NQA 2007 Quilts IV and Charm Group

This evening was the monthly meeting of the Charm Group at Daisy's. Not everyone could make it. Dorothy is in Paris for her granddaughter's wedding. Roxie's daughter's dog is at MSU for cancer treatment. Carol Sc was at a quilt shop meeting. We had mostly salads at our potluck tonight. Daisy's dog Gracie took turns getting attention from all of us. Gracie jumped in my lap and didn't seem to mind when I to told her I was really a cat person.
Beth reminded us that the MSU Museum exhibit on Quilts and Human Rights will end on August 24th. I know I need to get over to the Museum before the exhibit ends.
Beth also let us know that the MSU Museum was the high bidder on the Solar Circle raffle quilt that was on display as a silent auction item during the Great Lakes Folk Festival. The Museum is planning a book to go along with the Human Rights exhibit and the Solar Circle quilt will be pictured and mentioned in the book. This means that a quilt I worked on (along with Carol Sc and Kari the machine quilter) has been purchased by a museum!!!! This is so utterly amazing.
More good news, the auction for the former MSU soccer player's daughter raised over $50,000. My bracelets went for over $100. No news on my quilt or Linda's quilt. The funds will help the family with expenses. St. Jude's Children's Hospital is going to do more treatment for Adalin who has cancer of the nerve endings.

I just had the joy of watching Micheal Phelps win his third gold medal in the Beijing Olympics. Go USA!!!

I want to invite you and remind you about the fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity Lansing on Thursday evening at my friend Bob's house. I hope to see you there. We want a big turnout. Leave a comment or email me if you need more details.

Here is the fourth installment of quilts from the NQA Show in Columbus 2007: Enjoy!!


Appliqued aquarium.
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Village scene.
Orchid.
Cute applique.
Unique "Bird" of Paradise.
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Orchid again.
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What a cool rooster quilt.
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Fox glove and Hummingbird.
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White Rhino.
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Autumnal colors.

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Love that orange.
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Very interesting woven look background.
Ahhhh! The Quilt Diva. Have you met her?

Great piecing on the center.
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Love those colors. More orange.
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Not my favorite color combo but I really liked the applique border. See the next picture.
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Just loved this one. So did the judges.
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More. Great piecing and a wonderful design.