Nimble Thimbles

Show and Tell from January 17, 2012

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Sampler made by Ruth

A quilt as you go quilt

Tablerunner made by Darlene for her daughter

Another beauty by Gudrun

A friendship triangle exchange that Denise participated in.

Cowboy quilt that will hang in someone's log cabin.

Mystery Quilt for 2012

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Here is a peek at clue #1 for the mystery quilt.

We are going to try something different this time and do a medallion mystery quilt. We will start out by making the center and then adding borders as following clues. It will make a 45" square. There are 5 fabrics. When you pick up your clues at a meeting then you can use this picture to follow Kathy's color choices to help understand the fabric values needed.

Have fun!!!!

First Sew In of 2012 is this Sunday, January 22,2012

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If one of your New's Year's resolutions was to keep up on your quilting projects and finish more projects then please join us this Sunday , January 22,from 9am – 4pm.

Where Chandler Police Station, 250 E. Chicago, Chandler, AZ

Bring your own projects, machine, mat, ruler, iron and board and sew to your hearts content with your Nimble Thimble buddies

Mark...Get Set...Go !!! Let's get ready for another wonderful year at Nimble Thimbles !!!!!!!!!!

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Tuesday, January 3, 2012

For our first meeting of 2012 there will be a Get Acquainted Ice Breaker. Please come and get to know our members. For anyone interested in visiting this would be a wonderful opportunity to meet fellow quilters and get acquainted with members of our group. Don't forget your show and tell to share.
Can't wait to see everyone!

Holiday Party for Board Members is on December 13, 2011

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New and previous board members are invited to the Board holiday party on Tuesday, December 13th from 6:30-8:30 pm at Bev's home. Turkey, sweet potatoes and stuffing will be provided. Please bring something to add to the meal to share.
To make the transition easier for new board members it would be helpful if outgoing chairpersons would bring in any notebooks or information to pass along to them...this would be very appreciated.
See everyone on Tuesday.

Nimble Thimble Holiday Party--- Tuesday December 6, 2011 from 6-9pm

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Nimble Thimble's Holiday Party is Tuesday December 6, 2011. Our own members Karen and Suzy always make it a wonderful evening. The fee is $10 which is payable before the party as this is a catered affair. Please bring paper good products for donation to My Sister's Place and can good donations consisting of tuna, corn or fruit for Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.

It is also the night to reveal your QUILTING MAKES THE QUILT wallhanging...can't wait to see everyone's creativity.

Our last quilt basket raffle of the year will take place during the party. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Lynette has done a great job at putting wonderful baskets together during this past year...so don't miss out on your chance to take home a wonderful basket.

See you for a festive evening!

Very special program on Tuesday, November 8,2011. Pat Knoechel is returning to entertain us with what is new at Quilt in a Day

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We are honored and thrilled to once again have Pat Knoechel as our featured program. Cactus Patchers and Nimble Thimbles have teamed up to have a super meeting for Eleanor Burns' sister. Please join us!

YEAH!!!!....Quilto is back for Tuesday, October 18,2011

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Come join in the fun of playing Quilto on Tuesday, October 18,2011. If you can play bingo then this is your game....Prizes and chocolate await you for a fun social evening. See you there.

It's time for our annual Small Quilt Auction!!!

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On Tuesday October 4, 2011 please join us for a fun auction featuring the work of our own Nimble Thimble quilters. An annual tradition that everyone looks forward to! Bring your friends, neighbors, family or perfectly good strangers, etc to join in the bidding fun. The auction is always a fun event and can get a bit rowdy with amazing bidding action...Have fun and let the bidding begin!!!!!

There will also be a quilt show this evening with the opportunity to display your quilts for others to enjoy! It is asked that members bring quilts to display as a back drop to the quilt auction.

University Night is September 20, 2011

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Come join us for an informative and fun evening, as three or four of our Nimble Thimble's members teach us a new technique. It's always great to learn or try something new. We will rotate around the room to observe demonstrations on different topics and have fun in the process. See you on the 20th.

Bernina Connection coming to Nimble Thimbles on Tuesday, September 6 ,2011

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Val Sparks and Diane Ebner have once again graciously agreed to do a program for us. They are hoping to show us a demo of the Electric Quilting program, as well as a few surprises. Always a joy to have them at Nimble Thimbles

It's time for our third Raffle Basket of the year on Tuesday, September 6,2011

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Three Baskets containing kits for complete quilts will be raffled this evening. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.

Tuesday August 30,2011 is Charity Sew Night...Please join us!

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Bonus fifth Tuesday! Bring your projects and equipment and join us for a sew-in from 7-9pm.

Art Quilting with Betty Hahn scheduled for Sunday August 21,2011

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Thanks to those of you who have signed up for Betty's class. You are welcome to sign up at Tuesday's Nimble Thimbles meeting if you wish.

Please plan on arriving around 9:30 to set up your machine and be ready to sew at 10am. This educational opportunity is funded by our fabulous Chinese auction held in March 2010.

ART QUILTING WITH BETTY HAHN

Intuitive Design, Easy easy curves! Sunday, August 21, 10-3

You will learn free cutting, (no measuring, no seam allowance) and then sewing curved pieces with no clipping and no pins no puckers or wrinkles. It WILL lay flat. We will also learn neighborly piecing, color and value selection.

