Can it be the third "birthday" for Surfside Quilters Guild in San Clemente? Hard to believe that it hasn't been longer considering all that we have accomplished. But, on the other hand, where have those years gone? Today our new President Jan Hirth conducted the meeting and there were two special presentations.
Each year the members of the Guild make 6" blocks for the outgoing president, this year it is Joann Bishop, the blocks are assembled and hand quilted by members who volunteer. This tradition has been ongoing with all the Orange County Guilds starting in 1982 with Orange County Quilters Guild and all the quilts have pretty much the same format. Joann asked for cottage/house blocks in pastel colors - reflecting, in part, her years as a realtor before she retired, and the sense that each house connects in friendship to the home of a member.
It is a charming quilt and I hope Joann will bring it back to a future meeting for better pictures.
Each year the members of the Guild make 6" blocks for the outgoing president, this year it is Joann Bishop, the blocks are assembled and hand quilted by members who volunteer. This tradition has been ongoing with all the Orange County Guilds starting in 1982 with Orange County Quilters Guild and all the quilts have pretty much the same format. Joann asked for cottage/house blocks in pastel colors - reflecting, in part, her years as a realtor before she retired, and the sense that each house connects in friendship to the home of a member.
It is a charming quilt and I hope Joann will bring it back to a future meeting for better pictures.
The other presentation was a special quilt made for a member who has given a great deal to make the guild successful. Mary Freedman deserves this recognition for all the hours, dollars, thoughtful gifts and devotion she has given to create a dynamic and active guild. Members of the Board, past and present, were asked to contribute a star block of any size which were assembled into this quilt which is a nice cuddle size.
I don't think we tell our friends and fellow guild members often enough how much we appreciate their contributions to our lives. I thank each of you for your devotion and contribution to this guild and all the quilting activities that are available today. You enrich my life.
2 comments:
You, along with all the ladies of your guild are very, very special women. A hooray for all you, for your caring, nurturing and inspiring of each other! xo
Hi Del. I LOVE the quilt your guild members made for your outgoing president! I've never, EVER seen such free and funky work done by a large number of artists in the same guild at once! Just stunning and joyful!
Thanks for sharing that.
Your blog makes me want to know you, as your writing and pix are so warm and real.
Love, Lucky, Susan
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