Sunday, March 17, 2024

In Person Meeting: Tuesday 3/19/24 - Linda McCurry Presentation

 Come and join us this Tuesday night 3/19/24, in person, to see Linda McCurry presenting Derwent Inktense Pencils and Blocks, and how to use them to make small amounts of original fabric or “fix” fabric to work in your quilt designs. A great “Make and Take” to try them out yourself.

Meeting time:

6:15pm to set up.

7:00pm program starts

Meeting place:

Holy Trinity Church

739 W Erie St

Chandler, Az 85225 

Please sign up for refreshments using the Sign-up Genius link in the recent email.   If you are not comfortable with using the link,  please contact Mary Platt at the phone number or email in the recent email and she will sign you up.

We also will be having the Free Table - please be sure to take items home that weren’t taken by the end of the meeting.  

Bring your Show and Tell to share.

Upcoming Events:

April 2, 2024  - Pam Gagnier Antique Quilt Trunk Show

April 16, 2024  -Laurie Fagen Designs Trunk Show

May 7, 2024 - Donna Farley, Ruler Demo 

May 21, 2024. - Social night, left right and center games

June 4, 2024 - Quilto

June 18, 2024. - Debbie Kattelman GE Designs

July 16, 2024 - PUPS reveal!

4/20/24- Sign up for Soy Batik Workshop, Saturday from 9:30-4:00pm, at the church with Linda McCurry. Cost $35.00. Supplies included.

We are looking for new leadership for next year (beginning in July) 2024-2025. Positions available are President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Programs and Membership.  If you are interested, it's a great opportunity to join the Nimble Thimbles Team. The election will be held in April or May 2024.

President Challenge: 

Please bring round one or show the progress this week. Pick a purchase from a vacation, or in your travels and make it! Every time you finish an item, bring for Show and Tell and receive a ticket.  The more projects you complete, the more tickets you’ll receive for the drawing at the last month’s meetings in March and June.

AQG received 350 quilts for the Quilt Show in Mesa “Hip to be Square.”  Please sign up to volunteer at the show. 

TGIF schedule: sewing at downtown Chandler Library from 11-3pm in the Makery Room. Every 2nd & 4th Friday: 4/12 and 4/26 and continues through 2024. See Nimble Thimbles FB page for details. Please Note: the TGIF for 3/22/24 has been canceled.

Sweet Pz's Sew Day at 3536 E Tremaine Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85234 is the 2nd Saturday of every month through 2024. 9:30-4:00pm, $10.00. Next sew day is 4/13/24

Monday, March 4, 2024

Program Change for Speaker at 3/5/24 Meeting: Heather Nothum Trunk Show

 

Come and join us this Tuesday night 3/5/24 to see Heather Nothum our President, for a Trunk show of her Beautiful quilts and focusing on creating the back of quilts.

Pam Gagnier has had to postpone her presentation to April 2, 2024. 

Please see the previous blog post for full details of the rest of the 3/5/24 meeting information.

Sunday, March 3, 2024

In Person Meeting: Tuesday 3/5/24 - Pam Gagnier "Vintage Quilts Trunk Show"

 Hello Nimble Thimbles members!

Come and join us  Tuesday night 3/5/24, in person, to see Pam Gagnier presenting Vintage Quilts Trunk show. This will be an exciting night to see all the beautiful treasures from her family history. 

Meeting time:

6:15pm to set up.

7:00pm program starts.

Meeting place:

Holy Trinity Church

739 W Erie St

Chandler, AZ 85225

 Please sign up for refreshments using the Sign-up Genius link in the recent email.  Otherwise,  please contact Mary Platt at the information in the email and she will sign you up.

We also will be having the free table - please be sure to take items home that weren’t taken by the end of the meeting.  

Bring your Show and Tell to share.

Those who participated in the “Tribute to Gee’s Bend Quilters,” remember to bring your Quilt Show entries to show to membership! If you want Penny Boese to enter your quilt, remember to bring your claim check and bag with your entry tag attached. Also, make sure your entry tag is attached to the bottom left of your quilt as you look at it from the back. No sleeve is required. If you have questions, contact Penny Boese.

