Friendship is the thread in the patchwork of life...
The highlight of the April "show 'n tell" was the unveling of a library cart which will be housed in the basement of the Church. Yes, there is an elevator. Diane and Linda no longer will have to lug those heavy library books to and from the car.
February meeting was cancelled due to weather so we were more than ready for the meeting in March! Beside Show & Tell, four members volunteered to teach a special technique in mini workshops.
Each meeting is preceeded by "snack 'n yack" and there's plenty of each to go around!
Decembers Pot Luck is always a great time. Festive tables are set, excitement grows as wrapped packages are brought in and mouths water as the dishes are set out on the tables.
Karen Eckmeier's (our guest lecturer/teacher) method of layering and topstitching technique in her landscape quilts as well as in clothing and other quilts are stunning. Karen turns fabric into pieces of quilted art work.
The Guild had it's own pumpkin festival and to help celebrate was our speaker Maureen Blanchard owner of Cobblestone Quilts, Townsend, MA.
Members were to guess how many pumpkin seeds were in this head. Would you believe well over 300!
Through the generosity of the members, it is possible for all to gather prior to the meeting for conversation, coffee/tea and wonderful eats. We call it the Snack 'n Yack time.
Sharon N. showed one (out of two) of her first quilts. The designs for both were something to see....AND it's a beginners quilt. Amazing.
Show & Tell continues with Guild Members "first quilt" or quilt project. Shown is Anne-Marie with her first quilt. Through the four blocks, she learned different techniques.
Most of the first quilts shown were all hand quilted and some hand pieced as well.
It was with pleasure that the BFQG honored and gifted two WW II Veterans, Bob Sundeen and Frank Lindh, each with a Quilt of Valor. Pictured with the men are Tommi and Pam.
Helen H. celebrating 95 years. A secret to a long life? Helen stays active, quilts, attends Guild meetings, etc. A great example of how we should "all grow up." The Guild is blessed to have you!
A retreat environment to help one create beautiful quilts in a very relaxed atmosphere. You don't even have to cook a meal!
The first of an annual fund raiser for the New England Quilt Museum. What a great time we all had and it was made possible through donations of quilt related treasures from members who in turn purchased "new" treasures.
Celia & Jane (tasting a tid-bit) are getting the "Snack n' Yack" table all set up. Rachel is visually taking note of what her plate will hold. Decorations, again, were festive thanks to the kitchen crew.
Ralph D. a Veteran ,was the recipient of a Quilt of Valor. He and his wife Alberta so appreciated the gift.
Since the Bedford School system was having early dismissal due to a snow storm, BFQG also had an early dismissal but not before some of us made it to the snack table once again.
One of our members Charlotte S. husband, John, accepts his Quilt of Valor upon returning from a tour of duty in Kuwait. Our Membership gave him a standing ovation. Welcome home John.
Vice President Pam M. presented a Lifetime Membership to the Guild's first President and Co-Founder, Lois T. at our December Guild meeting.
Judy S. was so inspired by Ruth W. Zentangle class that she promptly went home and completed this beautiful butterfly. There is so very much talent in our Guild and this is certainly a testimony to that fact.
Another great show and tell. The detail picture is a close up of a hand applique and hand quilted Hawaiian quilt that one of our members mother did many years ago.
"I've never seen so many beautiful quilt! Your guild is so very talented." This quote, from a guest, says it all and the pictures are proof.
