Tresa Keys presents "Gramma, Gracie, and me, a tribute to 1930's quilts and quilters

BUSINESS:

- Janet Steinke opened the meeting at 7:00 PM, Monday, April 27, 2015 covering the following business:

- A special thank you to Barb Schippa, Vicky Gray and Sally Leep for all the planning that went into the INTERNATIONAL QUILT FESTIVAL Bus Trip in March, which turned a small profit.  Everyone had a great time, and came home tired but very inspired.

- A reminder that the RED & WHITE QUILT CHALLENGE is underway to be completed summer of 2016.  Handouts explaining the rules were available.

- Guild name tags can be purchased for $12.00, $11.00 cost and $1.00 to the guild.

- Next SEW-IN night falls on Memorial Day, so there will be no meeting that night.

- Also a reminder to keep bringing your quilts for SHOW & TELL!!

- Tulip Time Quilt Show begins next week. See the Tulip Time website for details and hours.

- Upcoming programs reminders:
           June – Nora Jones from Downers Grove presenting her doll collection and doll quilts
           August – Downers Grove Quilt Bee will present bee challenges thru ought the years.

RAFFLE PRIZES went to:
- A lovely package of fat quarters from Queen Bee Quilt Shop – Rita Witteveen
- Quilting Essentials – Sharon Lowe
- Thanks to Tresa Keys for generously providing a raffle gift of 1930’s fat quarters and a ticket to their LITTLE TRAVERSE BAY QUILT GUILD juried show June 19-20, 2015, won by Peggy Cleair.

PROGRAM -  Tresa Keys from Harbor Springs, Michigan presented a wonderful and spring like trunk show titled “Gramma, Gracie and me” highlighting her extensive collection of antique quilts as well as quilts constructed using reproduction fabrics.  Her program focused on depression era quilts which she considers an enduring tribute to the resourcefulness of the quilt makers of the times. Her work and collections have been influenced by a longtime admiration and friendship with Judy Rothermel, and Tresa’s early Kansas roots, and her love of American Girl doll “Kit” from the 1930’s era.  Here's a snippet of Tresa's collection:

 Guess Who???

Glad you could join us!

Barb Schippa

Big Red Quilters Guild Secretary

Next Guild Meeting - Tresa Keys, "Gramma, Gracie and me"

Greetings everyone! This is a friendly reminder that our next guild meeting is this coming Monday April 27, 7:00 PM at Beechwood Church.

Tresa Keys will present a trunk show titled “Gramma, Gracie and me” highlighting antique quilts as well as quilts constructed using reproduction fabrics.  Her program will focus on depression era quilts which she considers an enduring tribute to the resourcefulness of the quilt makers of that time.

We hope you can join us. The presentation is free to all members, and just $5.00 to non-members so invite your friends, family, and fellow quilters for an enjoyable evening looking back at this beloved era of quilting.

INTERNATIONAL QUILT SHOW OR BUST!!

43 eager quilters joined the fun on a FRIGID (and I mean frigid at 14 degrees F before wind chill at 7:00 AM) Saturday, March 28 traveling to the INTERNATIONAL QUILT SHOW at the Rosemont Center in Chicago.  The day went off without a hitch, returning promptly at 11:00 PM.  We played games on the way down for cash to spend at the show.  We watched “How to make an American Quilt” on the way home. By the end of the day we were all tired, sore feet, but well satisfied that the day was well spent viewing the many wonderful quilts and shopping at a wide range of vendors.  One person on our bus even won a new sewing machine!  Here’s a snippet of the day, including a little inspiration for our upcoming guild challenge RED & WHITE: