We can't wait for show and tell after our great day with Barb Cressy!!!!

Social Evening and Quilter's Bingo for September 7,2010

The September 7 Nimble Thimbles meeting will be a social/friendship evening. The first half of the evening, please bring extensive show and tell (some have been working on their pups and CPUPs!). For the second half of the evening, we will be playing Quilt-O, a version of quilter's bingo, with a collection of prizes (including chocolate) for winning rounds. It should make for a lively evening! And don't forget the chocolate...

Trunk Show by Diane Pitchford on August 17,2010

Diane Pitchford has graciously agreed to do a trunk show for Nimble Thimbles on Tuesday, August 17. Diane has been quilting for over 30 years, and is a long time Nimble Thimbles member (including past President). She is active in several quilting groups around the state and beyond, including the National Quiltering Association. Diane also has a love for antique quilts and hand quilting. Please join us for a tremendous trunk show from Gilbert, Arizona's own award winning longarm quilter.

Make and Take Classes with Barb Cressy

Thanks to all of you who signed up for the Barb Cressy class on Sunday, August 22. The class is free and will be conducted at the Chandler Police Station, 250 E. Chicago in downtown Chandler. The police station is directly behind the new city hall that is being constructed on Arizona Avenue. The class is scheduled to run from 9am-4pm. Two patterns are being covered: a reversible tote and clutter bag. Please bring a standard sewing kit, your sewing machine and the supplies outlined in the supply list. Supply list will be provided when you sign up for the class.

Applique classes with Nancy Busby

Nancy's wonderful trunk show at our last meeting generated much interest in learning her technique and so 2 classes are being offered.

Full day (10am-4pm), Celtic quilt class (four patterns) on Saturday, Sept.4, fee:$35.00

Half day (10am-1pm), Japanese flower quilt class (one pattern) on Saturday, Sept. 25, fee: $15.00

Please contact or see Kathy O'Brien for enrollment.

Program for August 3, 2010 ~ Favorite Tools and Tips

Nimble Thimbles will have a tools and tips show and tell/social evening on Tuesday, August 3. Please bring 1, 2, or 3 items to share (just in case someone else thinks that the item is fantastic)! Everyone is sure to learn something new about a technique or tool that they never dreamed of. Please join us.

Program for July 20, 2010: Nancy Busby

Nancy Busby will be joining us for a trunk show of her applique work. In her 30 years of quilting, she has class samples, queen sized quilts and a wide range of knowledge in the history of quilting. Nancy teaches an applique class at Cutting Edge Quiltworks, and as always, would love to see new people enjoy the art of applique quiltmaking. Please join us for a great evening.