There are always lots of interesting things going on at the bee!

Thanks, as always, to Myrt for the photos.

Kathleen, our resident “bag lady”, shared her bag making techniques and participants came out with a lovely big bag. The choice of fabrics is amazing.

Wendy admitted today that she has “Completion Issues”. That definitely has a couple of meanings in the quilting world. My thought was that Wendy had a lot of UFOs in her sewing room when, in fact, she says she has none. Once she starts a project she finishes it. How I wish I had followed that path when I started quilting.

The room was relatively empty today. We wish a speedy recovery to those that we know are ill – Sandra J. and Moreen. Gail C is still struggling with her broken foot but Georgie has been a Guardian Angel (according to Gail) and has been helping her in the new shop so that the opening won’t be delayed too long.

Believe it or not I was looking for recommendations for a hair stylist. I’ve never had short hair, curly hair, or thin hair and I needed some help. Thanks to Barb M and Rene I think I have an appointment.

Folks are getting ready for Kathleen’s bag class this weekend. All the slots were filled before today but when two more people dropped in Kathleen added them to the list. Doors will open at 8:30 and Kathleen will start instructing at 9 AM.

I hope you are staying safe and warm (under a quilt?) with all this cold weather.

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There was a large turnout at the Guild today. I popped in for lunch so may have missed some of the news. I also think I missed a few projects because when I think about who was around the lunch table I don’t think I have that many pictures.

First, congratulations to Barb M one of the big winners of the Rotary Grocery Raffle. I know it is the luck of the draw but I can’t think of anyone more deserving.

Most folks brought their own lunch but a few purchased goodies from upstairs and a couple got take-away. Margie brought her lunch and her beverage was in a very interesting bottle. To our eyes it looked like a sample bottle of whiskey or some other liquor, although she swears it originally contained balsamic vinegar. She was using it for milk. Cathy K had a lovely story about going through an old purse and finding a bottle of Baileys hidden in the bottom – because you never know when you’re going to need it.

After the Baileys story Moreen reminded us that Baileys contains cream and it will go bad. I think the moral of her story was “drink it now”. That got us started on a few other stories of expired items. I’d best go now and check my drawers and cupboards.

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Happy New Year

Did these people even take a break over the holiday? I’m thankful they didn’t.

Thanks, once again, to Myrt for sharing the photos.

December 19, 2023

Compared to last week’s gathering the hall was feeling rather empty today. Chatter at my end of the table was all about Barb M’s misadventures when someone broke into their van, not once but twice in the past week. The quilt that was stolen has been found; here’s hoping she gets back her tote bag, umbrella and the scraper for her windows.

There were still a few Christmas projects being worked on but many of them aren’t intended as finishes for this Christmas – a head start on next year perhaps? Or maybe it was just that the Christmas fabrics and patterns were at hand and easy to bring along.

The Guild Christmas party last week was a lot of fun and the baskets were amazing. There will be a very generous amount donated to our charities – the Salvation Army and the Food Bank. Thanks to all who purchased tickets and congratulations to all who went home with a basket.

No sewing next week (Boxing Day) but Moreen stopped in to say she’d be there on January 2nd for anyone who wanted to join her.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!

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December 12, 2023

Lots of folks were coming and going today – and lots of amazing crafts for sharing. The tree was a bit wobbly but some of the ladies set it to rights. It will be ready for the big party on Thursday.

Thank you to Myrt for giving me some direction on how to get names on the photos. I’ve been using a different camera and I’m learning a few new tricks with it. Not that the photos are any better but … Myrt has also taught me how to find the stats for the blog – now I can see how many are actually reading it and whether or not it needs to continue.

Reminders for the party – hot or cold food for the table and please bring your own serving spoons. You’ll need to bring a plate (a big plate) to hold all the wonderful food, as well as your own cutlery and beverage container. Don’t forget your wallet as the baskets on offer are amazing. Moreen will be collecting $25 for anyone wanting to reserve their spot for the January in-town retreat.

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