Charity Sew Night...Tuesday, May 29, 2012

This Tuesday (May 29th) we are having a charity sew in at the church. (Same time and place as usual meetings). We will be making bags for CPS. We have a plethora of fabric and lots already cut out so bring your machine and join us. If you want to cut out kits bring a rotary cutter and mat. Berta and Judy L. are bringing treats and drinks. J




We have a representative from CPS coming to our next regular meeting June 5th. She will tell us how our quilts and bags are used and we will be giving her more to take back with her. Bring any finished charity quilts to the meeting so we have lots to give her!

It's time for Membership Renewals for 2012-2013

Membership renewals for 2012-2113 are due by June 1, 2012 in order to avoid late fees. Find the forms at any Nimble Thimbles meeting or online at http://www.azquiltersguild.org/.  Fees are $20 for Nimble Thimbles and $25 for AQG if postmarked by June 1,2012. AQG late fee is $30 if post marked after June 1,2012. Dues are not prorated. If you are a new member then your AQG fee is $30, but Nimble Thimbles dues remain at $20.
If you fill out the membership form and give a check to the treasurer at our regular scheduled meeting on Tuesday May 15,2012 it will be mailed in with all others collected at that time.

Let's make it another great year at Nimble Thimbles!!!!!

The last clue of the Mystery Quilt has been revealed!

Hope you have enjoyed each step of the mystery quilt. The last clue is available to be picked up at a scheduled meeting. Here is a picture of the completed quilt top. Thanks to Kathy for organizing this mystery quilt project...it's been fun!

                                                                             

Tumbleweed Park on April 7, 2012 and the quilts made by Nimble Thimbles for the Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Coalition

Quilt made last year for the 64 children who lost their lives to abuse in 2010. 

This year's quilt with 70 pinwheels to remember those children who lost their lives to abuse in 2011.

Thanks to everyone who participated in the making of these beautiful quilts for such a needed cause of Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness....BE A HERO TO A CHILD.

Mark your calendar for a fun evening on May 1, 2012 for the Treasure Auction.

I know I’m inspired to think about starting my spring cleaning, especially in my sewing room.
And doesn’t that work out just right with the annual Nimble Thimbles Treasure Auction.
This has been known in the past as the Chinese Auction, whatever name we call it, it’s our annual fundraiser for the guild. It is also lots of fun!!
Tuesday, May 1 is the date for 2012. We are now excepting all donations for the auction. Items do not have to be sewing or quilt related or a new item, but should be in good useable condition.
Lynn  and Joanne  will be collecting these items at our next three meetings. Please be generous this fundraiser helps pay for many of our projects and programs.

You can also bundle your items in a basket or bag to help us out. Small items work best grouped with bigger items. Any questions or if you want to help contact Lynn or Joanne.

Piecing Life Together presentation by Barbara Polston on Tuesday, April 3, 2012

"Piecing Life Together" Barbara Polston shares quilts that inspire her syndicated column of the same name.

AQG President Lynn Kough and President Elect Patricia Benner to visit Nimble Thimbles on Tuesday, April 3,2012

Please mark your calendars and plan on attending the quild meeting on April 3, 2012 to hear AQG  President Lynn Kough and President Elect Patricia Benner update us on the the status of AQG and the direction that AQG is headed under the new board members. This will be conducted during regular business and then to follow will be a presentation by Barbara Polston " Piecing Life Together".