Club Notes - June 17, 2020

This afternoon we held the first non-restricted meeting in 3 months.  Only six ladies joined me for our afternoon activities.  I was expecting a few more, but I totally understand the hesitancy.  Despite the loosening of restrictions, COVID-19 is still out there.  Those who are coming out to meetings have assured me that they have not mingled with large groups of people and have consistently worn masks and practiced social distancing.

I received a call from a representative of the recreation groups, asking if our club was meeting yet. They are contacting all the club leaders to see how many are willing to start back up in July.  Although it is up to each group, it sounds like they are encouraging as many clubs as possible to start up again.

The tables in our room are now set the same way they always have been.  The only difference is that there are only 2 chairs at each table, set diagonally across from each other.  7 of the tables are near the walls outlets so up to 14 of us could bring sewing machines.  No one brought a machine today, so we concentrated on other activities.  I brought a box of fabric scraps and several potential quilt backs.  The fabric scraps needed to be sorted through for larger pieces and much of it, along with the backings, needed to be ironed.  I also cut some fabric for borders on some of the quilt tops that have been turned in.  As I said in a prior note, I have been laying out fabric squares to design quilts and handing them to Diana Gosselin to sew together. She brings me back the quilt tops and I add borders, put them together with batting and backing and quilt them. I have a stack of quilt tops to work on now, and was able to find border fabric for several of them.

Yesterday a friend from Allamanda brought me a bag full of large fabric pieces that will probably be good for more backings.  I handed 4 twin quilts and 2 hospice quilts to Ellen for binding today and she gave me one more quilt top.  It looks like I have enough to keep me busy for the week.

In other news, I delivered 35 regular and 3 extra large dog beds to the Marion County Animal Services yesterday. I was originally planning to give half to the South Lake Animal League, but when I tried to contact them I found out that they are temporarily closed.

So far 61 masks have been handed in for the Sheriff's Youth Ranch Summer camps.  I am going to try to deliver these to Skip tomorrow afternoon.  If anyone has any more to add, I need to have them by noon tomorrow.

Show and Tell:

 Carol Thurston showed a rug and a quilt that she made.

Diane Placek has started on an ambitious project - a bargello quilt.  She showed her progress so far and the pattern (which her husband asked her to make) she is working towards.

Carolyn Grasso came with a stack of pillowcases, some drawstring backpacks with matching zipper bags, and a stuffed frog.

I showed a baby quilt I made for my great-nephew and his wife's first baby, due in July.

Laura Tomich left a bunch of zipper bags in my cart and Mic Pickard left 6 dog beds.

Lu Karatzas stopped in to say hi and to bring some flowers to acknowledge the 4th anniversary of our club.  I brought oatmeal raisin cookies to celebrate the anniversary as well.  This week marks a new start for our club.  We are back to meeting every Wednesday afternoon now.  I hope to see a few more of you next week.


Lois Rose, Sewing 'N More Club Leader