This is the "go-to" page for our members. Here you will find information on things like classes, membership forms, upcoming events etc. It will be kept as up to date as humanly possible.
September 18th 10 – 4 Needle Wallet and Scissor Fob
October 16th 10 – 4 Pincushion and Scissor Chatelaine
The June, September and October classes are out of Nancy Halvorsen’s new book Sew Necessary. Nancy has agreed to sell the books to our guild at wholesale for those members who wish to take the class(es). Your book orders must be received by May 1st for these classes. You will need the book ahead of time to purchase and prepare your items for the classes. You can view the samples, book, sign-up and order books at the Classes Table at the next meeting. Classes are $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Contact Manda Lyghts 924-3172 or corey_manda@msn.com for more information.
Questions or suggestions? Please feel free to contact Manda Lyghts (924-3172) or Kathy Kjeldgaard (226-0819). We hope to see all of you this year at one class or another! ~~Manda & Kathy, Classes Committee
Vintage Quilter Chicks: Members piece, appliqué and quilt all by hand! The group meets in member’s homes, work on own projects or may have a themed project. Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. There is room in this group for interested people. Call Susan at 924-3172
Tuesday Thimbles Meets every Tuesday 9:15AM – 1PM, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on 25th and Pines. An informal meeting where people work on their own projects or on a monthly group charity project. Drop-ins and the curious are welcome! 928-6610
Valley Assembly Quilters: Meets weekly on Mondays, 9AM- 11AM, at the Valley Assembly of God (same place where the SVQG meetings are held). All are welcome! Jayneta Butler, 926-8363.
A Note of Thanks
A sub-group of Tuesday Thimbles is the Quilts of Valor (www.qovf.org) an international group whose mission is to cover service members and veterans touched by war with Wartime quilts. Tuesday Thimbles has participated in making QOV for more than five years. In 2009, the quilters completed and disbursed 35-40 quilts to various hospital units handling current wounded warriors and to veterans from previous wars.
The Tuesday Thimble ladies have received thank-yous from recipients; the most moving one is from a young Marine who lost both of his legs. “To the ladies who made my quilt: Thank you so much for taking the time make quilts for those of us injured. I was given the quilt while I was in ICU at National Navel Hospital in Bethesda. It really touched my heart. My grandma makes quilts so I know who much work you do. Josh…..Marine”
Josh’s mother wrote a post script: “My son was injured in Afghanistan on Oct. 28, 2009. Thank you so much for the quilt. Josh loves it and he really liked your picture too. I’ve enclosed a picture for you. He has a long road ahead, but he is ready for it. He is grateful to be alive. His attitude has been positive all along. With this he can do anything. Signed, Tracy (mom)”
The picture Tracy included was of a smiling happy couple, Marine Josh and his fiancée Amber.
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Hi All!
Each and every new book this time has a recent publication date and was purchased new for our library. It was fun for me picking them out and I hope these titles will be fun for you guys, too.
Helen Kelley’s Joy of Quilting A nice collection of Helen Kelley’s “Loose Threads” columns from Quilter’s Newsletter Magazine. We lost Helen this past year but her warmth and wit can continue to enrich our quilting lives.
Shifting Perspectives by Lorraine Torrence I was lucky enough to hear Lorraine Torrence’s presentation twice. A wonderfully innovative quilter. This book shows you how to do shifted image quilts that wiil impress everybody.
Mastering Precision Piecing by Sally Collins We’re all striving for quality workmanship. Here’s a book that will help you take your quilts to the expert level!
Quilting Workshops edited by Chitna Publications Eight top-notch teachers-- from Patricia Campbell to Jean Wells and more--offer step- by-step guides to creating eight wonderful quilts. An invaluable instruction book.
Carol Armstrong’s Patches and Posies Challenging floral applique. And lots of it!
Amish - Inspired Quilts by Becky Goldsmith and Linda Jenkins The Piece O’Cake ladies have done it again. This time with solids!
Amazingly Simple Star Quits edited by Jeanne Stauffer I don’t know how simple these patterns are. A lot of them look pretty hard to me. A really gorgeous book. Lots of ohhhs and ahhhs here.
Bundles of Fun by Karen Snyder An inspiring book to put those fat quarter bundles we can’t resist buying to good use.
150 Blocks for Baby Quilts by Susan Briscoe A nice block book with themes a little kid would love.
Fun with One Block Quilts by Cheryl Malkowski Couldn’t be easier. They do look like fun.
Applique Jubilee from McCall’s Quilting A great collecion of applique patterns. Good tips fo success.
All American Quilts and Pillows from Traditional Quiltworks Magazine More ideas for those Quilts of Valor projects.
Those Fabulous ‘30s by Gwen Hurlburt Teeny tiny miniature quilts using depression-era reproductions.
Two - Block Theme Quilts by Claudia Olson This is one of those “Why-didn’t-I-think-of-that?” books. The projects are all very do-able and absolutely charming.
Dancing Quilts from Straight Pieces by Debbie Bowles Easy technique for unpredictable one-of-a-kind quilts.
Threaded Together edited by B. J. Berti A chronicle of the Pink Ribbon Quilt Project for breast cancer awareness. A beautiful book with good how-to instructions for many of the Pink Ribbon blocks that were sent in from all over the world.
These books will be waiting for you at the August Picnic meeting. I’ll be bringing an assortment of general-interest books, also. Not the whole library, though. Not enough table space!
See you there.
Bonnie Rae
489-5116
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