Community

Announcing the NOVEL QUILTERS, a group for quilters who LOVE to read!!
Everyone is welcome to join us on a monthly basis to read a selected book, get together for lunch, and discuss the novel; for fun, relaxation, enjoyment, as well as cultural enlightenment about quilting and the events that influenced this historical craft. We’re going to begin with Jennifer Chiaverini’s series, The Elm Creek Quilts Series
DATE: First Tuesday of Every Month
TIME: 1:00 P.M.
WHERE: Chicken Salad Chick (in the Highlands, 3900 Arlington Highlands Blvd., Suite 101, Arlington, TX 76018)
Come join the fun!!! No dues required. Bring your own lunch, if you want, or come and sit with the group.
Why the name Novel Quilters? Novel, because quilters are a unique group of special people who love their craft and
enjoy sharing and giving away their creations, as well as a reference to reading novels. Quilters?? Well, that’s who we are!!

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

Who is missing sewing with their friends? QGOA holds a ZOOM meeting the second Saturday of every month, from 10 am. to 2 pm., where you can sew with your 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.

Register your miniature quilt here.