Playing the Matching Game

Most of us grew up with the idea that we matched our needle with the fabric we are using. In reality that is only partially true these days.  Thread type and size  should always be considered when choosing a needle. (see attached chart)

Piecing projects should use the thinnest thread and smallest needle allowable with project type (I use over-lock thread for it’s thinness and a size 9 sharp needle). This is to prevent bulk in the seams from large thread and larger than necessary holes.

When machine quilting use thread created for quilting and  choose a needle according to the weight of thread.

When using metallic thread always use the needle created for metallic threads. Invisible threads do better with  metallic needles as well.

Universal needles have a ball tip and should only be used for sewing stretchy material or poly fabrics. The blunt end make larger holes in cotton fabrics.

Cherry Rhubarb Jam

I won a blue ribbon at the fair last year for this yummy Jam.

Mix 6 cups chopped rhubarb with 4 cups sugar, let stand overnight. 

Heat to boil and cook until rhubarb is tender. Add 2 (21 oz) cans cherry pie filling into boiling mixture.

Heat to boiling again.  Add 3 packages of cherry Jell-O and mix well.

Quickly pour into jars and cap. Placing each jar into boiling bath for 2 minutes . Cool at room temperature.  Refrigerate after opening.

Little Bits of news

· Unanimous decision was to use the smiley face sun for our logo. So from now on look for this new logo on all of our correspondence!

· These web sites are available for entries to this summers fairs!

· North Iowa (Cerro Gordo Co.): http://www.northiowafair.org/promo.html

· Iowa State Fair: http://www.iowastatefair.com/

· A place to link to all the fairs in Iowa: http://www.iowafairs.com/

· Larger articles are requested for each week’s newsletter. Let the editor know if there is a subject you would like to see included. Or write one for us!

· Want a special recipe? Ask the editor!

· We continue to have boxes of stuff from flea market. Donations go to roof fund! To date we have donated approx $42.00!

· We asked about scheduling some of these things we do so (while not having to be written in stone) they are done on a more frequent basis. Here is a suggested schedule: 1st Tuesday of the month-Charity Quilts; 2nd Tuesday– your own projects; Third Tuesday –Group Project day ; Fourth Tuesday -Own Projects and planning day . Any fifth Tuesdays will be flea market days.

Chicken Little Quilt

We will be starting a group project soon! It will be a Chicken Little Quilt! The pattern provided by Mindy will be divided up and we will each make one block (multiplied by # of participants). We will have 4 months to complete our blocks . Sign-up sheet  is available.

Keeps these people in your prayers:

Judy Magnerson

Dixie Schaer

Jenny Schlutz

Menu: Today

Riblet on a bun

Fries

Salad

Fruit

Next Week:

BBQ Pork

Cauliflower

Macaroni Salad

Peaches

Tapioca Pudding