Intuitive Design, Easy, Easy Curves at Sun Valley Quilts with Betty Hahn

Supply List

Miscellaneous fat quarters and scraps (think big scraps!) in light, medium and dark values

Gray thread for piecing
Rotary cutter and small mat
Iron and small ironing surface (necessary) If you have any additional, please bring.

Scissors
Awl (critical)

Sewing machine and standard sewing supplies

CheriGood Designs coming on August 16, 2011

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Local pattern makers Cheri Maniz and Audrey Goode will join us for a trunk show and pattern sale. It should be a fun evening. Please join us at 7pm for a great evening of fun.

Christmas in July ... join us on July 19th for a make and take event.

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Tuesday's Nimble Thimble program will be Christmas in July, where we will be making folded fabric ornaments. Please bring your basic sewing kit with needle, thread, scissors, thimble, etc. Material will be provided.

See you there.

Is you P.U.P. ( Poor Unfinished Project) ready for this Tuesday, July 5th???

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Last year's Poor Unfinished Projects are due this Tuesday, July 5th! Really makes us wonder just how fast time flies by!

And for next years P.U.P. challenge members are invited to bring in three Poor Unfinished Projects (PUPs) that they have hanging around their sewing room (sometimes it is hard to decide which three). Each member will be allotted about 2-3 minutes to describe the items and then the entire membership gets to vote on which one you finish by July of the following year.

So, even if you aren't currently working on a PUP for this year, try to think about what three unfinished projects you will bring to the July 5 meeting.

Free class by Betty Hahn to be offered to Nimble Thimbles members

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Hi everyone,

Who: The class will be taught by Betty Hahn, Sun Lakes speaker and teacher.

What: Nimble Thimbles is offering a Free class to its members, on a variation of a Jean Wells quilt. www.jeanwellsquilts.com

Where: Chandler Police Department, 250 E. Chicago, Chandler (one block off Arizona, directly east of the new city hall)

When: 9am-1pm, Sunday, August 21, 2011

Why: Just for fun - to try a new technique. Educational forum funded by Chinese Auction held March 2010.

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Please plan on attending. A sign up sheet will be available at the July 5 and July 21 Nimble Thimbles meetings.

Thank you,

Magazine and book swap on July 19,2011

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Tidy up your sewing room and share with your quilting buddies as Nimble Thimbles will be having a magazine and book swap on July 19. Any remaining books will be donated to the Chandler Public Library. Thank you.

Barb Janson from Scottsdale will be visiting N.T. on Tuesday, June 21

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Nimble Thimbles will be hosting Barb Janson on Tuesday, June 21. Barb is from Scottsdale, and recently won first place in the themed category at the AQG show. She has several interesting tips and a great show and tell for us. See you then!

Poor Unfinished Projects (PUPS) due July 5th....How are you doing on yours??????

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Poor Unfinished projects are due in just a few weeks! Members are invited to bring in three Poor Unfinished Projects (PUPs) that they have hanging around their sewing room (sometimes it is hard to decide which three). Each member will be allotted about 2-3 minutes to describe the items and then the entire membership gets to vote on which one you finish by July of the following year.

This year's PUP challenge will take place on Tuesday, July 5. So, even if you aren't currently working on a PUP for this year, try to think about what three unfinished projects you will bring to the July 5 meeting.

Repurpose your scraps of fabric and batting...

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Nimble Thimbles now has a place to donate completed dog beds. Arizona Friends of Gilbert has agreed to take donated beds to go with the adopted pets. If you go to their web site, you can gain more information. http://azfriends.org/

As to making the beds, it is very easy. The size of dog beds vary by the size of the folding cages that the organization uses to transport them to be adopted. Here is a sampling: 12 x 20, 30 x 30, 18 x 30, 16 x 22, 24 x 38, 22 x 34, 27 x 45, 16 x 20, 26 x 42.

The material needed for the beds are fabric scraps and batting pieces. A recommended depth for the scrap filling is maybe 2-3 inches. Please go through donated material a second time to ensure that pins, needles, paper or trash is not present.

Bring your donated scraps to any Nimble Thimble meeting and give to Kathy O'Brien
Thank you.

Fiber artist Betty Hahn will be our guest on June 7,2011

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Betty Hahn will join Nimble Thimbles on June 7, traveling from Sun City. She is an multimedia fiber artist who does very interesting visual media, combining techniques and materials with surprising results. You may view some of her work at her blog spot, or at the Arizona Quilter's Hall of Fame website.

http://bettyhahnfiberart.blogspot.com

Sunday sew in at Chandler Police station on May 29,2011

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It's time to enjoy the day again doing what we love to do...come join us from 9-4 and spend the day sewing with friends. Address is on the calendar to the right.
Happy Memorial Day!

June 7, 2011 is Raffle Basket Night

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Here is your chance again to win one of the wonderful raffle baskets that Lynette has put together. This is a fund raising event for Nimble Thimbles and something to look forward to. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.

Nimble Thimbles Opportunity

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Nimble Thimbles is planning a totally awesome program in the future. We have the opportunity to have one of our members essentially BE THE PROGRAM.

