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March 11 2024 Charity Quilt Kit Cutting Event

Mar19

The quilt kit cutting event was a success as you can see by the pictures. Thanks to Susan McKee for the photos. 39 Members brought their own tools for the event and you can see there was ample fabric available to create kits. The people quilt pictured was created by members as a joint project.

Meeting Reminder and News

Aug20

There will be a special Sew Day on August 22nd from 9-4 at the Beechwood Lodge to make book pockets for chair backs. Here’s the scoop if you’d like to help out…  Did you see the recent news about Holland Language Academy having to move buildings? https://whtc.com/news/articles/2019/aug/08/mold-spores-close-holland-language-academy-for-2019-20-school-year/925920/ The teachers had to leave everything in the old building and are moving for a whole year!!   They need book pockets for the back of the chairs in the classrooms. So far there are 4 teachers that want them – ~ 26 students per class.  And there could be more!  Stretchy fabric will be provided. Here’s a picture of what they look like. https://heathershandmadelife.com/2017/09/diy-chair-pockets-for-classrooms.html

Our Guild meeting is Monday, August 26th! The Jane Sassaman workshop is full.  Please do still attend on Monday evening and hear her talk: Jane’s Textile Treasure Garden.  Arrive at 6:30, meeting starts at 7.  We will be meeting in the Beechwood Church Sanctuary – there will be signs and greeters to direct you!

Hard to believe it’s almost time for another round of renewals! But it is since our year runs from Oct 1 to Sept 30th. Check out the well appointed, very quilty and patriotic basket that has been put together as an incentive for you to join/renew before Oct 1.  Bring your cash or check made out to Big Red Quilters’ Guild to the August meeting or mail it in later – Just be sure it’s postmarked Sept 30th to be eligible for the basket!
A fun new Block of the Every Other Month Guild Challenge will be starting up at the August meeting!  The info will be passed at the meeting and will be on the website soon.
Future Programs and Sew-Ins:
The September 23rd Sew-In will be focused on charity quilts. Bring your sewing machine if you would like to sew one or your cutting tools to cut kits.
October 28th is  Lecture by Nancy Clark McNally titled: What was I thinking?  Workshop: Tuesday Oct 29th – Nancy will teach Machine Quilting with Rulers using your home machine. Sign up will be at the August meeting and on the web site soon!
November 25th  Sew-In will feature a Wool Applique Project led by Jackie Bailey.  We also think it would be fun if everyone attending would bring some finger food to share!
There will be no meeting in December.
An Event you might be interested in:
The Niles Piecemakers Quilt Guild presents ‘Inspire Me!’ Quilt show.  Saturday, Oct 19th (10am – 5pm) and Sunday, Oct 20th (11am – 4pm) Admission $5. Location: Ballard Elementary School, 1601 W. Chicago Road, Niles, MI 49120. They promise Vendors, Boutique, Raffle Quilt, Refreshments, Silent Auction, 100+ Quilts on Display.

 

Some BRQG news

Nov7
Making a Difference:  It has come to my attention that this group is overwhelmed with donations.  If you have some extra fabric or would like to make a donations to help other quilters here is an option suggested by a member:  “Our quilting guild friends in Santa Rosa California have lost their fabric supplies in the recent fires. The guild would be so grateful for donations of fat quarters to help them get back to their piecing. Consider sending a fat quarter in an envelope with 3 stamps to: Santa Rosa Quilt Guild, P.O. BOX 9251, Santa Rosa California 95405 … Thank you everyone .”
Somewhat Local Events:  In case you missed it while it was in Muskegon. Click the title below for more information.
September 23, 2017 – January 21, 2018
Artist’s Talk: Nancy Crow, curator of Bull’s Eye Quilts, Thursday, Nov 17, 6:30 PM
Guild Dates to Remember:
Monday, November 27 – Sew-in at the Beechwood Church Lodge. Make & Take-  Learn how to make a fabric postcard with us!  There will also be a showing of the Row Round Robin quilts.  6:30 PM refreshments, 7:00 program – Bring a friend!
No meeting in December – Happy Holidays! 
Monday, January 22 Sew-In at Beechwood Lodge, 6:30 pm
February 26 & 27  Guild meeting – Sue Cortese presentation and Tuesday class. Stay tuned for details!
Saturday, March 17, 2018  Beechwood Church, National Quilting Day Event. Watch for more details!

Correction – Sew in details

Sep18

CORRECTION – regarding our up-coming sew in on Monday, September 26th :

Start time is 10:00 AM (not 9:00) at the Beechwood Lodge . You are welcome to come for all, or part of the day whether you are working on the charity quilt project…or something else. Pizza provided at supper.

Come when you can……leave when you must.

Big Red Quilters Guild Secretary

Barb Schippa

Charity Quilts all day sew in!

Sep13

Guild members…….Important information regarding our up-coming sew in on Monday, September 26th :

Come for the day, come for the afternoon, or come just for the evening and help us work on our charity quilts for the Holland Police Department.  Doors to the Lodge will open at 9 a.m. Bring a sack lunch and your own beverages.  A pizza supper will be donated by Pat in the evening.

Or, you can come just for our usual sew-in time of 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., bring your own projects to work on and just enjoy the fellowship of other guild members.

And please remember!  Everyone is welcome and encouraged to come to the sew-in!

Also note that we are in need of batting for our charity quilts.  If you have some you wish to donate, please bring it along to the sew-in or to any guild meeting (and leave it on the table labeled for “Charity Quilts”).

Come when you can……leave when you must.

Big Red Quilters Guild Secretary

Barb Schippa