Preserving the heritage of quilting, promoting the knowledge and understanding of all aspects of quilting, and providing opportunities for continuing education and community service among those interested in the art of quilting.
Preserving the heritage of quilting, promoting the knowledge and understanding of all aspects of quilting, and providing opportunities for continuing education and community service among those interested in the art of quilting.
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April 29th, 1:30pm - Executive Board MeetingContact the guild president to get on the meeting agenda. Fabric Fanatics - classroom area, 624 Haggard St., Suite706, Plano, TX. Many thanks to Fabric Fanatics for providing their classroom space for us to use for this important meeting! Members not on the Executive Board are welcome to attend the meetings. We do observe Robert's Rules which states that attendees who are not voting Board members are to be observers rather than participants. Please let one of the VP's know ahead of time if there is a topic you would like present or discuss during the meeting so we can follow an organized agenda. Voting is limited to the members of the Executive Board. May 14th, 10-3pm -
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Monthly Guild meetings
MJ Fielek, our guild President, always extends an invitation for interested people to join our monthly meeting and discover what we offer. Guild meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Parkway Hills Baptist Church. Social time starts at 6:30pm and the business meeting starts at 7:00pm. We would love to have you visit and, of course, join our guild. We try to have a variety of activities so that there is something for everyone! The church is located on the east side of the Dallas North Tollway between Park and Parker in Plano. See map here.
Check out our Facebook page and let us know what you like, and what you would like to see differently. We realize there are many opinions within the Guild, but would like to hear yours.
Send comments to the VP - Media
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May Newsletter
The May Guild Newsletter is now available online. An email notification was sent on April 25th announcing its availability. Click here for the May newsletter If you did not receive the email or had trouble reading the newsletter, notify the webmaster. Sunshine and ShadowsWe have reinstated our Sunshine and Shadows position to send cards to our members in need. We want you all to know we care and that you are in our thoughts. Pat Wiant has graciously volunteered to coordinate this effort. You may call her directly at 972-964-6750 or by contact her using the email link below. Notify the Sunshine and Shadows if you know of a Guild member who has had surgery, an ongoing illness, or a death in the family so she can let the person know our Guild is thinking about them. Nine PatchSeveral members have mentioned that they can never find their Guild muslin when they sit down to stitch their nine patches. We have amended the instructions so that you can now use Guild muslin, beige, or white fabric as your light color. We love getting those nine patches so we are ready when a member moves and must leave our guild! Photo GalleryDon't forget our Photo Gallery for your viewing enjoyment! Our Historian takes pictures each month to remind you of the beautiful quilts and items shown at the Guild meetings. If you see one of yours that could use a caption, contact Aurora Chancy. |
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May 9th, 7pm Monthly Guild Meeting, Doors open at 6:30pm
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MembershipMembership in the Quilters Guild of Plano is open to any person interested in the art of quilting. Dues are $25 annually, $15 if joining between April 1st and September 30th. Memberships renew October 1st annually. To JOIN NOW, print and mail the Membership Application Form along with the appropriate fees to the address listed on the form. You can either print the Membership Application form 2012 and complete your information by hand, or select the Interactive Membership Application form 2012 to complete online prior to printing. If you have questions contact the VP of Membership by email. The annual membership fee is from October 1st through September 30th. Membership for the remainder of the current membership year will be prorated. More information about membership is available at our Membership page. We are now keeping count of attendees by using the door prize tickets rather than lists of names for you to check off. Our hope is that we can get people into the meeting faster – no one likes waiting in line. We will still sign in guests and new members to make sure they can be recognized at the meeting. Be sure to notify us if there is a change in your email or contact information so we can update the records! |
Guild Activities chairpersons plan new activities for 2013Our Guild Activities co-chairpersons are planning several activities for members to enjoy this year. A new Block of the Month was announced at the January meeting. You may view the quilt and the 1st four blocks here. You can still catch up and participate in this activity. Bring your Guild Challenge quilts to the May meeting ... It will be fun to see what each person has done with the challenge fabric. Awards will be presented! Congratulations to Bling contest participants for Quilt Plano 2013 T-shirtsThe T-shirts that were brought to the April meeting were judged by Richard Larson and Kristen Cachero. Yhe winners are ...
A Celebration of Pat Campbell's LifeRenowned quilter, Pat Campbell, passed away in March. We will all miss our friend and awesome Jacobean applique master! On May 11, a celebration of life to honor Pat and her quilts will be held at their home, 653 Goodwin Dr., Richardson, Texas, from 12 noon to 6 p.m. Pat hated funerals and wanted instead to have her friends gather, look at her quilts, and remember the good times with her. John invites you to join the celebration of her life. For more information, visit Celebration of Life for Pat Campbell. Education starts a Junior Quilting GroupOur next Education project is a Junior Quilting Group which will be having its first class meeting on Saturday morning, June 15, from 10 am to 12 noon at The Texas Quilter. Classes for the first few months will be making a small sampler quilt including such blocks as 9-patch, appliqué, Redwork, crayon work, crazy patchwork and others. A sewing machine will be required for some of the classes. For additional information or to enroll your student, contact Emily Armstrong, Debbie Skorepa or Margaret Schafer. You may also email Education with questions or to register for this group. |
She is a true "people person" who derives her satisfaction fro teaching new to advanced students, and considers every student a friend. Her lectures all revolve around her love for applique, mostly Baltimore Album Quilts, and the journey her years of quilting have taken. The lectures are very lighthearted, a bit silly and exciteable and always something for everyone. Kathy adore a chance to share her story and a chance to teach a bit of something that some may not have been exposed to yet. Come and enjoy this bubbly speaker!
This is not just your average pillow! It's a special pillow for those who applique (or do other handwork, such as embroidery. You may have seen the sample at last month's Guild meeting. There are pockets for your scissors and threads, as well as a pocket that is large enough for your blocks. What a great way to work on your own projects or just make one for that special friend who does handwork!