Carrolee and Peggy have a fun quick project for us on November 22.
Watch your email for specific supplies list but this will be made by strip piecing and then cutting into triangles with a 60 degree ruler...easy peasy
Here's a link to a TUTORIAL
If you have a 60 degree triangle ruler bring it along and strips...2-2.5 inch for a small version and 2.5 -3 for a larger version.
Friday, November 18, 2016
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Read All About It
Sneak Peek Block of the Month 2017
Yeah it's a little early but to allow group members to save or print the block of the month info we are going to get a head start on 2017's project.
Be My Neighbor BOM click on the purple
More info to come at the Christmas party Dec 6....
Yeah it's a little early but to allow group members to save or print the block of the month info we are going to get a head start on 2017's project.
Be My Neighbor BOM click on the purple
More info to come at the Christmas party Dec 6....
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
Quilt of Valor August 16
Marianne will be heading up our Quilt of Valor work.
We will be presenting our quilts in November for Veterans Day remembrance.
We need all members to lend a hand!
We will be presenting our quilts in November for Veterans Day remembrance.
We need all members to lend a hand!
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Springville Trip
Join New Friends at the Springville Museum of Art for the
43rd annual quilt show.
You will be sure to see the best that Utah has to offer in quiltmaking.
Meet at 10 AM in the parking lot to carpool
Meet at 10 AM in the parking lot to carpool
After the museum we will head over to The Art City Trolley Restaurant 256 North Main Street in Springville...a change for this year. It has great reviews for yummy food.
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Community Service Day Once More
Always plenty to do at the quilt room for Community Service day.
Don't let us down and see what we can accomplish as a group!
JULY 26 10 am
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
July 12 Day Group
It's Block of the Month day again
Cathie will be leading us through
Milking Day page 45
And Pinwheels page 56
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Quilt Show Info!
Add this info to your to do lists!
July 5 10 am Hang the Quilt show
upstairs at the senior building. Bring a step ladder if you have one
July 6 7 pm Night Group Hangs the ribbons on the winners
July 7-9
Steel Days Quilt Show
Peggy and committee will have sign ups for quilt show minders (baby sitters) to keep the quilts safe and undamaged. Take a shift or two and we can share the work. It's always fun to be there as a representative of New Friends and answer what questions the public might have and see the excitement when someone recognizes a quilt with a ribbon.
July 9 4:30 pm
Helpers needed to take down the show and it's amazing how fast it goes when we have a lot of helpers.
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
June 28 Check In Quilts
Volunteers Needed to help check in quilts for the quilt show.
No experience necessary, you can sign up with Peggy and committee ahead of time or just show up and there will be something you can do to help.
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
June 21 Community service
June Community Service Day
June 21 which is the THIRD Tuesday not the usual LAST
There is always some way you can help out with our latest projects.
See you there
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Friday, June 3, 2016
NIght Group June 14
Subject: Sweet Pickin's tablerunner
The the tablerunner is SWEET PICKIN'S and designed by Darlene Zimmerman. It is in the May/June 2011 Fons & Porter's LOVE OF QUILTING magazine. It is not hard just takes a little time. It is 18" x 43 1/2".Materials needed: You can use any color you want. Just make they contrast with each other.3 fat quarters in a white print, a red print and a yellow plaid or print for blocks1/2 yard blue paid or print for border and binding3/4 yard multi-color for outer border1 1/4 yard backing fabricBattingCUTTING - If you come with it already cut, all you have to do is sew. Yes! Make sure you label them.1. From white fat quarter, cut:1 (4 1/4" wide) strip. From the strip cut 3 (4 1/4" ) Squares. Cut squares in half diagonally in both directions to make 12 quarter-square B triangles2. From the red print fat quarter, cut:2 (3 7/8" squares) Cut 6 (3 7/8") squares. Cut squares in half diagonally to make 12 half square A triangles.3. From the yellow fat quarter, cut:1 (4 1/4" wide) strip. From the strip, cut 3 (4 1/4" wide) squares. Cut squares in half diagonally in both directions to make 12 quarter square B triangles.4. From the blue plaid or print cut:4 (1 1/2" wide strips. From the strips cut 4 (1 1/2" x 14") F rectangles, 6 (1 1/2" 8 1/2") D rectangles and 6 (1/2" x 6 1/2") C rectangles.5. 3 (2 1/4" wide) strips for binding.6. From the multi-print, cut: 3 (4: wide) strips for outer borders. 1 (10 1/2"). From the strip cut 1 (10 1/2" square. Cut square in half diagonally in both directions to make 4 quarter square E triangles.Hope you enjoy!Janine
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
June 7
The first meeting in June is our annual
Picnic in the Park
10 am in the pavilion between the library and the senior building. Because it is sprinkler season you might want to bring a towel to help dry off the picnic tables...just a suggestion.
