October 2024
We meet the third Tuesday of each month at 7pm.
We meet at The Well.Community
554 Pitt Rd, Brownsburg, IN 46112
Please join us at 6:30pm for a bit of fellowship time and refreshments.
Thank you Deb Gilmore, Pam Maki, Leah Beaman, Linda Paulson, Diane Billiard for providing refreshments this month.
From Our President
Is anyone else feeling excited for the cooler weather? Fall always seems to bring a boost of productivity for me, and while life has been busy, I’ve still managed to carve out some time in my sewing room. Maybe even a bit more than I should—if there is such a thing! It has been a welcome change of pace.
We are still working to finalize our committees for the upcoming year. If you’re looking for a fun and creative way to volunteer for the guild, we have openings for leading the Block of the Month and Challenges committees. You’ll have the chance to showcase the incredible talent within our guild by picking themes that inspire creativity. We also have a board position open for Secretary. If you’re interested in any of these positions, be sure to chat with me at the meeting! We will hold our board elections at our November meeting. Looking forward to seeing all of you at our meeting!
Angie Hubbell
2024 Scrapbasket President
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
October Programs:
Quilt Guild Folded Fabric Ornaments
Why Fabric Ornaments?
Use scrap fabrics
Make gifts
Use in an Ornament Swap
Use as gift tags
Use to decorate your tree and home
Here is what you’ll need...PLEASE don’t bring your sewing machine, you will need to sew/baste but it can be done by hand or when you get home. You can prep for these and bring exact materials, cut/folded and ready to make...or if you don’t have the time, you will need to bring materials. Please bring the following:
Materials needed:
Fabric scraps (we will have some for those of you who forget ;-)
Rotary cutter
Rulers
Pins or wonder clips
Stick Glue
We will have a few irons and cutting mats at guild for you to use. Patterns for two ornaments are provided on next page for you to prepare. (We have more patterns, if you like this tell your 2025 Programs Committee and we can get it scheduled.)
We hope you will enjoy the time together working on ornaments and visiting with your guild friends!
November Programs:
November 19, 2024
Scrapbasket Trunk Show
There is a person or a quilt that inspired you to start your quilting journey. This month we would like to see these special quilts and your special stories. You may share a quilt that someone else has made or one you have created. More information will be shared closer to the meeting date.
Committee Activities
2024 Block of the Month
The Youngster Beelet
This year we will be using Amanda Castor's Circle City Sampler pattern for the Block of the Month.
We will be breaking the pattern up in the same manner as the 2023 Shop Hop. For those of you that bought the kits and haven't broken into them yet, this is your YEAR!!
We will be breaking the pattern up in the same manner as the 2023 Shop Hop. For those who bought the kits and haven't broken into them yet, this is your YEAR!!
Amanda requested that everyone doing the Block of the Month purchase a copy of the pattern. Amanda has offered a 25 % discount code: SCRAPBASKETCCS
Each month the blocks that need to be completed will be posted on the website and listed in the newsletter.
Before October we will be putting sections 5-7 together!
Challenges
Tammie Earnest and Linda Auberry
"Fall Harvest Fat Quarter Feast"
For this challenge, select fall-themed fat quarters and create a project that captures the warmth and richness of the season. Whether you’re inspired by the vibrant hues of autumn leaves, cozy pumpkins, or the crisp harvest air, let’s see how you bring fall to life in your creations! We can’t wait to see the fall magic you create!
Happy quilting!
A few challenge completions from last month:
Cheer
Rhonda Nelson
If you know of any Scrapbasket member needing a little cheer, please let Rhonda Nelson know. She will be happy to send a card from all of us. Thank you.
Donation Quilts
Susan Cinkoske, Lynne Secondino, Linda Cook, Karen Pollard
Thank you very much for the pillowcases and other donations! In November we will be taking any holiday stockings you wish to donate. November is also the last month this year for donations as we will not be collecting any in December.
Your generosity is much appreciated!
Quilts of Valor
In my high school journalism class we were taught that when you finished writing your article you did not write “THE END.” Instead you put a -30- at the bottom of the article to acknowledge you were finished.
Well, it’s time to put a -30- on QOV for 2024.
Please return projects to me at the October and November meetings. That includes block kits, finished or unfinished, and pillowcases.
It’s especially important to return unfinished block kits. We only cut enough kits to make one quilt top. If we don’t have all the blocks we can’t make the quilt top. I will finish the blocks as needed and put the quilt top together.
If you can’t make it to a meeting, send it with a friend or call me. 317 769 5690.
We’ve had a very productive year. You have made many wonderful quilts. I will have a total of your accomplishments in the December newsletter.
“Thanks for your sewing.”
Susan
2024 Raffle Quilt
Please be reminded that all members are asked to sell 24 tickets or at least $20 (price is $5 for 6) in raffle tickets. If you need more tickets, please come and get them!
Attached is the electronic image of our quilt. Please download it and send it to friends and family and tell them what we are up to! Download it and post to social media! It really doesn’t take much to get interested buyers.
Heather Kopeschka
Raffle Quilt Construction
Show and Tell
Some of the beautiful accomplishments of our guild members...
Photo Directory Reminder
Please don't forget to email jenna0327@gmail.com a photo of yourself for the directory, thanks!!
Info
Member to Member
This is an opportunity for you to list quilting items/supplies/patterns that you no longer want.
Submit a list/description to the monthly newsletter by the Tuesday the week before the meeting to newslettereditor@scrapbasket.org
Email your info included in the body of the message or as an editable attachment, like Word (not a PDF). No hard copies, please.
Any pictures should be in .jpg format and attached to the email,
Include your preferred contact information. Anyone who is interested can contact you and arrange a pickup.
Guild Documents
Please visit the password-protected Members section of the website for the following information:
Meeting Minutes
Treasurer's Reports
Membership Roster
Beelet Roster
Facebook
If you wish to follow the guild on Social Media, you can! Simply search for "Scrapbasket" on Facebook and you'll find a Page and a Closed Group. Follow our Page and Group for event notices, too. Simply request to “Join” the group, and one of the Administrators will accept you.
The Group is really just for members or close friends of our Guild. The Page is a great way to make us visible to the public...and future Guild members!
