Monday, November 25, 2019
Did you know you can apply to watch the judging at the quilt show in February??
The quilt show is coming soon. Nov 18 you can apply to watch the judging. Please sign up to work the show on the AQG website. We have a large guild close to the Mesa Convention Center so let's step up. If you would open your guest room for members who live far away during the show please let Darla or Kathy know.
Sunday, November 17, 2019
Winter Wonderland Invitation
You are invited to Nimble Thimbles Winter Wonderland. Tuesday January 7th, 2020.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
739 W. Erie Street
Chandler, AZ 85225
6:30p.m.
Dinner from Rigatoni's will be served.
Music and fun games
Please come and enjoy
Cost: $10.00
Make your checks payable to Nimble Thimbles
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
739 W. Erie Street
Chandler, AZ 85225
6:30p.m.
Dinner from Rigatoni's will be served.
Music and fun games
Please come and enjoy
Cost: $10.00
Make your checks payable to Nimble Thimbles
Regular Meeting information for November 19, 2019
Bobbie Bobman Trunk show-Talk about technique
Fabrications2b.com for more information.
The Fun Ugly challenge, placemats, are due tonight! You must go on the AQG website and submit your entry. www.azquiltersguild.org and log in. 1. Click on Quilt show on the left hand column. 2. click Entry Information. 3. Click Complete and Submit the 2020 Quitl Entry Form. You will need to know the name of the challenge which is Fun-Ugly challenge. You must know the size of your entry, and have a digital photo to attach. In the end you may print your submission BEFORE you submit it. Submissions are due no later than December 13th.
See you on Tuesday!
Melissa
Here is my entry!
Fabrications2b.com for more information.
The Fun Ugly challenge, placemats, are due tonight! You must go on the AQG website and submit your entry. www.azquiltersguild.org and log in. 1. Click on Quilt show on the left hand column. 2. click Entry Information. 3. Click Complete and Submit the 2020 Quitl Entry Form. You will need to know the name of the challenge which is Fun-Ugly challenge. You must know the size of your entry, and have a digital photo to attach. In the end you may print your submission BEFORE you submit it. Submissions are due no later than December 13th.
See you on Tuesday!
Melissa
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: TIME CHANGE FOR MULQUEENS MEETING
The new time for November 5th meeting at the Tempe Mulqueens.
5:30-6 early shopping
6-7:45 sharp demonstrations and final shopping.
Please be patient as only 1 person from Mulqueens will be there to help us.
If you have any questions please call Melissa 602-448-8240.
5:30-6 early shopping
6-7:45 sharp demonstrations and final shopping.
Please be patient as only 1 person from Mulqueens will be there to help us.
If you have any questions please call Melissa 602-448-8240.
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Monday, June 3, 2019
Meeting - June 4th
Patti Pearce was a speaker at the AQG Quilt Show in March and has been featured at 35th Ave.
During this “Table Talk” trunk show, Patti will discuss the quilts and wall hangings that she has created from vintage tablecloths and kitchen towels. She will show part of my collection that has yet to be re-purposed and discuss ideas for how to use them. Patti will also offer patterns and vintage kitchen linens for sale.
Meeting - June 18th
This is the last meeting for the fiscal year. This will be a social meeting with a cold treat and a fun game of left, right, center. Please bring 1 (one) fat quarter for the game.
Also to celebrate the end of our year, bring your block of the month, a vintage quilt you love, or a sampler to share during the social time.
Block of the month - Farm Girl Vintage Book
The block for May is Baking Day Block (page 13) which is stacked bowls.
The block for June is Old Glory (page 47).
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Meeting - May 21st
Diane Pitchford will be our guest for the next meeting. She is a certified judge and judges for the Tucson Quilt Show. We are looking for members to bring quilts and quilt stands so she can discuss during the presentation. This is one of the favorite presentations from several years ago since she provides great insight into how to make your quilts ribbon ready.
Meeting - June 4th
Patti Pearce was a speaker at the AQG Quilt Show in March and has been featured at 35th Ave.
During this “Table Talk” trunk show, Patti will discuss the quilts and wall hangings that she has created from vintage tablecloths and kitchen towels. She will show part of my collection that has yet to be re-purposed and discuss ideas for how to use them. Patti will also offer patterns and vintage kitchen linens for sale.
