Dear Piecemakers,
October has been such a wonderful month, despite the occasional rain and wind. Our guest at the meeting, Janet Jones Worley, was one of the most delightful speakers we’ve had. This little Alabama quilter had us all laughing, and through the humor she gave some wonderful advice. “Always quilt for yourself,” she said. It doesn’t matter if someone else, even a more experienced quilter, doesn’t like the pattern you’re using or the colors you’re putting together. If anyone should say to you, “Oh my goodness. That purple, green, and orange fabric just doesn’t work. And that pattern? Awful!” Janet would advise you to say, “That’s okay. I like it, and that’s all that matters.” Then smile and say, “Besides, I’m making it for me, not for you.”
We also had a wonderful retreat, thanks to Bev Stebbins. The days were filled with laughter, friendship, games of Bingo with prizes, and lots and lots of sewing. Bev’s trips are a wonderful way to become friends with guild members who were once only acquaintances.
Quilting allows us a way to share who we are and what we love with others. It gives us a “time out” from our daily routines, from our problems, and from the sadness many of us have. I encourage all of you to get more involved with guild members, through small groups, trips, and retreats. The friendships we build through quilting are some of the most valuable we can have.
A word about our meeting place: I know parking can be a problem, but I was told by those in charge that we can park in front of the church on the street. We can also park on the street behind the church. I don’t think the walk from there is any longer than the walk from Stop & Shop to the library.
Enjoy what’s left of the fall colors and any “Indian Summer” days we may have. I hope to see you all at the November meeting.
With all my best wishes,
Marge Ragozzino, Guild President