Don't forget your pot luck dish and show and tell. Can't wait to see everyone
Thought some of you might be interested in this free pattern
It's a great traditional basket quilt
And another free pattern from Connecting Threads
http://www.connectingthreads.com/cfpatterns/pattern_display.cfm?ID=991667&media=BE160603&email=cooki801%40afconnect.com&elink=1--HugsAndKissesQuiltPattern&utm_source=media&utm_medium=bem&utm_campaign=BE160603&utm_content=1--HugsAndKissesQuiltPattern
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Thursday, May 5, 2016
May Block of the Month
Patty will be leading the BOM for May
Hope you have had a chance to see her examples.
Hope you have had a chance to see her examples.
Wooly Lamb
And one other not pictured.
Saturday, April 30, 2016
Like You Don't Have Enough on Your Plate
Did you know that famous quilt teacher, author and radio personality Pat Sloan has a free Mystery Block of the Month going on?
Some of you may have admired Cathie D's Splendid Sampler but might not be ready to make 100 blocks at 6 inches each however these are 16 inch blocks with all the great style and pizazz of Pat's designs.
Find the info HERE
It's not too late to join in and it's FREE!
Some of you may have admired Cathie D's Splendid Sampler but might not be ready to make 100 blocks at 6 inches each however these are 16 inch blocks with all the great style and pizazz of Pat's designs.
Find the info HERE
It's not too late to join in and it's FREE!
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
NIght Group May 10
Janine will be giving tips and tricks for our Lori Holt Farm Girl Vintage BOM.
Bring any completed blocks for show and tell that night.
Also Janine will be leading our Lori Holt Flowers ideas that night.
Did you know that you can find similar shapes on the Brother Scan and Cut?
Maybe Peggy or Cathie will bring their machines and cut a few shapes.
Check out Lori's Pintrest boards for ideas!
Bring any completed blocks for show and tell that night.
Also Janine will be leading our Lori Holt Flowers ideas that night.
Did you know that you can find similar shapes on the Brother Scan and Cut?
Maybe Peggy or Cathie will bring their machines and cut a few shapes.
Check out Lori's Pintrest boards for ideas!
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
April Community Service Day
Willing hands and happy smiles are welcome. April 26
Remember we will NOT have show and tell on this day to leave plenty of time for all the work we need to do.
May Tea Party Time
All New Friends are invited to our
May Tea Party meeting May 3
NOTE CHANGE OF PLACE TO
THE AMERICAN FORK SENIOR BUILDING
NOTE CHANGE OF PLACE TO
THE AMERICAN FORK SENIOR BUILDING
Dress in your tea party best and hats and gloves are encouraged!
If you have a tea cup/pot etc that is special to you bring it for display.
If you would like to share a favorite tea party snack we would love to have a variety of treats to share.
If you have a tea cup/pot etc that is special to you bring it for display.
If you would like to share a favorite tea party snack we would love to have a variety of treats to share.
Tea Party food, lemonade will be offered
Bring your show and tell and let's enjoy each other's company
Bring your show and tell and let's enjoy each other's company
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
More Mini Quilts-April 19
Meeting time will be spent finishing up those mini quilts for our fundraiser.
Bring your project and get it ready for turning in.
This will be replacing our usual fund raising drawing...still a drawing but this time there will be multiple chances to win and hopefully more money for our community service projects.
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
April Monthly Meeting
Rain or shine New Friends always have a lovely monthly meeting day in the Pleasant Grove Library little theater.
Join us April 5 10 am
Trunk show from Sharon Badge...I bet you'll find some great inspiration
Don't forget your "block shuffle" blocks for the drawing and of course
show and tell.
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
All Are Welcome
We are sad to see our sweet friend Jera move on to Washington but we want to give her a muy bien going away lunch.
Thursday March 24
Noon
La Fountain Restaurant right beside Denney's kiddy corner to Lowes in Lehi
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Night Group March 29
The evening's project is a demo of using a walking foot in your quilting by Janine.
http://www.connectingthreads.com/Books/Foolproof_Walking-Foot_Quilting_Designs__D46246.HTML
http://www.connectingthreads.com/Books/Foolproof_Walking-Foot_Quilting_Designs__D46246.HTML
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Block of the Month March
Lana will be leading our Block of the Month day with two new blocks to add to your Farm Girl Vintage project.
Flag page 47
And the fun Sunny Sunflower page 66
Two more great blocks to add to your quilt to be.
Flag page 47
And the fun Sunny Sunflower page 66
Two more great blocks to add to your quilt to be.
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
March Pleasant Grove Meeing
Don't miss a great guest presentation by Corn Wagon Quilts.
There are always wonderful things going on at Corn Wagon shop and it will be exciting to see what they have to show us.
If you have a project you learned from them or a class you have taken be sure to share it!
http://www.cornwagonquilts.com
There are always wonderful things going on at Corn Wagon shop and it will be exciting to see what they have to show us.