Carolyn Woods from Totally Tidy Organizing of Gilbert is going to be our guest speaker on August 2. One of the various programs that she offers is to do a room make-over for one of our members. She is currently doing this for another guild and the Nimble Thimbles board was supportive. That is where, you, the members come in.

If you are interested in being the subject of a before and after make-over, there are a few things to discuss before submitting your name at the Nimble Thimbles meeting on June 7.

Please see the details in the newsletter to determine your interest.

Website is www.totallytidyhouseholdorganizing.com

Sue Bunch from Back to Back will be providing a wonderful program on May 3,2011

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Sue Bunch will join us again for a special program focusing on the unique and interesting wool batting created from an Alpaca. We will do a felting demonstration as an added bonus. This is a great evening.

Here's your notice...we have a new location starting May 3,2011

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Our new location is Holy Trinity Lutheran Church at 739 W. Erie St in Chandler.
See you this Tuesday!

Our last meeting at the Gilbert Historical Museum will be a tour of the Quilt Show on Tuesday, April 19,2011

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For our last meeting at the museum we will be touring the museum to see the Quilt Show. This will be a social evening, to allow us time to visit and enjoy the show. We will start the tour at 7pm as there is no business planned for this meeting.

Have you marked your calendar for this Sunday's sew in?

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Come join us for a casual day of sewing at the Chandler Police Station from 9-4pm on Sunday,April 17th. The address is 250 E. Chicago St in Chandler. Bring your own projects and make yourself comfortable. There is room for sewing machines and a table for you to spread out or just bring handwork. You can come and go as you please...it's a great way to spend the day. See you there!!!!

Have your heard??? We are moving to a new location.

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Effective May 3,2011 Nimble Thimbles will be meeting at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church at 739 W. Erie St, Chandler,AZ.
If you have attended the holiday party the last 2 years...that's the place.

Quilters of Trilogy at Power Ranch present their 8th annual quilt show

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Quilt show is Friday, April 1,2011 from 10am-4pm. Lots of gorgeous quilts. Quilting demonstrations. Raffle quilt and sale. Lunch available in the cafe.
No admission fee.

Where: Trilogy Club House in Power Ranch in Gilbert, Arizona
4369 E. Village Parkway (south of Queen Creek on Ranch House Road)

Please join us on April 5,2011 to learn more about Batiks from our own member Evelyn Link

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Evelyn Link and Judy Berry have had the great opportunity of traveling to Bali and have an up close and personal look at Batiks and their construction. Please join us!

Get ready for a wonderful evening with Julie Hocker on March 15, 2011 at Nimble Thimbles

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Julie owns Lady Hawk Designs who will inspire us with her quilts and motivational words to "Kick Start Your Creativity". Please join us for a fun and entertaining evening

Here's the latest on Spring Camp...from LeeAnna aka Camp Queen

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We have THURSDAY!! Camp this spring is April 7, 8, 9 and 10. We can arrive at Emmanuel Pines starting at 2:00 pm. I'll be there to start setting up tables and getting the power set up. We have the space until 2:00 pm on Sunday, meals start on Friday evening and we do have lunch on Sunday.

I am opening up our camp to Non-NT members this week - so if you want to reserve your space, let me know and send me your $10 deposit. We have 20 people signed up so far, the limit is 30. If you have a friend or family member that would like to attend camp - the only requirement is that they belong to AQG since we use the guilds insurance.

Remember to have your payments completed by March 15th or there is a $10 late fee. We'll have lots of fun, the small quilt auction, a gift exchange, opportunity quilt sales, a pot luck on Thursday and lots and lots of quilting!! Let me know if you have any questions or would like to reserve your space!

Here is your first chance to win a raffle basket on March 1, 2011.

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Three Baskets containing kits will be raffled off. Nimble Thimbles will be doing this raffle four times this year. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Remember you can't win if you don't have a ticket!!!

Please join us on March 1,2011 for a wonderful evening with Lenna DeMarco and Anne Hodgkins

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Lenna and Anne have an unbelievable collection of mid to late 1800's quilts in red and green. They will share their treasures with us, along with history and tales; they are great fun and entertaining.

Mark your calendar for Sunday Sew In at the Chandler Police Station on February 20,2011

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Please join other Nimble Thimble members and friends at the Chandler Police Station for a sew in day from 9-4pm. This is the perfect time to plan a day dedicated to sewing and visiting. For those of you that have not been you'll be surprised at the nice location and the fun that is had. The police station is at 250 E. Chicago Street in downtown Chandler. Bring anything that you are working on and lunch/snacks to get you thru the day... or you could go out and pick up lunch.
Don't forget an extension cord!!!!

Quilting Makes The Quilt Challenge

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ARE YOU READY ????
HERE COMES QUILTING MAKES THE QUILT CHALLENGE

We would like to invite all members to participate in this year’s Quilting makes the Quilt challenge.
Everyone that joins in the fun will be given the fabrics ( not the backing ) and instructions for making the wall hanging , but the challenge will be in how you quilt the block. Since many of us fear the quilting part, we thought this would be what sets us free in letting our quilting juices flow!!!!!!!!!
We hope to have kits ready by the first of March .
The cost will be $15 and payment will be due by February 15, 2011.
See Kim, Patty, Martha, Bev or LeeAnna for any ?’s

Get ready for a wonderful evening...Barb Eckoff is returning!!!!!

