Quilts for church: Make ’em. Then raffle ’em Nov 24, 2008
The popularity of their creations and the money the church raises because of them drives the quilting volunteers throughout the year ... We don t take any money from the church, so we make them with whatever materials are on sale, said Phyllis Kukowski, who has been part of the quilting group for more than 30 years ... Quilting for the church is a well-established tradition. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Pawn shops booming as holidays approach Nov 23, 2008
Craft stores, knitting and quilting suppliers from around the state say they re doing brisk business or at least holding their own at a time when many of the nation s biggest retailers are sucking air and posting losses ... Delynn Johnson, manager of the Silver Thimble, a quilting and fabric shop in Butte, said that while she s not seeing a major influx of business, her store is holding its own and that says something in this economy. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
• Senior Calendar Nov 23, 2008
Monday: Quilting, 9 a.m. ... Tuesday: Quilting, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. ... Quilting, 10:30 a.m.. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Shoals quilters meet the challenge Nov 23, 2008
"My Quilting Inspiration" is this year's theme ... This year's challenge award categories included best piecing, best hand appliqu;, best machine appliqu;, best hand quilting, best machine quilting, best use of color, most innovative and best of show. (AL.com)
Bertha Christopher, 87 Nov 21, 2008
Bertha enjoyed dancing, gardening, quilting, sewing, baking and playing cards. She especially enjoyed spending time with her children, grandkids and great-grandkids. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
MARGARET DAVILA Nov 21, 2008
She was a very talented person and one of her favorite pass times was quilting. Until illness no longer permitted, Margaret was a very active member in her church, St. John The Apostle in Terrell. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
COA news, Nov. 20 edition Nov 20, 2008
Monday 9 a.m.: Exercise class 9 a.m.: Diet Buddy 10 a.m.: Art 10:15 a.m.: Chair Aerobics 1 p.m.: Social time Tuesday 9 a.m.: Tap dancing 9 a.m. Knitting 9:30 a.m.: Blood pressure 10 a.m.: Intermediate Tai Chi 11:45 a.m. Cardio Boost and Conditioning Noon: Bridge Discussion 1 p.m.: Texas Hold Em Poker/Dominoes 1 p.m.: Party Bridge 1 p.m.: Line Dancing 2 p.m.: Beginners Line Dancing 3 p.m.: Pool Lessons for Women Wednesday 9 a.m.: Exercise class 9 a.m. Ceramics Noon: Cribbage Thursday 9:15 a.m.:... (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
TEMPO: Come and see: The Festival of Trees Nov 20, 2008
This year, we are accepting various mediums of entries, such as trees made out of baby food jars, and quilting material, said Eva Dickerson, Foundation manager. Set up for all entries will take place at the Mall on Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The categories for judging the trees are Traditional, Children s, Patriotic, Imaginative and Nature. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Senior Notes (Nov. 20) Nov 19, 2008
Knitting and quilting. A knitting group meets Thursdays at 10 a.m., and a quilting group meets Fridays at 9:15 a.m. These are not classes, but times to work and share together. (Needham Tab, MA)
Mags Bags help Haitian kids Nov 19, 2008
With the help of a local quilting club, they constructed fashionable bags and named them after Maggie ... Her mom and a group of ladies in a quilting group made about 100 bags to sell at Geminis Kite Nite, which got canceled. (Florida Today)
Quilt donated to raise money for Tri-state Family Services, Chrysalis home Nov 19, 2008
The Scrapbag Quilters is a group of four women that formed seven years ago after meeting at a quilting class. When the class was finished, they had enjoyed sharing quilting ideas and found a place to continue meeting regularly ... It was the perfect opportunity for us to try our hand at another form of quilting we hadn't tried yet. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Upson County Seniors motivated for the new year Nov 18, 2008
Daily activities at the center include exercise, billiards, ping-pong, quilting and arts s. The Center even has a computer the seniors can use to familiarize themselves with the internet. Every third Tuesday, the Center holds a potluck bingo, every last Tuesday they have the Senior Book Club at 7 p.m. Right now, the club is reading A Wrinkle In Time by Madeline Lengle. (Thomaston Times, GA)
If a knitter is on your Christmas list, you are in luck Nov 18, 2008
There are guilds for knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, sewing, quilting, beading and embroidery. A guild membership is truly the gift that keeps on giving. (Anchorage Daily News)