Meeting - June 18th
This is the last meeting for the fiscal year. This will be a social meeting with a cold treat and a fun game of left, right, center. Please bring 1 (one) fat quarter for the game.
Also to celebrate the end of our year, bring your block of the month, a vintage quilt you love, or a sampler to share during the social time.
Block of the month - Farm Girl Vintage Book
The block for May is Baking Day Block (page 13) which is stacked bowls.
The block for June is Old Glory (page 47).
Diane Pitchford will be our guest for the next meeting. She is a certified judge and judges for the Tucson Quilt Show. We are looking for members to bring quilts and quilt stands so she can discuss during the presentation. This is one of the favorite presentations from several years ago since she provides great insight into how to make your quilts ribbon ready.
Meeting - June 4th
Patti Pearce was a speaker at the AQG Quilt Show in March and has been featured at 35th Ave.
During this “Table Talk” trunk show, Patti will discuss the quilts and wall hangings that she has created from vintage tablecloths and kitchen towels. She will show part of my collection that has yet to be re-purposed and discuss ideas for how to use them. Patti will also offer patterns and vintage kitchen linens for sale.
Meeting - June 18th
This is the last meeting for the fiscal year. This will be a social meeting with a cold treat and a fun game of left, right, center. Please bring 1 (one) fat quarter for the game.
Also to celebrate the end of our year, bring your block of the month, a vintage quilt you love, or a sampler to share during the social time.
Block of the month - Farm Girl Vintage Book
The block for May is Baking Day Block (page 13) which is stacked bowls.
The block for June is Old Glory (page 47).
Thursday, May 2, 2019
May 7th - Next meeting
Our next meeting will feature a quilter that has been to several Nimble Thimble Meetings, Linda Pohlenz from Butterfly Express Quilting. She will be showing her quilts and maybe we will get a first look at her new pattern she is publishing. If you want to see more of her work, visit http://www.butterflyexpressquilting.com.
Block of the month
The April block of the month will be due which is the Fresh Pears from the Vintage Farm Girls book by Lori Holt. Get your fruit on and bring in your blocks.
Our next meeting will feature a quilter that has been to several Nimble Thimble Meetings, Linda Pohlenz from Butterfly Express Quilting. She will be showing her quilts and maybe we will get a first look at her new pattern she is publishing. If you want to see more of her work, visit http://www.butterflyexpressquilting.com.
Block of the month
The April block of the month will be due which is the Fresh Pears from the Vintage Farm Girls book by Lori Holt. Get your fruit on and bring in your blocks.
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Let's Finish those bags - rsvp to Penny
Our Fifth Tuesday Community Service Day is April 30. We will focus on making bags for the Red Cross. Kathy O’Brien has several bags serged and ready for handles and the finishing seam around the top. We need your help getting through over 200 bags!
Our Fifth Tuesday Community Service Day is April 30. We will focus on making bags for the Red Cross. Kathy O’Brien has several bags serged and ready for handles and the finishing seam around the top. We need your help getting through over 200 bags!
Please let us know if
you will be able to help on April 30 (regular meeting time, 7-9 p.m.) by
emailing Penny Boese at pboese@cox.net or 480-862-3129.
When you RSVP, please let me know if you will bring your sewing machine, or if
you need a job that doesn’t require a sewing machine. As always, we will have
projects for people who are unable to bring their machines. Remember to bring
all of your notions, thread, etc. Contact Penny if you have questions.-
Thanks for all you do
Thanks for all you do
Saturday, April 13, 2019
Meeting on April 16th.
We are pleased to host, Swan Amity from Tucson, AZ. Her website is https://www.swanamity.com.
This was a recommended speaker from our own Merci who saw her in California.
Next meeting on May 7th.
Our next meeting on May 7th will feature Linda Pohlenz from Butterfly Express Quilting.
The block of the month for April from the Vintage Farm Girl book is the Country Pear.
We are pleased to host, Swan Amity from Tucson, AZ. Her website is https://www.swanamity.com.
This was a recommended speaker from our own Merci who saw her in California.
Next meeting on May 7th.
Our next meeting on May 7th will feature Linda Pohlenz from Butterfly Express Quilting.
The block of the month for April from the Vintage Farm Girl book is the Country Pear.
Saturday, March 30, 2019
Meeting on April 2nd
Do you like to play games and win prizes? This meeting is all about fun and prizes.
