Including our new members and guests, there were about 80 in attendance! What a great turn out for our guest speaker, Joe Cunningham. He was very entertaining with his songs and stories. There was a great showcase of the BOM … Read More
This month’s theme is Hearth and Home. The basic block is the log cabin block, a great block to stretch. The block represents the red hearth in the center and the log cabin with a sunny and a shady side … Read More
Great news: Barbara Heki and Dora Espinoza have agreed to chair the Holiday Auction in Paso Robles on November 4. Now it’s time for the rest of us guild members to get busy finishing off quilts for the auction. Also … Read More
Please see August BOM for the instructions on how to make this block. In the original instructions I goofed on the final measurements. My sample with the lavender border was made using 4″ squares instead of the 3 ½” in … Read More
Basic – Disappearing 4Patch We are making a little 14″ x14″ quilt out of scraps. You need to use both dark and light fabrics as value contrast is important in this quilt. You can use just two colors or a … Read More
Several of our members received 1st, 2nd, or 3 place awards: Donna Baker, Tammy Shamlin-Hanson, Pat Johnson, Marhya Orosco, Pat Otten, Joan Rexroth, Mikie Stock, Serena Vera. Congratulations to Mary Fellini for winner “Best of Show” in the quilting category … Read More
Do You Go to Quilt Shows to Be Inspired? The Seven Sister’s Show inspired me, Elizabeth to take on the Block of the Month (BOM) position for the guild. Here’s the quilt that got me so excited. A Journal Quilt! … Read More
Talented Sandra Bruce was at our July meeting with an interesting profile of her life in the quilt/art world. She has made jewelry, clothing, traditional and art quilts. She has done graphics for product labels and advertising. She lectured on … Read More
Airing of the quilts was held at Thora’s lovely home in her backyard. A delicious lunch was served of taco’s with fried ice cream for dessert. It was a wonderful way to spend the afternoon chatting with friends. The highlight, … Read More
