It’s summer, color is all around. How does it fit in our lives?

When buying a house, a car, shoes, constructing a quilt, color is one of the most intriguing features for many.

This month, guild members will discover the most important and fascinating parts of color.

Quilts work with color, or lack of it, which is called negative space. Often the lack or addition of color makes the shade that is selected to enhance it ‘pop’; as quilters say. The tone, the depth, the shading, the palette, all play into the colors that go into a quilt and are frequently mentioned when choices are being developed.

Using a color wheel often is the best option for viewing colors and how they work together.

Members are asked to bring their color wheel to this month’s meeting, slated for 6:30 p.m. today. Doors open at 6. The speaker for June is Louise Mease, of Bethlehem. Her topic, ‘Color choices in Quilts’ will delve deeper into the use of the color wheel and how it can assist a quilt maker with her choices. Color wheels will be available for purchase also.

As the season progresses, guild members are reminded that fidget quilts and baby quilts are always on the items needed list.

July will bring the annual ‘indoor picnic’ for the guild. Members share their tastiest goodies in an evening filled with fun. A sign-up sheet will be available at the June meeting for those bringing finger foods or desserts.

Members are enjoying the new show and tell format. The items brought in to be shown are then displayed and time is allowed for exchange of ideas and good tips. Items brought in by members range from the most detailed king size quilt, to the precious mini and art quilts.

The Cranberry Quilt Guild meets at Faith United Church of Christ off the airport beltway in Hazle Township.