We donated 403 Rolls of Paper Towels to Sarah's House

Woodsy Christmas Party

Click image for more pictures

Area 5 Fall Meeting

 
St. Croix International Quilters hosted the annual fall meeting fo Area 5 where our area rep, Linda Throckmorton, was honored on her retirement from her quilt shop, Gingham, in Machias.

The evening's program included the following demonstrations:

Rotary Cutting Revolution with Liz Trouant
Chenille Potholder with Mary Ann O'Brien
Folded Star Ornament with Sue McIver
Ornaments Made out of Navy Uniforms with Julia Brady
Layered Batik Placemats with Sue Martell

Strolling Along Quilt Show


Click on image for more quilt show pictures

Late Summer Sit & Sew!

Thank you to fellow-member, Liz Trouant, for organizing a Sit & Sew at the beautiful Meddybemps Community Center.  The pattern of the day was "Fold 'n Stitch Wreath."  What fun!

Teddy Bear Presentation to Calais Hospital


Twenty-five teddy bears and other cuddly critters were presented to representatives from the Calais Regional Hospital, Krista Collins, and Beth Ingersoll, to give to hospitalized children.  Pictured above include St. Croix Quilters members, Crissy McIver, Carmelle Garrant, Collins, Lynda Duplissea, Ingersoll, Wanda Pollock, and Sue McIver.

We were very pleased to bring well-known Fredericton quilter, Linda Hubbard, who taught her class, Tiny Treasures Miniature Quilts.  Several different patterns were available.  Check out her miniatures blog.

Quilters to the Rescue!

Our quilting sister and fellow-member, Kathy Bishop, and her husband, Herbie, lost their home in Perry to fire in early February.  To try to replace her treasures, we showered her with all sorts of quilting supplies, fabric, books, patterns and love at a recent meeting.

Valentine Tea

Members invited residents of Calais Methodist Homes to a Valentine Tea and Show & Tell.  Several guests shared stories about favorite tea cups.  A good time was had by all.