Quilting

QUILTERS AND CRAFTERS

Submitted by Michelle Gregg

Season is starting, and so are many of our fun activities.

One of mine is quilting. And I get to display that interest by

taking part in the Quilters and Crafters group which meets

every Tuesday from 12:30-4 in the back of the clubhouse.

Depending on the time of year, our group could number from 4

to 25.

And not just quilters come to the meetings. Knitters,

crocheters, artists, cross-stitchers, and all manner of crafters

come to work and share the love of doing all sorts of projects.

We aren’t just making items for ourselves or family; what we

produce often goes to charity projects for Hospice, Golisano

Children’s Hospital, Quilts of Valor, Project Linus, local schools,

and others in need.

Quilts of Valor is a national project that recognizes the

sacrifices made by those who served in the Armed Forces. It is

a formal program attended by the quilters, honorees, families

and friends. The veterans will receive a handcrafted quilt

made just for them. It is a beautiful program. Ours will take

place in the clubhouse on Tuesday, January 14 at 1 pm. As of

this writing, we will honor 5 veterans. I daresay we will have

more by January. All are welcome to attend. We will continue

to remind you of the event.

On February 25, we will proudly display our season’s work in a

show in the clubhouse. We offer to our residents a chance to

win one of our many items. Last season over 500 people

attended. The event is free. Proceeds from the drawing help

purchase supplies we use in our work.

If you think you might enjoy being a part of such endeavors,

please come to a meeting. We would love to show you what

we do. All levels of expertise are welcome!!