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Join us on February 15th for a wonderful evening with a return guest. Barb Eckoff from Iowa joins us again for a special evening of antique quilts. She is sharing several quilts that she has "found" in Arizona, and will relate some history of the fabric, patterns, and significance to us.

Calling all Quilts for the Gilbert Historical Museum Quilt Show

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It's that time again to show off your talent and love of quilting by placing your quilts in the Gilbert Historical Museum's Quilt show. Any size and style of quilts are welcome. Entry forms are available at the museum and at our regular meetings. Quilts need to be dropped off by February 22,2011. The show starts March 2,2011 and runs thru May.
There will be demonstrations at 11am to noon on Saturdays during the show. Please visit the Museum's website www.gilbertmuseum.org for info on demos.

Raffle Baskets

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Our Ways and Means chairperson, Lynnette has put together beautiful raffle baskets that will be raffled off during the year at scheduled meetings. Your first opportunity to win one of these wonderful baskets is on March 1,2011.
Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.
Mark your calendars for March 1, June 7, September 6, and the holiday party for your chance to win. Just remember you can't win without a ticket!!!!!!

Quilt Study Gathering

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All with an interest in 19th and 20th century antique quilts are invited to a gathering to share, study and learn. The gatherings are on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. Nest meeting is February 9,2011 at 10am. For more information and location contact Lynn Miller at lynnquilt@aol.com.

Valentine theme for Show and Tell on February 1, 2011

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Our show and tell host, Berta would like to invite everyone to bring a Valentine themed project to our next meeting on February 1,2011. This could include anything red, pink, with hearts, etc...get the idea? Berta has a lot of ideas for show and tell, so return to the blog often.

Message from LeeAnna about spring camp

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Spring Quilt Camp at Emmanuel Pines in Prescott is coming up fast! It's early in April - Friday, April 8th through Sunday, April 10th. I'll let you know if we have Thursday in February.
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> If we get Thursday we can show up at 2:00 pm and we have to be out by 2:00 pm on Sunday.
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> Costs have gone up just a bit (like everything else!) so this time around the fees are as follows:
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> Costs: 3 days = $82.00
> 4 days = $94.00
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> This is a $2.00 increase in fees.
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> If you haven't come to camp before here are some things to plan for besides quilting, eating, quilting, sleeping, quilting, fun, quilting and laughing!

> For full details about camp see LeeAnna at any of the meetings.

Trunk Show by Cindy Banna...February 1, 2011

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Cindy Banna from Sun Lakes will be treating us to a trunk show. She is an Agave Quilter who makes extraordinary color and pattern choices. Please join us for a special showing of her quilts!

January 18 - Getting to know you social.

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Please join us on Tuesday, January 18 at 7:00pm for a NT getting-to-know-you social. BRING A FAT QUARTER FOR A GAME/EXCHANGE - make it a beautiful one! See you then!

Trunk Show to start the New Year...January 4, 2010

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Apache Junction quilter, Janet Real, will be sharing about 20 quilts with us. She does beautiful applique work, often without pattern, only working from a photo she sees. She has also rescued several quilts which were completed halfway. What a gift! It will be a treat to see her work.

Join us on Tuesday at 7pm for our first Nimble Thimbles meeting of the year!

Merry Quilting: Nimble Thimbles Holiday Party

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Nimble Thimbles Holiday Party
Tuesday , December 14, 2010
At 6:00pm
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
739 W. Erie ST
Chandler

Please bring show and tell to hang for all to see and enjoy. We will also be collecting white goods, crayons and coloring books for the residents of My Sister’s Place.

Don’t forget to bring your President’s Friendship Challenge project to share with the group.
And it is the last month for Block Party…so don’t forget your blocks to turn in.
See you Tuesday

It's the end of the year and time to turn in Charity Quilts!

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If members have any charity quilts finished, please bring them to the holiday party on Tuesday, December 14th. We are close to the goal of 200 quilts for the year and would appreciate your help. Thanks for all your dedication to the Community Outreach projects.

SEW IN DATE FOR NOVEMBER AT THE CHANDLER POLICE STATION.

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November 21 - Sew in at Chandler Police Station, 250 E. Chicago, downtown Chandler, from 9-4pm. A great time to finish up your projects or start new ones. No reservation needed...just show up and have fun!!!!!!!!

Meeting for November 16 th is a private showing at the Chandler Center for the Arts

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Again we will not be meeting at the Gilbert Historical Museum for our meeting...we will be going to the Chandler Center for the Arts, for a private art show with curator Diane Howell. The Chandler Center for the Arts is on Arizona Avenue, just north of Chandler Boulevard. The program begins at 7:00 pm. See you there!!!

Also a reminder:
--------- Sign up for the Christmas party (bring your check for $10.00)

LAST DAY FOR RESERVATIONS FOR THE HOLIDAY PARTY IS DECEMBER 1,2010

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Please remember to register for the Holiday party and pay your $10 at the meeting on November 9 th.

Christmas party at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Chandler, AZ. Hosted by Karen E.and Susie E. Deadline is December 1. Cost is $10.00, with checks made out to Nimble Thimbles. Checks can be mailed to Georgette B. or given to Kathy O. at one of the regular meetings.-------Block party blocks are due at the Christmas party. -------President's Challenge wall hangings are due at the Christmas party (theme: Friendship).-------Bring paper goods, such as paper towel, baby diapers, toilet paper for My Sister's Place. Crayons and coloring books are also appreciated.

