Meeting Notice

REAP WHAT YOU SEW

a ministry of First Christian Church

6750 N. 7th Avenue, Phoenix AZ 85013

September 20, 2011

COMBINED MEETING: 6:30 IN FELLOWSHIP HALL

Ready to Spend Some Bucks?

It’s that time . . . AUCTION NIGHT . . .You’ve been sAving quilter’s bUcks all year, some come and spenD your loot and get something nifty. Just remember another woman’s trash is another woman’s treasure.

Remember: This is a combineD meeting so there is “NO” afternoon meeting. Also, we are meetiNg in FellOwship Hall. So, Please get those “Pool Patches” fInished and maybe you’ll be the luCky one to win thoSe basKet blocks. RefreshmeNts will be served. Warm up your vocal chords for the birthday gals and our theme song.

See you there!!

Your scrambled block has 12 Letters: D ___ ___ ___ ___ __ __ __ ___ ___ ___ ___

Hint: 4 Words

Next Blessings Day is 9/17/11….hope you can be there.

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Also here is a photo of the 2011 Exchange Quilt being beautifully displayed in Risë home!

Meeting Notice

REAP WHAT YOU SEW

a ministry of First Christian Church

6750 N. 7th Avenue, Phoenix AZ 85013

September 6, 2011

Early Birds: 3:30 – Mystery Clue; Retreat Tales; Sew’nTell

Evening Song Birds: 6:30 – Mystery Clue; Retreat Tales; Sew’nTell

 

SEPTEMBER – W O W!!! –

CAN FALL BE FAR BEHIND????

Yes, retreat is all Over. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their participation, the lovely gift and money, but even more for your wonderful friendship, attitudes and love that made this a very special retreat. NoW it is time to push to the finish line…we must get things ready for “Distribution Night”.

Just a reminder: our next meeting on 9/20/11 will be “COMBINED MEETING – WITH AUCTION” in the Fellowship Hall. We will start the auction promptly at 7:00 p.m.

For this meeting, There will be signups for “Christmas in September” on Sat., 9/24. We will be doing Christmas wall dEcorations. The “Mystery Clue” this time is a bIggie . . .you won’t want to miss this one. So make sure you are there with Bells on.



Your scrambled block has 6 Letters ____ _____ _____ ____ _____ _____

because it is so short…no first letter is given.



Next Blessings Day is 9/17/11….hope you can be there.

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A New Theme Song for RWYS??

At retreat. . .the girls of the "Parrot" room rewrote a famous song and performed it for us on the last morning. The melody is to "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" . . . .perhaps we should adopt this as our theme song. Thanks gals. You are great.

The words go like this:

Mine eyes have seen the glory of the sewing of the quilt

Let the spouse and kids go hungry, we will never feel the guilt

Let the housework go to blazes and the trees and flowers wilt

As we go quilting on....

Glory, glory, halelujah

Glory, glory, halelujah

Glory, glory, halelujah

As we go quilting on.

IMPERFECT QUILTER - ROTARY MATS

While at RWYS retreat, Nadine Arney, shared a tip on how to revitalize your rotary mat. Since these mats are expensive....anything that can make them last a little longer is very helpful. Thus, here is how it is done:

To clean your OLFA mat, use a generous amount of ROOM temperature water and a few drop of mild detergent. Soaking it in the tub for about 10 - 15 minutes will help to re-hydrate it. Use a soft, mild bristle brush such as a toothbrush or mushroom brush (did you know there was such a thing???) and create a lather and gently clean your mat. Rinse it with room temperature water and wipe it dry with a cotton towel. Please note that warm or hot water, and direct sunlight might damage the mat. Dry it and store it FLAT. To keep fibers from getting caught in surface, use a lint roller after each cutting session.

ALSO....CHECK OUT DARLENE SMITH'S LINK FOR RETREAT PICTURES:

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Meeting Notice

REAP WHAT YOU SEW

a ministry of First Christian Church

6750 N. 7th Avenue, Phoenix AZ 85013

AUGUST 16, 2011

Early Birds: 3:30 – Take me out to the Fair; GO Block and BOM; Pineapple Rule demo

Evening Song Birds: 6:30 – Take me out to the Fair; Go Block and BOM; Pineapple Rule demo

COUNTING DOWN!!!

