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Katie Lewis

Scrappy Applique Trunk Show

Katie Lewis is coming to us from Columbia, SC.  Katie will be presenting a Trunk Show on her Scrappy Applique quilts and techniques.  Scrappy applique takes the pressure off of piecing perfectly, allowing the creator to explore color and pattern in a fun and easy way.  Templates give you just enough direction to give you confidence in your quilt, but freedom to create a quilt that is unique. 

Katie learned to quilt thanks to YouTube and many wonderful blogs available online.  She loves using her creativity to create something beautiful and functional.

What is Scrappy Applique?

Scrappy Applique is a raw-edge applique technique developed by quilter and author Shannon Brinkley.  It’s fun and easy, freeing quilters to play with fabric and color to create unique quilt mosaics.  Perfect for beginners and advanced quilters alike, Scrappy Applique is also an excellent scrap-buster!

Scrappy Applique workshop

Participants will learn how to take fabric scraps and turn them into a gorgeous applique piece using Shannon Brinkley’s signature technique.  Each project will be a unique expression of the participant’s creativity.  Each person may choose their favorite pattern (available to purchase at the workshop) and learn the Scrappy Applique technique step-by-step.

July 17th Katie Lewis – “Scrappy Applique” Workshop

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FY 2024-2025 Membership Form

Note from the Vice President

Cannon Cause for July is school supplies. Many stores are putting them out now as many schools start the 1st week of August.  They could use book bags also but older kids must have clear. I went by 5 Below yesterday and they did not have any backpacks.

August is personal care products- soap, shampoo, women’s sanitary products, toothpaste, etc.

September is dry foods- pasta, cereals, rice, dried beans, etc.

We will have a sew-in after the meeting in August to work on breast cancer pillows.  Whether you like to sew, stuff or cut we’ll all work together

Also, for next year, we still need someone to be the chairperson of the small bee groups..  Kim Beasley has done an awesome job in this position, but she will now be the chairperson of programs.  If you or someone you know would like to take this position, please let anyone on the board know.

Joyce Taylor
Vice President

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Masks are optional.

No food or drinks will be provided.

The door on the left side of the building will be locked; however, we will have someone stationed there to let people in from 9:30 until 10:05.  If you arrive after that time you will need to enter through the door on the opposite side.  (the side by the traffic light)

Show & Tell – Because we expect everyone will be anxious to show what they have been doing over the shut-down, we will enforce the two quilt limit for show & tell.  We need to give everyone a chance to display their projects.

Free Table – The Free Table will be set up for you to share your treasures.  At the end of the meeting, please take home any of your items that were not chosen.

GOT TICKETS?

The birthday table will be set up for our first time back together in two years!  Raffle tickets are still a bargain (when everything else is rising in cost).  Just $1 will get you four tickets.  Time for us to gather and have a great time!

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Just For You

The J4U bee group is now meeting at Grayson United Methodist Church, 555 Grayson Parkway, Grayson, Ga from 10:00 to 2:00 the 4th Thursday each month.  We have plenty of space for people to join us.  You can work on the kits or your own J4U quilt.  If you have any questions please contact me.  

Carolyn Prue
Cprue220@gmail.com