Upcoming Meetings including In-Person Meeting 11/19/24

 Upcoming Meetings:

1.) Nov. 19th, In-Person meeting. Meeting starts at 7:00 PM. Jennifer from Quilter's Oasis will treat us to what's new and happening at her shop. We need 2 or 3 people to cover refreshments. Please let Joanne Reiter know if you are bringing anything, so we can provide napkins, plates and forks. If you need a theme, think Maple.

2.) Dec. 10th, In-Person meeting. Meeting starts at 7:00 PM. Community Service Fun Night. Fun, games prizes! Please bring a treat to share.

 Workshop:

Nov. 9th, Saturday, via Zoom, Brita Nelson Disappearing Blocks Workshop. Starts at 8:45 AM and concludes at 3:15 PM with half hour lunch break. Have your blocks prepped up to step #1 and then stop. Brita will guide you the rest of the way during the workshop. Zoom link will be sent via email to paid attendees only. If you saw the Zoom lecture and still want to attend, please email me ASAP at jmreiter@frontier.com  

Sew-Ins:

1.) Nov. 9th, Saturday, Sweet Pz's Quilt Designs, 3536 E Tremaine Ave, Gilbert AZ 85234. Doors open at 9:30 AM and close at 4:00 PM. Cost is $10 payable to Pam, shop owner. 

2.) Nov. 25th, Monday, 35th Ave Sew & Vac, 4939 W Ray Rd, Chandler AZ 85226. Cost is $5 payable to shop. 

3.) Nov. 29th, Friday, Sweet Pz's Quilt Designs, 3536 E Tremaine Ave, Gilbert AZ 85234. It's a Bonnie Hunter Kick-Off! Bring your sewing machine and come join a fun group for sewing. You need not be doing anything Bonnie Hunter to come and enjoy the day. Bring whichever quilting project you wish to work on. Cost is $10 payable to Pam, shop owner.

Zoom Meeting: Tuesday 11/5/24 6:00 - 8:00pm Presentation - Brita Nelson trunk show on "Disappearing Blocks"

  This upcoming Tuesday evening (11/5/24) will be a Zoom meeting. Our guest lecturer will be Brita Nelson of The Questioning Quilter, who will be guiding us through a trunk show of her quilts showing the evolution  of her disappearing blocks. Our meeting will start at 6:00 pm as Brita resides in Pennsylvania. So click on the Zoom link in the recent email and please join us for an enjoyable evening of quilts.

 Agenda:

1.) 6:00 PM Program, Brita Nelson. Questions may be asked during the lecture -7:15 PM end lecture

2.) 7:15 PM President Announcements -VP announcement!

3.) Membership - Lora Riordan

4.) Treasurer - Betsy Verrico

5.) Programs - Joanne Reiter

(Community Service - Penny Boese will update the membership at the 11/19/24 meeting)

Upcoming Meetings for the rest of 2024

 

November 5th - Zoom Meeting. Due to different time zones, this meeting starts at 6:00 PM promptly. Brita Nelson of the Questioning Quilter will be giving a 1-hour Zoom lecture on her Quilts and development of her disappearing blocks.  An email with the Zoom link will be sent out to the membership closer to the meeting.

 November 19th - In-Person Meeting (not a Zoom as previously announced). Come early to help set up at 6:30 PM. Meeting starts at 7:00 PM promptly. Jennifer, the owner of A Quilter's Oasis will be bringing her shop to us. Come find out what's new, what's hot and the new classes. And enjoy having a shop come to you. Refreshment theme: Apple and Pumpkin. 

December 10th - In-Person Meeting. Arrive early at 6:30 and help set up. the Fun begins at 7:00 PM. Community Service Sponsored Fun Night!  Yes, that date is correct: December 10th. It's not our usual night, but it's ours. Community Service will be hosting an evening of fun games and prizes. Please bring refreshments of your choice.

Meeting In-Person: Tuesday 10/15/24 7:00-9:00pm Quilter's University

 Nimble Thimbles In-Person Meeting 10/15/24

 Holy Trinity Lutheran Church  739 W. Erie St Chandler, AZ  (Community Center)

  Our Tuesday, October 15th meeting is an In-Person meeting. Program for the evening is Quilter's University! Come early and help set up or join us at 7:00 PM for an evening of fun and learning. Our 3 Professors will be teaching you about Accucutter, Triangles on a Roll and Flying Geese the GE Ruler way. So bring your notebooks and pencils for a constructive evening. Refreshments theme is more Apple Festival. If you are planning on bringing refreshments, please let jmreiter@frontier.com know so she can pass your name onto Mary Platt.

