Yeah! We finally get to have a meeting

We finally got to meet and go over the schedule and update all our lists. That doesn't mean there isn't still room for a newbie! So come on down if you see what you like. Look to the right side of the blog and click and check us out.

We all have been working hard on our Ohio Star quilts for the Christmas in July party. In years past it has been a double secret project but, this year for some reason we chose to show our quilts a little early to help others with ideas. One of the best things about a blog is it serves as a catch up for those that couldn't make it that day. So for those that could't make it today her is your Ohio Star inspiration. I'm jealous because so many people are almost finished with theirs or are finished.

Pat's only been in the group a short while but she's already making her own patterns like this blue Ohio star quilt. This is her One Block Wonder quilt WOW! She is prolific.

Sheila V. is putting us all to shame for the Ohio Star quilt, she's made two! She has finished a quilt for her sister, Jackie and one for her daughter, Whitney who loves her cat, Simon the "Little Man" quilt.

Marie is not to be outdone as well, she's brought in a quilt that she wants to put at the top of her UFO list with a quilt that is 20 years old and all it needs is the borders to be mitered.

She's also found a woman to make quilts for her at a very reasonable price. This are two star beauties she's had made and will soon be quilted.

The icing on our cake that was our first day back in a long time off due to snow was our wonderful Mary who did a lot of house cleaning for a moving day and so we were the benefactors of this bonanza. Thanks Mary!

Happy Quilting!

Snow Snow and More Snow

We had no meeting again today. The snow is up to 8 inches on our deck.

We will try again next week.

Ohio Star Quilt Block Pattern

Our Christmas in July party is all about the Ohio Star block. It can be used in any size or quantity in your quilt. The Show and Tell for the party will be using this design.

http://www.quilt.com/Blocks/OhioStar/OhioStarDirections.html

Here is a pattern website if you don't already have one.

More One Block Wonder Goodness

We are a One Block Wonder making group. It's really a fun pattern, you just don't know what you get until you start cutting and laying them out. Then the real fun begins. That is creating the design in your piece.

Pat brought hers in to the group meeting for help and advice and well you know we are quilters and they usually aren't short on those things.

Our planning meeting took most of our time, but, it was worth it. It's a good time to join us if you like. Look to the right of the blog for more information. You will love it!

2010 Calendar for the next 6 months

February 2010 Room Set Up Sheila Van Vactor

February 2 Planning day

February 9 Learning Opportunity: Ohio Star Study-everyone bring in an Ohio Star quilt, either in progress or one for show and tell. If you have a color wheel, bring that in also and we will discuss color choices and visual textures.

Please bring in your payment for the retreat for Marie-$35.00 per day for overnight; $15.00 per day for daytime only.

February 16th Shopping and Stash Busting:

Fat Quarter Tuesday at Forget Me Knot Quilt Shoppe.

Draw colors for group quilt blocks.

February 23rd Finishing UFO’s:

Bring in an unfinished quilt for help or support.

Mary is checking about a trip to Madison, Indiana which might substitute this.

February 27th Saturday, Quilt Show:

French Lick resort Needle works show.

March 2010 Room Set Up Marie Pate

March 2nd Planning for Quilters’ Day Out

March 12th Friday, set up Quilters’ Day Out

March 13th Quilters’ Day Out 10:00 to 3:00

March 16th We will go over the details of the Horse Quilt to be taught at the retreat

March 30th we will talk about the food for the retreat

April 2010 Room Set Up Deloris Wilson

April 5th and 6th: Retreat: Pieceful Haven Over night $35.00 per day and $15.00 per day for daytime retreat.

Learning Opportunity-Julie will teach the horse quilt

May 2010 Room Set Up Dot Oeschlin

May 11th Quilt Show: Jewish Community Center and Lunch

June 2010 Room Set Up Pat Miles

June 8th Shopping: Trip to Lavenders; Quilt King; Bread of Life

June 22nd Learning Opportunity: Paris Bag-Mary

July 2010 Room Set Up Carol Tomblin

August 10 Christmas in July party in the Lower Level