Historical society exhibits a patchwork history Nov 18, 2008
New Bloomfield Area Historical Society member Dorothy Tighe demonstrates quilting by making a few stitches on Friday ... "This is our first display for the historical society, said Jane Ann Hurtt, a member of the historical society. We thought we had to start somewhere and a lot of people are interested in quilts, and we even have some tools displayed in the corner that will be part of our permanent collection. We advertised and many of them were dropped off even into today, but we also went... (Fulton Sun, MO)
Quilter shows off her creativity at Schweinfurth Nov 17, 2008
Before she began quilting, Conte-Gaugel made couture clothing. She began painting as a natural extension of the quilting ... Karen Janeen Weeks came to Sunday's trunk show from Syracuse, where she meets every Saturday morning with Conte-Gaugel as part of a quilting group at the Beauchamp Library. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Dora Norene (James) Byers (89) Nov 17, 2008
She often won blue ribbons at the County Fair for her canning, and had won in the past for her quilting. Her daughters clothes were hand made during their growing up years, including formal gowns for prom. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Hermina A. 'Sandy' Orr (677) Nov 17, 2008
Sandy had many interests including artwork, gardening, sewing, quilting, bird watching and going out to eat, but her greatest love was her family. She loved spending time with the kids and grandkids and having them over for a swim in the pool. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
DEATHS FOR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2008 (262) Nov 17, 2008
She loved flower gardening and quilting. Reba was preceded in death by one son, Ricky Dale Scogin; and one brother, Greg Sawyer. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Annual Christmas Bazaar to be held Wednesday Nov 17, 2008
Members of the First United Methodist Quilting Bee quilted all the tops. The Country Kitchen project has contributed to local needs such as Habitat for Humanity, Community Cupboard, Salvation Armys Thanksgiving dinner, Altus Firefighters Coats for Kids project, local utilities assistance program, Great Plains Literacy Council, Salvation Army school clothes collection, Red Cross, and Altus Air Force Base Family Assistance, Altus Air Force Base First Shirts Association, Altus storm relief,... (Altus Times, OK)
Need something to do with your Head, Heart, Hands and Health? Nov 16, 2008
Kids can pick projects including such things as Aerospace, where kids learn the basic concepts of flight and thrust, Entomology (insects,) new Internet projects, Microwave Cooking, Quilting, Veterinary Science and many more including the popular animal projects. Tabitha Miller, a Blackford High School freshman, registered at the Open House for her seventh year in 4-H. She is taking a little bit of everything in projects and said horse and pony is probably her favorite project. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Cornucopia of Quilts show on for two weeks Nov 16, 2008
She started quilting in the 1950s, following in her mother s footsteps, and has made 19 quilts over the years ... Quilting styles have changed quite a bit throughout history, and the hobby is becoming more expensive ... She started quilting 10 years ago and has a passion for the art, especially the piecing together. (Winona Daily News, MN)
More burglaries reported in Palo Alto Nov 14, 2008
I had that thought about the RGOP having some king of quilting party by the USMC recruiting office. If you have that much time on your hands how about doing something useful - charity fundraising. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Connecting to quilts Nov 14, 2008
Jennifer Bernard knows talent and execution are key factors in winning a quilting contest at the Iowa State Fair ... There are more opportunities - and more competitors - than ever, as quilting has grown in popularity in recent years ... The enthusiasm for competitive quilting reflects the increased interest in quilting, said Carolyn Ducey, curator of collections at the International Quilt Study Center m in Lincoln, Neb. (Carroll County Times)
Encouraging local shopping this holiday Nov 14, 2008
She said with the economy the way it is, more and more people are going back to homemade gifts, something her store specializes in with quilting supplies. There is also hope that there will be an influx of shoppers to the store following the busy construction season in Portland. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
ELIZABETH L. KOVICH Nov 14, 2008
