The Rockford Park District has asked the Guild to come out to Lockwood Park and sew on Saturday, May 22nd. They are having Animal Mania from 10-4. A few of us went out last year and it was a lot of fun. If anyone would like to come out and just work on hand stitching for either an hour or two or all day that would be great. You can also bring any quilts you would like to display. We have people ask questions and watch what we do. We will be inside at the Trailside Center. Any one interested can contact Julie Cucccinelli by email or by phone 815-332-5212.
Guidelines:
- Finished size: 6” square (this includes any embellishments added to the edges).
- 3 layers, quilted (it’s usually easier to quilt first and then add the items).
- The number 30 must be depicted somewhere on the square (30 items, the number 30, be creative).
- Made entirely out of recycled items and supplies you already have (you cannot buy anything to include in the square).
- Label on back with name and list of items used.
- Deadline: August 5th meeting, bring to meeting for show and tell, I will collect the squares, take pictures and post on the website, and keep them to display at the quilt show in May. If you won’t be at the August meeting, give to a friend to bring or make arrangements to get it to me before the meeting.
- Make as many as you want.
- Don’t worry about what the back looks like … it’s usually a challenge to figure out how to attach unusual items and be neat at the same time!
- Be creative and have fun!
Contact me (Cindy Larsen) if you have any questions.
Buggy Barn Crazy Stack and Whack Stars with Sue Lacerra
Saturday, May 15th, Cherry Valley Library, 10:00 a.m.
Supplies List:
- Fat quarters or left over fabric, minimum 12″, light and dark
- Cutting board, rotary cutters, rulers
- Sewing machine with neutral thread
- Personal ironing board and iron if you have one
Thursday is our Annual Meeting and we’ll be voting on new Board members and proposed changes to the Constitution. We also have a number of other interesting activities you won’t want to miss.
- National Quilt Museum of Paducah presentation by Robin Gausebeck
- Round Robin Skill Builders
- 30th Anniversary challenge announcement
And, I’m sure there will be a lot of Paducah stories shared before the meeting and at break time!
See you there!
A BIG THANK YOU to Judy for all of her time and effort to put these trips together … sleep well the next few days, Judy!!
Thanks Robin for greeting us at the airport and taking pictures of our arrival in Paducah.
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The last flight to Paducah has safely landed in Rockford a few minutes ago. I’m sure we all have great stories from the trips and if you’d like to share them on the website, please click the Response link at the top right of this post.
Click HERE to read an interview with Judy Mullen in the West Kentucky Star. I searched online for a TV report, but couldn’t find anything. If you have found a TV report or other newspaper article, please let me know.
Tomorrow I’ll be posting the pictures I took. If you have any you want to add to the site, please email them to me.
Important info from Judy:
Have a great time everyone!
Check the website next week for pictures. I’ll be taking pictures on Friday … email me your pictures and I’ll add them to the site.
Thursday, April 22nd flight is now available for purchase! Go to www.flyrfd.com to purchase your ticket.
THANK YOU QUILTERS … Friday, April 23rd and Saturday, April 24th flights are sold out! Friday sold out in 8 hours and Saturday in 35 hours!!!!!
If you are interested in going on Thursday, April 22nd, please email Zach Sundquist this weekend. He will let you know on Monday morning if there are enough people to schedule a flight for that day. The final decision must be made first thing Monday morning so don’t delay in sending him your email.