QGOA is hosting a Quilt Along!!
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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.
| Etcetera Art Quilt Group Meets @ Quilt Among Friends 2238 Michigan Ave., Arlington 1st Thursday of the month @ 7 pm Bring 2 canned goods for food pantry. Contact: Denny Cornett |
Felted Wool Gathering Meets @ Quilt Among Friends 2238 Michigan Ave., Arlington 2nd Monday of the month @ 1030 am – 3 pm Bring 2 canned goods for food pantry. Contact: Sherry Livingston |
| Friendship Stitchers Meets @ First Christian Church, Arlington 1st & 3rd Thursdays @ 10 am Contact: Helga Smith |
Jane & Friends Meets @ Quilt Among Friends 2238 Michigan Ave., Arlington 2nd Monday of the month @ 1030 am – 3 pm Bring 2 canned goods for food pantry. Contact: Sherry Livingston |
| My Featherweight Meets @ Quilt Among Friends 2238 Michigan Ave., Arlington 3rd Friday of the month @ 10 am Bring 2 canned goods for food pantry. Contact: Debbie Boice |
Piecemakers Meets @ Bob Duncan Community Center 2nd & 4th Thursdays @ 6 pm – 10 pm Contact: Debra Ware |
| Sew-N-Sews Meets @ Trinity United Methodist Church 1200 W Green Oaks, Room A208 1st Mon. of the month (unless a holiday) @ 10 am – 3 pm Bring your lunch and $3 per person per meeting as a donation to the church. Contact: Randa Dillon or Carolyn Bowden |
The Sewcial Bee Meets @ 1133 Ridgewood Terrace 76012 4th Tuesday of the month @ 630 pm Bring a project or a show-and-tell! Contact: Karen Raschio 682-808-8770 or email kraschio@gmail.com |
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.
The 2020 Military Quilt Project is The Stash Buster Challenge. Quilts should be made using patriotic colors, and measure 55″x 65″ (ideal) or 72″ x 90.” Bring your finished quilts to the November meeting. There will be no judging, but we want to admire all the quilts and see how many different results we get from all using one block. The goal is a minimum of 22 quilts, in recognition of the 22 veterans who lose their battle to suicide each day. If you wish to make a Quilt of Valor, please see their website, QOVF.org, for their requirements.
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
- This challenge fabric is donated by Quilt Among Friends. Please take opportunities to thank them for their sponsorship.
- Packet containing the challenge fabric is $5. Quilt makers who use this fabric and turn quilts in at the May, 2021 Guild meeting will receive $5 gift cards from Quilt Among Friends.
- Quilts must use a recognizable amount of the challenge fabric in the quilt.
- Maker may use any other coordinating fabrics.
- Quilts must be washable and have no buttons or similar items attached that could be accidentally swallowed by young children.
- Finished quilts must be at least 50 inches on each side.
- ***Quilts must have an entry form and be turned in at the May, 2021 Guild meeting. You may label your quilt if you like, but you do not need to add a sleeve.
- 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
- To be donated to Ronald McDonald House, any fabric may be used.
- Quilts must be washable and have no buttons or similar items attached that could be accidentally swallowed by young children.
- Finished quilts be at least 50 inches on each side.
- ***Quilts must have an entry form and be turned in at the May, 2021 Guild meeting. You may label your quilt if you like, but you do not need to add a sleeve.
- 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.
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.