These are a few of my favorite things!

 

The September meeting focused on Sally's enrichment session, during which she taught us how to assemble and bind the pages of a small book. By the end of the session most of the Phoebes had books ready to take home to decorate the covers and perhaps the pages. We are looking forward to viewing them at the October meeting. Thank you, Sally, for sharing this technique with us. 

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October 12, Phoebe Anniversary Celebration and Potluck at Marcella's at 11:30 A.M. Founded in 1987, we are celebrating 37 years of friendship, creativity, inspiration and laughter.

Please bring a sweet or savory dish to share. We are looking forward to a special session to be led by Kathy, who will be teaching us to make little angels in preparation for the coming holiday. 

If you have any placemats, cards and/or tags for Meals on Wheels, we will be collecting them at this time. The last collection day will be at the meeting in November.

Show and Tell

If you are trying to decide how to make your cards or tags for Meals on Wheels, here are a few ideas from Geri. 

Rosie got a head start on making tags and went to town making these lovely ones before we were able to find out that while MOW might prefer an autumn or Thanksgiving theme, they are extremely thankful for everything we can contribute. 

Since Bett's challenge for this month was to share "a few of our favorite things," most of the items in show and tell are those items. Betts brought the collection of painted brushes that she made. They were created in response to a challenge Barbara proposed to their neighborhood art circle. 

Suzanne brought her fabric roll the Phoebes created as a memento when she retired from her position as the club's president. 

And she happily shared her newest award for Docent of the Year at the Oakland Zoo. 

Anne treasures this "Street People" sculptured fabric doll which was made by an artist friend.

Shawn has discovered her newest favorite color which is a pretty navy blue. It is definitely a very flattering and beautiful color on her. She has discovered numerous garments, accessories, and craft supplies to wear and utilize during her "blue period." 

Donna brought the last remaining items that she made with dominos—the other ones were given to family and friends. One is a jewelry pin and the other three are accordion pleated fold out tabletop tchotchkes, as seen below.

Among Geri's favorite things were 

two lovely "Slow Stitched" fabric collages.

She used bits and pieces from the Phoebe "freebee" table.

She used the same technique to fashion a book cover that was inspired by her love for gardening.

Caroline is an avid fan of the San Francisco 49ers and The Golden State Warriors. She loves to make the little felt Warrior pins and has sold or given away a great number of them. Marcella's collection of favorite things includes little mementos and embellishments—including a stamp featuring Raggedy Ann—her favorite collectible doll.

Caroline also treasures the bear she made from an elinor peace bailey pattern.

Is this a few of Sally's favorite things?

Kathy brought some of her favorite beads and reminded us to continue sending them to Beads for Kids.

Betts shared the beautiful triptych she made

in response to Daisy's challenge. It really is lovely!