Sit-N-Sew: August

We were happy to be back in the auditorium! We had much more room to work. This month members were working on two projects: Women In Recovery and the 2009 QU Show raffle quilt. Also, others worked on their own projects.

I'm still learning about my new camera and photography in general, so bear with me if the pictures don't look quite right! Everyone was beautiful! Blame the photographer, but please be nice! ;-)

Also, I'm working on improving my name recall, so let me know if I've got your name wrong!

Getting ready for action!

Carol working on cutting the binding for the QU show raffle quilt. Lynne and Beth chatting.

Women in Recovery Quilts

This project was to create quilts to celebrate women graduating from the drug treatment program. Just as a reminder, these quilts are due to Kath at the September's Birthday Bee which is held tomorrow!

Women In Recovery Guidelines

Brief instructions/guidelines for the "Women in Recovery" wall hangings. This was the info sent out via Arlington QU email:

But before that day, we have a final opportunity to help create the inspirational wall hangings we promised for the "Women in Recovery" project. You have two options for this good work: you can make one on your own (just a small thing - maybe 20 X 20 inches), or show up for Sit-N-Sew next weekend and help the group. These must be completed by Sept 1, (bring 'em to Bee) so they can be presented to these deserving ladies. Don't miss the chance to give someone else a boost.

This Saturday is the Sit-N-Sew! Then the final projects are due at the September Birthday Bee!

Monday Night Bee

Here are some pincushions by Kath and Beverly. Got those pin cushions coming?

Busy Bees doesn't even begin to describe this group!

Here's the latest Quilt of Valor made by Marie.

Marie describes her latest Quilt of Valor and how it uses squares to make triangles

Some tasty treats for those who missed out on this month's Birthday Bee! This totally threw me as I thought it was the either the beginning of August or September! Neither seemed right! And it wasn't!.

Pincsuhion Challenge Reminder

Just a reminder that our Pincushion Presidential Challenge is due at our September meeting! Be sure to bring them at that first meeting!

Sit-N-Sew: Project: Women in Recovery

This month's Sit-N-Sew is on Saturday, August 30th from 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM. This is a good opportunity to work on a project. Because we are in the Board Room there will not be any tables available for basting quilts. We should be moving back to the Auditorium in the Fall once Goodwin House completes the project they are working on.

This is also the third installment of the "Women In Recovery" project spearheaded by Kath Heslop. The previous two Sit-N-Sews had people working in teams to create a quilted wall hanging using fabric scraps that participants had brought. The wall hangings will be given to women who are participating in a drug recovery program.

This last session will be covering binding and finishing techniques. The finished projects are due by September's Birthday Bee, aka first Monday of the month. The finished projects will be presented on September 5th.

We are meeting in the board room so we'll only have room for about 5 sewing machines.

Bring your own lunch, or walk to Giant and visit their salad bar or deli counter.

Hope to see you there!

UPDATE: Because we are in the Board Room there will not be tables available for basting quilts. Hopefully, we'll be back in the Auditorium by Fall '08!

What's it like at the Rehobeth Retreat?

  

Check out these photos from 2007.       We stopped at Cottonseed Glory in Annapolis, AND made an expedition to Mares Bears, with a lovely lunch at Lewes. We had the whole B&B to ourselves, so we sat around in our jammies all we wanted.  Melissa's is a really lovely B&B, with great rooms and a free happy hour.  A good time was had by all!  

Bee July 14

Ok my pictures did not turn out well. Here's what I did get!

What to do, what to do?

One block done! Love it Lynn!

Havin' fun hangin' out and stayin' out of trouble!

See you next week!

Arlington QU Rehoboth Fall Retreat

Love the beach? Love quilting? Here's the best of both world's, Arlington QU's Rehoboth Fall Retreat!

It's a weekend of fun, shopping, and quilting, held at a Bed and Breakfast.

It’s likely to be Veteran's Day weekend, and the cost will probably be around $125-200 (depending on number of folks who go). We take over the full house. Cost includes breakfast.

Veteran’s Day is Tuesday Nov 11th, so we’re checking to see if we can do the Saturday-Tuesday stay.

If interested, contact Alma.

Peanut Butter Pie

Here's the recipe from Laura Savage for the Peanut Butter Pie we had for July's first Monday bee.

Ingredients:
Graham Cracker Crust
8oz package cream cheese or neufchatel.
1/2 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup milk
1 container cool whip (thawed)

9 in pie pan or 8" x 12" pan

Directions:
Be sure that the cream cheese is at room temperature.
Beat the cream cheese until fluffy.
Beat in the peanut butter and the powdered sugar.
Add in the milk and beat until smooth.
Fold in the cool whip.
Pour into container and put into freezer for at least 4 hours.

Fall Retreat Update

Currently there are 18 people going to the Arlington QU Fall Retreat. However, there is still room for more people. If you are interested be sure to get your $40 deposit check to Lynne Everly by August 1.

Deposit checks should be a check made out to Arlington QU.