Upcoming Events:

March Program - 3/19/24 Linda McCurry will be presenting a hands on workshop using Derwin’s Inktense Pencils and blocks with textiles.

April Program - 4/2/24  - Heather Nothum President’s Trunk Show

Workshop 4/20/24- Soy Batik workshop with Linda McCurry at the Church from 9:30-4:00pm cost $35.00.

We are looking for new leadership for next year (beginning in July) 2024-2025. Positions available are President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Programs and Membership.  If you are interested, it's a great opportunity to join the Nimble Thimble’s Team. The election will be held in April or May 2024.

President Challenge: pick a purchase from a vacation, or in your travels and make it! Every time you finish an item, bring for Show and Tell and receive a ticket. The more projects you complete, the more tickets you’ll receive for the drawing at the last month’s meetings in March and June.

AQG received 350 quilts for the Quilt Show in Mesa “Hip to be Square.”  Please sign up to volunteer at the show. 

TGIF schedule: sewing at downtown Chandler Library from 11-3pm in the Makery Room. Every 2nd & 4th Friday:  3/8 and 3/22 and continues through 2024. See Nimble Thimbles FB page for details. 

Sweet Pz's Sew Day at 3536 E Tremaine Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85234 is the 2nd Saturday of every month through 2024. 9:30-4:00pm, $10.00. Next sew day is 3/9/24

Sunday, February 18, 2024

In Person Meeting: Tuesday 2/20/24 Speaker: Madonna from Mad B's

 Hello Nimble Thimbles members!

Come and join us this Tuesday night 2/20/24, in person, to see Madonna from Mad B’s presenting “Madonna's Favorite Things” Madonna is the owner of  Mad B’s quilt store in Mesa. She has beautiful fabrics, classes and long arm services. Madonna has a FB live show every Tuesday presenting new techniques and tools every week. Come and welcome Madonna this Tuesday! Products will be available to purchase. 

Meeting time:

6:00pm to set up.

7:00pm program starts.

Meeting place:

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

739 W Erie St

Chandler, AZ 85225

Please sign up for refreshments using the link for Sign-Up Genius in the recent email.  If you are not comfortable with using the Sign-up Genius please contact Mary Platt and she will sign you up.

We also will be having the Free Table - please be sure to take your items home that weren’t taken by the end of the meeting.  

Bring your Show and Tell to share. 

Penny Boese will have updates on Community Service.

Upcoming Events:

March Programs

3/5/24 Pam Gagnier will be presenting Vintage Quilts Trunk show 

3/19/24 Linda McCurry will be presenting a hands on workshop using Derwin’s Inktense Pencils and blocks with textiles.

We are looking for new leadership for next year (beginning in July) 2024-2025. Positions available are President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Programs and Membership.  If you are interested, it's a great opportunity to join the Nimble Thimble’s Team. The election will be held in April or May 2024.

President Challenge: pick a purchase from a vacation, or in your travels and make it! Every time you finish an item, bring for Show and Tell and receive a ticket. The more projects you complete, the more tickets you’ll receive for the drawing at the last month’s meetings in March and June.

AQG received 350 quilts for the Quilt Show in Mesa “Hip to be Square.”  Please sign up to volunteer at the show. 

TGIF schedule: sewing at downtown Chandler Library from 11-3pm in the Makery Room. Every 2nd & 4th Friday continues through 2024  (next meeting 2/24 and 3/1) . See Nimble Thimbles FB page for details. 

Sweet Pz's Sew at 3536 E Tremaine Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85234 is the 2nd Saturday of every month through 2024. 9:30-4:00pm, $10.00 payable to Sweet Pz's. Next sew day is 3/9/24. 

Sunday, February 4, 2024

In Person Meeting: Tuesday 2/6/24 Speaker: Gina Perkes

 Hello Nimble Thimbles members!

Come and join us this Tuesday night 2/6/24, in person, to see Gina Perkes from the Copper Needle (quilt shop in Payson) presenting “How Do I Quilt This.” Gina is an award-winning quilter and specializes in ruler guided quilting. She recently was demonstrating in Road to CA and Rusty Barn and will be teaching in Paducah later this year. Come and join us and give Gina Perkes a warm welcome.