We are counting down o two big things….Fall and the retreat….both are drawing near. Fall brings a lot of fun things, including the State Fair. Darlene Smith will give us a run down on the fair and YOU ARE ASKED TO PARTICIPATE…..please bring any items you have submitted to the fair in the past, items you want to submit this year, ribbons you have won and anything else you might have that is fair related.

Also, Sandy will give the first of many demos on how to use your Pineapple Rule.

We had a virtual harvest of fabulous quilts last meeting. Thank you all who so faithfully give to this ministry with your time, talent, finances, etc. Your work is greatly appreciated by those in need.

WE WILL HAVE A BLESSINGS DAY THIS WEEK ….. 8/13. WE ARE A WEEK EARLY DUE TO RETREAT. SO, PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COME AND BE HELPFUL HANDS.

THERE IS NO “NAME THE BLOCK CONTEST” THIS MEETING…INSTEAD…TO EARN YOUR EXTRA MONEY….PARTICIPATE IN “FAIR” MEMORABILIA AND/OR COME TO BLESSINGS DAY.

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Ramblings, continued

I'm still new at this and accidentally published before I edited.....I really can count. I know some of you wonder sometimes.... my edit would have been to identify THREE of my favorite books, not TWO.

Ramblings from the Imperfect Quilter

Good morning to all of you....

Just thought I would take a moment and share a couple of my favorite books and tell you why I use these so much. You might want to look for them on Amazon...used books....or check out "quilter's dump" sales....ever been to one? These are fun and perhaps we should have a true "dump" sale where we bring in fabric, books, extra notions that we want to shed. Any takers on helping set this up? This would be different from the auction where anything is game...this would be only for quilting stuff. Let me know if you would like to do a DUMP SALE.

Ah......but, I digress. Here are two of my very favorite books:

1. Measure the Possibilities with Omnigrid, by Nancy Johnson-Srebro - great reference book for using your rotary cutter. Learn to cut almost any shape with this book.

2. Quilter's Complete Guide, by Fons and Porter. This is truly a quilting "bible". While we have advanced in some things...this book is a solid, tried and true reference book.

3. 40 Faboulous Quick-Cut Quilts, by Evelyn Sloppy (what a name, huh?), but another great book with good quilts and excellent instructions.

Please share with me.....some of your favorite books.

Meeting Notice

REAP WHAT YOU SEW

a ministry of First Christian Church

6750 N. 7th Avenue, Phoenix AZ 85013

Early Birds: 3:30 – Mystery Clue, Sew and Tell,

Evening Song Birds: 6:30 – Mystery Clue, Sew ‘n Tell

AH….AUGUST

At last We have reached past the halfway point of summer. Now we can look forward to fall. For those goinG to retreat…..”ALL MONIES AND MEDICAL RELEASES ARE DUE, TUESDAY,” 8/2/11. Also, final retreat letter with map to Spirit in the Desert will be available. And, for those of you who would like to see the retreat quilt, it is posteD on the blog: reapwhatyousewphoenixaz.blogspot.com . (For those who are having difficulty in getting to the blog, note where the perIods are in the address). Also, the “Imperfect Quilter” has posted the first of her “quilty” thoughts. Hoping that you all will participate in shariNg your thoughts and comments. Don’t forget, we need your questioNs. PlEase participate. We will do our Mystery Clue and Sew ‘n Tell at thIs meeting.

Oops!!! I forgot that when we set up the calendar, we did take into consideration the Retreat WeekenD and moved ouR Blessings Day to August 13th. So, please disreGard my comments from last meeting. AUG. 13th is Blessings Day.

The magic number for the scramble is 11 and the first letter is: W

Imperfect Quilter

Good morning,

I told you that I would start putting up some quilting tips and/or answering some questions about various topics related to quilting. So here goes the first of what will, hopefully, become a steady stream. In order to do this, I need you to help...so post your comments, questions, etc. Thank You.

My thought this morning deals with the ROTARY MATS!!!

