PINE TREE QUILTERS NEWSLETTER

PTQ CALENDAR

Pine Tree Quilters Schedule - April - June 2008

April

April 8 -PM meeting: Pat Gaska will tackle the curved piecing techniques for the Drunkards Path block.

April 22 -AM meeting : Change of location - check signs at mall. Friendship block scheduled. Artist trading cards will be discussed. Block of the month presented.

May work session -May 6 -9 am-noon

May 13- PM meeting: Trading Cards will again be presented. New block of the month will be presented along with piecing techniques for half-square triangles

May 27- AM meeting : How Many ways can you make those half square triangles??? Bring a brief description or samples to show your favorite method. This will be the first trade time for the Artist Trading Card exchange. Block of the month will be presented.

June work session -June 3- 9 am - noon

June 10 -PM meeting - PTQ member Kathy Pease will be demonstrating hand piecing. Please bring a sewing kit and a few 5" squares of fabric if you will to do a hands-on practice piece. Those wishing to participate in the Artist Trading Card Swap should bring their cards for the first night swap. New block of the month presented.

June 24 - AM meeting - Kristi Droese, a certified instructor for Square in a Square, will be with our guild to do a presentation using the ruler and techniques developed by Jodi Borrows. Block of the Month to be presented.

JUNE 26 _ Bus trip to Minnesota Quilt show in Rochester, Minn. Leaving Lamers bus station in Weston at 6:16 am- returning around 11pm. See your newsletter for additional information or contact Jan Meachen - 715-675-4920 for further information.

JULY 8 - Annual PTQ picnic to be held at Sylvan Hill Shelter - more info in next newsletter.

New Year - New Program

2008 PTQ Learning Project Information:

Over the past several years it has been mentioned that new members join PTQ to learn how to quilt. None of us were born knowing how to quilt and we are always ready to be mentors to those wanting to learn. This year, we are attempting to extend the learning opportunities that have been presented over the years to include a Block of the Month form of instruction. Each month, a block will be presented along with information on piecing, cutting, pressing and construction helps in making that block. Each block will be 12" finished (12 1/2" unfinished) and will feature stars and pine trees for design. There will be at least 9 finished blocks that can be made into a quilt the size of your choosing. Pattterns will be available if you miss a meeting on the website. Information will be presented at both meetings when possible. Be thinking about your fabric selection - working all the blocks in similar fabrics or try the batiks if you haven't worked with them already. It will be fun to see the same block worked in different fabrics as we progress. Share your success and problems as you construct your block. Look for additional information to be presented at the January Meeting along with samples of the blocks to be presented. Hope you will enjoy the journey! Sandy and Jan - V.P.s

		PINE TREE QUILTERS NEWSLETTER PTQ CALENDAR Pine Tree Quilters Schedule - April - June 2008 April April 8 -PM meeting: Pat Gaska will tackle the curved piecing techniques for the Drunkards Path block. April 22 -AM meeting : Change of location - check signs at mall. Friendship block scheduled. Artist trading cards will be discussed. Block of the month presented. May work session -May 6 -9 am-noon May 13- PM meeting: Trading Cards will again be presented. New block of the month will be presented along with piecing techniques for half-square triangles May 27- AM meeting : How Many ways can you make those half square triangles??? Bring a brief description or samples to show your favorite method. This will be the first trade time for the Artist Trading Card exchange. Block of the month will be presented. June work session -June 3- 9 am - noon June 10 -PM meeting - PTQ member Kathy Pease will be demonstrating hand piecing. Please bring a sewing kit and a few 5" squares of fabric if you will to do a hands-on practice piece. Those wishing to participate in the Artist Trading Card Swap should bring their cards for the first night swap. New block of the month presented. June 24 - AM meeting - Kristi Droese, a certified instructor for Square in a Square, will be with our guild to do a presentation using the ruler and techniques developed by Jodi Borrows. Block of the Month to be presented. JUNE 26 _ Bus trip to Minnesota Quilt show in Rochester, Minn. Leaving Lamers bus station in Weston at 6:16 am- returning around 11pm. See your newsletter for additional information or contact Jan Meachen - 715-675-4920 for further information. JULY 8 - Annual PTQ picnic to be held at Sylvan Hill Shelter - more info in next newsletter. New Year - New Program 2008 PTQ Learning Project Information: Over the past several years it has been mentioned that new members join PTQ to learn how to quilt. None of us were born knowing how to quilt and we are always ready to be mentors to those wanting to learn. This year, we are attempting to extend the learning opportunities that have been presented over the years to include a Block of the Month form of instruction. Each month, a block will be presented along with information on piecing, cutting, pressing and construction helps in making that block. Each block will be 12" finished (12 1/2" unfinished) and will feature stars and pine trees for design. There will be at least 9 finished blocks that can be made into a quilt the size of your choosing. Pattterns will be available if you miss a meeting on the website. Information will be presented at both meetings when possible. Be thinking about your fabric selection - working all the blocks in similar fabrics or try the batiks if you haven't worked with them already. It will be fun to see the same block worked in different fabrics as we progress. Share your success and problems as you construct your block. Look for additional information to be presented at the January Meeting along with samples of the blocks to be presented. Hope you will enjoy the journey! Sandy and Jan - V.P.s The PTQ Newsletter is published quarterly and distributed at the evening meeting the 2^nd Tuesday of March, June, September and December. Newsletters are pre-addressed to members who have paid their dues. Newsletters not picked at the meeting will be mailed the next day. Items for the newsletter can be mailed or e-mailed to: Lisa Nowicki at 812 N. 26^thAve., Wausau, WI 54401 eatgrasfed@dwave.net