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Events, Monthly Happenings

Square-In-A-Square

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September 26, 2024

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Cathy showed us an easier way to construct Jodi Barrows’ “Square in a Square” options for easily designing quilts.

  • Cathy showed how the pre-measured squares could be sewn between the two narrow strips.
  • Then the strips were cut apart and the black rectangles added to each side.
  • Using Jodi’s well marked ruler cuts were made.
  • By turning the pre-cut pieces
  • ..and using Jodi’s specialized ruler..
  • new quilt designs are created.
  • Turning the ruler yet another turn..
  • yeilds yet another design.
  • Just a matter of which way the option is cut
  • produces a new quilt pattern.
  • Square-in-A-Square
  • Sample off a different version
Thank you Cathy for demonstrating Jodi Barrow’s Square-In-A-Square quilting. The pre-cut samples were a great illustration of how to use the ruler and angles to cut and create the different “options” that can change the overall design of the finished quilts.
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Arboretum Trip

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August 18, 2024

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We took a coach bus to the Minnesota University’s Arboretum. The weather was perfect. After a stop at the gift shop, we boarded the tram and took a tour of the grounds. The guide, John was wonderful explaining each area and pointing out highlights along the way. We had a sandwich lunch and explored the amazing grounds independently. There was floral beauty everywhere you looked.

Shanna from Childhood Cancer Community to give a presentation.
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“Gadgets and new Techniques”

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July 23, 2024

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Thank you Barb and Sandy for sharing tips and tools along with your demonstrations.

  • Plastic “treat” bags were quilted with fusible vinyl to make a zippered pouch.
  • Notebook covers-watch for upcoming sewing day to make your own.
  • Colorful snaps for your creative embellishments.
  • Cute clutch from scraps.
  • A cutting board that spins.
  • Potato microwave warmer and coil trivet.
  • “How to”
  • mtemplate to make your own pom pom.
  • The more you wrap the yarn, the fuller the pompom.
  • Gadget tote
  • Pot Holders
Members are so generous about sharing talents and ideas.
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“Using the Cricut “

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May 28, 2024

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Pam brought in her Cricut to demonstrate some uses for this handy machine–Vinyl cutouts, fabric cutouts, and even drawing capabilities.

  • Pam decorated the cover of her Cricut.
  • Vinyl on Canvas…can’t even tell which canvas was repurposed.
  • Something for everything
  • Tea lights
  • Did you know that a Cricut can even cut fabric to be used on a quilt!
  • 3-D embellishments for the Cricut project.
  • What great gift ideas.
  • A vintage window into a beautiful wall hanging.
Pam shared ideas about the Cricut and she gifted a sample card to everyone present.
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