Meeting Recap July 2022

 

 

 

Program: Journaling

 

Dorothy Heidemann-Nelson spoke to us about how journaling has been part of her quilting journey.

Dorothy's first quilt

 

Thanks to Roxanne O'Hare for helping with the presentation!

 

The quilts that began as a sketch in her notebook.

Lora Yardley explained how to cover a composition book with fabric to make an inspiring journal.

 

Oneto Challenge Reveal

Several members met the challenge, using various elements from Caronlina Oneto's style of quiltmaking.

 

Vicky Bedell - organic shapes

Marilyn Rembolt - transparency

Charrye Olberding - color blending

Kate Honeyman - a seascape of blues

Deb Ebke - tranparency

Nancy Goff - background gradation

Great job everyone!  Thanks for participating!

 

Show and Tell

Sarah Maseth's Cindy Grisdela-style block for her bee group.

Vicky Bedell's flower quilt top made with units from her bee group.

June Peterson's graffiti Cherrywood Challenge entry.

Albie Osborn turned vintage blocks into two finished quilts.

Deb Ebke turned bold floral fabric into a stunning quilt.

Charrye Olberding used every color of the rainbow with her African print strips.

Nancy Goff made a copse of beautiful trees with blocks from her bee group.

 

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Upcoming Events

•July 29 – August 7: Lancaster County Fair

•July 30 and August13: Quilted Jacket Workshop with Sheila Green

•August 26 – September 5: Nebraska State Fair

•September 10: Sew Day

•October 1: Collage Quilting Workshop with Emily Taylor (on Zoom)

•October 7 - 8: Threads Across Nebraska

•October 21-23: LMQG Retreat