How is Quilting Like an Ice Cream Sundae?
08-28-2016, 04:59 AM
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How is Quilting Like an Ice Cream Sundae?
Our guild is going through a rough patch and I wanted to serve a surprise treat at the next meeting (we usually don't have food). However, to make it more fun, I would like to lead a discussion on how a quilt is like an ice cream sundae using ideas from members. Then, I will bring out the ingredients and everyone can make a sundae. I've come up with a few thoughts but Ideas from this creative group would be a great starting point. Thanks for your thoughts!
08-28-2016, 05:36 AM
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Even if you start with the same ingredients, or materials, each sundae, like each quilt, will be different when it's complete because the maker will personalize the process and the amount of each flavor (fabric) along the way.
08-28-2016, 06:02 AM
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Having to do a quilt program every month, I've learned it's the presentation that counts. Lots of visual aids along with a grand finale. Here is the general idea I would do: You start with the craving of I want ice cream (quilt). Then go to what flavor. (colors) Then put in bowl (sew) . You have the bowl of ice cream (quilt top) Now the fun part. What toppings do you add? (quilting, bindings, cordings, embellishments) I would have it arranged to bring out a the ice cream part in stages along with fabric at the beginning to a finished quilt at the end. It will be fun and lighthearted and everyone should enjoy it.
08-28-2016, 06:18 AM
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1. If you let either quilt or sundae sit too long after starting to make it, it'll start looking "meh" .
2. The first and last bites are the yummiest.
3. They're both comforting, whether plain (all vanilla/ whole cloth) or deluxe (exotic flavors with heaping variety of ingredients/ colorful, scrappy patchwork).
4. Anyone can learn to make a sundae or a quilt.
5. All ages love both! Not all flavors have universal appeal, but there is a flavor for everyone!
2. The first and last bites are the yummiest.
3. They're both comforting, whether plain (all vanilla/ whole cloth) or deluxe (exotic flavors with heaping variety of ingredients/ colorful, scrappy patchwork).
4. Anyone can learn to make a sundae or a quilt.
5. All ages love both! Not all flavors have universal appeal, but there is a flavor for everyone!
08-28-2016, 06:20 AM
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Sorry to hear that your guild is going through a rough patch.
How many members usually show up at a meeting?
The idea is interesting, but when I think about the actual serving of x number of sundaes - or even worse, having people build their own - I think I would go for something that might be easier to serve - and would not melt or dribble.
As one of my bosses once told me - if you don't like Idea A - you better have an Idea B to present before complaining about Idea A.
So my Idea B - how about snack or trail mixes? They vary considerably - You could have various kinds of dried fruit (raisins, banana, raisins, prunes, apricots, pineapple) - various kinds of nuts - various kinds of cereals or "dry" things (Chex types, pretzels, small crackers like oyster crackers) - chocolatey things like M&Ms.
Different people would/might combine different things for what they would like to munch on.
I don't know how much money you want to put into this presentation - or if you would be reimbursed for it -
Back to your original premise -
some sundaes are larger than others - a banana split is usually larger than a single scoop, one topping affair - (baby blankets compared to king size quilts)
Some are plain jane as compared to very ornate - chocolate syrup on vanilla ice cream as compared to a three topping on an unusual flavor of ice cream topped with whipped cream, cherries, nuts, and sprinkles.
Some quilts are done neatly and others not so neatly - think of when some of your kids tried to pour their own milk the first few times.
How many members usually show up at a meeting?
The idea is interesting, but when I think about the actual serving of x number of sundaes - or even worse, having people build their own - I think I would go for something that might be easier to serve - and would not melt or dribble.
As one of my bosses once told me - if you don't like Idea A - you better have an Idea B to present before complaining about Idea A.
So my Idea B - how about snack or trail mixes? They vary considerably - You could have various kinds of dried fruit (raisins, banana, raisins, prunes, apricots, pineapple) - various kinds of nuts - various kinds of cereals or "dry" things (Chex types, pretzels, small crackers like oyster crackers) - chocolatey things like M&Ms.
Different people would/might combine different things for what they would like to munch on.
I don't know how much money you want to put into this presentation - or if you would be reimbursed for it -
Back to your original premise -
some sundaes are larger than others - a banana split is usually larger than a single scoop, one topping affair - (baby blankets compared to king size quilts)
Some are plain jane as compared to very ornate - chocolate syrup on vanilla ice cream as compared to a three topping on an unusual flavor of ice cream topped with whipped cream, cherries, nuts, and sprinkles.
Some quilts are done neatly and others not so neatly - think of when some of your kids tried to pour their own milk the first few times.
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08-28-2016, 07:32 AM
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My guild has an ice cream social every summer. The ice cream buckets are kept frozen in ice chest until set up time. The toppings are all set out in bowls and squeeze bottles for sauces. Two members scoop ice cream in the sundae cups (disposable bought at Sam's Club) and the line goes over to the topping table. It's easier then having potluck. No hassle and we use disposables so no clean up.
08-28-2016, 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Onebyone
My guild has an ice cream social every summer. The ice cream buckets are kept frozen in ice chest until set up time. The toppings are all set out in bowls and squeeze bottles for sauces. Two members scoop ice cream in the sundae cups (disposable bought at Sam's Club) and the line goes over to the topping table. It's easier then having potluck. No hassle and we use disposables so no clean up.
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