Our April 6 meeting is our very own Nimble Thimbles past president, Sharon Neidigh. Sharon has amassed a collection of vintage aprons, plus has made several, and is willing to share her collection with us. Her program is fun and interactive.

Please bring 1-2 aprons that you may have - I know there are several out there that have them stashed away from Grandma or Mom. It will add to the show and tell/program for the evening. Hope to see you there!

On March 16, 2010, YOU ARE OUR MEETING. Members are to bring any and all older quilts they have access to -- anything made between 1850 and 1950. Quilt historian, Barb Eckoff from Iowa, will be joining us to talk about quilt history. The program on March 16 is dependent on members bringing something to talk about - no matter what condition the quilt is in!

Barb places the quilts in date order, and then talks about the particular fabrics that are in the quilt - reflecting style and colors of the time, as well as the quilt pattern names. It is helpful if members have a tiny bit of the history of the quilt - who made it, the part of the country it was made/found in, any dating in the stitching, and family stories. Even if you don't have a family heirloom, it's fun to hear other stories and see the interesting quilts. Please join us!

2010 Spring Camp Emmanuel Pines

It's official....we have Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday for camp!!! The dates are April 15 -18, 2010. Check in time is noon on Thursday. If you are planning on arriving on Thursday, then the cost is $92.00 , if not until Friday then the cost is $80.00. Payment needs to be made in full by March 15. Start planning on your projects and packing and we'll see you at camp!

Chinese Auction

March 2 - Chinese Auction - 7pm at the Gilbert Historical Museum community room. Please bring your quarters and loose change ( and maybe a few dollars) to the Nimble Thimbles version of a Chinese Auction. Don’t forget to invite your friends and their quarters. We have beautiful baskets of quilting and non-quilting related items for auction that have been generously donated by our members. We have also collected donations from vendors at the Phoenix Quilt, Craft and Sewing Festival and our local Quilt Shops, thanks to Barb Barrow. Once you add your quarters to the basket, one lucky chopstick is chosen as the winner of the basket - but, you have to play (or pay) to win! Join the fun as Vice President Nancy Haldeman auctioneers for what will prove to be a wild evening, guaranteed.

Gilbert HIstorical Museum Quilt Show

Quilts will be collected at our next meeting on February 16 and if you like the entry forms can be downloaded from:
http://www.gilbertmuseum.com/

Please follow the instructions on the form for the labeling and identification of your quilts.

Pam's Piece by Piece Quilt Designs

Please join us for a trunk show and pattern sale on February 16 by Pam's Piece by Piece Quilt Design. Pam McMahon is from Mesa, Arizona and a former Nimble Thimble who started her own pattern company a few years ago. She describes her work as classical patterns with a twist. Her designs and color choices make them exceptional.

Nimble Thimbles Spring Camp 2010

Yes..it is months away, but mark your calendar for April 16 -18, 2010. LeeAnna will not know if we get to arrive on Thursday until 60 days before camp starts. Keep tuned in for updates as time get closer to camp.
Quilt camp is a wonderful weekend spent with new and old friends at Emmanuel Pines Camp in Prescott. Bring your own projects to start or finish while someone else does the cooking.
Please see LeeAnna at one of the meetings to sign up.