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The 2009 Quilt Challenge:

The“Quilt of Valor” quilt challenge was a huge success with over 70 quilts turned in to our Quilt Challenge Chairwomen Kate Meyers and MJ Sepples. Check here for more information about the meeting and luncheon and the slideshow of the other quilts.

The quilts were judged by Tone Haugen-Cogburn. There were five categories:

  • Best of show: The Glory Bee- Darlene Bakos, Kate Meyers and Bridge Matlock.
  • Viewer's Choice: Village Quilters Beginner Bee
  • Best use of challenge fabric - 1st place: Judy Egan, 2nd place: Pam George, 3rd place: The Gals
  • Most creative use of stars - 1st place: Betty Girardeau, 2nd place: Rose Remund, 3rd place: Arliss Barber
  • Best interpretation of theme - 1st place: Anna Kelley, 2nd place: Carol Domans, 3rd place: Sandy Black
  • Best by a group - 1st place: Inbetweens Bee, 2nd place: The Ridge Girls, 3rd place: Two Friends Quilting

Best of Show Quilt of Valor by the group the Glory Bees.
Best of Show by the Glory Bees

  • Show 'n Tell
  • Show 'n Tell
  • Show 'n Tell
  • Show 'n Tell
  • Floating Heart
  • Friends
  • From The Jacket Class
  • Pat's Fan Jacket
  • Pat's Fan Jacket
  • Quilts
  • Terri's Quilt For Her Mom
 

Workshop Photos

On June 25, Janey C. and Linda G. taught basic hand applique techniques. See the slide show here.

Janey

On June 18, Nancy R., Joyce P. and Jan M. taught the basic techniques of machine quilting. See the slide show here.

Jan and Linda

On May 28, Doris C. taught her technique for creating 3-D
poppies. Thanks to Joyce for taking the pictures.
See the slide show here.

Kathleen Tracy taught a class called Feedsack Flower Garden. Kathleen shows Vicki S. her sample of the completed doll quilt. See the other photos from this workshop here.

Kathleen Tracy and Vicki S.

Ginny taught a super class on how to make her fan jacket using a sweatshirt. See other workshop photos here.

Ginny's Fan Jackets

Jackie proudly shows her paper pieced quilt top she created in Arliss's workshop held on February 27. See the rest of the photos.

Jackie T.

 
 

Tip of the Month

  • Seam Alignment Secret! - When two seams will be joined together, press the seam allowances in oppostie directions. This helps distribute the bulk and ensures the seams will align. More tips and tricks.

Located in Loudon, Tennessee, The Village Quilters guild has over 200 current members. We meet the second Friday morning of every month. Meetings begin at 10:00 a.m. with socializing starting at 9:30. Come and join us and see that quilting is more than what your grandmother used to do!

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