Patchworkers Quilt Retreat 2007

The Patchworkers held a quilting retreat the weekend of October 12 and it was a huge success.Fifty one quilters spent the weekend just sewing away and having a wonderful time getting to know the other quilters there. It was held in Windham , NY at the Christmans Windham House. Windham Fabrics graciously supplied the fabrics for the Mystery Project and the aprons that the Patchworkers wore.

It was a wonderfully wild Windham weekend!!

Carolyn with the welcome totes, ready to greet

the quilters as they arrive.

Carolyn and Clara greeting quilters

Eileen and Ann ready to cut fabric

Gloria, takes time out from sewing, to view the Patchworkers history books.

Things can get pretty intense at a retreat.

These gals are measuring and cutting their Mystery Projects.

All the fun and sewing was held in the barn...........

More pictures from the Quilting Retreat

The smiles say it all















Pat Speth, author of the Nickel Quilt books was the guest lecturer.











































Since the retreat, Lenni has been accepted into the Studio Art Quilt Association as a professional artist. Her work can be seen on their website at:

http://www.saqa.com/galleries/gallery.aspx

Nap Mats for Pine Ridge

Patchworkers Angee Opdyke and Ann Casey took on a project in late August to help out a school on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota.

Between them they made 14 nap mats for a kindergarten class. As Ann and Angee report, we made 14 little quilts in less them 5 days.....those little quilts measured about 38" x 50" when done. Each were machine quilted.

Ready to be mailed out

From Angee: We were under a deadline and it was hectic, but I would do it again in a heartbeat.

Patchworkers 34th Annual Quilt Show

The Patchworkers are known for the wonderful quilt shows that they put on and this year was no exception.
Enjoy the pictures. More to follow.

Eileen and Peggy at the door














Jean and the Holiday Exchange of Candle Mats





















Amelia And Maureen with refreshments

Eileen , second place wall quilt

Betty , third place wall quilt
Betty , third place quilt
Eileen , first place quilt

Karen and Happy Comfort Dolls

Patchworkers Quilting Weekend Retreat

The Patchworkers will be holding their first annual quilting retreat, October 12 to the 14, 2007.
A wonderful weekend of sewing and fun. The retreat is being sponsored by Windham Fabrics.
Included in the weekend will be a Mystery Project that you may decide to do. Also, a special lecture and trunk show by Pat Speth, author of "Nickel Quilts". A Mystery Project designed by Angee Opdyke will be given to all attendees. This mystery will be made using two fabric lines from Windham Fabrics.
Spaces were filled up fast.

Oh SEW Busy..........and SEW much to tell...........

The 2007 raffle quilt is off the frame and it is a beauty. I will post a full picture as soon as I can. This year we have decided to hold our quilt fair for two days. Saturday and Sunday, August 11th and 12th. We are very excited about this . Also new for the quilt show will be a Dream Basket chinese auction. Each basket has a theme such as, Tea Party, Northwoods, Kids Treats and more. Many quilts to view, demonstations, a wonderful boutique and we are working on bringing in a guest speaker.
Also on the Patchworkers design board is a retreat. YES, a Quilters Retreat!
This will be held October, 12, 13 and 14, 2007. It will be held in Windham NY at the Christmans Windham House and is being sponsored by Windham Fabrics. Will give the retreat it's own space soon.

Doris was given a lifetime member certificate at the April 11 meeting. Doris was a founding member and has been with the Patchworkers for 34 years!

2007 Raffle Quilt is On the Frame!!

This years 2007 benefit quilt was put on the frame January 17 and it is a beauty! The pattern, Tennessee Waltz, by Quilt in a Day, was chosen by Rose and Pat, They made up all the fabric packets so members could each make a block. Then Pat and Rose put the blocks together and added the borders. The beautiful fabrics, "Family Tree by Mary Koval", were donated to us by Windham Fabrics.This is going to be one beautiful quilt with all the hand quilting! Be sure to purchase tickets from a member or better yet, come to the show, August 11.
The proceeds from this quilt will go to the Windham Historical Society, the Saugerties Historical Society, local and national charitable causes.