Quilto is like Bingo with quilt words and quilt prizes.
You don't need to bring anything but your winning spirit and expectation to have fun.
Block of the month
The block for March is Baby Chick (page 10) or Mama Hen (page 42).
Bring your finished block for show and tell.
Our block of the month is from the book Vintage Farm Girl.
Board positions
We are already looking for volunteers for next years board.
The positions for programs and ways and means still need a candidate.
Programs - Scheduling guest speakers for meetings. There is a budget and several of the meetings have annual programs. This could work best for a team to schedule together.
Ways and Means - This is our fundraising person. This includes the small quilt auction and other fundraising options such as the store, raffle baskets, and trash to treasures auction.
Next Meeting on April 16th
The next meeting we will be hosting Swan Sheridan from Swan Amity Studios.
She was suggested by our own Merci who saw her speak in California.
Her website is SwanAmity.com
Do you like to play games and win prizes? This meeting is all about fun and prizes.
Quilto is like Bingo with quilt words and quilt prizes.
You don't need to bring anything but your winning spirit and expectation to have fun.
Block of the month
The block for March is Baby Chick (page 10) or Mama Hen (page 42).
Bring your finished block for show and tell.
Our block of the month is from the book Vintage Farm Girl.
Board positions
We are already looking for volunteers for next years board.
The positions for programs and ways and means still need a candidate.
Programs - Scheduling guest speakers for meetings. There is a budget and several of the meetings have annual programs. This could work best for a team to schedule together.
Ways and Means - This is our fundraising person. This includes the small quilt auction and other fundraising options such as the store, raffle baskets, and trash to treasures auction.
Next Meeting on April 16th
The next meeting we will be hosting Swan Sheridan from Swan Amity Studios.
She was suggested by our own Merci who saw her speak in California.
Her website is SwanAmity.com
Saturday, March 16, 2019
Next Meeting - March 19th
Do you admire people who have the patience to hand quilt? Have you ever tried it?
Come to our next meeting and our own Nimble Thimbles member, Julie Faint, will show us how she hand quilts.
April 2nd meeting
Come join up for some fun playing QUILTO. It is like bingo but quilting words and quilting prizes.
Block of the Month - March
The block of the month is the baby chick. We are doing blocks from the Vintage Farm Girl book.
Feel free to do the 6" or 12" block in any fabric you like.
Make plans for the AQG Quilt show
The quilt show sponsored by AQG is March 21-23 at the Mesa Convention Center, 201 North Center Street, Mesa. The cost for members is $5.00 and some of our Nimble Thimbles members have submitted quilts. Thursday, March 21 - 5:00 to 8:30. Friday, March 22 - 9:00 to 5:00. Saturday, March 23 - 9:00 - 4:00. There are vendors, speakers and auction items.
Do you admire people who have the patience to hand quilt? Have you ever tried it?
Come to our next meeting and our own Nimble Thimbles member, Julie Faint, will show us how she hand quilts.
April 2nd meeting
Come join up for some fun playing QUILTO. It is like bingo but quilting words and quilting prizes.
Block of the Month - March
The block of the month is the baby chick. We are doing blocks from the Vintage Farm Girl book.
Feel free to do the 6" or 12" block in any fabric you like.
Make plans for the AQG Quilt show
The quilt show sponsored by AQG is March 21-23 at the Mesa Convention Center, 201 North Center Street, Mesa. The cost for members is $5.00 and some of our Nimble Thimbles members have submitted quilts. Thursday, March 21 - 5:00 to 8:30. Friday, March 22 - 9:00 to 5:00. Saturday, March 23 - 9:00 - 4:00. There are vendors, speakers and auction items.
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Next Meeting - February 19th.
Darlene Miller, traveling teacher for AQG, will be joining us to discuss binding. Either you love it or you don't so come to the meeting and see if you can get some tips to make it easier and more professional.
Our next meeting on March 5th will be Christy Fincher from https://purpledaisiesquilting.com/.
Block of the month
The block of the month from the Vintage Farm Girl book is - Strawberry.
Camp
The spring camp is April 5-9 at Emmanuel Pines in Prescott. The cost is $100.00 for two nights and 5 meals plus a big sewing room to quilt and connect with friends. Pay in full and you get to pick your cabin and sewing area. See Debbie to sign up.
