogger.com (Evening Star Quilters) — Sun, 06 Jan 2019 19:47:00 +0000

Evening Star Quilters
Davison - Richfield Senior Center at 10135 Lapeer Road in Davison, MI
Meetings on the Last Wednesday of the Month
Doors Open at 6pm - Meeting Starts at 6:30 pm

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Please note changes and updated to the calendar will be done as they are announced.

January 30, 2019
          Show and Tell of new board members
          Ugly Fabric Challenge Showcase

February 27 , 2019

Ruth Ann Sheffield, Trunk Show

http://quiltingdigest.com/create-an-eye-catching-quilt-from-scraps/

http://clarkstonnews.com/quilt-crazy/

http://thecitizenonline.com/its-sew-funoumc-quilt-show/

https://www.annmarierowland.com/musical_trunk_show___pieces_of_time/

March 27, 2019 4 CORNERS

Martha Mc …. Fish blocks

Anna P …. Using scraps … crumb blocks, mile a minute blocks,

Yvonne S … String blocks

If you have a skill / block / technique you would like to teach please let the board know and we will add you to the program.

April 24, 2019:

Beth Donaldson, Curator, from Michigan State University Quilt Museum

http://bethdonaldson.blogspot.com

May 29, 2019

Charity Sew In

June 2019:

Ann Marie Rowland and her sister… this has been touted as a MUSICAL TRUNK SHOW.

https://www.annmarierowland.com/musical_trunk_show___pieces_of_time

https://www.annmarierowland.com/calendar/

August 2019:

Debra Hyde, Figurative Art Quilts

https://www.facebook.com/Deb-Hyde-Fiber-Art-161649140642920/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF72IHJLw2g

Currently, other months will be guild activities … such as our annual guild auction, four corners, make and take, quilt bingo, Tea Party, etc. We are always looking for new ideas / activities for the guild to do. The board is hoping to be able to find other speakers to add to our calendar, but it will depend on our finances. If you have any suggestions please let us know.

Lectures are part of the membership package. Due to cost of putting on the lectures series we charge a $7.00 speaker fee for all non- members.

Reminder ... Please turn off phones, tablets any noise producing devises when the lecture and business meeting is being conducted. If you have to take the call then please go into the hall.

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To contact the guild, please email the board at :

davisoneveningstarquiltguild@gmail.com

On the web at http://eveningstarquilters.blogspot.com

FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheESQG/

August 29th ..... MAKE and TAKE ....

noreply@blogger.com (Evening Star Quilters) — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 01:36:00 +0000

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ISLE OF MANN ROOF TILE PATTERN

IN PROGRESS ... Roof Tile Block

In this make and take you will learn how the hand piece the ISLE OF MANN ROOF TILE block. It can be made by machine at home.

Traditionally the Isle of Mann Roof Tile block was measured by the maker’s hand and fingers. They decided in the size of the block and tore or cut the fabric so their backing fabric the center and strips were all the same size. I will have a mod board with the technique demonstrate this traditional method at next guild meeting. No batting was used. Traditionally wool, linen, linsey-woolsey and other household fabrics and scraps were used to make these quilts. They were hand stitched. This block started in England in the 1820s to 30s and migrated to this country.

BRING WITH YOU: Bring a backing fabric a fat quarter we will explore measuring and cutting blocks in the traditional method. Traditionally the block sizes were about 8 to 10 inches finished.   A piece of fabric your choice of size and color for the center block.

Strips of fabric: 2 inches if you want to make a small block (under 8 inches finished.)   If your block is larger then 8 inches you should consider strips 2.5 inches in width. ( I use left over jelly roll strips)

Thread… any sturdy sewing thread will do. Do a snap test to check it strength. The original quilters did not have fancy threads. Pepper Cory recommended PRECENCIA 40 wt thread. I will also demonstrate a European method of HAND STITCHING used in areas where sewing machines were unavailable.


Make and Take Coasters

Anne is bringing the scraps .... YOU just have to bring needles and thread.

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70 ways to set Half Square Triangles:

Martha changed techniques from paper piecing to half square triangle designs. Martha apologizes and said, "Unfortunately, I am unable to carry my sewing machine, so no supplies on your part are needed I would like to demonstrate 70 different half square triangle designs, but I don't think there will be time to show that many designs. So, I will show you as many different designs as time allows."