Please see previous post about the Holiday party with information on location and time.

Please make note there is NO meeting scheduled for tomorrow on November 2, 2010...please read below.

2010-11-01T07:10:00.005-07:00

We have a very special meeting planned for November 9. Road trip to join Cactus Patchers in Tempe for one of our favorite programs of the year: Pat Knoechel. Due to a change in Pat's schedule, we will be doing a joint meeting in Tempe with the Cactus Patchers.

Location:

Mission Hall Building, directly behind Mission Del Sol Church, 1565 E. Warner Rd, Tempe Az.

Time:

Meeting will start promptly at 7:00 pm.
Thank you for joining us!!

MERRY QUILTING: Nimble Thimbles Holiday Party

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Nimble Thimbles Holiday Party

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

at 6:00 PM

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

739 W. Erie St

Chandler

Cost $10.00

Make checks to Nimble Thimbles

Last day for reservations is December 1 st

Please bring show and tell to hang for all to see. We will be collecting white goods, crayons and coloring books for the residents of My Sister's Place.

Don't forget to bring your President's Friendship Challenge project to share with the group!!

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE AND LOCATION FOR FIRST MEETING IN NOVEMBER!!!

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CHANGE OF DATE AND LOCATION
FOR FIRST NIMBLE THIMBLES MEETING IN NOVEMBER

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We have a very special meeting planned for November 9. Road trip to join Cactus Patchers in Tempe for one of our favorite programs of the year: Pat Knoechel. Due to a change in Pat's schedule, we will be doing a joint meeting in Tempe with the Cactus Patchers.

Location:

Mission Hall Building, directly behind Mission Del Sol Church, 1565 E. Warner Rd, Tempe Az.

Time:

Meeting will start promptly at 7:00 pm.
Thank you for joining us!!

Save the date...HUGE SALE!!!!!

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Address: 5644 W. Soft Wind Dr.
Glendale, AZ. 85310

Date: Oct. 21st, 22nd, 23rd of Oct.

Time: 9am to 12 noon each day

All fabric is six dollars a yard, (lots of batiks, fall, Christmas, novelty, prints and solids) books at $5.00 each, notions, fat quarter bundles, batting, quilt tops, and more.

We do not have access to a credit card machine so appreciate cash.

These are the people who used to own craftmart and they have 1000 yards or more of fabric.

Come learn something new !!!!

2010-10-07T13:22:00.000-07:00

On Tuesday, October 19, Nimble Thimbles will hold its second Teaching Techniques class of the year. These small group demonstrations will enable us to learn or try something new. Please join members Darlene Reid, Johnie Scofield and Patty Hatvick as they teach us three different and interesting techniques. It is always fun to learn something new!

Let's help out fellow quilters in need!!!

2010-10-07T07:35:00.001-07:00

A group of quilters in Double Adobe, Arizona lost their trailer and all their quilting supplies in a fire. They have received donations of fabric and sewing machines but still need thread and needles. Kathy Krieg is collecting donations of small quilting supplies for these ladies. If you would like to donate please bring it to the next Nimble Thimbles meeting or the Sunday sew-in at the fire station on Oct. 24th.

NIMBLE THIMBLES FALL CAMP NOVEMBER 11-14,2010

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It's official - We have Thursday!

Quilt Camp is coming up so fast! Less than 2 months until quilting, and eating, and quilting, and sleeping, and quilting, and talking, and quilting, and walking, and quilting - well you get the idea.

If you haven't already signed up for camp there's still time. All monies need to be paid by October 12th or you will have to pay a late fee. We'll be opening spaces for other (non-NT members) on Monday Sept 27th - if you know someone you think would like to go the only requirement is that they MUST belong to AQG. This is so they are covered by insurance. It's a MUST, NO exceptions!

Questions? Or if you want to sign up for camp - see Lee Anna at upcoming meetings or you can email her.

HERE IT COMES...SMALL QUILT AUCTION!!!

2010-09-10T07:36:00.001-07:00

Please join our Nimble Thimbles group for the annual Small Quilt Auction! It will be held on Tuesday, October 5, starting at 7pm. If you haven't made your masterpiece to auction off, it's time to get started. Any form of quilted item is accepted: table runners, small quilts, totes, miniatures, pin cushions, you name it. See you there!

TRUNK SHOW OF WOOL PENNY RUGS BY JANET MOREAU

2010-09-09T07:32:00.002-07:00

On Tuesday, September 21, Janet Moreau will share a trunk show of wool penny rugs with our Nimble Thimbles group. Janet has taught for years, and has quite a collection to share. As an added bonus, Janet and Nancy Haldeman have made up a project that we will each be bringing home. How fun! We are all looking forward to a great evening with our speaker.

We can't wait for show and tell after our great day with Barb Cressy!!!!

2010-09-05T12:04:00.006-07:00

Social Evening and Quilter's Bingo for September 7,2010

2010-08-04T10:02:00.002-07:00

The September 7 Nimble Thimbles meeting will be a social/friendship evening. The first half of the evening, please bring extensive show and tell (some have been working on their pups and CPUPs!). For the second half of the evening, we will be playing Quilt-O, a version of quilter's bingo, with a collection of prizes (including chocolate) for winning rounds. It should make for a lively evening! And don't forget the chocolate...

