july 09 meeting

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show and tell
Pat showed us two paintings on silk produced at a teacher's workshop at the Maryhill Museum. She also shared another of her five-year projects—a huge white quilt with red Hawaiian appliqued motifs. It is completely hand-stitched, including echo quilting around the appliques.

Maurine whipped up a baby quilt last week for the new arrival (named Hendrix) of a healthcare gal who has helped her out over the years. The quilt features Laurel Burch jungle fabric--fancy-cut to show fun animals with colorful framing, sashing and purple flannel on the back.

For Connie Davidson, a former Plymouth member, Maurine produced an incredible quilt of 120 antique squares. The final piece is hanging in Connie's bed & breakfast in Ohio. Maurine, with Patricia, is going to visit the installation and see the Quilt National exhibit at the Dairy Barn in mid-August.

Patricia reported that progress on her fabric-design partnership is getting exciting. She also asked for advice about her upcoming quilt sale in September--and got helpful advice and an offer of some help.

Inspired by Shannon's story of making an apple and pear pin cushion last month, Patricia made an insect pin cushion. She also brought a square-on-square lap quilt made with vintage calicos.

Inspired by a cute kit, Janet is embroidering red snowmen on white squares. The finished redwork and quilted project, which includes red and white printed fabrics, will be given to a friend.

Janet was part of the team that made the banner for the new building at N-Sid-Sen (see below). Other team members were Flora, Harriet, Shannon and Maurine. When the banner was delivered to Kris to take to camp, the whole Plymouth office raved about the wonderful piece.

Flora had some fun making a stuffed chicken. She also brought a collection of gorgeous lace from a friend's mother. It may someday be made into a special project for her friend.

At home, her nephew is helping Flora with all sorts of projects. He added 4" of height to her long-arm machine so she won't have to bend over her work.