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QUILTERS AND CRAFTERS

Submitted by Michelle Gregg

Wow! March 12 was lit up by all of the creative and colorful quilts and crafts at the annual exhibit in the clubhouse.

20 members displayed over 150 projects they worked on this past season. And almost 200 residents and friends came to enjoy their efforts.

We loved all of the compliments and the “oohs” and “aahs”. Such appreciation does indeed inspire us to move on to even more challenging endeavors.

At our next few meetings we will be planning to make Quilts of Valor for veterans next season. Also in the works is making eclectic fabric beads for necklaces.

So the beat goes on. One of our favorite truisms is, “So much fabric and not enough time!”

Please consider joining our group. We all learn something new all the time…and we have fun doing it! We meet every Tuesday at 12:30 in the back of the clubhouse. Sew on!

Pictured above are some of the ladies who produced the blankets and stockings. Back row: Cindy Asaro, Juanita Ridenour, Gloria Craven, Joan O'Brien, and Barb Grabowski. Front row: Pam Sangar, Louise Files, Sandi Keefer, Millie McCarthy, Michelle Gregg, Lynn Suhr, and Sue Sullivan.

QUILTERS AND CRAFTERS

Michelle Gregg

We have had a very busy month.

Thanks to the extreme generosity of Arline Hansen, we received yards and yards and more yards of free fabric. And her sister, Gladys, gave the same in yarn and floss.

We decided to spend this time on two projects. The first was to transform multiple yards of flannel into NICU blankets for Golissano Hospital. Secondly, we teamed with Heron’s Glen to produce items for all students and staff at Littleton School. From the massive amounts of Christmas fabric we now have, the group made 75 Christmas stockings.

Our time this season will be full as we learn new techniques to help produce items for family, friends, and those in need.

Tribute to a Great Person.

Pictured here is the memorial brick purchased to honor one of the founders of our quilting group, Sandy Uhlin. Sandy passed in October after a horribly debilitating illness: interstitial lung disease. She was a lifelong sewist, and she produced hundreds of quilts for friends and family. Plus, she donated an equal amount to charity. Her calm demeanor and example were a constant source of inspiration to our members. We miss her every day and will always aspire to be just like her.

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WHAT IS A FIDGET QUILT?

Donated to BROOKDALE MEMORY CENTER

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Quilt Raffle Winner Congratulations Roseann Chadwick

Some of the Fidgit quilts we are making.

Quilters and Crafters Exhibit 03-21-23

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Tribute to a Great Person.