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.