President's Message
PRESIDENTS’ MESSAGE
Hello, Quilters!
Hopefully you will receive this message on a nice spring-like day. And hopefully you’ve sold lots of tickets for our gorgeous raffle quilt. Also hopefully you’ve been busy making tops for Empire’s annual charity quiltathon at our March 9 meeting.
It’s always a lot of fun, and a good way to get to know one another better. Plus, of course, we’re doing good for many people who need quilts to keep them warm and to let them know others care about them. By the way, there’s no guest fee that day, so bring friends and family to join our endeavor.
This year’s Charity Day quiltathon will be even better than past ones thanks to a very generous donation of thread from Aurifil, makers of that thread that is gorgeous to look at and easy to work with. Alex and Hilary there sent us a great selection for our Charity Day and beyond: 100 200mt 50wt spools of cotton thread! Please support Aurifil by buying their thread and floss at your local quilt shop. You’ll be glad you did!
March 9 is also the day to bring your quilts if you want them judged for the show. If possible, please don’t just drop them off, then come back for them at the end of the day. Stay and work on charity quilts.
Elections must be held in May, so think about what you can volunteer for, or who you can talk into volunteering. Don’t be embarrassed to “nominate” yourself. The positions open are President, First Vice President, Hospitality, Newsletter Advertising, Ways and Means co-chair, and Welcoming Committee. Any of these can be shared responsibilities. If you're interested but want more information, speak with the person who does it now, or speak to Lee. If you know you want to volunteer, tell Nancy Rabatin as soon as possible.
PLEASE support our local quilt shops. We’re lucky to have them!
Greetings Empire quilters!
It is that time of year again! March 9 will be our all-day charity quiltathon. Collect your quilting supplies so that we have a successful event. Bring your quilt tops and backings and supplies for a fun day of quilting for our charities. Remember to bring your scissors, sewing kit and equipment to do some hand tying of quilts. If you would prefer, bring your sewing machine and extension cord.
In addition we are in need of irons, ironing surfaces (boards or pads),cutting boards, rulers, rotary cutters, and embroidery floss and thin yarn for tying. Be sure to label your items so that we know who needs to get their equipment back at the end of the day.
There is no guest fee for the day, so bring friends to join us in our charity efforts of the day. The service committee is looking forward to the creating of many quilts for our organizations during our Charity Day event.
Cheryl Kulakoff
Shune Sumner co chairs Service Committee
Workshops
April 12th 2019 Workshop : Pat Pauly "TAKE TWO"
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Guild Business Meeting:Sat. March 9th 2019 1pmLocation: Church of the Holy Apostles296 Ninth Ave @28th St New York, NY 10001 (Map) Please join us! Meetings are free for new members. No Guest Fee Bring a Friend!
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Meeting events and activities:
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2019 QUILT SHOW SUBMISSION DEADLINE
EXTENDED TO FEBRUARY 22!
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DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS TO THE NEWSLETTER IS THE 15th of the Month!
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THE MONTHLY SWAP LIST 2018-2019
Sept : Greens - Stripes
Oct : Oranges - African Prints
Nov : Browns - Winter Holidays
Dec : Pinks - Pokka Dots
Jan : Grays - Hearts
Feb : Reds - Batiks
Mar : Purples - Geometrics
Apr : Aqua/Turq/Teal -Flowers
May : Yellows - Black & White
Jun : Blues - Birds/Bees/Butterflies
CLICK HERE FOR The SWAP Instructions.