July (yes, I'm a bit behind!) Show and Tell

Where does the time go?  The summer has been a busy one, and I guess I am a bit behind of the posting of our Show & Tell photos.

 

Toni shows a very pretty Pin Wheels in the Garden.

 

A second Mystery Quilt for Kris.

 

Carole has completed "At the Lake".

 

A very summery "Florida Gulf Wave" for Barb.

 

Shirley shows a patriotic banner.

 

Another patriotic wall hanging, this one made by Toni.

 

Toni shows two Eye Spy quilts, above and below.

 

Again, some very wonderful quilts made by some very wonderful ladies!

Laurie

AQS Grand Rapids Show

This past week was the first ever American Quilter's Society quilt show in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  Several guild members went down to the show, and I think all are in agreement that the show was a great success!
You can check out the prize winning quilts here if you like.
As if all of the wonderful competition quilts weren't enough, there were of course a lot a vendors and I thought some exceptional exhibits.
The Grand Rapids show was the premiere showing of the "Quilt Like an Egyptian" exhibit which featured a couple tent makers from Cairo, who did a lot of intricate hand applique work...all I can say is that their needles sure could fly!   I  found a neat video from Bonnie McCaffery on the Tent makers of Cairo on Youtube.  I think you will enjoy seeing their beautiful work, and find it quite informative as well.
Also featured were quilts from Japan, as well as a very moving exhibit of The Alzheimer Initiative quilts.  So many wonderful quilts and moving stories about loved ones faced with Alzheimer's.
A very nice show, in a very lovley location.
Laurie

Barn Quilts and the American Quilt Trail

Who doesn't love quilts?  Who doesn't love barns? Combine the two, and it is wonderful!  I am sure most of you have seen the lovely quilt blocks that are painted on plywood, and then put up on a barn.  In the Shawano area, you may take a little tour to see all of the quilt block adorned barns. More information, and a printable map to the Shawano County barn quilts can be found here.
Check out this blog, Barn Quilts and the American Quilt Trail, which will take you on a virtual tour of many barn quilts across the country.  You can spend a lot of time looking!  Be sure to check back in all of the archives as well.
Also, if you would like to learn about the history of this project you can go to The American Quilt Trail.  This site even has an interactive map, where if you click on the state, and then county, it will show you the barn quilts there!
So, if you have a little time you can go on a barn quilt tour without ever leaving the farm!  (or house)
Laurie

Mountain Historical Society Talk

July 17 we gathered with the Mountain Historical Society for a talk on “The History of Quilts”. I was the moderator and began with old worn out quilts one of which was the Swastika design which you all will remember. It was originally called ‘Fly Foot’ and was an ancient symbol of good luck which Hitler took as his sign and will be in the annals of negativism for our lifetimes. It is rarely seen since WW II but I have one my Grandma Bartz made many years ago – 20’s or early 30’s I would say.

I was going to explain how a quilt is made but so many people in the audience were our quilt guild members so that would have been redundant. I talked about HOBO quilts and Underground Railroad quilts but no hard evidence to date that Underground RR quilts truly existed.

Then I showed Grandmother Suemnicht’s ‘Grandmother’s Flower Garden’ quilt which she started in the 30’s ( she passed in 1935) and I finished and it is longarm quilted so combines the Old and the New.

Two signature quilts – one from Grandmother Adra Ebersole made in 1930 with her Ladies Aid names on it and one I made in Mason City in the 1980’s

Following that were some more of Adra’s quilts and my quilts including some new techniques with batik fabrics and photos printed on fabric.

Quilt guild members brought quilts we admired - Joann, Peg, Donna, Leah, Carol, Marge, Mary, Lois's daughter, and others in the audience including Dolly who brought a framed piece from a very old quilt that I would say was a Civil War era quilt. It was awe inspiring to admire and appreciate all the work put into these items.

Highlight for the event was the quilts Joan and Sheila Hixon brought of their mother Velma's,  which she made from age 30 to age 96. She passed last year and July 17 would have been her 97^th birthday.

A big “Thank you” to everyone that contributed to the event.

Finally Marge has a quilt frame available from a friend if you would like one.

The friend also donated quilts that will be the middles for the Tabor quilts for Lutheran World Relief.

