2008 Hearts & Hands Challenge

Fabric packets are now available for the 2008 Hearts & Hands Quilt Guild Challenge. First ($100), Second ($75), and Third ($50) prizes will be awarded. Challenge entries will be displayed during the 25th Annual Quilt Show at the West Overton Museums (Scottdale, PA), scheduled for June 2008.

Cost is $17.99 for the packet that features 1/2 yard plus three fat quarters of fabric in shades of blue, yellow and purple.

Participants can add up to two additional fabrics but the majority of challenge fabric should be used on the front of the quilt. Challenge entries can be 36" or smaller and must include a 2-inch sleeve on the back. The quilter's name should also be on the back of the quilt, but temporarily covered for the judging process.

A limited number of Challenge Packets are available at Kate & Becca's Quilt Patch, Etc. (Scottdale, PA), or e-mail heartsandhandsguild@gmail.com for more information.

Finished challenge projects must be submitted according to the entry process, fee, and deadlines established by the West Overton Museums (http://www.westovertonmuseum.org/). A May 2008 submission deadline is expected, but an exact date is not available at this writing.

2007 Hearts & Hands Quilt Challenge

The Hearts & Hands Quilt Guild organized its first "public" quilt challenge as part of the 2007 West Overton Museum Quilt Show.

Guild members Marsha Callaro and Vicki Ulery selected fabric and prepared challenge packets that were purchased by interested Guild members. Butterflies and bumble bees danced across wall hangings in shades of blue, purple, and yellow displayed as part of the show. Styles ranged from traditional pieced to three-dimensional elements.

Prizes were awarded in several categories:


Best of Challenge -- Fay Pritts
Viewer's Choice -- Fay Pritts

Most Original Design -- Pat Peden

Most Whimsical -- Priscilla Richardson

Most Creative Use of Fabric -- Kay Bigley

Judges Choice -- Marsha Callaro

August 2007 Meeting

August Meeting Highlights:

• The next meeting of the Guild will be Thursday, September 6, at 7 p.m. Donna from Sew Special will demonstrate a stained glass technique after the business portion of the meeting.
  
  
• Please remember to renew your dues ($10) if you haven't already done so.
  
  
• Join us Wednesday, October 3, when we participate in fabric designer Nancy Odem's trunk show and lecture at the Mennonite Camp (Laurelville). Nancy's presentation is part of the annual retreat sponsored by Kate & Becca's Quilt Patch, Etc. (Scottdale, PA). The program begins at 6:30 p.m. The entrance fee for this event is $8, payable at Quilt Patch, Etc. or at the door. (This lecture takes the place of our regular October meeting.) Visit http://www.quiltpatchetc.com/ for more information about Nancy Odem and the retreat.
  
  
• The November 1 meeting will feature our annual baby blanket bonanza. Bring along a pair of fabric scissors and help to snip and tie fleece blankets for our charity Alternatives. Yes Pregnancy Support Center. Donations of completed quilts and baby blankets will also be accepted at this time.
  
  
• This year's Christmas meeting will be held December 6. Each guild member is to bring a $5 grab bag gift to exchange. The group agreed to order pizza for the party and each person is to bring their own soft drink. Additional details will be shared as they are clarified.