She loved sewing, quilting, reading, paper crafts and teaching. Her family said: Beth was a loving and caring wife, mother and teacher. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Quilting History Nov 13, 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008. Gee's Bend quilter talks of historic beginnings to craft. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Obituaries for Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008 Nov 13, 2008
Gert will also be remembered for her enjoyment of gardening and quilting. Gert is survived by her son, Robert (Anne) Suchomel of Byron, Minn. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Brayton WELCA Meeting Nov 11, 2008
The quilting ladies have 27 boxes, or 200 quilts to send this year. ADVERTISEMENT. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Easton obituaries Nov 11, 2008
Mrs. Emery was an artist and creative designer, with skills including quilting, sewing, painting, and sculpting. She was a former Brownie leader, Cub Scout leader and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. (Easton Journal, MA)
A gift of seeds Nov 11, 2008
Quilting fragments or bits of fabric salvaged from worn-out clothing make an excellent basket lining and background for the seeds. The great thing about fall is that everything is going to seed. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
No quit in quilters Nov 10, 2008
AUBURN The Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center hosted the last in its series of quilting classes taught by quilting experts from around the globe on Sunday. The Schweinfurth's extremely popular Quilts=Art=Quilts exhibit draws many locals, but the quilting workshops this year an extension of the Quilting By the Lake series drew students from across the United States and Canada ... The workshops, which span over three weeks, teach quilting students everything from fundamental techniques such as... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
More of this story» Nov 8, 2008
As she digs back into her memory and her early inspirations, Bryant recalls a time when she could hear her mother and grandmother discussing different aspects of quilting techniques and can remember them doing a lot of needlework. "Something was developing there," she said. (Niles Star, MI)
National Christmas tree coming to Helena Saturday (33) Nov 7, 2008
Materials will be provided free so that families can make Christmas tree ornaments with a quilt theme in honor of the Society s new exhibit Traditions in Color and Comfort: Montana s Quilting Heritage. Those who participate can make ornaments for the Society s Christmas tree as well as some to take home for their own trees. (Helena Independent Record)
Obituaries - (11.05.2008) Nov 7, 2008
Margrette loved quilting, crocheting, shopping, and watching water ski shows. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. (Forest Republican, WI)
Library looking up with report to county Nov 6, 2008
A six-week quilting course began this month. Next year, the Leath Memorial Library is planning to have the Fayettevile Orchestra perform at the library. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Feelin' crafty: The Journal Times 2008 Craft Fair Roundup Nov 6, 2008
Jewelry making, basket weaving, quilting, ceramics, floral, homemade candles and homemade soaps. Bake sale and lunch available. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
ELLEN SUSSMAN | PHOTOQuilting queensFrom left: Marie McDuffee, Dana Mach and Kayleen Stedman display wall art, handmade aprons and quilts for their upcoming sale. Members of Desert Hills Lutheran Church’s Sewing Bee group will hold a fall quilt, craft, bake and book sale, Saturday, Nov. 8, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. You’ll find colorful and expertly crafted quilts in several sizes, table runners, apparel and jewelry plus holiday decor, gourds, used books, baked goodies and fair trade coffee. Come early for the best selection.\0\0 Nov 5, 2008
Wednesday, November 05, 2008 Edition. Members of Desert Hills Lutheran Church s Sewing Bee group will hold a fall quilt, craft, bake and book sale, Saturday, Nov. 8, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. You ll find colorful and expertly crafted quilts in several sizes, table runners, apparel and jewelry plus holiday decor, gourds, used books, baked goodies and fair trade coffee. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Marshall-Putnam Quilt Guild to meet Nov 5, 2008
Her program, Lessons Learned While Quilting, is a light-hearted look at her philosophy of quilting and journey in life ... Meetings are open to anyone with an interest in the art of quilting. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Netabelle Erickson Nov 5, 2008
