Block of the Month
General Instructions: We will be making a variety of 9" finished blocks using red, black and white fabrics. You can use the red, black and white colors in any combination. Bring your completed blocks back to the next RQG monthly meeting for a chance to win all of the blocks. You can also purchase chances to win the completed quilt blocks.
July, 2008 (due in August) - Whirling Geese, courtesy of McCalls. Also, be sure to check out the no waste method for making your Flying Geese components used in the Whirling Geese block pattern.
August, 2008 (due in September) - Flower block. You should have received a pattern at the August meeting. The blocks should be constructed on a 9 1/2" square of brown or pink background fabric. The stacked flower shapes should be alternating colors of pink and chocolate and the leaves should be green.
Programs
September - On Saturday, September 20, the program will be Cupcake Pincushions by Joanne Kamper. Please plan to bring the following items, if you would like to participate in the program.
- 5" X 10" piece of fabric for cake part
- 6" square for frosting part
- fabric yo-yo, flower or other decoration for top
- scissors, needle and thread
- fat quarter to thank Joanne Kamper for presenting the program
Note: There is a minimal amount of sewing, so a few light weight machines are needed.
Fall Retreat
The Fall Retreat for the Rowlett Quilters' Guild will be held at Cutter's Paradise Retreat in Nevada. The retreat will be held over two weekends. The first weekend will be September 26 - 28 and the second weekend will be October 10 - 12. For more information, contact Rebecca Lowe, our retreat coordinator.
2008 Donation Quilt
For information on the schedule for viewing the RQG 2008 Donation Quilt and/or to purchase raffle tickets, please contact Marie Blackwell.
Last Updated:
September 13, 2008
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