After many years as MQC, Nancy Zienkiewicz is stepping down.
If you are interested in more information on this position, please contact Nancy at info@mainequilts.org or 207-415-4417.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
"The Quilt Show"-Free Show Weekend!
In honor of International Quilting Day, The Quilt Show will offer over 120 free shows beginning Friday, March 15th through Sunday, March 17th. Be sure to also enter the contest for lots of great prizes, including the Bernina 550QE!
Click the link below for more information:
Friday, February 22, 2013
Pocketful of Poppies Formed Flowers
Unfortunately, I couldn't copy a photo to show you the true beauty of this poppy flower (it is in full color in the link below or see on the back cover of the March/April 2013 Quiltmaker magazine).
What a darling pincushion it would make for a gardener or anyone who loves flowers!
http://kathydavis.com/images/stories/PO_Sculpted_Bouquet.pdf
What a darling pincushion it would make for a gardener or anyone who loves flowers!
http://kathydavis.com/images/stories/PO_Sculpted_Bouquet.pdf
Monday, February 18, 2013
Quilters & Crafters Garage Sale Rescheduled to March 30th
There
will be a large variety of craft items available for sale.
Saturday, March 30
There
will be yarn, patterns, fabric, quilting supplies, tools
&
many more items to interest the all crafters.
Saturday, March 30
9
a.m. – 3 p.m.
Scrapbooking
| Basketmaking | Quilting
Knitting | Crocheting | Beading | Misc.
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
9
Summer Street, Augusta
Free Parking - Handicap
Accessible
Admission Free
If you are interested in renting a table, contact Tina at tmann@fairpoint.net
Maine Modern Quilters Sew In Day
Hey Bunkie! Snow getting you down? Getting cabin fever? Looking to get together with a group of quilters to sew and enjoy a buffet lunch? We today is YOUR lucky day!
Date & Time: Friday, March 8th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This event is also open to non-MMQ members.
Date & Time: Friday, March 8th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This event is also open to non-MMQ members.
Location: The Green Ladle Restaurant, located at Lewiston High School (in a stand-alone building), 156 East Avenue in Lewiston (for GPS, use LHS). For those of you traveling from out of town, it is only 1 1/2 miles from Interstate 95 Lewiston exit.
Lunch: There will be a full buffet lunch, including desserts and coffee for $10 per person (you cannot bring in your own lunch). This is limited to 35 people, so please RSVP by no later than March 5th to Betsy at bjtulip@aol.com
For MMQ members, please do not bring your Rip and Tear project.
At 1:30 p.m., for those of you who are interested, Betsy will teach the method of making and attaching a modern binding. Bring along a 12" x 12" sandwich and two strips of WOF x 2 1/2" for making practice binding.
And don't forget Marden's and Quiltessentials is just a hop, skip and jump away so you can visit on the way home!
And don't forget Marden's and Quiltessentials is just a hop, skip and jump away so you can visit on the way home!
Sunday, February 10, 2013
American Indian Youth Quilt & Blanket Distributed
Wolf and Laura wanted to share with you some of the photos of the beautiful quilts, blankets, pillowcases and other homemade items generously donated to this worthy cause.
Most of the items were distributed along with Christmas gifts and food for the children. You can tell by the beaming smiles and tears that our efforts were much appreciated. The kindness of strangers has no color or boundaries--please continue to help by"spreading the warm blanket of love" with our friends at the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota.
If you wish to make a comforting quilt, afghans, knitted items, pillowcases or other items, please contact Wolf at 207-743-6822. New items are preferred, but used items in good condition are accepted. Talk to your church and quilting chapters and make this a group project--many hands make for more quilts for the children.
Babbling Brook Quilt Shop in South Paris will continue to be a drop-off point. You may bring your items there and Wolf will be contacted to pick them up. Thank you in advance for your continued support!
Most of the items were distributed along with Christmas gifts and food for the children. You can tell by the beaming smiles and tears that our efforts were much appreciated. The kindness of strangers has no color or boundaries--please continue to help by"spreading the warm blanket of love" with our friends at the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota.
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| So happy to see one of my quilts on the box! |
Babbling Brook Quilt Shop in South Paris will continue to be a drop-off point. You may bring your items there and Wolf will be contacted to pick them up. Thank you in advance for your continued support!
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
A Special Thank You
American Indian Youth Quilt and Blanket Drive (formally Running Strong for Native American Youth)Thank you to all who participated in the Autumn 2012 quilt and blanket drive. We began collecting quilts from the Pine Needles Quilt group of Norway/Paris, then other quilt groups from Pine Tree Quilts of Maine.
People who did not make quilts asked if they could contribute a blanket. Still others donated throws, bedspreads, comforters, afghans, hats and mittens. Some of our local churches had blanket drives. When all was totaled we sent 202 items to the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota and they were greatly appreciated. The cost of shipping was generously donated by Pat Saccu of World Fulfillment, LLC from Farmington Ct. and John Perdion of Pilot Freight provided the delivery from packing to final destination. A great big thank you to both of them.
We have already begun to collect items to be sent next Fall. If you have anything you would like to donate please call Wolf at 207-743-6822. New items are preferred, but used items in good condition are accepted. Babbling Brook Quilt Shop in South Paris will continue to be a drop off point. You may bring your items there and Wolf will pick them up. We hope to collect more this year with your help.
Thank you from Gathering of Eagles Ministries
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