The Eagles #3996 Honor Quilters met for the third time on June 14, 2016. Members of the group are learning how to make a quilt under the expert guidance of Aerie member, Michelle Gueli, an experienced quilter who is sharing her talent with any Aerie or Auxiliary member interested in learning how to quilt. The group is dedicated to creating quilts for all Van Buren Eagles military personnel who have served or are currently serving our country. If you are a Van Buren #3996 member who has served our country and would like to receive a handmade quilt made especially for you in honor of your service to our country, visit the Honor Quilters page on our website at www.foe3996.com to download an application.
It is amazing to see the progress the members have made in only three class meetings. The first meeting was spent learning how to read the pattern and cut the strips for the quilt blocks, using a rotary cutter and special cutting mats. At the second class meeting, members learned how to sew the strips together and cut them into perfectly sized quilt blocks. On Tuesday evening, during the third class, members learned how to lay out the quilt blocks to determine the pattern they liked the best. Following this, members began stitching the blocks together with careful pressing along the way.
Michelle has made learning how to make a quilt an easy process for everyone. Members are having a fun time while creating a gift made from the heart for those in our Aerie who have either served in the past or are currently serving. Each and every quilt is being made with lots of love and extra special care! Information on how to join the class is on the Honor Quilters page on the website. Members who wish to join now will be in the next class, which should be starting in the fall, perfect timing for quilt making! The photos below were taken during Tuesday's class...enjoy!
It is amazing to see the progress the members have made in only three class meetings. The first meeting was spent learning how to read the pattern and cut the strips for the quilt blocks, using a rotary cutter and special cutting mats. At the second class meeting, members learned how to sew the strips together and cut them into perfectly sized quilt blocks. On Tuesday evening, during the third class, members learned how to lay out the quilt blocks to determine the pattern they liked the best. Following this, members began stitching the blocks together with careful pressing along the way.
Michelle has made learning how to make a quilt an easy process for everyone. Members are having a fun time while creating a gift made from the heart for those in our Aerie who have either served in the past or are currently serving. Each and every quilt is being made with lots of love and extra special care! Information on how to join the class is on the Honor Quilters page on the website. Members who wish to join now will be in the next class, which should be starting in the fall, perfect timing for quilt making! The photos below were taken during Tuesday's class...enjoy!
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