SEPT-OCT

Official Home of NationalSewing Month

The observance of NationalSewing Month began in 1982with a proclamation fromPresident Ronald Reagandeclaring September as NationalSewing Month “In recognition ofthe importance of home sewingto our Nation.” National SewingMonth is a time to indulge yourpassion for sewing and is theperfect opportunity to introduceyourself to the craft if you’ve

never tried it before. Withchapters and neighborhoodgroups across the country,members meet monthly to sharetheir skills and ideas, enjoyeducation sessions andparticipate in community sewingprojects.

September is a time to celebrateour passion, but we know thecreative, therapeutic andcalming effects of sewing arejoys that we can celebratethroughout the entire year.

FOOTHILLS COUNTRYFAIRMcDonald, TN September13-18th CULTURAL ARTSCONTESTS / EXHIBITS

If you wish to learn more aboutthis event you can go tohttp://foothillscountryfair.webs.com/scheduleofevents.htm

HyderHangout is going to behaving a booth set up at thisevent so, make plans to drop byand come check us out. It is

going to be an exciting day andfull of fun as well!

Here is where it will be held.Tri-State Exhibition Center.The Fair is held at Tri-StateExhibition Center.From I-75, take exit 20.Go West on Landfill Road tostop sign.Straight to the Exhibition Centeron the right.Address:200 Landfill RdMc Donald TN 37353 USA

Third AnnualHeritage QuiltShowThe Arts Center320 N. White St. Athens, TN

along with the Eighth AnnualPumpkintownFestival

October 8th,2011

10:00 a.m. - 5:30p.m.

Here is the place to go to find outmore about this event.http://www.pumpkintownfestival.com/default.html

I am excited about this event itsounds so yummy as well aslearning more about the types ofquilts that are going to beexhibited!!!Hope to see you there!

Common ThreadsQuilt Show (MFCBldg 3533 HarrisonPike Cleveland TN)10/7-10/816th annual quilt show...doorprize is Handmade Quilt.Admission $3.00. Ticket stub

Enters guest in drawing for quiltpresence not required forwinning.

Friday 8:00 am to 7pm...Saturday 8:00 am to 2:00pm... at Mt Olive church of God

FMC Bldg, 3533 Harrison Pike,Cleveland TN. Proceeds to keepthe heritage of quilting alive andto Club supported charities.

I am a drop off spot for thequilts to be entered into theshow. Start to drop off onSeptember 26 and no laterthan October 3rd. They cancall for details.

October 20, 21 & 22, 2011Gwinnett Center – Duluth, GA

Georgia Quilt Show bringstogether talented and highlyqualified faculty members fromacross the U.S. and Canada tooffer more than one hundrednew workshops and seminars.Whether you enjoy one or anentire weekend of classes,you’re sure to find new quiltmaking satisfaction, from thefirst twinkle of an idea all theway through to your final stitch.And whether you’re a 25 year(or longer) quilting veteran, orwant to begin your very firstproject, spending time ina Georgia Quilt Show classroom

will be a highlight of your Showexperience.

Georgia Quilt Show Class

Registration is now open!Duluth, GA – October 20, 21& 22, 2011

Returning for three days only,October 20, 21 & 22, 2011, tothe Gwinnett Center in Duluth,GA, this year’s Show includesnew classes (including a hands-on for Rookies with Mary Fons),returning favorites alongsidebrand new faculty members,fun new features – includingquilt appraisals – and more

We have excitingClasses going onher at a place torelax and hangoutwith friends. Wehave a new personwho we can sendout our quits to bequilted his name isRuss Adams andhe is really good athis work.

He travels fromMurphy, N.C.Recently he quiltedthe Alzheimer’sQuilts for SusanMonk.

Stash Busters

This has been a bigsuccess and we only have4 more openings left tojoin this club. TheCleveland Daily Banner dida front page piece on ourgroup that was wonderful.In April or May we will bedoing the Auction to useour Stash Buster Bucks.Here are some picturesfrom Stash Busters.

Here we are trading ourmonthly pieces from outStash

Here we are enjoying ourgroup of lovely Stash Bustermembers

Sat Sept. 24, 2011 at 10 am LoneStar Quilt Block with Jackie

Cory.Sat. Sept. 24, 201110 am

Beginning Quilters Class withSusan Hyder.

Mon Sept. 26, 2011 5:30 pm FauxDyed Silk Scarves with Jackie

Cory.Sat. Oct. 1, 2011 10 am Lone Star

Quilt Block Part 2. with JackieCory.

Mon. Oct. 3, 2011 5:30 pm JackO’ Lantern Wall Hanging with

Jackie Cory.Sat. Oct. 19, 2011 1:30 pm Rag

Quilt with Susan Hyder.Mon. Oct. 24, 2011 5:30 pm

Reversible Fall Table Runnerwith Jackie Cory.

Silk Scarves.Here are some samples of the

Lone Star Quilts.

Jack O’ Lantern

Fall Harvest Table Runner

Delectable Mt.