Curtiss Corners Quilt Club

Curtiss Corners Quilt Club met on Monday, May 20, at 6:45 p.m. in the Curtiss Community Center.

In May 2023 two challenge fabrics were handed out to each member. Members have one year to create a quilted project using the two fat quarters. During the May meeting completed challenge projects were judged and ribbons awarded. All projects were discussed and the judge shared insight on each project. Having your quilt judged is a good process to discover not only what you can improve upon but also what you are doing well.

Set your calendar: The August Quilt Show is Saturday, August 3, at Curtiss Community Center. Events include quilts on display, demonstrations, craft sale, community service display and vendors. New for the quilt show is Kid’s Corner where youth are invited to display sewing projects. Check out the Facebook page for Curtiss Corners Quilt Club and submit any questions or message interest in entering projects for the show.

The quilt show theme for 2024 is Teddy Bears and Foster Care in recognition of the club’s community service project. Club members have been busy all year making quilts for the Clark County Foster Care program and is partnering with Stanley Correctional Institution’s SCOPES program to include a teddy bear or stuffed critter with each quilt.

The next sew day is Saturday, June 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Curtiss Community Center. Text or call 262-497-4780 if you are interested or would like more details. All quilters are welcome.

Monthly Tip: four tips for perfect quarter- inch seams. 1) Press and starch before you cut fabric. 2) Use quarter-inch presser foot. 3) Measure needle distance. 4) Measure pressed patchwork. Give these four tips a try and see if your patchwork precision improves.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m. Next meeting is Monday, June 17th at 6:45 p.m. at Curtiss Community Center. Be sure to like and follow the Curtiss Corners Quilt Club on Facebook.