Thirty members of the Rivers Edge Quilters enjoyed a catered supper following their final meeting of the year, which will extend to Aug. 30.
Sewing continues in June, July and August on Thursdays and Fridays in the craft room at Don Ross Centre unless members are notified the room is not available.
Flowers, in appreciation, were presented to executive members who had completed two-year terms or had asked to step down from their positions. These members include Darlene Hiltz, Judi Lloyd, Betty Desmarais and Barbara Sealy.
Honoraria were given to Judi Lloyd and Irene Greer to acknowledge the many trips and time given to the Quilting 101 class they taught this year.
Rivers Edge Quilters gained a few new members from this class and one new member, Esther Johnson, will be secretary for the next year.
Judy Bishop taught a quilted purse class with seven members completing purses. The purses will be useful as they range from casual to classy. One member sewed two, a winter purse from velvets and a spring one from lighter fabrics.
An impressive variety of quilts, table runners, purses and other articles were shown.
A few members had Ricky Tims' convergence pieces completed. Ilene Martfeld from Ilene's Quilt Shop in Unity taught 10 members this technique at an enjoyable workshop April 30. Depending on the fabric choice and the number of fabrics used (two, three or four) each piece was unique. There are many options for finishing these convergence pieces.
President Irene Greer presented Carol Johnson with the prize for the challenge she had given members in September, which was to see who could complete the most UFOs this year. Carol has been busy and completed 70 per cent of her long list. Many other members were also inspired with this challenge and have worked hard to try to get their lists diminished, at least slightly.
Rivers Edge quilters hope to see all members returning for the first fall meeting Sept. 9 at 1 p.m. Anyone interested in quilting is welcome to attend for more information about the club.
'When life gives you scraps, make quilts." It really does relieve the stress.
- Submitted by Arlene Schwab