When was the last time you purchased a new mat? Does your mat collect fuzz in the cracks? When you run your hand over the mat, is it smooth, or do you feel the cuts. While these mats are very durable, they do wear out and will definitely impede your ability to get accurate cuts. For each groove you feel, you can bet you might be off as much as 1/64 of an inch. While that doesn't sound like a lot....multiply that by 64 seams and you are off by 1". So, bite the bullet...purchase a new mat .... of course, on sale....and it won't be nearly as painful.

Are some mats better than others....it is personal choice, but I can tell you one that is really a lousy mat and it is those white ones with blue lines sold at the Craft Fairs. They are wonderful in that they offer a variety of cool sizes......but as to their durability, they are lousy. They are not made for serious cuts. Personal favorites....Olfa and Fiskars mats. The Gingher mat is nifty in that it is truly 2 sided. Wear it out on one side and simply turn it over. They are, however, more expensive, but you get twice the cutting from them.

By the way, don't throw your old mat away...turn it over and use it to cut curve pieces or protect your table tops and let the kids paint, putter and paste to their hearts content.

Until next time,

Your Imperfect Quilter

Please share any thoughts or comments regarding this post.

Meeting Notice --

REAP WHAT YOU SEW

a ministry of First Christian Church

6750 N. 7th Avenue, Phoenix AZ 85013

Early Birds: 3:30 – Mystery Clue, Sew and Tell,

Evening Song Birds: 6:30 – Mystery Clue, Sew ‘n Tell

HOT TIME AT RWYS!!

Can you beliEve this heat? Well, this is the time when we stAy inside where it is cool and quilt, quilt, quilt!!! We will reveal another cluE at this meeting and we will also do “Sew ‘n Tell”. And, for those of you who would like to see the retreaT quilt, it is posted on the blog: reapwhatyousewphoenixaz.blogspot.com . (For those who are having difficulty in getting to the blog, note where the periods are in the address). I am really going to try to make an efforT to post eveRy week to tEn days. I plan to do a “Q and A” type column, but that only woRkS if you participate….so questions, pleAse.

Next Blessings Day is: July 16th. A special “tHank you” to those who are so Faithful in your service in this area every month. …. Labels Due to arrive 6/30/11…….yea!

‘The magic number for the scramble is 13 and the first letter is: F

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It's just around the corner!

THE 2011 REAP WHAT YOU SEW RETREAT! Here is a couple photos for any of you that would like to see the retreat quilt and have not had a chance.  You can click on the photos for a larger image!  Looking forward to see you all in a few months at the retreat!

Here is a close up of the blocks for you!

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REAP WHAT YOU SEW

a ministry of First Christian Church

6750 N. 7th Avenue, Phoenix AZ 85013

COMBINED MEETING: 6/21/11 – 6:30 P.M. No afternoon session

Whew! We Have all the rulers needed for retreat. BecauSe of additional shipping charges and higher price from different vendOr, the rulers cost $10.00 rather than $7.00 Originally calculated. This is stiLl a $6.00 savings from store price. THerefore, please bring $3.00 cash to Cover these additional costS. Rulers will be distribUted at 6/21/11 meeting along with your Retreat Quilt Cutting Instructions.

Don’t forget your pOol patch (butterfly block). Someone will win these blocks…it might be you. We will also celebrate April, May, June birthdays. Finally, if wE have time, we will discuss Miters, miters, miters.



‘The magic number for the scramble is 11 and the first letter is: S

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Meeting Notice

REAP WHAT YOU SEW

a ministry of First Christian Church

6750 N. 7th Avenue, Phoenix AZ 85013

June 7, 2011

Early Bird Session: 3:00 Fellowship 3:30 – Mystery Clue, Sew’nTell, and Who Knows?

Evening Song Bird Session: 6:30 Fellowship 7:00 – Mystery Clue, Sew’nTell, and Who Knows?

JUNE HAS ARRIVED!!!

Well, wE are into the 6th month of 2011. It has been a fun year so far and we look forward to much more. For those of you who didn’t make the “Slumber Party”….you really should try to make the next one. “A LOT OF FUN and GIGGLES” to go around. On June 7th we will have our next “Mystery Clue” do some “Sew’nTell”, and “Who Know What Else?”

