President's Message
THE PASSWORD FOR THE MEMBERS ONLY SECTION HAS BEEN CHANGED.
MEMBERS WILL RECEIVE THE NEW PASSWORD SHORTLY.
Hello again, everyone! Empire Quilters’ 36th program year got off to a good start last month. Let’s keep the momentum rolling. Good speaker, show & tell, focus groups, vendor, block of the month, library, swap, and share table. Good progress on our plans for December donations and celebrations. Please be thinking about “baskets” for our December auction, and consider volunteering for the Talent Show (contact Gretchen Peacock, party organizer). Also keep working on stuffed animals, stockings, and drawstring bags for our holiday charity distribution, and buy appropriate items to put inside.
Another thing to think about: offering a class during Members Teaching Members in February (contact Annie Foss, coordinator). Last but not least of things we’d like you to do: volunteer for Quilter of the Month (contact Delmosa Webber-Bey or Marilyn Lutzker).
Security is an issue we need to take more seriously than we have in the past. Larry described a situation last June, and told us about the guild's responsibility for the church during the time we rent it. Of course we’re also responsible for the safety of our members and guests. For that, we need to make sure who we let enter the church before and during our meetings. So, please wear your membership card when you arrive and throughout the meeting. If you’re not wearing it and someone asks you if you’re a member, don’t be insulted. If you haven’t renewed your membership yet, DO IT NOW! Please. The membership form is now online CLICK HERE
On September 23 we began Charity Nights at Candy’s Quilting, working on quilts and fleece coverlets for Hurricane Harvey. Cathy Peterson’s brother lives there and he and his wife have graciously agreed to distribute them to those in need. These get-togethers have a nice feeling of community, something important to us all. Plus of course they add to our charitable donations. Please join us whenever you can.
Workshops
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Guild Business Meeting: 1:00 p.m.Saturday Nov. 11 2017Location: Church of the Holy Apostles296 Ninth Ave (@ 28th St) Please join us! Meetings are free for new members.
Guest Fee $10
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THE SWAP RETURNS - DO THIS AND GET 42 DIFFERENT FABRICS EACH MONTH
1. Choose either a color or a design from the monthly list and find 6 fabrics of that color or design.
2. Cut a 6 inch wide strip across each of the fabrics. Then cut each strip into 7 squares.
3. Sort the 42 total squares into 7 sets containing one square of each fabric.
4. Put a set of fabrics in each of 6 letter sized envelopes and seal. (Hold the 7th set at home.)
5. PRINT your first and last name on each envelope and either the color or the design you chose.
6. Put a rubber band around your set of envelopes.
7. At the beginning of meeting, find the SWAP sign and register by printing your name and the color or design of the fabrics in your envelopes on the clipboard. Leave your set of envelopes next to the clipboard.
8. At the second break in the meeting a swapped set of envelopes will be ready and marked with your name for pick up. You will receive 6 envelopes from different people. The envelopes contain 36 different fabrics, plus the 6 you left at home makes 42 different fabrics total.
WHY DO YOU EVEN CONSIDER CHARM PACKS WHEN THERE IS A SWAP AVAILABLE AT YOUR MEETING?
THE MONTHLY LIST for 2017-2018
Feb Reds - Japanese Prints
Mar Purples - Geometrics
Nov Browns - Winter Holidays Apr Aqua/Turq/Teal - Flowers
Dec Pinks - Polka Dots May Yellows - Black & White
Jan Tans - Hearts Jun Blues - Ocean/Beach