Did you grow up attending pot-luck dinners? In southwest Missouri we had “dinner on the grounds”, a pot luck dinner served on sawhorse tables outside in the summer. We Methodists love the joke about a teacher asking children to bring an item that symbolizes their faith community and the Methodist child brought a casserole dish. And true to the stereotype, First United Methodist had a potluck to welcome our new minister, — luckily someone brought red jello, one of her favorites.
Those in charge often try to orchestrate the offerings, giving each church class a particular assignment; one class brings salads, one class brings main dishes, etc. But, if you did a scientific study of the ratio of desserts to salads to main dishes, I am sure there wouldn’t be a statically significant difference between the “planned” pot lucks dinner and the “true” potluck. Somehow, it always works out especially the larger the group.
There is a living history of the community with pot luck dinners. Persons become known for their speciality. Regular attendees learn to recognize the plate she always uses to serve her German Chocolate Cake or they do some discreet sleuthing to determine which pot of baked beans is the proven winner. Potlucks are evolving within a community.When it becomes too much for someone to make her famous potato salad, a new member is building a reputation for her/his quinoa salad.
As humble as one professes to be, most of us enjoy being complimented for our particular dish. Some folks share their secret ingredient happily (mine might be Krogers deli with a different container and a garnish) while other never get around to sharing their recipes. Admittedly, some don’t have a recipe; they just know how to put regular ingredients together to create a masterpiece. And there are those who use “the Toll Cookie” recipe on the back on the chocolate chip bag, but their cookies are the best! (Remember Phobe on Friends?)
I was reminded this week that our Quilts Etc Sale in October is a large potluck of offerings…all sorts of items for sale. Every year after the sale we discuss what we should make more of for next year and what we should limit. But then each one of us goes home and makes what they want. We have our specialities –some like to appliqué which requires lots of practice, others like to follow patterns exactly and others sort of create as they sew. Some love new challenges and others like to make what they know and what is quick. But the October sale is always wonderful pot luck of items!
Some of the dishes, I mean projects contributed this week are—
These crochet rag rugs could be the poster child for “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”. They are made from fabric that would have ended up in a landfill. Quilters contributed out-of-style prints and colors. Bed linens that were worn in spots or were uncomfortable were rescued. They are washable and last forever. I have had one on my deck that gets western sunshine and is still great.
This really is a set of 6 placemats made for a summer supper! The backing is the pinpoint red dot. When watermelon juice is spilled, throw them in the washer. 12″ x 18″. $60
This placemat set is an example of adding a bit of black to the mix of prints results in enhancing the other colors. The backing is the same pink gingham as the binding. The set of 4 is $40. 12″ x 18″
Soft flannel receiving blanket for the new born–is there anything more cuddly? Each blanket is double thickness and measures 33.5″ x 33.5″–the perfect size to swaddle a baby. The flannel is quilting quality and of course washable. Each blanket is $20.
Look who showed up– Mr. Tiger! I am in awe of the majestic tigers that live in the Sedgwick Co. Zoo. This pillow would a great gift for a child after a trip to the zoo. The back of the pillow is a green woodland print Approximately 10″ square–$25
SOLD
A ❤️ table topper—$30. Get a jump on the season!
Black and white prints are sharp and clean looking! This 57″ x 72″ lap or nap quilt is custom quilted emphasizing the white frames around each block. SOLD
The backing is a black and white floral. Most of prints used in the front are floral with some geometric designs included. It is hand bound. This is a perfect wedding or housewarming gift. $200
Quilters at First have a regular smorgasbord of items for your shopping pleasure! And all were made locally with a smaller carbon footprint than most manufactured items. Some of the items were made from fabric purchased for another project and have eliminated waste. Plus 100% of our sales goes to further ministries of our Church. So pull up a chair and enjoy the pot luck we have provided.
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We shipped in the US and the price includes tax.
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