Collecting Fabric
Janice will be collecting fabric for the Ursuline nuns at St. Joseph Convent in Maple Mount, Kentucky. She received several full bolts during the November meeting. She is collecting all kinds of fabric. The nuns use the fabric to make quilts and sell them. The money from the sale of the quilts goes to pay for the upkeep of the buildings at the convent.

Don't forget your Dues!

It's that time of year again! This year, our dues are not payable to TVQA until mid-February. The dues are $25 - $10 goes to the Iris Guild and $15 goes to TVQA. Make your checks payable to the Iris Guild.



TVOA Meetings In case you weren't aware, the quarterly TVQA meetings are open to all TVQA members. The next meeting is on February 9th, from 10 to 12 at Farm Bureau, 811 S Church Street in Murfreesboro. Since the TVQA has excess funds in the treasury, it has been decided that guilds who attend the meetings regularly will be rewarded. In order to be eligible for the reward, 2 representatives from the guild must attend every meeting beginning in August 2005 and the guild secretary must send a written report every quarter beginning in November 2005. TVQA is our "momma" guild. These quarterly meetings are your chance to voice your opinions. I know most of us work, and that's a deterrent to attending a daytime meeting. I will attempt to go to each meeting, so if you have any issues with TVQA that you would like to have expressed at the quarterly meeting, please let me know and I will voice them on your behalf. If you would like to attend and need directions, please let Abby know.

2007 Iris Quilt Guild Challenge

Theme "Quilt Lottery" Rules:
1. Theme Fabric: Quilters will receive 1/2 yard of the theme fabric to be used in a recognizable amount in the quilt. Add as many other fabrics as you choose. The first 1/2 will be furnished by the Guild. If you take fabric and do not make a quilt, you will need to pay the Guild back for the price of the fabric ($4.) If you would like more of the theme fabric, you may purchase it from Su Smith's shop, "Mount Juliet Quilts and Things."
2. For the Iris Challenge, there is no size requirement. For AQS consideration, the quilt should measure at least 30 inches on each side by no more than 60 inches on each side.
3. Quilt patterns will be chosen from a collection of many different traditional quilt patterns. Each qui Iter will choose a different block. She will contact Chris Davis to register her block choice so that there will be no duplications. Chris's phone number is 365-7807. The quilter is then challenged to change, resize or interpret the pattern in any fashion at her discretion. Use your imagination. Put a spin on it, have fun.
4. The finished quilts will be due during the April 2007 Iris Guild meeting. At that time, the Quilt Lottery Challenge quilts will be displayed. Judging will be performed by the Guild members and prizes will be awarded. If we have the required number of eligible quilts for AQS, we will send in quilt entries to be considered for the AQS contest. FYI: We no longer need to send in the actual quilts, pictures are required for entry.



Dates to Remember

Next Guild meeting - 1/15/07
Mystery w/ Dorothy at Arlington UMC - 4/21/07 8am?
AQS Paducah, KY - 4/25 - 4/28/07
AQS Nashville, TN - 8/22 – 8/25/07


From the ladies at the Quilt Emporium, Inc

NEW SALE FOR 2007 ---SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW SALE EACH MONTH A DIFFERENT BASE/BACKGROUND FABRIC WILL BE ON SALE. JANUARY WILL BE BLUE!!! 20% OFF FOR THE ENTIRE MONTH. EVERY DAY GUILD AND BIRTHDAY DISCOUNT APPLY TO NONSALE ITEMS AND CLASSES. SIGN UP FOR OUR BLOCK OF THE MONTH --- BETTY'S GARDEN.

