The Raffle Quilt will be constructed from member contributed paper pieced Pineapple blocks to be raffled at the 2017 ‘Pieces of Our Lives’ Quilt Show. Each Pineapple block is composed of 4 blocks. Members that contribute blocks do not need to put together the entire Pineapple, just make the 4 (or more!) quarter blocks.  Kits will be assembled and distributed which will contain the red fabrics and a blue fabric for the center; members should contribute light colored fabrics for the remainder of the blocks.

Kathy Wickam and Cathy Russell displaying the Pineapple blocks for the 2017 Quilt Show Raffle Quilt.

Kathy Wickham explaining how the Pineapple blocks will look.

Here’s a link to our channel 10 coverage:

http://wsls.com/2016/05/16/quilting-group-makes-large-donation-to-womens-shelter/

In appreciation for Ann Ware’s service as President of the Guild these past two years, Kathy Wickham presented a quilt she made using crazy quilt blocks donated by members.

The embroidered quilt label – to be signed by members

Ann Ware and Kathy Wickham with embroidered quilt label to be signed by members

Ann Ware and Kathy Wickham

Kathy Wickham – Crazy quilt for Ann Ware

Kathy Wickham – Pillowcase constructed with crazy quilt blocks

If you were not at the social last night, we missed you.  Click here for the block you need to print out.  This is a 8 1/2 by 8 1/2 square.  Each month make at least one block with fabrics of an assigned color. This is done by paper piecing. Each month will be  a different color. This month, the color is BLUE. At the January meeting, the blue blocks will be on display and a drawing for them will be held.  We will continue this for four months.   Any questions, please email me.

— Ann Ware

The makers of the quilt presented to the Blue Ridge Soil and Water Conservation District at the September 2015 meeting.