Monday, June 10, 2013

The AQS Modern Quilt Challenge

Hi everyone! I'll be talking a little bit more about this at Wednesday night's meeting, but I wanted to let you know about a great contest just for modern quilters.

Someone from American Quilter's Society emailed me after seeing our Dresden quilts at IQF just to encourage us to get some entries into this contest. The deadline to send in pictures of your quilt is August 2nd, but if you don't have time to make something new, you can enter any quilt made since 2010! There are lots of different categories for winning a great cash prize, and the entry fee is fairly low.

Quilt: Jewel Box by Modern Quilt Studio



You can find out all the guidelines and information you need right here. I think we should definitely be well-represented in this show!

See you Wednesday night.
Jessica

Saturday, June 1, 2013

Janine's Crackers and Second Sundays on Main

At our last meeting, Janine's sweet-n-salty crackers were all the rage, so she has graciously shared the recipe with us. This information could be dangerous... Thanks Janine!



YUMMY CRACKERS

2 BAGS OF RITZ TOASTED CHIPS (MAIN STREET ORIGINAL)

1 BAG (6 TO 10 OUNCES) SLICED ALMONDS

1 STICK BUTTER

1 CUP SUGAR

1/3 CUP KARO SYRUP (I USED THE CLEAR, NOT DARK)

MELT BUTTER, SUGAR AND KARO SYRUP.  BRING TO A BOIL FOR ONE MINUTE.  POUR OVER CRACKERS AND ALMONDS.  

BAKE AT 250 DEGREES FOR ONE HOUR.  STIR EVERY 15 MINUTES.  POUR ONTO WAX PAPER AND ALLOW TO COOL.


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Secondly, member Caroline shared an opportunity with me to share with all of you. Although I've never been a vendor at these events, I've visited several times and they are a lot of fun! Here's Caroline:

I will be setting up a table at the Second Sundays on Main monthly street fair that starts on June 9th.  I wonder if anyone wants to join me and split the $20 set up fee?
If there is interest from lots of guild members, we can all split the fee and may even talk about  setting up for all of the 5 months (that fee is $55).  These events are always more fun when sharing a sales area.  (They do not restrict the set up area and do not assign a place, it is first come first served.)
They are open to whatever you want to sell.  Quilts, bags, or any other item is welcome.

Anyone interested could contact me by email at cdris@fuse.net and we can discuss splitting the registration fee.  I’d like to finalize participation by June 2nd.

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