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May 12, 2014

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Meeting this Thursday | May 15

Hi everyone!

It feels like ages since our last guild meeting, so come on down to Rock Paper Scissors at 7pm on May 15th and join us for the three F’s: fun, friends and of course, fabric

Here’s what we have planned:

An update on the Michael Miller MQG challenge
Information on elections in June
Upcoming events like Quilters Take Manhattan, Garden State Social, and the Warwick Quilt Show
A June swap based on the Pantone color of the year: Radiant Orchid
Everyone’s favorite: Show and Tell

We’ll also be taking a collection for the hospice in honor of our former VP, Peggy Kelleher to donate as a gift from the guild. Judy Veltidi will be collecting whatever donation you would like to give. She will be at the meeting and can answer any questions you might have but if you would like to reach her before Thursday, she can be contacted at motherfrog <at> hotmail <dot> com.

Bring a chair and your name tag, and we’ll see you on Thursday!

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March 27, 2014

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March Madness: A few reminders

It’s all systems go for March Madness and we wanted to post a few reminders so you’ll have THE BEST time!

Things to bring:
– sewing machine
– extension cord / power strip
– basic sewing kit (scissors, thread, bobbins, pins, etc.)
– name tag
– any fabric or orphan squares you want to donate
– iron/ironing board
– rotary cutter/mat/rulers

Lunch
We’ll be ordering pizza around lunch time. To keep costs down, we’re asking that you chip in $5 to help cover the expense. (Please bring cash)
There is a kitchen with a refrigerator available if you would like to bring something else for lunch. (No charge for using the kitchen!)

We’ll have bottled water and snacks to munch on so you stay hydrated and not hangry as you work.

Upon arrival, check in at the registration desk. We’ll give you any last minute instructions before you join your team.

Any questions? Leave ’em in the comments and we’ll get them answered ASAP!

See you Saturday!

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March 24, 2014

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March Madness: POINTS, PATTERNS, PRECUTS!

Hi everyone! Are you super-psyched for March Madness? We sure are!
Lots of behind-the-scenes planning has been happening and we’ve got more info about Saturday’s event for you below!

TEAMS!

Red Team:
Ashley – Captain
Sue E
Megan S
Aleeda C
Annette A
Rolanda L
Lori B
Mary K
Gemma P

Yellow Team:
Beth – Captain
Judi J
Kourtney K
Kathy M
Diane Q
Mary Jane K
Josie D
Michelle R
Tracy B

If your name is not assigned to a team or you haven’t RSVP’d yet, leave a comment and we’ll make sure you’re on the list!

POINTS!

Each team will start with a point value based on the donations received prior to the start of March Madness.
Any donations brought on the day of March Madness will go towards your assigned team (if you are on a team and you already donated, at the NJMQG meeting, your donation goes toward your team).

Twin Quilt – 100pts
Crib Quilt – 45pts
Pillowcase – 15pts
Precuts – 15pts per quilt set
Orphan blocks – 10pts per block
Pre-made quilt top any size – 75pts
Pre-made binding – 25ptsWound bobbins/spools of thread – 1pt/ea

PRECUTS!
We’ll be using 3 patterns from the Quilts 4 Kids website: The Four-Patch Quilt, Alternate Squares Quilt, & the Rail Fence.

If you’d like to pre-cut some of your fabrics and bag them up into quilt kits, here’s what we need:

FourPatch:
Fabric A: 15 – 6.5″ squares
Fabric B: 3 – 3.5″ strips
Fabric C: 3 – 3.5″ strips
4 – 1.5″ strips for inner border
4 3.5″ strips for outer border

Alternate Squares:
Fabric A: 15 – 6.5″ squares + 4 – 3.5″ strips for outer borders
Fabric B: 15 – 6.5″ squares
Fabric C: 4 – 1.5″ strips for inner borders

Rail Fence:
Fabric A: 20 – 2” (or 2.5″) x 42” strips of various fabrics
Fabric B: 4 – 1.5” x 42” strips for inner border
Fabric C: 4 – 3.5″ x 42” strips for outer border

* all strips are WOF unless otherwise noted

If you’d like to make an alternate pattern, please ensure it measures within the following parameters:
Twin – approx 72″ x 86″
Crib – approx 38-44″ x 44-48″

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to leave them in the comments!

We are “SEW” looking forward to sewing with you on Saturday! See you there!