Time For Another Guild Member Of The Month!

Every month during meeting nights Show & tell, we are always in awe of the many project our fellow quilters have to made for themselves and others! We at the Crossroads Quilters Guild are also lucky to have a large number of quilters in our group that quilt for charity, and this months member is one of the most generous of them all. Every months she takes the time to set down at her sewing machine and make a few quilts and crocheted afghans for Project Linus & W.I.C. She has also been know to bring in a few dozen completed Doo-Rags for the local cancer center as well!
Lets all give a big hello to this months featured guild member Joyce C.!

 

Joyce C.

 

1. Joyce, Can you please tell us how long you have been a member of the Crossroads Quilters Guild and why you decided to join?
As I can recall, I think I have been a member since 2004 after seeing in the EDN (Effingham Daily News) that the guild meeting was on third Monday of the month and to contact Sharon D. for info and I did attend the next meeting

2. How and when did you become interested in the art of quilting?
After retiring and getting bored, I decided to find out how to get started quilting. Went to Angies and picked out Eleanor Burns “Log Cabin” book and got started I was hooked and made several quilts before branching out.

3. If given a choice would you rather quilt by your self or with a friend/group of friends and why?
I really enjoy sewing with others but tend to get more done by myself. Wonder why!!!

4. What do you look for to inspire you when you start a new quilting project?
Fabric and quilt magazines.

5. Do you have a color of fabric that you just can’t stand to use in your quilts? If yes, can you let us know why?
(I) Do not have any special color I don’t like.

6. Do you do any other crafting besides quilting? What kind of items do you like to make?
I do crochet while watching TV and have made several prayer shawls, afghans etc. and now am trying to make some poncho’s for my small great granddaughters

7. Have you been able to pass on your art of quilting to a new generation of quilters?
I also have sewn with the Dietrich grade school third graders helping them sew blocks together to make quilts for foster kids. What a joy that is!!

8. Have you seen any new quilting patterns lately that you are interested in trying out?
Have made a “Bargello” quilt recently but don’t think I will attempt another one anytime soon.

9. The internet is playing a large part in the quilting world today, do you use the internet in anyway (such as shopping) for you quilting?
I do buy online for fabric and yarn . Very convenient especially this past year when I couldn’t leave my husband alone very long.

10. Do you have a favorite internet web site or blog that you like to visit?
I am on “face book” and have several quilting “likes” on there and enjoy reading what others are making.

Joyce C.

11. Who do you make quilts for? Family? Friends? Charity Donation?
All of them but like doing for charity as I know some child might really need one.

12. Joyce, you are very involved with making quilts and other items for donation to the local W.I.C & Project Linus Organizations, can you tell us a bit about why you love to donate your time a skills to help others?
Its just my way of giving back and feel that its what God me to do. Give back your time and talent.

13. Can you take a guess at how many quilts you have donated over the years?
I have never kept count but in all the years I suppose have made several hundred.

14. What do you enjoy the least about quilt making?
Layering quilts is not my favorite thing

15. What do you enjoy the least?
Love piecing quilts and trying new patterns and reading my quilt magazines!

Thank you so much for taking part in our Quilter of the Month post here on the guild blog Joyce!!! Are there any closing comments you might like to add?
Thanks Beth for asking me to be a “Quilter of the Month”

This month I leave you with a few photos of quilts Joyce has made and entered into our guild quilts shows! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Log Cabin Star, Joyce C.

 

Chinese Coins, Joyce C.

 

Spinning Spools, Joyce C.

Meeting Night!

Last night, January 17, 2011 was our first meeting of the new year. We welcomed our new Guild officers and enjoyed a great meeting and program on Bargello quilts! Attendance was down with only 21 members attending, a number of members stayed home to escape the weather conditions!

Guild members, Adis F. (treasurer), Marilyn S. (president), and Connie T. (substitute secretary) getting ready to start the meeting

Sue W. brought along the completed Raffle quilt so we could all have a good look. Thanks goes out to Sue and the rest of the quilters that helped make this years raffle quilt!

2011 Crossroads Harvest of Quilts Raffle Quilt, Burgoyne Surrounded

Membership Fees are $20.00 and are now due! If you have not already payed your dues for the upcoming year, please bring your $20.00 to the next guild meeting!

Nadine L. and Becky H. paying their Member Dues

The nights program was on Bargello Quilts. If anyone who was not in attendance would like to take part in a Mini Class, please contact our amazing Program Chairman Sue W.  ASAP for class availability & more information!
Sue shared with us three different Bargello quilts, notice the difference the change in colors can make?

This Purple Bargello quilt was made and machine quilted by Adis F.

The Peach & Green Bargello was made by Bev E.

Sue W. is planing on making her Super Bright Bargello in to  a larger bed quilt.

Show And Tell!
We had a few completed project that were shared at the guild meeting!

Michelle B. made and machine quilted this Turning 20 quilt for a friend.

Kathy S. was hiding behind this String Pieced quilt she made for project Linus.
Kathy uses Used Dryer Sheets as a foundation for her string pieced blocks!

One of our newest guild members Carol, shows off her completed Name Tag!

Gerri G. gave us a quick look at a Tossed Nine Patch Quilt that she finished up for Project Linus!

LeAnn S. received a Beautiful Rose from her Secret Sister

Becky . told a story about her recent dealings in Ebay selling, showing us this piece of fabric left from her auction. She was able to sell three yards of the fabric for over $20.00 a yard!

Snack Time finished up the night, with Karie W., Beth K., and Sharon S. sharing some tasty treat with us all!
Sharon S. was not able to attend but she did send along some tasty Chocolate Cupcakes and some Bagels!
If you would like the recipe for the Nacho Taco Dip be sure to Check out the recipe!

Karie Pouring drinks

Now why am i not surprised that Nadine if one of the first people in line for snacks?!

Good Food, and Good Friends… what more could a quilter want?!