This is a great project to use 6.5 inch charms from our exchange.

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FABRIC ART BEADS:

Ginny G came back from Florida with all sorts of new techniques and projects. She is going to show us how to make FABRIC ART BEADS.

Embellishing with fabric beads using scrap fabrics and fusible web.

Learn to make and add dimension to your wall-hangings .

Wear these beads on cord to hang as necklace . And have fun learning something new !

Ginny will bring irons and supplies, if you want your own fabric, bring small scraps, plastic straws, fusible steam or steam 2 webbing.

Ginny has photos of completed projects to share and give you more ideas.

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QUILTER to QUILTER SALE

noreply@blogger.com (Evening Star Quilters) — Fri, 11 May 2018 20:57:00 +0000

Quilts & More Sale

Davison Evening Star Quilt Guild

davisoneveningstarquiltguild@gmail.com
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Raffle Quilt day of event

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Saturday September 22,2018

10a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission

$1.00

Location:

Trinity Lutheran Church

706 W. Flint Street

Davison, MI 48423

(West of M15 on Flint St.)

** DOOR PRIZES every hour -

Must be present to win door prizes

** RAFFLE QUILT - Tickets sold One day only

$1 each or 6 for $5

** BAKE SALE

** MANY ITEMS FOR SALE by Quilters for Quilters

** Quilting Supplies / notions/ fabric

** Variety of handmade items

** Other Craft Supplies Too!

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Here is a flyer you can save to your computer :
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FOUR CORNERS and MAKE & TAKE are coming

noreply@blogger.com (Evening Star Quilters) — Tue, 01 May 2018 18:41:00 +0000

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FOUR CORNERS is coming to DESQG for the June meeting.

As we have so many new members I am taking the time to explain the event.

There will be modules set up around the guild hall where demonstrations will be given for a quilt block or project or a specific technique. Usually these mini lessons help teach new quilters and reinforce skills of long time quilters.

The sessions last about 15 to 20 minutes each. We ask that if you attend a session that you do not talk during the demo.

Questions can be asked at the end of the session and they are greatly appreciated.

The sessions are taught by guild members who volunteer. We really appreciate their willingness and time spent to set up these demonstrations.

MAKE and TAKE is scheduled for the August meeting.

Members will need to SIGN UP for a MAKE and TAKE activity in advance. At sign up there will be a sample of what will be taught in the demonstration The member will be given instructions to any preparation that needs to be done prior to the MAKE AND TAKE event. The guild hopes that there will be classes to encompass everyone interest.

If you are willing to teach a 4 corners or a MAKE and Take session let a board member know. We will probably have more of these activities in the future. If you have ideas for other guild activities let the board know and we will see if they can be implemented.

Mary Hogan, Author of STRING QUILT STYLE

noreply@blogger.com (Evening Star Quilters) — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 23:48:00 +0000

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APRIL 25, 2018 …

Mary Hogan … MODERN QUILTER

Lecture: ADVENTURES IN STRING QUILTING ….

Using traditional technique to make modern quilts.

Mary is a member of the ANN ARBOR MODERN QUILT GUILD, a quilting teacher and an author. She has been making new quilts since the last time she came to us, so she will have a lot to show us.

http://www.marymhogan.com/

http://www.marymhogan.com/classes.php

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13 CHARM SQUARES for our April 25th meeting

noreply@blogger.com (Evening Star Quilters) — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 23:44:00 +0000

For April 25th meeting we have 13 members who have signed up for charm squares .....

2018 Charm Square Exchange

For EVENING STAR QUILT GUILD our rules are:

· Sign up on guild night to participate in the exchange. The number of participants will be announced in the newsletter, in Facebook group and on this blog. Please do not sign up unless you plan to comply.

· Three charms cut to 6-1/2 inches squares for each participant. The charms should all be different in your collection. The fabric must quilt shop quality, if there is any question of the quality of the fabric please do not donate the fabric. Be sure to remove salvages before cutting your block so they do not get included.

· A theme for the fabrics will be announced in the newsletter and on this blog in advance (SEE BELOW.)

