Christmas in July

It was a productive day on July 9th, for members of the Prairie Threads quilt guild.  It was our first sew-in for Christmas stockings for the Optimist's Club Christmas drive. 

It is anticipated that they will need up to 140 Christmas stockings, filled with toys and goodies for children in need this year.  We didn't get all of them done, but the group did make progress - approximately 30 Christmas stockings were completed. 

If everyone pitches in over the next few months and makes a few stockings then we should be able to make our goal.  There is no set size, most that were completed could be considered "medium" sized, and the techniques used varied.  Some are lined, and others, if made with heavier fabrics, were left unlined. 

A separate email with the meeting minutes will follow for all.  More information on the Des Moines quilt show trip at the end of September will also be sent out soon!