Quilt Show

THIMBLEWEED QUILTERS

GREAT OUTDOOR QUILT SHOW!

RIO RANCHO, NEW MEXICO

FREE ADMISSION

LIVE MUSIC

GREAT VENDORS

OVER 200 QUILTS ON DISPLAY

SUNDAY, May 15, 2016

10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Veterans’ Memorial Park,

Pinetree Road, Rio Rancho

(Between the Rio Rancho Main Post Office and Esther Bone Library)

Meeting Reminders

To keep current on what is happening at the next meeting, please click on the tabs labeled "E-mail Updates fro Holly" and "Upcoming Meetings." I will try to keep these as current as I get the information. Thanks, Holly

Diane B. Corrections for January 21st class

Machine binding tips and tricks, January 21^st—Diane Bourg

We will be binding two placemats by machine, and I will show you some tips for making the start/end of your binding “invisible” and for reducing bulk at the corners.

For this class you will need:

1.      Three Four strips, 2 ½” wide by WOF for binding

2.      Two pieces of fabric 17 ½” by 13 ½” for the tops

3.      Two pieces of batting (same size as top)

4.      Two pieces of fabric (same size as top) for the back

Put the 3 layers together and quilt the placemats before class, but do NOT piece the binding.

OR

Three Four strips of binding fabric and two pieces of double-faced, pre-quilted fabric 17 ½” by13 1/2”

You will also need your sewing machine and walking foot, marking pen or pencil that shows up on your binding, 6 inch ruler, seam ripper, fabric scissors, and the usual sewing supplies.  Use thread that matches the binding.

Donna Mail

Hello Ladies,

Below are a couple of notes I got after the party (which was reported to be a great one)!

I brought a cake shovel to the party and I think I left it there.  Signed Linda Littman

  

To whoever picked up the 18 inch doll princess clothes pattern and fabric from the stage yesterday, I still have the directions.

 Call me and I will get them to you.  Evonne 505-412-1773 (must dial the 505).  Signed Evonne Holder

And in other news, Holly will be sending out the Thimbleweeds e mail from now on...I've enjoyed this job for quite a few years, staying in touch with all of you, and hope to see you all in the summer, and at the quilt show and the retreat!

Moments from the Dec 3, 2015 Holiday Party

A gift from Thimbleweed Quilters for our 98 year old member Mary as she moves to her new residence.

The sweet doll bed collaborations that were used as a silent auction fund-raiser for Thimbleweed's chosen charities.

Selected as the winner of the place setting judging for being the Most Whimsical.

Next Meeting

This is the week for the Thimbleweeds Christmas Party...see the newsletter for all the details!

Remember you can still bring kids toys for the toy drive.

And... don't forget your "fond memory/picture/thanks of Colleen for Tara to put in a memory book for her.  Barbara will be quietly/secretly collecting them during the party.  Just a few sentences on a piece of paper will be fine, or include a photo!  She'll be touched.

Good Morning Ladies,

Another busy, busy meeting!

We will be drawing for Hannah's quilt this week, so bring your lucky dollars to buy a few more tickets!

Community Service Sew-in is this week. We are asking everyone to bring 3  4.5" strips of any fabric cut the width of the fabric, a seam ripper and pins. If you didn't sign up for a job please come with the equipment listed below and plan to stay. We will find a team for you to work with. We will also have a quilt ready to be tied for those who can help us complete this quilt.

If you signed up as a sewer please bring your machine, cords etc. and several bobbins filled with a neutral thread. We will be sewing lots of strips together and will use lots of thread. If you are a iron/cutter: please bring you own rotary cutter, a cutting mat, 6 x 24" ruler, ironing surface and seam ripper. We have several irons but if you prefer bringing your own feel free to do so. The seam rippers are for creating the design not for repairing mistakes.

Bring your lunch, we have the room until 2:30, and remember there is a surprise for all who stay and play. This is your chance to help a very worthy cause and to learn a new quilt top pattern to boot! Any questions please call Barbara 867-2138 or Kathy 771-3593.

If you have items for the camp silent auction, you can bring them to AnnaMae at the meeting.  Even if you're not going to camp, we love your donations :)

We still have a couple of spaces if you want to join us at Hummingbird.  donna