   Tuesday, October 15th is also the last day to enter your quilt into the AQG Quilt Show. If you are planning to enter, please get your entry ready. For more information, please go to the AZ Quilter's Guild website and download/print out needed documents.

   Shop Hop is now hopping in the Valley! Go to any participating shop and purchase a passport, and then got your 'shop on' and have fun through October 19th. There are 9 participating shops and business is good. It's a great way to meet the shops that support us and our craft.

   The Sew-In that was scheduled for Sweet Pz's Quilt Designs this past Saturday, Oct 12th was cancelled and moved to October 26th. The good news is that there will be no charge for attending this Sew-In.

Upcoming Meetings and Events for Nimble Thimbles through December 2024

 Mark your calendars to plan ahead. Upcoming meetings for the rest of the 2024 year are as follows;

 October 15th - In-Person Meeting. Quilter's University! Our own Heather Nothum will demonstrate Triangles on a Roll, Debbie Kattelman will demonstrate GE Flying Geese and Lori from 35th will demonstrate Accucutter. Plan to arrive promptly and bring your notebooks. Refreshment theme: More Apple Harvest. 

November 5th - Zoom Meeting. Brita Nelson of the Questioning Quilter will be giving a 1-hour Zoom lecture on her Quilts and development of her disappearing blocks.

November 19th - Zoom Meeting. Due to being so close to Thanksgiving Holiday, a Zoom Sew-In was planned for this time. Possible themes may be pincushions or small, sewn or quilted gift items for holidays.

December 10th - In-Person Meeting. Community Service Sponsored Fun Night! Yes, that date is correct. December 10th. It's not our usual night, but it's ours. Community Service will be hosting an evening of fun games and prizes. Wear your holiday sweater or shirt and comfortable shoes. Refreshment theme: Holiday goodies. 

Sew-Ins for October, 2025. 

October 12th - Sweet Pz's Quilt Designs. 3536 E Tremaine, Gilbert AZ 85234. From 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Cost is $10 per person, payable to shop  owner.

October 21st - 35th Ave Sew & Vac. 4939 W Ray Road, Chandler. 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Cost is $10 per person, payable to shop.

October 25th - TGIF. Downtown Chandler Library, 22 S Delaware St, Chandler AZ 82552. 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, FREE!!! Bring small projects like hand sewing.

Mark your calendars accordingly. And we look forward to seeing you!

Meeting In-Person: Tuesday 10/1/24 7:00-9:00pm Small Quilt Auction

 NIMBLE THIMBLES SMALL QUILT AUCTION

When:   October 1st, 2024  7:00-9:00 pm

 

Where:   Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

                              739 W. Erie Street  Chandler, AZ

 

What:    Beautiful handmade items from Nimble Thimble members- small quilts, bags, wall hangings, 

table runners and more! Come and get a head start on holiday decorating and gifts. 

 Donations for these items will be used to fund Nimble Thimbles chapter meetings providing community service and education. 

 

Important: Cash or check only. 

 

Would you like to donate?

            For item drop off- please contact Debbie Ament.

            Items can be submitted the night of the auction from 6:00-6:30 pm.

Zoom Meeting: Tuesday 9/17/24 Rachel Derstine "Keep It Simple But Pack a Punch"

 Attention all Nimble Thimbles Members,

  There will be a Zoom meeting this Tuesday, September 17th, at 6:00 PM. Due to the difference in Time Zones this meeting will start 1 hour earlier than our usual time. Meeting time will be 6:00 PM and will start promptly with the program. Please mark your calendars accordingly. Our guest speaker is Rachel Derstine who will be giving her lecture on 'Keep It Simple But Pack a Punch'. An exploration into a world of quilts that need not be complex. Our guest speaker lives on the east coast, so we appreciate your consideration in starting early.  Please refer to the recent emails for the link to this Zoom call.

 Agenda:

1.) Program - Rachel Derstine

2.) Q/A with Rachel Derstine

3.) President/Leadership

4.) Treasurer - Betsy Verrico

5.) Membership - Lora Riordan

6.) Programs - Joanne Reiter