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November Show and Tell Photos
Pictures from our Show and Tell for November 2018.
2018 November Newsletter Posted
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Wiltwyck Program News
Wiltwyck Program news.
November 17. Join us for Jessica VanDenburgh’s trunk show and presentation on creative ways to use pre-cuts (layer cakes, jelly rolls, and charm squares). There are 6 spaces left in the Mini-Diva wallet workshop following the presentation. Workshop fee is $15, supplies $16 (pattern and hardware). Contact Linda Armour for more info. lkarmour1968@gmail.com
The supply list has been added to the calendar.
Nearly 60 have already signed up for the holiday brunch in December. If you haven’t already done so, sign up in November to bring a main, salad, or dessert dish.
December 15. Ellie VonWellsheim of the Mooncatcher Project will present on making reusable menstrual products for girls around the globe.
Holiday brunch after presentation. Time to enjoy our friends and give thanks.
CMQHOF News. Continue to make chemo caps, breast cancer pillows, and seat belt/port covers. Bring to a meeting for collection and delivery.
2019 Charity Project is fidget quilts. More info in the coming months.
Ryan’s Case for Smiles: 1000 pillowcases were made and collected during our MOPS events in September. Check out our webpage for a list of upcoming pillowcase parties. http://caseforsmiles.org/albany/
October Show and Tell Photos
Pictures from our Show and Tell for October 2018.
2018 October Newsletter Posted
The October newsletter is now available.
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Uncommon Threads Exhibit
Dear Wiltwyck Quilters Guild,
Here’s an announcement about an ongoing exhibit at the Westchester Community College Center for the Arts. Hope to see you there.
Uncommon Threads, a quilt show featuring contemporary quilts by eight members of the Brooklyn Quilters Guild, is running through October 5, at the Westchester Community College Center for the Arts, 196 Central Ave., White Plains, NY 10606. Admission is free, there’s plenty of parking ($7), and it is walking distance to the train station.
A reception will be held on Saturday, September 29, noon – 3 pm.
The quilters include Madeleine Appell, Susan Byrnes, Joyce Crupi, Kirstin Fisher, Martha McDonald, Ellen Piccolo, Margaret Walsh and Shari Werner. There are approximately 60 items on view, including quilts of all sizes and fabric bowls.
In addition, Kirsten Fisher will be teaching a workshop on making contemporary art quilts on Saturday, October 27, at the Center. For more information on the show and the workshop, call 914-606-7500.
A note: The entrance to the Center for the Arts is to the right as you face the building. Walk around the flower bed and you will see the sign above the door.
Case for Smiles Update. 705 collected so far!
Dear Case for Smiles Volunteers,
You are coming through for us in a BIG way. We are averaging 25-50 pillowcases made at each of our events. BUT we’ve also received many, many more donations of completed pillowcases from individuals and groups who have been working on them for months. Would you believe our total for the month so far is 705???!!! I’ll say that again! 705!!! And we still have 2 more pillowcase parties to go in September. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
We hope to see you at one of the remaining September events listed below. There are also have a couple of opportunities in October and November to add to our stash.
Friday, Sept. 28, 10-2 pm, Grace Church, 160 Seremma Ct, Lake Katrine
Saturday, Sept. 29, 9:30-2:30 pm, Reformed Presbyterian Church, 6512 Western Turnpike (Route 20), Duanesburg
Friday, Oct. 19, 6-8 pm, Quilt Bug, 3637 Carman Rd, Schenectady (RSVP please)
Friday, Nov. 30, 10-2 pm, Quilt Bug, 3637 Carman Rd, Schenectady (RSVP please)
Questions? Suggestion for another event? Pillowcases to drop off? Send us an email.
Linda and Maggie
Wanted for the October Workshop
WANTED FOR OCT WORKSHOP
A sewing machine for Jackie Kunkel’s use in her Oct. workshops here. She prefers a Viking, but will use a different brand. Must be in perfect working order. Contact Linda Armour if you have one she can use. lkarmour1968@gmail.com
Catskill Mountain Quilters Hall of Fame Fall Meeting
The Fall Meeting of the Catskill Mountain Quilters Hall of Fame will take place at the ERPF Center, 43355 Route 28, Arkville NY on Monday, October 1, from 10 am – 2 pm. Bring your own bag lunch and beverage. Water and coffee will be available. Show and share of charity project and summer stitching. Program will be old time bed turning. Committees and Meetings for 2019 will be announced.
Bring your completed chemo pillows and/or other items to the October guild meeting. Alice Maceyak will distribute them to the hospital.
Note: Bloom Quilts in Margaretville, just a few miles past Arkville, will be open 10 am – 5 pm that day! 🙂
Linda Armour