Her hobbies included quilting, craft kits and doing jigsaw and crossword puzzles. Netabelle died on Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, at West Wind Village in Morris, having lived to reach the age of 90 years. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Shop caters to quilters of all abilities Nov 5, 2008
Miller, 53, began quilting when she was 29 ... Quilting has evolved today and only special quilts from the early days survived through the years. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Shari Zimble, 49; fought for underdog as legal aid attorney Nov 3, 2008
"More recently she took up quilting and made photo quilts for people. She tried to do really personal gifts for people. She always made traditions for our family," said Paley. "She had a song for the kids she sang to them before she went to bed. On the 10th birthday of our kids, she wrote a book for them about the first 10 years.". (Boston Globe)
Linda Harbison Nov 3, 2008
She was a Certified Nursing Assistant, loved quilting, making jewelry and especially loved her grandchildren. She was survived by her husband, James M. Mike Harbison; her parents, Cleveland Joseph Breaux Sr. and Betty Gary Bourque; her step-mother, Judy Cheramie Breaux who sadly passed away on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008; her sons, Dwight Fage and his wife Annie and Miguel Fage and his wife Kaisha; her grandchildren, Cristina, Kimpton, Caleb and Cameron Fage and Alexis Marcantel; her sisters, Wanda... (New Iberia, LA)
World-class quilting show kicks off again Nov 2, 2008
Berardi began quilting when she retired in 1999. Soon it became an obsession. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Obituaries: Christina Ingrid Lucas(1912-2008) Nov 2, 2008
She baked many pies for the high school booster club fundraisers, volunteered for the Kalmiopsis reading program, and enjoyed quilting at the First Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Helen and Randy Wenbourne of Smith River; grandchildren Sean Wenbourne and his companion Mary Blandau of Medford, Ore. (Daily Triplicate)
Marjory Catherine Fitzwater Oct 31, 2008
She enjoyed gardening, quilting, fishing and spending time with her family and grandchildren. She was also fond of the outdoors, especially going to the coast and Rogue River. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
First United Methodist Church Quilting Bee members display quilts to be sold at the annual Country Kitchen Christmas Bazaar.Quilters are, left , Marti Taylor and Georgia Beers. Standing are Nicole Dresback with young Karl. Oct 31, 2008
First United Methodist Church Quilting Bee members display quilts to be sold at the annual Country Kitchen Christmas Bazaar ... Published: Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:06 PM CDT The Country Kitchen Christmas bazaar will feature quilts made by the First United Methodist Churchs Quilting Bee ... The FUMC Quilting Bee bound and quilted the quilt. (Altus Times, OK)
Ace to get new site in Cary Village get Ace store Cary store quits old old stand Oct 31, 2008
In Wake Forest, a quilting shop called Quilts Like Crazy has made space for a second business called Dolls and Trains selling heirloom fabrics, laces, patterns, trims and notions. You can find both stores at 1241 S. Main St.. (News & Observer)
Quilters span the globe Oct 30, 2008
I Quilting is not your grandmother's art form anymore ... Schuster said the variety reflects how quilting has changed as an artistic medium ... While it involves fabric and stitch, new techniques and technology have made quilting a unique artform that fuses a folk tradition and artistic vision. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Let's be Neighbors Oct 30, 2008
West Louisville Senior Citizens welcomed Martha Dubard and Sue Mitchell, Quilting Guild members to their October Meeting. Rev. Mike Dowd chaperoned a group of youth at a Dare to Lead Retreat held at Sardis Lake over the weekend. (Louisville Winston County Journal, MS)
Marcia J. (Clauer) Baltes Oct 30, 2008
She enjoyed sewing, quilting, cards, cribbage, games and fishing. She also enjoyed the many trips with her husband through the years. (Chetek Alert, WI)
What's Cool at School Oct 29, 2008
You can call it "quilting for a cause." A group of students at Garside Middle School is warming the lives of babies without a home. Right now they're making crib quilts to donate to Child Haven. (KLAS-TV)
Collver, Roberta Oct 28, 2008
She was a member of the Pittsfield First Christian Church, attended McMurray College at Jacksonville and Gem City College in Quincy, PTA, Brownie leader, Old Orchard Country Club charter member, enjoyed oil, china painting (ceramics) stained glass, quilting, tole painting. She enjoyed cooking, reading, working in her flower garden. (Pittsfield Pike Press, IL)
Today's events for Tuesday, Oct. 28 Oct 28, 2008
