What's Happening
The quilts entered in the 34th annual "Warmth from Wisconsin" quilt contest are now on display in the lower level and stairwell at Sew Complete.
Each year for the past 34 years, WWIB Radio and Sew Complete have teamed together to sponsor a quilt contest with the goal of receiving crib size and larger quilts to be hand delivered to the homeless and needy in Mexico or, more recently, San Antonio TX Hispanic Community, in conjunction with “YOUTH WITH A MISSION”. In recent years, half of the quilts collected have gone to Apple Pregnancy Care Center, Inc. in Eau Claire. Hundreds of quilts have been collected and delivered over the years. We are very grateful to all who have participated in this endeavor. The missionaries associated with “YOUTH WITH A MISSION” are currently working with individuals in need in the San Antonio, TX Hispanic Community. Again, this year, half of the quilts will be distributed in San Antonio through YOUTH WITH A MISSION. The other half will again be given to Apple Pregnancy Care Center.
There are 2 categories to enter: a smaller quilt, at least 46" x 36" and no larger than 60" x 56" or a bed size quilt 60" x 72" or larger. Participants picked up a "starter" block from Sew Complete. The "starter" block must appear somewhere in the quilt top--it may be altered, but the heart and the words "Warmth from Wisconsin" must remain in tact.
The grand prize winner will receive a $100 cash award from WWIB. The judges awarded 3 gift certificates from Sew Complete in each category. For more information, or a complete set of rules and a starter block, stop in or contact Sew Complete. You may also click here for the contest rules.
2024 First place Bed Quilt by Sue Kulig
2024 2nd place Bed Size Quilt by Kay Weinzirl
2024 3rd place Bed Size Quilt by Norma Klotz
2024 2nd place Crib Size Quilt by Sue Kulig
2024 3rd place Crib Size Quilt by Terry Verdegan
We are very grateful to all who have participated in this endeavor in the past. Hundreds of quilts have been given to people who really need them over the years. Here are some more quilts from this year. Be sure to come in to see them--the pictures are nice but do not do justice!
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Sewing Club
Welcome to Club! Our ongoing theme for our 2024 Club meetings will be very similar to that of 2023-- “Re-Fashion, Repurpose, Remake, Reuse, Repair”. Of course, we feature many different kinds of projects and techniques beyond the ongoing theme that intertwines throughout the year. Pam will lead the April Club meetings. She will feature binding terminology, tools, and techniques. Pam will discuss and demonstrate making and applying binding. In addition, she will show binding embellishments. These meetings will be held Tuesday, April 2, at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Saturday, April 6, at 10 a.m. You may bring your show and tell items, as we love seeing what you are doing. Your reservation for your preferred time will be helpful for our planning. For more information on Club meeting dates and times look for Sewing Club under the "Classes" tab.
Jeri's Covered Clothesline Coaster:
Jeri's T-Shirt Quilt:
We have created this reversible table runner on our serger. We hope you find time to try it and send pictures if you do!
Side A of two different runners
Side B of the same two runners above
If you prefer a sewing machine runner, the following is the reversible runner we made at Izzy's birthday party 4 years ago.
Welcome to Club! Our ongoing theme for our 2024 Club meetings will be very similar to that of 2023-- “Re-Fashion, Repurpose, Remake, Reuse, Repair”. Of course, we feature many different kinds of projects and techniques beyond the ongoing theme that intertwines throughout the year. Pam will lead the April Club meetings. She will feature binding terminology, tools, and techniques. Pam will discuss and demonstrate making and applying binding. In addition, she will show binding embellishments. These meetings will be held Tuesday, April 2, at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Saturday, April 6, at 10 a.m. You may bring your show and tell items, as we love seeing what you are doing. Your reservation for your preferred time will be helpful for our planning. For more information on Club meeting dates and times look for Sewing Club under the "Classes" tab.
Jeri's Covered Clothesline Coaster:
Jeri's T-Shirt Quilt:
We have created this reversible table runner on our serger. We hope you find time to try it and send pictures if you do!
Side A of two different runners
Side B of the same two runners above
If you prefer a sewing machine runner, the following is the reversible runner we made at Izzy's birthday party 4 years ago.
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