The Cranberry Quilt Guild saw a great turnout for the September quilt show.

Over 250 visitors were given ballots to enter their choices from the seven categories for the quilts they liked best.

Not needing to be a quilting expert, one’s choice could be for the workmanship, or the choice of patterns, or even the intricate color combinations used in the over 150 entries.

Each quilt had a written card attached telling a short explanation of the technique, or unique choice the quilter chose and the method used to attain it.

Throws: 1st place, Flying Geese by Elaine Hubbard; 2nd place, Feathered Star by Debbie Kashi

Child: 1st place, Jacob’s Forest by Debbie Kessell; 2nd place, I Spy by Ann Caggiano

Bed: 1st place, Equinox by Debbie Kashi; 2nd place Sandscapes by Arline Freidrich

Modern: 1st place, Lonestar Patchwork by Cindy Hilfiger; 2nd place, Dahlia Doodle by Eileen Blazic

Runner: 1st place, Let’s Talk Turkey by Marian Jaxheimer; 2nd place, Funky Wooly Flowers by Eileen Blazic

Wall Hanging: 1st place, Memories of My Grandmother by Judy Lutz; 2nd place, Snow Days by Rose McAninch

Overall Best in Show; 1st place, Memories of My Grandmother by Judy Lutz; 2nd place, Spiral Motion by Judy Lutz

Along with the results at the September meeting, members were treated to a workshop hosted by member Tammy Dean. Tammy has developed a self-taught method toward her quilting.

She explained her step-by-step method for quilt assembly. She displayed the proper way to ‘sandwich’ a quilt, which is foremost to properly quilting and producing the finished product.

Tammy advised using “Golden threads” paper for marking if needed, and a silicone sheet to assist the fabric in smoothly sliding under the machine.

Her technique includes practicing with a dry erase board to gain ‘muscle memory’; helping to accomplish a more intricate pattern.

This month’s meeting will be held Oct. 24 with doors opening at 6 p.m. This month a speaker, Karen Miller, of Redbird Quilt Company, will be on hand to present an “Aurifilosophy” lecture with a supporting trunk show of quilts done with this premium thread. The business meeting will follow the presentation.

Members are reminded that UFO #6 will be presented and it’s the last opportunity to get into the drawing for UFO finishers, to be held at the November meeting.

The meeting will take place at Faith United Church of Christ off airport beltway in Hazle Township. New members are welcome.