Club Notes - June 10, 2026

Twelve seems to be our lucky number.  It’s not always the same 12 ladies, but it has been averaging 12 of us for the past few weeks. Maybe we might have a few more next week for our 10^th anniversary potluck.

 We put out the 3.5” squares and fabric scraps for toys. I brought in some flannel to be used for receiving blankets and burp pads for the Advent Waterman’s hospital maternity unit.

After show and tell I showed everyone how to make a flying geese block with 2 background squares and a rectangle that is the same height and 2x the width. For example, I used two 3.5” background squares and a rectangle 3.5” x 7”.  If anyone wants me to show it again, just ask.

Show and Tell

Eileen DiSanto showed a receiving blanket she made.

Ceal Pedersen showed 3 stuffed cats and 5 bears     
                                                               

She also showed a doll that she was hoping someone could make clothes for (Bev?)

Donna Rissman showed two quilt tops 

and some pillows she made using a hamster panel.

On June 17 we will celebrate the 10^th anniversary of the Sewing ‘N More club with our next potluck.  Remember to bring 25 pennies, buttons, or anything else you can use to mark your bingo cards. You will also need a pen or pencil to mark your trivia answers.    I hope you can join us.

 

Club Notes - June 3, 2026

There were 12 of us again this afternoon. We put out the 3.5” squares and a small amount of fabric that was donated today.  I brought a bin of white/off-white fabric in case anyone had a use for it.

I reminded everyone that there are 2 bins of fabric pieces in the closet, all appropriate sizes for making toys.  Ceal took the last of the stuffing home to stuff the toys she plans to make this week.  I have another box of stuffing that I will bring next week.

Show and Tell:

Bev Minnerly showed some of the doll clothes she made.

Ceal Pedersen showed a bunch of stuffed toys.  

Carolyn Grasso made the horse.  

Ceal made most of the others..  

Ellen Hein showed two quilts that she finished the binding on. She made the large quilt 

and I made the small one.

She also showed a quilt top she made using denim.

I showed my finished no-sew patriotic wreath.

 

On June 17 we will celebrate the 10^th anniversary of the Sewing ‘N More club with our next potluck.      I hope you can join us.

Next week I plan to show you a quick, easy way to make a flying geese block, without paper piecing.

 I hope to see you next week.

Club Notes - May 27, 2026

There were 10 of us again this afternoon. I put out some horse fabric that I found in the panel bin and put out the 3.5” squares. I also brought a bin of white/off-white fabric at Ellen’s request.  I will bring a 2^nd bin of white next week.

After show and tell I started making my no-sew fabric wreath and showed everyone how easy it is.  I hope to have mine done by next week.   I’ve attached an instruction for anyone who would like to try it.

Show and Tell:

Louise Stem showed 2 pillowcases she made.

Carolyn Grasso sewed another pony 

and showed a quilt top she is working on.

Eileen St. Clair showed a quilt she made.

Ellen Hein showed two quilts that she finished the binding on.  

Carolyn Grasso made the Oriental one 

and Ellen made the other one.

Ceal Pedersen showed a bunch of stuffed toys. 

This week she made them all. 

Eileen DeSanto showed 2 pig forms she made.

Diane Placek showed some patriotic coasters she made for her weekend guests.

Jean Peters showed a man’s clothing protector and matching walker bag she made for Busy Hands.

I showed 3 panel quilt tops I made.

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On June 17 we will celebrate the 10^th anniversary of the Sewing ‘N More club with our next pot luck.      I hope you can join us.

For now, hope to see you next week.

Lois

 

Club Notes - May 20, 2026

There were 10 of us this afternoon.  I brought a fresh box of scraps big enough for toys and a box of patriotic fabric.  I also put out the 3.5” squares, 8” squares, and 10” squares. Ellen and Bev spent the afternoon sorting our zippers by size. 

Show and Tell: (https://sewingn-more.blogspot.com/)

Eileen St. Clair showed two quilts she made.

Ellen Hein showed this week’s batch of quilts that she finished the binding on. 

I had to be creative with the backing in this one.

See next photo.

She also made zipper bags to go with the twin size quilt she made.  She is going to put the quilt and zipper bags in a duffle for next year.

I made this one from some donated blocks and some batik blocks of my own 

Pat Pipa showed some crocheted fidget sleeves for Busy Hands.                                      

Eileen DeSanto showed the quilt she made, now finished.

Carolyn Grasso showed a toy horse she made.

Knoff brought 3 quilts made by Khaki Quilters.

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Ellen, Eileen S., and Isabella talked about coming in early to sort through the fabric in the closet, trying to organize.  It really did start out organized but things have changed over time.  It will be good to take a fresh look.

Next week I hope to bring in another box of fabric for everyone to look through. I have a box of white pieces that Ellen suggested I bring, so I hope to remember that as well.

Hope to see you next week.

Lois