The international convention of Germans from Russia will take place in Casper, Wyoming, July 28 - August 3, 2008.
The pattern for the quilt came from a book Pink Lemonade by Linda Johnson and was named "Day and Night" in the book.
Muriel says, "It was appropriate because it had 12 plain blocks in it that we could use to embroidery the iron crosses on. This, of course, is the main attraction of the quilt. You may click on the photograph to see a larger image.
Alma (Sauer) Woodard, Kathy Rein, and I embroidered the crosses. It has applique roses in the center, also a vine running about the outer edge with roses. It has 36 nine-patch blocks in assorted light floral prints of pink, red and peach. The blocks are set on point. It is approximately 78" square, with a scalloped edge. It has been beautifully machine quilted by Floy at the "Back Door Quilter" in Lander.
In addition to inspiration from Evelyn Lovell, Muriel acknowledged help from Laurin and Cindy Leonhardt, Janet Bath, Alma Woodard and Kathy Rein. Return to G-R Blog or continue in this gallery.
Muriel says, "It was appropriate because it had 12 plain blocks in it that we could use to embroidery the iron crosses on. This, of course, is the main attraction of the quilt. You may click on the photograph to see a larger image.
Alma (Sauer) Woodard, Kathy Rein, and I embroidered the crosses. It has applique roses in the center, also a vine running about the outer edge with roses. It has 36 nine-patch blocks in assorted light floral prints of pink, red and peach. The blocks are set on point. It is approximately 78" square, with a scalloped edge. It has been beautifully machine quilted by Floy at the "Back Door Quilter" in Lander.
In addition to inspiration from Evelyn Lovell, Muriel acknowledged help from Laurin and Cindy Leonhardt, Janet Bath, Alma Woodard and Kathy Rein. Return to G-R Blog or continue in this gallery.
The 2008 Convnetion Planning Committee met in Casper September 21-22, 2007. These three photo gallery pages capture a few candid moments of the planning sessions.
After an initial gathering on Friday evening, committee members started to work in earnest on Saturday morning. We met with Stephanie and Sven from the Parkway Plaza Hotel.
Click on any of these photographs to see a larger image.
After an initial gathering on Friday evening, committee members started to work in earnest on Saturday morning. We met with Stephanie and Sven from the Parkway Plaza Hotel.
Click on any of these photographs to see a larger image.
Our fearless leaders for the convention! That's Patti Sellenrick of Sheridan, Wyoming (AHSGR) and Al Feist of Hebron, North Dakota (GRHS) presiding over the planning meeting.
Left-to-right in the front row are Dick and Vera Hoff of Rapid City, South Dakota; Ken Koehler of Arvada, Colorado; and Dave Kilwien of Bismarck, North Dakota.
Val Wangler of Bismarck, North Dakota; Barb Jones of Torrington, Wyoming, and Corinne Koehler of Arvada, Colorado, talking food.
And, of course, Kuchen always enters the discussion and brings smiles!
Facilities, including a wide range of equipment and different technologies, are integral to every good convention. Dennis Zitterkopf of Wichita, Kansas and Steve Eberle of Gillette, Wyoming discuss some of the issues.
Henry Schmick of Sheridan, Wyoming (left) joins Dennis and Steve in the conversation. That's Dick Kraus from Leverett, Massachusetts, making notes in the background.
New Casper resident George Bauer visits with Cora Raugutt -- also of Casper. George will be working on transportation issues, while Cora is GRHS co-chair for Hospitality.
Workshops will be at the heart of the convention. Here, Dave Kilwein of Aberdeen, Washington, and Ken Koehler of Arvada, Colorado, chat with convention co-chair Patti Sellenrick.
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