· Label your fabrics with your name, in some way to indicate you have turned in your charms. This will make it easier for the coordinator to sort thru them for pick up. I put my charms into a plastic baggy and write my name on it, but you can also just pin the charms together with a paper label on the charms.

http://eveningstarquilters.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html

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APRIL BLOTTO BLOCK - Log Cabin

noreply@blogger.com (Evening Star Quilters) — Thu, 29 Mar 2018 15:33:00 +0000

ONE BLOCK FOR ONE CHANCE …. LIMIT OF FIVE CHANCES …

You can make more if you want.

12.5 inch unfinished / 12 inch finished

Center:

LOG CABIN with a YELLOW 4 inch finished center ( patch 4.5in x 4.5 in) to allow applique, embroidery, fancy stitching or showing off free motion quilting skills.

LOG STRIPS are 2.5 inches in width … length are indicated on the picture below.

Colors:

Light side ….

White, white on white, cream, ecru, … tiny prints, dots, text as long as it is not overwhelming….. needs to read light.

Dark side ….

Medium dark to dark fabrics … traditional colors, deep jewel tones, batiks …. Reads more solid than print …. Save brights, novelty prints for another quilt. Put lighter dark fabrics to the center and the darkest strips to the out side as I think that gives a glow to the block.

The beauty of light and dark sided log cabin blocks at it allows so many different setting styles … field and farrows, barn raising, windows, chevron, sunshine and shadows… just to name a few.

Connecting Threads link to Log Cabin Layout

Log Cabin Layouts Slide Show on YOU TUBE

LOG CABIN SETTING PICTURES ON PINTEREST

Mistake found ...
The log "F" is the incorrect size .... should be 8.5 inches x 2.5 inches

Sewing order for logs -- CENTER is 4.5 inch patch

Electric Quilt Block Sample

All logs are noted in the length of fabric need to sew the block. ( See Picture )

Block should measure 12. 5 inches unfinished / 12 inch finished.

Mistake found ...
The log "F" is the incorrect size .... should be 8.5 inches x 2.5 inches

SIZES FOR THE LOGS and Color Layout

A YOU TUBE TUTORIAL... There are million of them

Another YOU tube tutorial

You tube tutorial #3

Here are some tutorials that may help.

MARCH BLOTTO BLOCKS - updated instruction

noreply@blogger.com (Evening Star Quilters) — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 02:21:00 +0000

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March’s Block is looking forward to

Memorial Day in May…..

So it is red, white and blue.

You will have to make 2 blocks to get the parts for each pinwheel so it spins correctly. You will end up with a right spinning block and a left spinning block.

Red: (2 – 6’ squares) & (4 – 5 ½” squares)

Blue: (2 – 6” squares) & (4– 5 ½” squares)

(White:4 – 6” squares)

This will make 8 pinwheel patches

Take all 4 white 6” squares and pair up with the Red and Blue 6” squares. Draw a diagonal line on the back and sew on both sides making a HST (half square triangle). Trim to 5 ½”, press to the darker fabric.

Take each Red 5 ½” square and match to a Blue & White HST. Draw a diagonal line on the back, (going across the seam). Sew on both sides of the line. Trim to 5”. Press to the solid fabric.

Repeat with the Blue 5 ½” squares and Red & White HST.

http://quiltinggallery.com/learning-center/tutorial-split-quarter-square-triangles/

Tutorial: Split Quarter-Square Triangles I found this web site helpful.

You will now have 8 Squares that you can place in the shape of a pinwheel. Notice that you will have one turning right and one turning left.

CHARLIE suggests that we make 4 Blotto Blocks for April for 2 draws, one right and one left.

Put them together to make a lovely lap (or bigger) quilt.

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CHARM SQUARES are not due til April

..... Jewel tones

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Sign up on guild night to participate in the exchange. The number of participants will be announced in the newsletter, in Facebook group and on this blog. Please do not sign up unless you plan to comply.

· Three charms cut to 6-1/2 inches squares for each participant. The charms should all be different in your collection. The fabric must QUILT SHOP QUALITY, if there is any question of the quality of the fabric please do not donate the fabric. Be sure to remove salvages before you cut your patches.

· A theme for the fabrics will be announced in the newsletter and on this blog in advance (SEE BELOW.)

· Pick up your charms at the end of the evening. Show off the quilt you made from your haul in a future show and tell.

March ….. brights and jewel tones.... due in April due to change of plans

April ….. birds and butterflies (????)