Meeting time:

6:00pm to set up.

7:00pm program starts.

Meeting place:

Holy Trinity Church

739 W Erie St

Chandler, AZ 85225

Please sign up for refreshments using Sign-Up Genius link in the email.  If you are not comfortable with using the Sign-up Genius please contact Mary Platt via the information in the email.

We also will be having the Free Table - please be sure to take items home that weren’t taken by the end of the meeting.  

Bring your Show and Tell to share including the theme Valentine's Day and any quilts from Gina Perks’ patterns.

Penny Boese will give an update on Community Service as well as update us on the Gees Bend Challenge. 

Upcoming Events:

Madonna from Mad B’s will be demonstrating quilting projects and tools on February 20.

We are looking for new leadership for next year (beginning in July) 2024-2025. Positions available are President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Programs and Membership.  If you are interested, it's a great opportunity to join the Nimble Thimble’s Team. The election will be held in April or May 2024.

President Challenge: pick a purchase from a vacation, or in your travels and make it! Every time you finish an item, bring for Show and Tell and receive a ticket. The more projects you complete, the more tickets you’ll receive for the drawing in March and June.

AQG received 350 quilts for the Quilt Show in Mesa “Hip to be Square.”  Please sign up to volunteer at the show. 

Sunday, January 14, 2024

In Person Meeting: 1/16/24 7:00-9:00pm Presentation: Ray Steeves "Fun with Improv"

 

Happy New Year 2024 from our President Heather Nothum to all Nimble Thimbles Members!

Come and join us Tuesday night 1/16/2024, in person, to see Ray Steeves from 3 Dudes Quilting presenting “Fun with Improv.” Learn new techniques and fun ways to work with pre-cut strip sets. (See Ray Steeves Bio attached to the recent email). 

Meeting time:

6:00pm to set up.

7:00pm program starts.

Meeting place:

Holy Trinity Church

739 W Erie St

Chandler, AZ 85225

 Please sign up for refreshments using the Sign-Up Genius or contact Mary Platt at the number listed in the recent email and she will sign you up. 

We also will be having the Free Table - please be sure to take your items home that weren’t taken by the end of the night.

For Show and Tell, bring your jelly roll quilts, strip quilting and the sweatshirt jackets from our last meeting.

 Penny Boese will give updates to the Gee’s Bend Challenge and Community Service.

 Upcoming Events:

Gina Perkes from The Copper Needle quilt store in Payson will present “How Do I Quilt This” in person on 2/6/2024.

 We are looking for new leadership for next year (beginning in July) 2024-2025. Positions available are President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Programs and Membership.  If you are interested, it's a great opportunity to join the Nimble Thimble’s Team. The election will be held in April or May 2024.

President Challenge: pick a purchase from a vacation, or in your travels and make it! Every time you finished an item, bring for Show and Tell and receive a ticket. More projects completed, more tickets received for the drawing in March and June. 

Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival January 25 to 27, 2024 at the State Fairgrounds. Buy tickets on AQG website for $8.00. 

AQG received 350 quilts for the Quilt Show in Mesa “Hip to be Square.”  Please sign up to volunteer at the show. 

 TGIF schedule: sewing at downtown Chandler Library from 11-3pm, The Makery Room. Every 2nd & 4th Friday: 1/26, February 2/9 and 2/23 March 3rd and 3/22/24. Continue to 8/24/24. See Nimble Thimble FB page for details.  (This is not an AQG sponsored event).

 Sweet Pz's Sew at 3536 E Tremaine Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85234 is the 2nd Saturday of every month through December 2024. 9:30-4:00pm, $10.00. (This is a not an AQG sponsored event).


Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Upcoming In Person Meetings on 1/16/24 and 2/6/24

 Just an FYI: more information will be forthcoming in future emails

Meeting on 1/16/24 will be Ray Steeves Improv Presentation

Meeting on 2/6/24 will be Gina Perkes (from The Copper Needle in Payson) lecture.