AQG Quilt show
The AQG quilt show is March 21-23 in Mesa. This is a great opportunity to see lots of quilts and vendors. It takes many hands to run the show. Visit https://www.azquiltersguild.org/ to volunteer. This allows you to get into the show for free and you don't have to be a Nimble Thimbles or AQG member to volunteer so sign up your friends as well.
Darlene Miller, traveling teacher for AQG, will be joining us to discuss binding. Either you love it or you don't so come to the meeting and see if you can get some tips to make it easier and more professional.
Our next meeting on March 5th will be Christy Fincher from https://purpledaisiesquilting.com/.
Block of the month
The block of the month from the Vintage Farm Girl book is - Strawberry.
Camp
The spring camp is April 5-9 at Emmanuel Pines in Prescott. The cost is $100.00 for two nights and 5 meals plus a big sewing room to quilt and connect with friends. Pay in full and you get to pick your cabin and sewing area. See Debbie to sign up.
AQG Quilt show
The AQG quilt show is March 21-23 in Mesa. This is a great opportunity to see lots of quilts and vendors. It takes many hands to run the show. Visit https://www.azquiltersguild.org/ to volunteer. This allows you to get into the show for free and you don't have to be a Nimble Thimbles or AQG member to volunteer so sign up your friends as well.
Friday, February 1, 2019
Meeting on February 5th -
For our next meeting, we are happy to bring to our group L&A quilting. These wonderful ladies will be doing a trunk show on their red & green quilts. Our own Kathy O'Brien suggested this group saying it was the most memorable trunk show she has seen.
Presidents challenge -
Did you take a challenge bag? Have you opened the bag since the meeting? For those who have already completed the challenge, bring them back. If you want another one or want in on the fun, there are more bags available.
Block of the month-
We are continuing with our block of the month from the Vintage Farm Girl book. The block for January was Wooly Sheep. Bring them in to show what you got done.
Presidents quilt-
As you know we do a yearly quilt for the president. We are working on creating some kits for those of you that want to help do a block. Let's all come together and show our support of the people who step up and give their time for our chapter.
Camp-
Our spring camp is on April 5-7. There are still spots open for camp so bring your checkbook to sign up.
Future meetings - Here is a list of what is coming up
For our next meeting, we are happy to bring to our group L&A quilting. These wonderful ladies will be doing a trunk show on their red & green quilts. Our own Kathy O'Brien suggested this group saying it was the most memorable trunk show she has seen.
Presidents challenge -
Did you take a challenge bag? Have you opened the bag since the meeting? For those who have already completed the challenge, bring them back. If you want another one or want in on the fun, there are more bags available.
Block of the month-
We are continuing with our block of the month from the Vintage Farm Girl book. The block for January was Wooly Sheep. Bring them in to show what you got done.
Presidents quilt-
As you know we do a yearly quilt for the president. We are working on creating some kits for those of you that want to help do a block. Let's all come together and show our support of the people who step up and give their time for our chapter.
Camp-
Our spring camp is on April 5-7. There are still spots open for camp so bring your checkbook to sign up.
Future meetings - Here is a list of what is coming up
- Feb 19th - Darlene Miller giving us pointers on binding
- Mar 5th - Christy Fincher
Saturday, January 5, 2019
Happy New Year.
I hope your new year is going well. At the beginning of each year, I make a list of all of my projects that are in process and post them in my craft room. Then during the year as I get projects done, I get the satisfaction of checking off the list. Last year, I got 23 projects done. My list for 2019 has 24 projects on it. It just seems that I keep finding more things I want to try and do.
I have missed seeing everyone and look forward to our first meeting of January to catch up. I am sure we will have a big show and tell time.
I hope your new year is going well. At the beginning of each year, I make a list of all of my projects that are in process and post them in my craft room. Then during the year as I get projects done, I get the satisfaction of checking off the list. Last year, I got 23 projects done. My list for 2019 has 24 projects on it. It just seems that I keep finding more things I want to try and do.
I have missed seeing everyone and look forward to our first meeting of January to catch up. I am sure we will have a big show and tell time.
Jan 15th - Next regular meeting
Our own member, Kathy Kreig, is going to give us a trunk show about all of the quilt challenges she does during the year. This will be a great opportunity to get inspired to join in.
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