If you have a project you learned from them or a class you have taken be sure to share it!
http://www.cornwagonquilts.com
NIght Group March 8
Night Group will be starting our journey through the book
Farm Girl Vintage by Lori Holt. Members will need to purchase their own copy of the book, however there is a copy kept in the quilt room if you would like to use it while you are IN the room.
The book is to be shared with both the day and night group so it can't be removed from the room.
Janine will be leading the project and it will NOT be sewing at the meeting but a demo and answering questions etc.
It will be 2 blocks a month so stay tuned for more info
Then Linda will be leading us through the project.
Linda will be ordering patterns but here in a link
http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/sewing/accessory/sew-together-bag/36309
Farm Girl Vintage by Lori Holt. Members will need to purchase their own copy of the book, however there is a copy kept in the quilt room if you would like to use it while you are IN the room.
The book is to be shared with both the day and night group so it can't be removed from the room.
Janine will be leading the project and it will NOT be sewing at the meeting but a demo and answering questions etc.
It will be 2 blocks a month so stay tuned for more info
Then Linda will be leading us through the project.
Linda will be ordering patterns but here in a link
http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/sewing/accessory/sew-together-bag/36309
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Community Service February
There is always plenty to do for our day of service this month.
Enthusiastic workers needed, you never know what you can do to help.
Because we want to get as much done as possible Carmen has asked that you save any show and tell for the next week. We know you are excited to share but it's important to use Community Service day to get as much done as possible!
Enthusiastic workers needed, you never know what you can do to help.
Because we want to get as much done as possible Carmen has asked that you save any show and tell for the next week. We know you are excited to share but it's important to use Community Service day to get as much done as possible!
Monday, February 15, 2016
Night Goup 2/23
Night Group will be making a table runner/topper from this pattern
LINK
Make Mine Plaid from Free Quilts .com. JoAnn gave out patterns but you can download it free by signing up for the website linked above.
Supply list on the download
LINK
Make Mine Plaid from Free Quilts .com. JoAnn gave out patterns but you can download it free by signing up for the website linked above.
Supply list on the download
Workshops for Fun
We will be doing two projects on one day lead by our fun friend Patty.
See the pictures below and also supply list
See the pictures below and also supply list
Supplies:
- One 12 inch square of insul-bright or two 12 inch squares of cotton batting (you can use 10 to 12 inch squares)
- Three 12 inch squares of cotton fabric (10 to 12 inch squares)
- One 1 inch by 5 inch rectangle fabric for hanger (optional)
- Notions: Scissors, thread, pins or clover clips optional walking foot
Supply
list:
3/8
yard band color fabric (mine is dotted) cut to 10 inches by 41
inches.
2
inches contrast fabric cut to 2 inches by 41 inches
7/8
yard main body fabric cut to 26 ½ inches by 41 inches
All
seams will be ½ inch seam allowance.
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Community Service Jan 26
Show up ready to sew for others.
We have lots to do and even if you only have a short amount of time there is someway you can contribute.
Because we want to get as much done as possible Carmen has asked that you save any show and tell for the next week. We know you are excited to share but it's important to use Community Service day to get as much done as possible!
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Quilt of Valor Workshop
Jan 19
Marianne Hampton will be leading us in a new QOV with a "kit" ready to sew.
If you don't want to sew Jera has the most recent quilt ready to baste so you can do that as well.
The QOV have been so successful because everyone pitches in and does a little bit so the quilts come together quickly and are off to those Freedom Keepers who need to know we appreciate their service.
Marianne Hampton will be leading us in a new QOV with a "kit" ready to sew.
If you don't want to sew Jera has the most recent quilt ready to baste so you can do that as well.
The QOV have been so successful because everyone pitches in and does a little bit so the quilts come together quickly and are off to those Freedom Keepers who need to know we appreciate their service.
Thursday, January 7, 2016
Night Group It's January!
Finally it's time for quilting with New Friends night group once more.
Jan 12
Linda will be leading us through a cute project Dresden Neighborhood.
Next week I,
Linda Dodge, will be teaching the Dresden Neighborhood House block.
Please look
through your stash and bring:
20 strips – 2 ½” to 4” in width x 5” to 8” in length in a
variety of colors. We could even trade fabrics if you want.
small scraps for
the roofs, windows and doors.
24” x 24”
Background fabric
Fusible web
Dresden ruler
I have two so if you don’t you can use mine if you don’t have
one.
For ideas and
pictures of what we are doing Google: Dresden Neighborhood quilt.
If you have
questions call me.
Linda Dodge
801-785-4976
Then the next meeting, Jan. 26 will be our yearly planning meeting and pot luck.
Whatever you would like to do in 2016 bring ideas to share and be ready to teach or find someone who will teach the project or learning evening. Lot's of fun ahead.
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