Quilt Emporium Class Schedule Don't forget the 2007 Block of the month starts this Saturday. Sarah
THE QUILT EMPORIUM, INC. (615)453-9333 Registration Be sure to check out our Block of the Month-Betty’s Garden. Also Registration for the Quilt Symposium Classes scheduled in October are filing up so register now and don’t miss out that special class.
*****Preserving the Art of Hand Quilting***** Skill Level: Beginner. Class Cost $50. Supply list provided /Kit available for $10. Class 6:00-8:00 P.M. three (3) consecutive weeks. You will learn the techniques to make those tiny little stitches and hand piecing. We’ll be rockin’ and rollin’before the night is over. Session 1 Jan. 15, 22 and 29; Session 2 Feb. 5, 12, and 19; Session 3 Mar. 5, 12, and 19; Session 4 Apr. 2, 9, and 16.
*****Preserving the Art of Hand Applique***** Skill Level: Beginner. Class Cost $50. Class 6:00 8:00 P.M. on (3) Tuesdays. Supply list provided /Kit available for $10. You will learn the techniques used to make beautiful appliqué. Session 1 Feb. 6, 13 and 20; Session 2 March 6, 13, and 20.
*****Help? How do I make a quilt?***** Skill level: Don’t know where to begin, but I know I want to do it by a machine. Cost $50. Class 3:00-5:00 P.M. on 4 Saturdays. Supply list provided /Kit available. Class is a beginner’s guide to tools, techniques and the use of a sewing machine and a few secrets to make your first quilt a pleasurable experience. Sewing Machine required. Mar. 10, Mar. 24, Apr. 7, Apr. 21
*****Machine Applique***** Skill level: Beginner. Basic sewing machine knowledge. Cost $30. Class 11:00 - 1:00 P.M. on Mar. 6 and Mar. 20. Class is beginner’s guide to the many techniques of machine appliqué.
*****Treasure Star Quilt Painless Paper-Piecing***** Skill level: Beginner. Basic sewing machine knowledge. Cost $30. Book available. Class 11:00 - 1:00 P.M. on Apr. 14. Love the result of paper-piecing but find it frustrating? Painless paper-piecing techniques simply eliminate the problems.
*****Retro Aprons***** Skill level: Beginner. Basic sewing machine knowledge. Cost $20. Book available. Class 11:00 - 1:00 P.M. on Mar. 17. Multi-sized for a flattering fit. Make an apron for every occasion.
*****Mystery Quilt***** Skill level: Confident beginner. Basic Sewing Machine knowledge. Machine required. Cost $25. Class Friday 6:00 P.M. until . . . on March 23, 2007. Kits available upon request with 2 weeks notice. Supply list available.
*****Bella Rosa***** Skill level: Beginner. Basic Sewing Machine knowledge. Machine required. Cost $30. Pattern required. Class: 6:00-9:00 P.M. on Apr. 20. A stitch and Split appliqués design by Bella Nonna. Wall hanging or quilt size available.
*****Vintage Button Jacket***** Skill level: Beginner. Basic sewing machine knowledge. Sweatshirt and Sewing Machine required. Cost $30. Pattern included. Class 6:00 - 8:30:00 P.M. on Mar. 29.
*****Rag Quilt***** Skill level: Beginner. Basic sewing machine knowledge. Sewing Machine required. Cost $40. Kit included. Class 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. on Mar. 31.
*****Southern Hospitality***** Skill level: Beginner. Basic sewing machine knowledge. Sewing Hand or Machine required. Hand Applique Optional. Cost $40 Kit included. Class 6:00 - 8:30 P.M. on Mar. 16. A welcoming Pineapple Wall-hanging.
*****All Boxed in Quilt***** Skill level: Beginner. Basic sewing machine knowledge. Sewing Machine required. Cost $30. Class 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. on March 8. Great for Novelty print quilts.
*****Crazy Quilt Pillow***** Skill level: Beginner Skill level: Beginner. Basic sewing machine knowledge. Sewing Machine required. Class 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. on January 19, 2007. Cost $25. Learn foundation piecing and embellishment techniques. Kits available upon request. Supply list available.
*****Crazy Quilt Blocks***** Skill level: Beginner Skill level: Beginner. Basic sewing machine knowledge. Sewing Machine required. Cost $35. Class 10:00 A. M. - 12:00 Noon on January 20, 2007. Learn Flip and Sew technique. . Kits available upon request. Supply list available.
*****Tam’s Patch***** Skill level: Beginner Skill level: Beginner. Basic sewing machine knowledge. Sewing Machine required. Cost $35. Class 6:00 P. M. - 9:00 P.M. on February 23, 2007. Make this Quick and Simple Baby Quilt. Ideal for those last minute Baby Shower Gifts. Kits available upon request. Supply list available.
*****Crazy Quilt Embellishments ***** Skill level: Beginner. Cost $35. Class 10:00 A. M. -1:00 P.M. on February 24, 2007. Learn Hand Embroidery Stitches, lace application and other techniques used in the making of Crazy Quilts. Basic Embellishments provided.
*****Hanky Panky Wallhanging***** Skill level: Beginner. Basic hand sewing knowledge. Cost $35. Class 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. on April 13, 2007. Learn to how use all of those beautiful new and vintage ladies handkerchiefs into the making of a beautiful heirloom wallhanging. Kits available $15.00
*****Wild Flowers Wallhanging***** Skill level: Beginner. Basic sewing machine knowledge. Iron Required. Cost $35. Class 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. on February 22, 2007. Make this sassy Flower garden with scraps & fusible web. Quick & easy decorative rotary blades add fun to this project. Gather up all those crazy fat quarters & scraps, along with a background (or several) & make this one of a kind art quilt. A garden of whimsy. Supply list available.
*****Miss Pattie Cakes Peek -A-Boo Quilt***** Skill level: Beginner. Basic sewing machine knowledge. Sewing Machine required. Cost $35. Class 1:00 - 4:00 P.M. on February 24, 2007. Learn to make this darling little baby quilt. Kits available upon request. Supply list available.