Trunk Show by Diane Pitchford on August 17,2010

2010-08-04T10:00:00.001-07:00

Diane Pitchford has graciously agreed to do a trunk show for Nimble Thimbles on Tuesday, August 17. Diane has been quilting for over 30 years, and is a long time Nimble Thimbles member (including past President). She is active in several quilting groups around the state and beyond, including the National Quiltering Association. Diane also has a love for antique quilts and hand quilting. Please join us for a tremendous trunk show from Gilbert, Arizona's own award winning longarm quilter.

Make and Take Classes with Barb Cressy

2010-07-31T18:19:00.003-07:00

Thanks to all of you who signed up for the Barb Cressy class on Sunday, August 22. The class is free and will be conducted at the Chandler Police Station, 250 E. Chicago in downtown Chandler. The police station is directly behind the new city hall that is being constructed on Arizona Avenue. The class is scheduled to run from 9am-4pm. Two patterns are being covered: a reversible tote and clutter bag. Please bring a standard sewing kit, your sewing machine and the supplies outlined in the supply list. Supply list will be provided when you sign up for the class.

Applique classes with Nancy Busby

2010-07-30T17:01:00.002-07:00

Nancy's wonderful trunk show at our last meeting generated much interest in learning her technique and so 2 classes are being offered.

Full day (10am-4pm), Celtic quilt class (four patterns) on Saturday, Sept.4, fee:$35.00

Half day (10am-1pm), Japanese flower quilt class (one pattern) on Saturday, Sept. 25, fee: $15.00

Please contact or see Kathy O'Brien for enrollment.

Program for August 3, 2010 ~ Favorite Tools and Tips

2010-07-08T18:25:00.000-07:00

Nimble Thimbles will have a tools and tips show and tell/social evening on Tuesday, August 3. Please bring 1, 2, or 3 items to share (just in case someone else thinks that the item is fantastic)! Everyone is sure to learn something new about a technique or tool that they never dreamed of. Please join us.

Program for July 20, 2010: Nancy Busby

2010-07-08T18:23:00.000-07:00

Nancy Busby will be joining us for a trunk show of her applique work. In her 30 years of quilting, she has class samples, queen sized quilts and a wide range of knowledge in the history of quilting. Nancy teaches an applique class at Cutting Edge Quiltworks, and as always, would love to see new people enjoy the art of applique quiltmaking. Please join us for a great evening.

Please note correction for date of sew-in for June

2010-06-09T15:53:00.002-07:00

On an earlier post the date was incorrect and stated June 20, but the correct date for sew in at the Chandler Police Station is Sunday, June 27. Pass the news along!
The earlier post has been corrected.

Upcoming Events for Nimble Thimbles

2010-06-01T21:29:00.003-07:00

July 6 - Poor Unfinished Projects Due / Bring 3 New PUPs to vote on.
Sew – Ins : Chandler Downtown Police Station on Chicago
· Sunday, June 27, 9am – 4pm.
· Sunday, July 25 (possible NT class - TBA)
· Sunday, August 22 (possible NT class - TBA)
Block of the Month - Completed 12 ½ inch blocks due on : June 15, July 20, August 17, September 21, October 19, and November 16.
October 5 - Annual Small Quilt Auction - Make wall hanging, tote, pillow, table runner, etc. to auction off.
November (11),12,13,14 - Emmanuel Pines Camp - Optional: Make wall hanging, tote, pillow, etc. to auction off.
December - President’s Challenge Wall Hanging - Theme: Friendship. Bring completed wall hanging, table runner, wearable art, tote, pillow, etc. to the Christmas Party.
Quilting Makes the Quilt - Challenge details to come, due in 2011.

Trunk Show by Ken Casey

2010-05-25T14:58:00.001-07:00

On Tuesday, June 15, Nimble Thimbles is pleased to have Prickly Piecer Ken Casey present a trunk show for us. Ken has been quilting for years and has amassed a tremendous collection of quilts. His creations are interesting, colorful and fun. He has won awards for his quilting efforts, and has been featured in several regional shows. Please join us and welcome Ken to our Nimble Thimbles group.

Count down for P.U.P. Projects : aka Poor Unfinished Projects

2010-05-21T07:57:00.006-07:00

Where has the past year gone? Time is quickly approaching for the reveal of our P.U.P. projects at the July 6 meeting. You still have 6+ weeks to complete your project and hopefully you haven't waited to the last minute. If you have, then get busy because for those that have finished will be entered into a prize drawing. Please bring your P.U.P. to the meeting in whatever stage it is in on the July 6 meeting for all to enjoy. Get stitchin!!!!

If you want to participate in the P.U.P. project for next year, then start digging in your sewing room and on July 6 bring in 3 options of unfinished projects and the fun begins when the members vote on which project you will be working on for the next year.

It's Time to Renew Your Membership!!!

2010-05-12T07:23:00.003-07:00

A friendly reminder that the time has come for everyone to renew their AQG and Nimble Thimble membership. The cost is $25 for AQG and $20 for Nimble Thimbles and this will give you a full year's membership. Last membership drive we had the choice of renewing for 6 months or 18 months, because the fiscal year of AQG was changed to July-July, but now all memberships are due to expire. Georgette will be at next Tuesday's meeting on 5/18 to collect. If not done at that time remember there is a late fee if postmarked after June 1,2010.
Membership forms will be at the welcome desk.