Ladies hear about quilting. The next luncheon of the Ladies of the Petroleum Club is today at 12:30 p.m. The guest speaker is Yonghui Torske, who will have some of her quilts on display and share the art of quilting. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Appalachia Committee celebrates 40 years of service Oct 26, 2008
" The Friendship Center, today run by retirees from Michigan, is a building that acts as part human service agency, part clothing store. It was originally the inspiration of four women belonging to the School Sisters of St. Francis, a religious order headquartered in Milwaukee. These sisters set out for the wilds of Kentucky in the early 1970s with the blessing of their order but no money. Undaunted, they learned what the needs of the people were and began raising funds. They taught basic health... (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Fuel costs top the list of AFN village worries Oct 25, 2008
Other award-winning business concepts: Tundra Woodworks, a Chevak woodworking shop; The Dugout, a traditional "fast food" restaurant in Nome; Cup'ik Dance Songs of the Tundra, a video production company in Chevak; From Shellfish Subsistence to Sustainable Farming, a shellfish processor in Homer; C Side Lumber Works, a Shaktoolik lumber mill; Forest Firewood, a Bethel firewood company; The Meyers Farm, an organic farm in Bethel; Porcupine River Timber; Kvichak Organic Produce, an Igiugig village... (Anchorage Daily News)
Community Calendar Oct 25, 2008
Quick Trip pattern taught by Melanie Moyle of Between Friends: Quilting and Supplies, LLC in Tomahawk. Runs through Sunday, Nov. 2. (Forest Republican, WI)
Franken: Career evolves, but passion is constant Oct 25, 2008
where his father opened a quilting factory. It failed two years later, and the family moved about 90 miles north to St. Louis Park, a suburb just west of Minneapolis that was then a popular destination for Jewish families. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Newest charter school empowers students to believe in their intellect Oct 24, 2008
Our program includes a rigorous core curriculum focused on literacy, math, science, social studies and multiple exploratory opportunities through weekly X Block classes in cooking, quilting, swimming, fashion design and healthy living, said Washington. Students at Carter G. Woodson also will have the opportunity to participate in the X Cursions program, which provides access to local, regional, national and international learning expeditions to museums, historical sites and cultural points of... (Univeristy of Chicago Chronicle, IL)
Meet Yankton College grad Nancy Lenehan Oct 24, 2008
October 24, 2008 ONLINE EDITION. Yankton College grad Nancy Lenehan plays the mom on "Worst Week.". (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Halloween Happenings Oct 23, 2008
36th Annual Harvest Festival - 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Lyndon House Arts Center, Hoyt Street off N. College Avenue; celebration of old time crafts and rural life; more than 50 live demonstrations of quilting, woodworking, spinning, weaving, soap making, beekeeping and tours of the Ware Lyndon House; free; (706) 613-3623 or www. accleisureservices. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Where are the Folk in Folk Art? Oct 22, 2008
Among the 300 artists, including painters, sculptors and photographers, there is a group of self-taught black artists, so-called outsider artists, who have risen to fame by painting, quilting and sculpting their stories. Folk art rose to prominence in 1982 when the exhibit, "Black Folk Art in America: 1930-1980," opened at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington. (Slate)
Lewiston Faces: Geboski loves active lifestyle Oct 22, 2008
Lewiston Lions Club member, Bethlehem Lutheran member, active in the church quilting group, and working with Habitat for Humanity. Who do you credit for making you who you are today. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Senior Notes (Oct. 23) Oct 21, 2008
Knitting and quilting. A knitting group meets Thursdays at 10 a.m., and a quilting group meets Fridays at 9:15 a.m. These are not classes, but times to work and share together. (Needham Tab, MA)
Alivina Ingwersen Oct 21, 2008
She also enjoyed crocheting and quilting. Survivors include a son, John Ingwersen and wife, Sue, of Indianapolis; two daughters, Mary L. Palmer and husband, Duane, of Roanoke, Va. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Senior Calendar for Tuesday, October 21, 2008 Oct 21, 2008
Waimea Quilting, 9 to 11:30 a.m.; Outreach Mahalona ... Kapa a Exercise with Marta, 8 to 9 a.m.; Hawaiian Quilting, 9 to 11 a.m.; Tai Chi, 10 to 11 a.m.; Local Style Ukulele, 11 to 12 p.m. ... Hanapepe Wellness, 8 to 9 a.m.; Hawaiian Quilting, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
