Welcome Ladies,
Where did Spring go? I was looking forward to milder temperatures to do my garden work, and instead I have had to pull weeds with temperatures in the 80's, in February! If this is now, I do not want to think what's coming in July. No time for quilting now, I better get all my gardening done now! I hope you have been able to get both your gardening and some quilting done, too.
I am such a proud mom, my son is entering High School this Fall. We have been working on his schedule for his freshman year, and let me tell you, it is a complicated endeavor. So many options, one depending on the other for it to work, and affecting decisions for the following years and into college.
That reminded me a little about deciding the borders for a quilt. So many options, pieced or plain. How many borders and how wide? To miter or not to miter the corners? Judy will keep us on our journey to finish quilts by throwing some light into quilt borders. She will talk about backings, too.
I am so excited about the challenges for this year. Suzi, Connie, and Margie, have done a great job, and will keep us inspired every month, with short programs related to the challenges. Connie will lecture on scraps and what makes a scrappy quilt. Margie will discuss Bonnie Hunter's cutting and scrap saving system. And Suzanne will have us finishing UFO's all through the year, with 3 opportunities to participate. I encourage everybody to finish at least in one UFO. Maybe you can figure out how to participate in several challenges with just one quilt (wink,wink!). I can't wait to see what you all make and where your creativity takes you.
Finally, The Gail Garber class is fast approaching in April and there are still some spots available. The closer we get to 20 participants the least the Guild will have to pitch in to cover the cost. Please contact Suzanne to register.
See you all on March 1st,
Elena