We are looking forward to another wonderful year at N.T. and it's the members that make it so much fun!

University Night Program

2010-05-09T19:47:00.001-07:00

The June 1 Nimble Thimbles meeting is sure to please, as we are having our first of two teaching nights. Four ladies have agreed to teach us techniques and tricks for making our quilting life easier. Please join us as we explore the how-to's and have some fun visiting at the same time. Small groups will lend themselves to everyone participating. See you there!

Bags, bags and more bags!

2010-05-04T08:08:00.001-07:00

At our May 18 Nimble Thimbles meeting, we are pleased to welcome Barb Cressy. Barb is a local teacher who is known by many people, having taught at several shops and venues over the years. She is joining us to do a trunk show of bags, totes, purses, carry-alls, and miscellaneous fun projects. Her creativity and clever tricks for changing patterns is her trademark. We are really looking forward to having her join us!

IMPORTANT NOTICE OF CHANGE OF LOCATION FOR SEW IN

2010-04-13T09:41:00.001-07:00

I received a call this morning from our contact at the Desert Breeze police substation. She has been a sweetheart to us for several years, and as you know, advised me about the changes for our Sew-Ins due to the budget constraints. Because of a lack of personnel, she was calling to cancel our sew-in on April 25.

So, effective on April 25, and moving forward, I have booked the Chandler police station at 250 E. Chicago for our sew-ins, every 4th Sunday, through the summer. The time will still be the same, 9-4pm.

May 4, 2010 Nimble Thimbles program

2010-04-12T07:56:00.001-07:00

May 4, 2010 Nimble Thimbles program:

Nimble Thimbles is extremely fortunate to have national teacher, Susan Vassallo, join us on Tuesday, May 4. Susan is an award winning artist and quilter, who will share a extensive trunk show with us. Please join us from 7-9pm.
This program is possible due to the continuing education funds raised at our fabulous March Chinese auction. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Special Viewing of the Gilbert Historical Museum Quilt Show

2010-04-08T07:27:00.001-07:00

Nimble Thimbles will have a special members showing of the Gilbert Historical Museum's quilt show on Tuesday, April 20, 2010, from 7:00-9:00pm. The show this year includes "Clothes Line Art" ~ a cute hint at the underclothes, aprons and other interesting items on display, in addition to the wonderful quilts. Please join us for good treats and an evening of visiting.

2010-03-20T18:52:00.000-07:00

You are invited to join us for a ?"Sewing For The Children" day.? Where: Community Room at The Gilbert Historical Museum (Gilbert Rd & Elliott)When: Tuesday, March 23, from 1:00 - 8:00. Pick a time slot that best suits your schedule.What to bring: your sewing machines, extra needles, threads, sewing and cutting equipment, mats, rulers, etc. Our goal is to:1. Assemble Carry Bags with straps for Child Protective Services.2. Assemble ?Quilt Sandwiches? of the sewn tops in our stash. Optional, for those who prefer to:1. Stitch together precut kits.2. Machine quilt ?Quilt Sandwiches? as we get them prepared. We will have one ironing board and iron available in the roomThe dinner hour will be creatively addressed by those present at the time. Thank You to the Gilbert Historical Museum for the room use as a way of supporting our sewing for The Children.Contact Delores Jenisch or Jean Nielsen for more information

"Getting to know you"

2010-03-17T19:40:00.004-07:00

There will be a " meet & greet" at 6:30 pm prior to our April 6 meeting. This will be a time to not only welcome new members and potential new members, but also to have an opportunity to just visit. Please join us.

2010-03-05T07:32:00.001-07:00

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!

2010-03-05T07:26:00.000-07:00

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

2010-02-25T20:08:00.003-07:00

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

2010-02-06T12:33:00.001-07:00

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

2010-02-06T11:57:00.002-07:00

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

2010-01-31T08:23:00.003-07:00

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

2010-01-21T15:31:00.002-07:00

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.

February 2,2010 meeting

2010-01-20T11:30:00.000-07:00

Much better than a Hallmark card, Nimble Thimbles will be having a Valentine Social on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 7 pm.

~ Please bring show and tell with a heart theme or a sweet story attached to it, as well as any other current projects to share.

~ We will have themed block packets to take home ~ either to make for a loved one, or to donate as a charity quilt block.

~ Bring your handwork and enjoy the company of your fellow Nimble Thimbles and, of course, sweet treats.

Chinese Auction

2010-01-10T15:34:00.005-07:00

It's in the planning and Nancy H. has put out the call for items to be donated for the Chinese auction , that is scheduled for March 2,2010. She is asking for any items that you might no longer need and willing to donate for a good evening of fun and bidding. The items don't necessarily have to be sewing related, but can be any household item. For example: candles, picture frames, cooking items, decorating items, garden things...etc. She is collecting at all the meetings thru February and can't wait to put the items in gift baskets for the auction. Nancy is also collecting any 2 1/2 inch strips you might have and also any width strips for donation to the auction. Thanks for your help.