May …. FLORAL

June …. Red, White and Blue

July …. Dots, strips and plaids .
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FEBRUARY 28th is a Guild Activity Night

noreply@blogger.com (Evening Star Quilters) — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 21:59:00 +0000

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Time to clean out your sewing rooms and get ready for the guild Chinese Auction. Bring your gently used quilting and craft items that you are willing to donate to the guild. UFOs, kits and fabric you no longer think you will use make wonderful donations. Tickets you have purchased will be placed in the paper bags placed next to the donated items. A drawing will be held and you will then get

Tickets will be 4 / 1.00 ..... Bring mailing labels to put on the ticket ... After all we do not want your hands to get too tired to fill out lots of tickets.

Be sure to bring a friend to the event. This is always a fun night full of treasures.

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FEBRUARY CHARM SQUARES are GREEN !

noreply@blogger.com (Evening Star Quilters) — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 20:08:00 +0000

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12 members have signed up for the charm exchange!

Green is the color of February's charms

Provide a 6.5-inch charm square for each participant of three different fabrics that follow the theme for the month.

From a half yard of fabric, you can expect to get about 12 blocks with some extra scraps / strips of fabric. QUILT SHOP QUALITY FABRIC is expected. Be sure to trim off salvages before cutting your blocks. Theme is often picked in anticipation of future Blotto blocks.

Please put a sticker, mailing label or some indication of which blocks are yours. It will help sorting of the blocks easier.

February: greens

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FUTURE CHARM SQUARES:

February ….. greens... any shade or type

March ….. brights and jewel tones

April ….. birds and butterflies

May …. FLORAL

June …. Red, White and Blue

FEBRUARY BLOTTO BLOCK INSTRUCTIONS

noreply@blogger.com (Evening Star Quilters) — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 17:01:00 +0000

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FEBRUARY BLOTTO BLOCK:

BACKGROUND FABRIC - Cream, tone on tone, white on white, very light … the block needs good contrast …….. please no white muslin

Cut one 5 inch square …… Cut 4 squares of 2 inch size

On the back of the background fabric draw a line from corner to corner on the diagonal.

COLOR FABRICS: RED, PINK, ROSE, PRINTS THAT READ AS THOSE COLORS, TONE ON TONE, RED& WHITE

Cut one square 5 inches …… CUT two squares 4-5/8th inches

Patch work:

Right sides together using a 5 inch background square and a 5 inch color square. Sew a quarter inch from the diagonal on each side and make a half square triangle. Cut on your diagonal line. You will have 2 half square triangles of __4.5 inches__inches in size. Press seams to the color side. These will be used for the bottom half of the heart.

LEFT SIDE

RIGHT SIDE

Using the 4-5/8 block place a 2 inch square of back ground fabric and sew on the diagonal and snow ball the corners. Press seams to the colored patch. Make two patches.

MAKE TWO OF THIS PATCH

Sew all the patches together similar to a 4-patch block. Your finished block should measure 8-3/4 __inches square.

For Blotto you can submit up to 3 (three) blocks for a chance to win the hearts. This is such an easy block hopefully we will have every one participates in the blotto lottery.

LILLIAN ORIGINAL DIRECTIONS

Columbiaville 10th Annual Quilt Show

noreply@blogger.com (Evening Star Quilters) — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 22:46:00 +0000

An invitation was sent to our guild .... Save the date

noreply@blogger.com (Evening Star Quilters) — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 03:14:00 +0000

2018 Charm Square Exchange

…. Red, pink, rose ....

We have 11 participants for January

For EVENING STAR QUILT GUILD our rules are:

· A theme for the fabrics will be announced in the newsletter and on this blog in advance (SEE BELOW.)

· Pick up your charms at the end of the evening. Show off the quilt you made from your haul in a future show and tell.

SECRET PAL

noreply@blogger.com (Evening Star Quilters) — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 03:08:00 +0000

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Secret Pal starts this month. Being a secret pal takes commitment but is a lot of fun. A small gift ( about $3) purchased or home made is expected 6 12 times in the up coming year.

Put your gift in a brown paper bag with the name of your giftee on it. There will be a SECRET PAL table available at each meeting so you can drop it off … or be really sneaky get a friend to drop it off.

I will be a lot of fun to guess who your Secret Pal is.