Periodically we will be posting special guild announcements or reminders that just can't wait for the newsletter or a regular guild or steering committee.
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QU Meeting Night
Bulletin BoardBecause our Bi-Laws state that no member of the guild can profit by their membership, we have devised a legal method for members to notify other members of items they wish to buy or sell. We have a bulletin board that is located in the entrance hall where such notices can be posted.
Members are urged to both post and check the Meeting Night Bulletin Board during social hour at the regular guild meetings.In Loving Memory
Sadly, we must report the loss of, Morrisce Dockett's husband, Simon Overton Johnson Dockett, age 67, who passed away on June 9.
Also, Gail Chase's Mother-In-Law passed away quietly on June 12.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Morrisce and Gail for their loss. For anyone wishing to send a card or express their condolences, please check your membership directory for addresses, emails and phone numbers.
Museum Show
DatesMarilyn Kelly announced significant dates for the 2008 Museum Show "Through the Looking Glass" which are as follows:
Please remember the deadline for your quilt show entry forms, along with two pictures of your entry, are due at the guild meeting on June 12.
I look forward to receiving many entry forms for your beautiful quilts. Thanks,
Marilyn Kelley,
2008 Quilt Show ChairmanTurn in Date for
Applications & Quilt Photos
Regular Guild Meeting
June 12, 2008Quilt Turn-in Date at Museum: Saturday, August 16 10:00 A.M. - Noon
Quilt Show Opening Reception: Thursday, August 28 5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Quilt Show Closes
Sunday, November 9 4:00 P.M.2008 Block of the Month
July
Click on the Block above to download templates, strip piecing instructions and paper piecing foundations for all 2008 Block of the Month Raffle Blocks!
Ok, so maybe your life isn't a war zone, but who couldn't use a nice retreat?
Our own Workship Guru, Penny Blaszczyk has found a way for QU members to get away for a weekend, close to home (saves on travel expenses), and create a new quilt at the same time? Where, you ask?
Penny has preliminarily blocked rooms at the The Wakulla Springs Lodge, for the weekend of March 13, 2009, and is working on the details. Rooms at $105 a night can accommodate as many as 4 or as few as one. The plans are to create a mystery quilt. If you are interested, please contact Penny Blaszczyk.(Check your membership directory for
phone numbers and email addresses. )
Quiltfest of Jacksonville
The show features a huge quilt gallery with more than 400 quilts, seminars, quilt appraisals, vendors and a kid's area. In addition, featured speakers include renowned artists George Siciliano and Bethany Johnson. "Our theme this is year is 'New Dimensions in Quilting', so it's all about the graphics, dimensions and shapes that comprise the art of quilting. Quilting is art enjoyed by all ages, and by both men and women," she added.
For quilters, QuiltFest is an open judged show. Prize money will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each of 12 categories, Best of Show, Viewers Choice, Artistic Merit, Best Hand Quilting and Best Machine Quilting. Ribbons will be awarded for Judge's Recognition, Honorable Mention, and all Young Quiltmakers.
Quilts are being submitted through July 25. For quilt submission rules and form, please visit www.quiltfestjax.com.
QuiltFest guests receive reduced rates at the Wyndham Jacksonville Riverfront Hotel. Contact the hotel directly for reservations at (904) 396-5100 and mention QuiltFest. Reservations must be made before September 1, 2008.
Show hours are Thursday and Friday from 9 am to 6 pm; and Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm. For tickets and more information, please visit www.quiltfestjax.com.
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