President's Challenge

2010-01-08T10:05:00.004-07:00

Our new president, Kathy has challenged us to create a small quilt that represents friendship and what our group means to us individually. Don't panic you have until the holiday party in December to create your quilt. It doesn't need to be big, just a small quilt size.

A Bit of Alaska in Arizona

2010-01-06T11:19:00.003-07:00

Two ladies from Alaska will be our guests on January 19, 2010, Mary Stenros and Becky Moore. Evelyn Link met them while visiting her sister, Hazel, last summer in Soldotna.

Mary Stenros started designing a series of quilt patterns using Alaskan wildlife as her subject. Since then she has expanded the pattern series to include The Western Series, The North American Series, The Vanishing Series, and Favorite Places Series. She is introducing a couple new patterns, a covered bridge and a lighthouse. Take a look on the Willow Bend Creations web site: www.willowbendcreations.com

Mary and Becky will give us an overview of the easy technique that will produce a wall hanging or pillow cover.

Would you like to make one of these beautiful quilts? Here’s your chance! Becky and Mary will teach a class for us on January 20. You can sign up for the class at the January 19th meeting.

Here are all of the details:
Date: January 20, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Evelyn’s house
Cost: $25.00

Calling for all end-of-the-year quilts!

2009-12-14T10:00:00.001-07:00

We are planning on delivering about 40 more quit ls next weekend, some to each of our three recipient groups: Chandler Fire Department, Project Linus, and Child Protective Services. This will put our total given for the 2009 year at 170.

We also have a few Carry Bags ready for Child Protective Services, where they are highly favored and much in demand. Melissa says that the ones we make are absolutely the best because they hold more and are well made.

If you can have any more quilts or bags ready by next Saturday, noon, please contact either Delores or Jean so we can add them to the stack for Christmas. Thank you for joining in and making this year a great one for "Charity Quilt Show and Tell". We've enjoyed seeing each one of the them.

Thank you, thank you, thank you ... for giving comfort to the children.

AQG Quilt Show Entries

2009-11-30T13:01:00.002-07:00

Just a reminder that if you want to enter any quilts in the 2010 AQG Quilt Show, you need to print out the form from the Patchwork Chatter and send it in. The deadline for entries is January 15, 2010. The theme this year is Sun and Shade.

Arizona Historical Quilt Study Group

2009-11-16T13:26:00.002-07:00

I just saw an article on the Arizona Historical Quilt Study Group that I thought some of you would find interesting. Here it is:

Examiner Article 11/14 on AHQSG

Holiday Party

2009-11-02T11:09:00.003-07:00

The Holiday Party will be on December 8th at 6:30pm. It will be at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 739 W Erie St, in Chandler. Dinner will be provided. The cost is $10.00 and tickets must be purchased by November 17th. Bring a check made out to Nimble Thimbles or cash to purchase your ticket to the November 17th meeting.

Please bring your quilts or wall hangings that feature stars and we will hang them for all to enjoy. We will be collecting paper goods for My Sister's Place, a local women's shelter, and for the children, coloring books and crayons.

November Meetings & Sew-in

2009-10-21T10:10:00.006-07:00

IMPORTANT - There will not be a meeting the first Tuesday of November.

November 17 Meeting - Gilbert Historical Museum - Pat Knoechel from Quilt in a Day will be doing the program. She always does a great program. She also usually has books and other products for sale at a discount.

November 24 Meeting - Chandler Center for the Arts - We will be viewing the Quilt Show. Significant Stitching. Parking is available in front of the Center for the Arts and also behind the Center in the parking lot shared with Chandler High School.

November 22 Sewing Day - Come join us at Desert Breeze Police Station Community Room from 9:00am to 4:30pm. You can come for the whole day or just stop in for a few hours. Bring what ever project you want to work on. You can also bring a sack lunch or pop-out to one of the near by restaurants.

Community Service Delivery

2009-09-25T17:00:00.001-07:00

We had 29 quilts of various sizes, and 2 Carry Bags, ready for Child Protective Services by September 18 when Melissa Zeller, and her son T.J., came to pick them up. We also had a large box of used blankets and quilts to give her. Melissa was so happy to receive our donations. Some of these quilts will be taken to kiddos in St. Joseph's Hospital, some will be made available to children in Foster Care, and the remainder will be kept available in Melissa's office on a needs basis. The Carry Bags continue to be really hot items and are so very much appreciated. Melissa says these are the best they've ever had. If you haven't made one yet for her, you will find the pattern on our Charity Table at our meetings.

Thank you, Nimble Thimbles quilter, for your generous contributions towards this good cause. We're always excited to see what you've created for our project. If you haven't already, please fill out our 2010 Community Service Project planning questionnaire at the next meeting.

Jan's New Job

2009-09-20T16:33:00.002-07:00

Ever wonder what it would be like to work at a quilt shop? Follow our newsletter editor, Jan's, new adventure as she starts a full time quilt shop career.

www.quiltersranch.blogspot.com

Folded Star Blocks

2009-09-20T16:27:00.003-07:00

Several members have suggested that completed folded star blocks can be donated to make one charity quilt. These blocks are from the Make and Take that Kathy Silva did at the September 1 meeting. One completed block has already been turned in so we are hoping that some others will make their way to the charity table too. Just bring your completed block to any meeting.