“REMINDER:” All exchange blocks for the retrEat are “DUE” 6/7/11. TuRn them in, Please. AnothEr “REMINDER:” June 21 is our combined meeting and pool patch blocks are due that night.

A special thanks to those who worked hard on Blessings Day. Your efforTs are so much appreciated. Our next BlessIngs Day is: June 18th. Plan to be there….this will be an ‘all day’ affair. There are maNy tasks to complete.

Dates to Remember: 6/14 Combined Meeting and 6/18 Blessings Day

‘The magic number for the block scramble is 8 and the first letter is: P

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Meeting Notice

REAP WHAT YOU SEW

a ministry of First Christian Church

6750 N. 7th Avenue, Phoenix AZ 85013

April 5, 2011

Early Bird Session: 3:00 Fellowship 3:30 – Mystery Clue, Sew’nTell and New Notions

Evening Song Bird Session: 6:30 Fellowship 7:00 – Mystery Clue, Sew’nTell and New Notions

April Showers of Blessings

They say wE are supposed to have showers in April…well, in the Arizona, we measure our April showers by blessings. RWYS has been so blessed this Year with all of the new membErs and everyone’s wIllingness to work on various projects. ThaNk you all.

This meeting, we will have our “Mystery Clue” and I have snaGGed a couple of new notions that I look Forward to sharing with you. A coupLe of these are truly innovative. Also, we will be bleSsed by “Sew’nTell” time. One more thing, short of sounding like a brokEn record….please, please return any labels you have taken home to cut. Thank you.

The magic number for the scramble is 11.



A note from Sandy

ATTENTION!!!
LABELS: Again, we are requesting that those who took home labels to cut, please, return them as soon as possible. You can turn them into Cindy Sims at the church office. Thank you so much for cutting them, but we are in "desperate need" of the labels.
POOL PATCH: Also, please note the following correction to the Pool Patch (Butterfly Block)....on the front side under cutting, where you are asked to cut 2" "E" squares from the background fabric, this should read "E- 2-1/2" square .... in the directions on the back, the correct measurement is given, but since few of us read the directions before we cut.....thought you might need to know this.
Thank you all so much.

Blessings to you,

Sandy

EVERY YARD OF FABRIC ON SALE!!!

I got an email saying that JOANN's is have a sale on EVERY yard of fabric so here is a link...

JOANN's Fabric Sale

Don't forget, your discount cards give you an additional 10% off the sale price...

Every penny counts
Blessings my friends!
Happy Sewing!

Meeting Notice

REAP WHAT YOU SEW

a ministry of First Christian Church

6750 N. 7th Avenue, Phoenix AZ 85013

January 18, 2011

Back to Basix

Early Birds: 3:00 -3:30 Fellowship; 3:30 Meeting – Back to Basix; BOM; Retreat Fabric Requirements, and more.

Evening Song Birds: 6:30 – 7:00 Fellowship; 7:00 Meeting – Back to Basix; BOM; Retreat Fabric Requirements, and more

Well, we are ofF to a great start…we have a new game….find the name of blocks in yOur meeting notice. They might be scrambled or maybe not. Look for the capital letters, excluding the capital letters used as the first letters of a new sentence, proper nouns, or those included within quotes. If yoU find the block name, and report it to the hospitality gals when you arrive, you will get an extra $500.00 in quilteR’s bucks.

At this meeting, we will do a review of “Back to Basics”. We have a very Pretty “BOM” – “Hawaii” and you will receive your retreAt quilT fabriC requirements. We are off and running in 2011 and look forward to Having everyone be a part of this wonderful group and ministry.

This month the hidden block name was quite easy….just to get you started….don’t expect the same next month.

Thank you to Joanne Giardi and Cindy Alwin for stepping up and becoming our “Hospitality – Sunshine Ladies.” We still need someone to volunteer to coordinate the “GO Blocks”…..please!

“BLESSINGS DAY IS SATURDAY 1/15/11”

See you there.