Setting up for the auction CRQC is having a silent auction the club is having in place of our May meeting. So lets get to work and clean up / out our sewing rooms of unwanted items. We will have tables set up with numbers and names of what goes on that particular table. We are …
On Tuesday June 6, 2023 at 6 pm at New Hope Church, our guest speaker is (drum roll) our very own Marilyn Fettinger. Marilyn was the winner of last year’s panel challenge with her puzzle quilt and she is going to share her method with us. Bring note taking materials and Marilyn will guide us …
With the Douglas County Fair in full swing, it might be easy to flip the calendar page and not realize that our first Tuesday meeting is actually on August 1st! So here’s your reminder to come…and here’s your reason: You’ll meet all of the current and new officers for the 2023-2024 year. Put names with faces. Know who to call for what. Celebrate the beginning of another year packed with learning, sewing and other fun. To make the night even more special, we are having a BATIK EXCHANGE & CHALLENGE!
With the county fair behind us and the promise of fall in front of us, our September meeting will showcase business woman, quilter and blogger Sherri Fields. Sherri’s blog - sherriquiltsalot.com -is a treasure trove of information, from quilt tips and tricks to (her favorite) quilt history. And that is what she brings us via zoom: a fascinating look at the history of quilt shows. Before and after the program, please mill about the room to take in all of the fine member quilts that were entered in this year’s fair. A walkabout, we call it. Be sure to congratulate all of the entrants — and join them next year with a quilt of your own!
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Our October meeting presentation will be “A Journey into Pictorial Quilts” Lecture and Trunk Show by Jackie Vujcich of Colorado Creations Quilting. Colorado landscapes inspire many an artist. Jackie will explain how they have contributed to her unique quilting journey. Learn more at coloradocreationsquilting.com. Use the discount code ROCK for 10% off any pre-ordered kit …
Join us for a day retreat at Sew-ciety on Saturday, October 15th, from 9:00 - 4:00 pm. If you are interested in attending send Kathy Snow an email and she will put you on the list. There will be an opportunity to shop and there will be a special of some kind. Remember credit card …
Please join us in November for “First Steps in Paper Piecing” lecture and trunk show by award-winning quilter Lisa Fryxell of Prefurred Quilts. Lisa will present even more tips and tricks at a holiday-inspired workshop to be held Saturday, November 18th, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at New Hope Presbyterian Church. Please sign up …
Attend our November 18th workshop taught by Lisa Fryxell and learn some of her tips to make paper piecing easy! A key part of this project is making an eternal circle -- so many uses for this technique. You will walk away from Lisa's workshop with a lovely 18"x18" holiday wreath wall hanging. The pattern …
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You don't want to miss this year's Holiday Party -- but you will miss it, if you don't meet the deadline for reservations! Please send $30 to club treasurer Grace Bastianon by November 28th in order to attend.
Applique pattern by amybradleydesigns.com We're having a CRQC Holiday Party!!! Bring a purchased quilt panel wrapped up all pretty and ready to give! Homemade or purchased add-on items are always fun, but not necessary. We will share a meal, stories, games and a friendship gift exchange. The party will be held on December 5th at …
Get ready to "Start a New Year of Sewing Off Right" with our guest speaker Doris Burnnette, editor of American Patchwork & Quilting magazine. Our first meeting of the new year is on January 2nd at 6:00pm. Doris will help us set our sewing priorities and share handy tools for cleaning, organizing, and staying on …