I am moderating another session with the Suring Historical Society on August 21 at the meeting room in the Library on Main Street.  All are welcome to attend.

Submitted by Rhoda 

You're Invited To Attend

Suring Historical Society

The public is invited to attend and encouraged to bring their own quilts to “The History of Quilting” talk on August 21 for the Suring Historical Society meeting at 7 p.m. in the Library meeting room.

Rhoda E. of the Pineneedle Quilters will be the moderator. Quilts made over the last 100 years will be displayed. Present-day quilts and modern techniques will be shown. Rhoda’s Grandma Adra was an expert Kansas quilter and her quilts will be a part of the display 56 years after she passed on in 1956.

This program was presented to the Mountain Historical Society in July and a wide variety of quilts were on display. Attendees brought their family quilts and stories too. Sheila  and Joan showed their mother, Velma's  quilts, made over her lifetime from age 30 until age 96.

Meeting Reminders & June Show and Tell

From President Deanna we have a few reminders for our Monday, July 16th meeting:

Quilt Planning Committees will meet at 5:30 prior to the regular meeting.

Sew Much More will be our guest speaker.

Rhoda will also run her Historical Society Talk by the guild at the meeting....just a little practise run!  If you are not able to attend Rhoda's talk on Tuesday night at Tabor Lutheran Church in Mountain, and you have an antique quilt for her to show at the talk, please remember to bring your quilts to Rhoda at the Monday meeting, along with a write up about the quilt.

And now, for the June Show and Tell beauties!

Joann shows "Northwoods Memories".

Barb shows her Mystery Quilt #2.

Some lucky baby will receive this cute quilt.

Chris shows "Minnesota Chain" is lovely soft colors.

Peg reads off list of block makers for the BOM quilt.

Carol's "In the Pink" quilt is fun and vibrant.

This "Grandson's Memory Quilt" made by Carol features family photos.

Laurie

QUILTING TALK

You are invited to a short explanation of quilting followed by examples of quilts belonging to Pine Needle Quilters members. This is the topic for the Mountain Historical Society Meeting on Tuesday, July 17, 7 pm, at Tabor Lutheran Church in Mountain. Quilts made in the early part of the last century will be shown up to present day quilts with modern techniques. Velma’s quilts and quilt blocks made from age 30 to age 96 will be presented by her daughters Joan and Sheila on this date which would have been her 97^th birthday. Rhoda will be the moderator.

Submitted by,

Rhoda

Happy Fourth to You and Directions for the Hanging Sleeve

I hope everyone is having a great 4th and staying cool.  Quite the heat wave we're having but the gardens are loving it especially with the rain last night.

I have posted directions for making the hanging sleeve for our quilts for the show on the Quilt Show Page.  If you have any questions, I can bring a sleeve in for a demonstration to our July meeting.

Have a safe Holiday.
Diana

The Last of May Show and Tell

I think finally I just might be getting to the end of all of the May Show and Tell.  We had so many beauties come in for our May meeting....so exciting to see so many wonderful quilts!

Above Kathy has made a striped quilt.

Here Kathy shows a 10 Minute block quilt.

Leah shows a pretty log cabin quilt.

Leah also shows a Mile A Minute.

Judy shows a pair of neat quilts in Patriotic colors.

Here above, and below Judy shows two more Patriotic quilts.

It is neat that everyone of the quilts in this posting were all donated to soldiers!  Thank again to all of you ladies who so generously made quilts for soldiers this year.  It is just so inspiring.

Laurie

And, Still More May Show and Tell

It sure is taking me a long time to get all of our May show and tell pictures up for you all to see!  I hope you enjoy these lovely quilts!

Carol made this "Dog In the Hunt" quilt using a very sweet panel.

This Mystery Quilt made by Carol has a very neat lay out.

What a striking Floral Quilt Carol has made.

Rhoda has been very busy with a jelly roll quilt above, and a small scrappy one below.

Above Rhoda has made another jelly roll quilt, and below is a quilt that was presented to Rhoda as a gift.

The above quilt was made for a soldier, by Rhoda.  I am sure someone will be really pleased with this quilt!

Above and below are 2 soldier quilts made by Kathy.  They are both really striking, don't you think?

I think I will be able to get the rest of May's Show and Tell done in one more posting....thanks for your patience.

Laurie