MAGIC NEEDLE NEWS
MAY 7, 2011
It's time for another Magic Needle Newsletter. Actually, it's a little late because I've been pretty busy lately. You all know how that goes. On with the news.
ACCUQUILT PROGRAM FROM LAST MEETING
Our last guild meeting was followed by a program using our Accuquilt Go cutter to cut a table runner. Participation was good and everyone enjoyed learning to use the cutter. All the participants went home with their projects cut and have promised to complete them and bring them for Show & Tell at our June meeting. I know for a fact that some of them have been completed already! I would like to encourage all of you to learn to use the Go and take advantage of this time saver. The guild has a mix and match set of dies that can cut almost any 12” pieced block. We also have a 2 -1/2” strip cutter die. If members show an interest, we can order some of the other available dies.
MONSTERS CREATED AT THE SENIOR CENTER!
For the last three Thursdays, several of us have had a blast using my Sizzix die cutter to cut some wonderful appliques from fused fabrics. Some of these are very intricate cuts that would be almost impossible to cut with scissors. There are just so many possibilities for using these cuts for quilts. These ladies have turned into shape cutting MONSTERS! You will be so excited when you see some of the creations from these die cuts! I've ordered even more dies that should be here by next Thursday so if you want to try it out, join us at the Senior Center. We've found that cutting 5” wide strips across the width of a roll of Heat & Bond Lite is the perfect size. Just cut some strips, fuse it to your fabric and you're ready to cut!
JANET NELSON FEATURED ON ALS WEBSITE
The month of May is designated for ALS awareness. As a feature of the “Anyone's Life Story” campaign, thirty one people from across the nation are chosen to be featured on the MDA/ALS website. One is featured each day of the month. Janet has been chosen and her story will be featured on May 13. That's next Friday. Please put it on your calendar and visit the website on that day. The web address is http://www.als-mda.org/
QUESTIONS ABOUT COPYRIGHT
I ran across this information recently and thought you might be interested. I know we've all heard a lot lately about copyright issues and that quilters must ask permission from pattern designers before putting a quilt in a show, etc. This information will answer a lot of your questions.
MORE INTERESTING LINKS
Are you on Facebook? If you are and are interested, Bernina USA is having a contest for a sewing room makeover on their Facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/berninausa?sk=app_210393672318897
I actually had more links to share, but forgot where I filed them. I'll find that folder on my computer and have them next time.
BIRTHDAY PARTY
Just a reminder that we will not be having our regular scheduled Magic Needle May meeting on May 12. Instead, we will be joining Piecemakers on Monday night for a combined annual birthday celebration. Those who signed up for the “Tea Party” will meet at 6pm on Monday, May 9th at Heath Springs Baptist Church.
MAY BIRTHDAYS
I didn't see any one listed as having a birthday in April, so if I missed an April birthday, I apologize.
These people have birthdays in May. Happy Birthday to all of you!
Millie Faulkenberry, May 4
Janet Nelson, May 12
Ellie Lowery, May 14
OUR NEXT SCHEDULED GUILD MEETING WILL BE JUNE 9TH, 10AM.
DON'T FORGET TO JOIN US AT THE SENIOR CENTER THIS THURSDAY!
HAPPY MOTHERS' DAY!
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