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December 13, 2016

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Holiday Potluck Party this Thursday + Reminders!

Our December Meeting is a HOLIDAY POTLUCK PARTY!

TIME: Doors open at 6:30, starts at 7:15pm

WHEN: This Thursday, December 15, 2016

WHAT TO BRING:

  • An Appetizer, Dessert or Drinks. Please use the link here to sign up.
  • Your Elfster swap gift
  • Show and Tell (we respectfully ask that you limit your show and tell items to two items for this meeting)
  • Membership payment for 2017 if you have not already submitted
  • QuiltCon Charity Quilt blocks if you worked on them
  • Quilt of Valor Block if you worked on one
  • Your name tag- If you don’t have a name tag, we can arrange a partner swap
  • Also, Betsy V. will be selling tickets for the Empire Quilters raffle quilt

WHERE: LDS Church, 209 Mountain Ave, Caldwell, New Jersey
***please note location for this meeting***

Quilt Fest 2017: Submission Deadline Extended!

Submit your Quilts! The deadline has been extended to Wednesday, January 4th.

  • We will be a part of a special exhibit at Quilt Fest in March 2017: Modern Quilts- North Jersey Modern Quilt Guild
  • Quilt Fest is March 2-5, 2017
  • Click here to submit by January 4, 2017
  • Each quilt should have a 4″ sleeve sewn on top for easy hanging.
  • If you have a quilt top only to submit now, please consider submitting.
    The quilt should be complete and ready to hang for the show.


BUDGET for 2017:

  • We will be voting on the NJMQG budget for 2017 at this meeting. To view the budget, go to the Members Only section of the blog and click “Tentative Budget Proposal for 2017.” If you need the password, please email njmqginfo at gmail dot com.


Membership Renewal for 2017/ New Members:

  • We are always accepting new members!
  • Please click here to renew membership or to become a member. NJMQG Membership shall be recognized upon payment of dues and completion of the 2017 Membership Application Form.
  • Bring cash or check to the meeting or pay by January 1, 2017.


2017 Bee Block Swap:

Back by popular demand is the Bee Block Swap! Starting in January 2017, this swap program will take place three times. Click here for details. Click here to sign up. Deadline to register is December 31, 2016.

See you on Thursday!

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September 14, 2016

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September 2016 Happenings!

Hello everyone!

Here are some announcements/reminders:

• September OPEN SEW:
When: This Saturday, September 17, 2016 from 10am – 2pm
Where: Community Church of Cedar Grove, 65 Bowden Road, Cedar Grove, NJ

• November Cross Roads Retreat:
When: Wednesday, November 9th – Sunday, November 13th
Where: Cross Roads Retreat Center, 29 Pleasant Grove Road, Port Murray, NJ 07865
Click here for more info. Diane F. will also be at the meeting Thursday night to answer any questions.

• The Modern Quilt Guild Calls for Submissions:
The MQG has many opportunities going on right now! They are writing a book and asking for submissions, looking for Quilt of the Month designers, Block of the Month designers, QuiltCon Magazine submissions, Michael Miller Challenge entries, Nine-Patch Challenge entries, QuiltCon Entries, Faculty for MQG Webinars, QuiltCon 2018 Teachers and Lecturers. Click here for more information and deadlines.

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August 16, 2016

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Reminder: August 2016 Meeting this Thursday!

• Our August meeting is this Thursday, August 18th, 2016 at 7:15pm at the Community Church of Cedar Grove, 65 Bowden Road, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009. Parking is located in the large lot in the back – use the side entrance to come in. Feel free to arrive about 15 minutes early.

• ** We will be in the sanctuary for this meeting which is air conditioned. The entrance is the same.**

• Important: Check in at the registration table to sign in and pick up a raffle ticket for door prizes before finding a seat.

• Backpacks and School Supplies Donations are due at this meeting. There is still time to make a backpack or pick up school supplies to donate! Click here for info and pattern.

• QuiltCon Charity Quilt Survey for NJMQG Members Only: Have you taken our quick charity quilt survey yet? This information is needed to design the quilt. Please click here or on the Members Only tab above to participate.

The Members Only section is password protected. Please email njmqginfo at gmail dot com if you need the password.

• Call for Library assistance: Our librarian is unable to attend meetings for the next few months– we are in need of a temporary librarian to fill in while she is out. If interested, inquire with Vice President, Amy R. at the meeting on Thursday.

• FREE table: Bring in the quilty items you no longer use and drop them on our FREE table at the beginning of the meeting. If your items are not taken, please bring them home with you.

• Member Corner: Many of our members have their own creative businesses and services to offer. A designated table is provided for members to leave their business cards, class/workshop lists, postcards, etc. This is a great way to get the word out about what you have to offer!

• Library: Have you have borrowed a book the NJMQG library? Books can be checked out for one month. If you borrowed a book from our library at the last meeting, remember to return it at this meeting.

• Refreshments: Consider bringing a light refreshment to share at the meeting. If you are able to do so, please comment below!

• Remember to bring your name tag! If you do not have a name tag, we can arrange a partner swap- ask any of the NJMQG Executive Board Officers (Daniela, Amy, Annette, Kourtney, or Stella). As always, please bring anything you may have for Show and Tell! 

See you on Thursday!