November 2023

 At our November meeting we had speakers from the University of Rhode Island Historical Costumes and Textiles Department speak about the history and documentation of Rhode Island Quilts.

Dr. Linda Welters and Susan Jerome shared information from their study.

Penny brought in a quilt dated 1840! The pattern is " Feathered Stars in a Garden Maze"

Penny's quilt from 1840 was hand pieced with an applique swag border.

Here are placemats pur members made for Meals on Wheels. 

We had some festive refreshments!

A quilt by Outreach to be donated locally. 

Oureach makes beautiful quilts.

Another quilt created by our Outreach Committee!

Will Susan's granddaughter become an astronaut?

Norene likes to have a surprise on the back of her quilts.

Barbara's quilt will be in a future quilting magazine showcasing scrappy quilts!

Close up of Blair's quilt border

"Winter Blues"

Merri had fun making 4 x 6 fabric postcards 

Pat H finished a table runner from a workshop. 

Pat H made a Dr. Seuss quilt

Here is a crib quilt for Tara's niece's baby due in December. 

Of course Tara made a pillow with the leftover fabric.

It was good to see Judy.

Judy made Christmas tree wll hangings for each member of her family.

Members signed up for a special field trip to the University of Rhode Island Historical Costumes and Textiles Department where they

saw actual quilts from the personal collections of Linda Welters and Susan Day.

 

These blocks are from 1697

A crazy quilt. Motifs of animals and other objects were added using magazines as a source.

October 2023 meeting

 Our October Show and Tell

Betsey made an apron for the holidays!

Maria finished this Christmas candle.

Tara made a carry all bag that is perfect for rulers and supplies to bring to a workshop or sew in!

Here is a Halloween hanging Tara made as she models her carry all bag.

Lots of wonderful treasures were available on the ways and means tables where members can win at raffle.

These are our guild challenge  pieces. Members were challenged to create a piece coinciding with the Quilt Show theme, " Guiding Light" 

Betsey won member's choice!

Our president,  Pat, crafted this of her mother and her aunt

(sisters) who were her guiding lights and encouraged her to sew. Her aunt always wore a necklace so Pat put actual beads on her quilt.

Members voted on their favorites.