Dee's Big Bite...

 I don't think I told you yet, but this spring I was elected as 

recording secretary for the Disconnected Piecers Quilt Guild.

It's a two year commitment and I'm honored to serve.

In March, I volunteered to be the chairman for the creation of

the quilt that will eventually be raffled at our 2014 Quilt Show.

(I can do this. Breathe. I can do this.)

 It's a huge commitment and this quilt needs to be completed by

April 2013 so that it can be photographed and shown prior to the raffle.

My goal is to have each guild member (who wants to) have a hand 

in its creation so that we can say it was truly created by everyone in the guild.

Additionally, we've chosen an ambitious design, 

in that its going to be a Baltimore Album Quilt.

(In case you're not familiar with the term, a Baltimore

Album quilt is created using hand applique' for each block.)

Pearl Pereira of P3 Designs is designing an American Album Quilt

and has given us permission to use her designs for our quilt.

 I'm happy to say that the fabrics have been chosen, cut and sorted,

and most of the kits have been assembled.

We'll debut the kits at a September workshop that I'll lead.

We'll watch the designer's dvd so that all of our applique'ers 

are executing the same technique for every block.

There are days when I fear that I've bitten off more than I can chew,

but I'm enthusiastic and committed to the project and I believe

that our members will share that enthusiasm to create a

fabulous finished product - and beat the deadline, too!

I promise to share progress on this ambitious project.

I look at myself as the facilitator, but I'm looking forward to

having a hand in the the actual work, too.

We'll decide on a name for the quilt at our next guild meeting this month.

I can't wait to tell you what we decide!

There's a saying that "You can eat an elephant - one bite at a time."

Wish me luck!