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NOVEL QUILTERS

Reaching out to readers and daydreamers. We’ve been reading and discussing some really interesting stories of women, sewing and history and we’d love to have you join us. The fellowship is great and we end up talking about, around, and even far off the designated book each time.

In October we met to talk about “The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek” which fills out the factual history of women horseback librarians travelling the hills of Appalachia during the early 1900s. All agreed it was a great story, worth taking a slight detour in our schedule.

For our NOVEMBER MEETING, on Nov. 2nd, we’re reading “The Women’s March” by Jennifer Chiaverini which focuses on the women’s suffrage movement. She does great historical research for these novels.

Next up for December 7th we’re back to quilting with “The Christmas Quilt”, also by Chiaverini. You’re also urged to bring picture books to the December gathering which feature quilts/quilting to share. (I’m bringing “The Quiltmaker’s
Gift”.)

Join us if you have time, even if you haven’t had a chance to read the entire subject book. You’ll gain some insights which make you want to hurry up and finish. The conversations are stimulating and the lunch is pretty darn good. The staff have made us feel very welcome. First Tuesday of the month 1:30 @ Chicken Salad Chick in the Highlands shopping area. Hope to see familiar and new faces!
Christine Weiss

RSVP and/or Questions, or to find out the current book, contact:
Phyllis Borton or, Christine Weiss
Contact information is in the Membership Directory.

SECOND SATURDAY SEW ALONG

QGOA hosts a ZOOM meeting the second Saturday of every month, from 10 am. to 2 pm., where you can sew with fellow Guild members. It is a come and go event where you can stay as long as you like, sew in your pjs, provide your own snacks, sew on whatever you wish, or just visit with quilting friends. Watch for the email ZOOM invitation the day before the meeting.

STITCH GROUPS

Quilters’ Guild of Arlington has many active stitch groups that meet at a variety of locations. These groups are designed for quilters of all skill levels, from beginner to advanced, to get together to work on quilt projects, share in their quilting experiences, and have a good time. All of the stitch groups gladly welcome new members. Please contact support@qgoa.org or the individual stitch group representative, shown below, in person at our next meeting to get more detailed information.

New Groups Welcome
If you would like to set up a new stitch group associated with the Quilters’ Guild of Arlington please contact support@qgoa.org.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

The Quilters’ Guild of Arlington encourages all members to take part in helping our community. There are a variety of different projects to choose from. Please check the list below to see if there are any in which you would like to participate.

Military Quilts

The Military Quilt Project encourages members to make and donate quilts to be presented to military veterans, injured service personnel, and their families in hospitals or veterans’ homes. We reach out to local veteran services and organizations to place these quilts in the hands of those who have served and sacrificed for our country. Quilts may also be presented through the Quilts of Valor Foundation. If you wish to donate a quilt, please bring it to any guild meeting. Preferred sizes are 55 x 65 up to 72 x 90; red, white, and blue, or any colors are greatly appreciated.

Linus

Project Linus helps provide love, a sense of security, warmth, and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade quilts, blankets and afghans, lovingly created by volunteer “blanketeers.”  The Quilters’ Guild of Arlington (QGOA) has been actively supporting projects that support children since March, 1991, and has been responsible for supplying over 400 quilts to agencies in the Metroplex that distribute them to affected children.

SafeHaven

SafeHaven operates the only domestic violence shelters in Tarrant County. Women and children fleeing the horrors of domestic violence would have nowhere to go and no way to escape the cycle of abuse without the efforts of SafeHaven. Through SafeHaven, they find the safety, shelter, support, and independence they need.

In addition to the travel size toiletries accepted year-round, the particular items of need will be announced each month.

2021 Ronald McDonald House (RMH) Quilts Challenge

The 2021 Guidelines are the same as 2020.

In 2021, there are two types of Ronald McDonald House Quilts Challenges:     

Ronald McDonald House Challenge Fabric Quilt Guidelines

1. This challenge fabric is donated by Quilt Among Friends. Please take opportunities to thank them for their sponsorship.
2. Packet containing the challenge fabric is $5. Quilt makers who use this fabric and turn quilts in at the June, 2021 Guild meeting will receive $5 gift cards from Quilt Among Friends.
3. Quilts must use a recognizable amount of the challenge fabric in the quilt.
4. Maker may use any other coordinating fabrics.
5. Quilts must be washable and have no buttons or similar items attached that could be accidentally swallowed by young children.
6. Finished quilts must be at least 50 inches on each side.
7. ***Quilts must have an entry form and be turned in at the June, 2021 Guild meeting. You may label your quilt if you like, but you do not need to add a sleeve.
8. Entries will be displayed at the June, 2021 Guild meeting, and members will vote on them for ribbons.

Ronald McDonald House (non-challenge fabric) Quilt Guidelines

1. To be donated to Ronald McDonald House, any fabric may be used.
2. Quilts must be washable and have no buttons or similar items attached that could be accidentally swallowed by young children.
3. Finished quilts be at least 50 inches on each side.
4. ***Quilts must have an entry form and be turned in at the June, 2021 Guild meeting. You may label your quilt if you like, but you do not need to add a sleeve.
5. Entries will be displayed at the June, 2021 Guild meeting, and members will vote on them for ribbons.

Challenge fabric packets will be available at the General Meetings beginning in November, 2020.

For more information regarding RHM Fort Worth, click here.

Ronald McDonald House…providing a “home-away-from-home” for families with seriously ill children who travel to Fort Worth for pediatric medical care.

RMH Challenge Entry Form

Cancer Care Services

The former Nancy’s Pink Challenge, is updated to Nancy’s Cancer Challenge to allow broader expression of honoring those with any type cancer. The challenge was started in memory of a former guild member, Nancy Martinson, who passed away from breast cancer, with the intention that the proceeds of the sale of these quilts would go to those in need of care due to cancer.

Linda McPherson has challenged each member of the guild to make a miniature quilt for the quilt show. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please contact Linda. She is a miniature quilt enthusiast, so she can point you in the right direction to find those miniature quilt patterns!

Go to the Quilt Festival Page for guidelines for entering miniatures.